26 Acquisition International - Influential Businesswoman Awards 2022 May22405 Most Empowering Women’s Executive & Leadership Coach (Illinois): Rachel Bouman he journey to leadership is one which has many paths, and sometimes uncovering the way ahead can be difficult. What you need isn’t a person who will tell you what to do, or someone who can offer a sure-fire path to success. For most people, what is needed is a partner who understands the pressures you are under and is willing to stand by you as you grow. Over the years, Rachel Bouman has undertaken many different roles for many different people. She has been strategic advisor, sounding board, trusted confidant, and guide as people strived to find themselves and secure themselves in new leadership positions. Rachel crushes the doubts which hold many people back from reaching for the top role, acting as a coach and thought partner with her client’s best interests at heart at all times. Rachel has worked with leaders and executives to ensure that no matter what challenges they face, they are able to thrive in their careers. Empowerment is not about having the certainty that a decision will pay off, but the confidence to take the risk and see what happens. Her advice comes from a place of experience. Having been told she would never get an executive job because she was a young woman, she landed an executive position in her 30s. The role allowed her to transform the human resources function for a government agency over three and a half years, and the enormity of the achievement encouraged her to do something new. The move into a new role as a women’s c-suite coach was one which suited Rachel perfectly. Leadership comes in many forms and many shapes, and she has seen each and every one in great detail. She has not only served as an executive, but has served as an unbiased party overseeing an Office of Equal Employment Opportunity as well as standing alongside leaders through her position as a litigator. She knows better than most that many leaders struggle to find the confidence to lead. She also knows that a companion on what can be a lonely road can make all the difference. The process which Rachel uses adapts to suit the individual needs of clients, but broadly follows the same three steps. First is building an authentic connection between Rachel and her clients. Only once both parties understand and trust each other can the development of the coaching relationship begin. This is followed by the drive for T Sometimes it’s not enough to have a goal in mind. Sometimes you need the confidence to make the next big step that will lead you to greatness. Rachel Bouman understands this better than most. Through her company, The Leadership Companion, she has helped hundreds of women. Given the profound impact of her coaching, it’s little wonder that Rachel has been recognized in the Influential Businesswoman Awards 2022 from Acquisition International. We dig a little deeper to discover precisely how she has reached such breath-taking heights. courageous action, wherein Rachel pushes her clients to achieve what they might consider to be the impossible. Her encouragement is why many take their first bold step. With trust established and Rachel an ardent supporter for the cause, the third step of transformational leadership can take place. When opportunity presents itself, instead of shrinking away, you can stand proudly as a bold leader prepared to seize the moment. The value of what Rachel has to offer is truly exceptional, providing women with a new perspective that puts them at the forefront. To overcome the challenges of the workplace is no easy task, but it’s one which is considerably easier when travelling with someone who not only knows the way, but has your best interests at heart. We celebrate Rachel’s stellar success and look forward to seeing what she does in the months and years to come. Company: The Leadership Companion Name: Rachel Bouman Email: rachel@theleadershipcompanion.com
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