1:1 Coaching

You chose to work in libraries because you want to make a positive difference in the world, but now you need support to actually create the effect you want to see.

Whether you’re ready to take your work to the next level or need help navigating an obstacle, I’m here to help you find your path forward.

Let’s talk!

You’re in the right place if you are:

❤️ A library leader who wants to lead in a way that empowers your team because you want to create a kinder, healthier workplace than what you came into

🧡 A library worker who wants to use your position to work toward social justice, and need a collaborator to help you figure out how to do that more effectively

💛 A new librarian trying to figure out how to navigate meeting promotion and tenure requirements in a way that’s aligned with your values, so that you can build a career that you’re proud of

💚 A mid-career librarian who needs help rediscovering your “why”, so that you can feel energized about your work again

💙 An overworked library worker who is ready to stop, take a breath, and build a strategy to tame your workload, so that you can actually do work you’re proud of and get some of that work-life balance that people talk about

💜 A library worker who is navigating a late diagnosis of neurodivergence and exploring how that has shaped your work relationships

After feeling stuck for several years, Angela helped me identify and clarify my goals and map out an action plan. Now, instead of just ticking items off my to-do list week after week, I feel like I’m working towards a unified purpose.

~ Kristen

How can coaching help you?

As a coach, I help you stay mindful about acting in ways that are in alignment with your values.

To do that, I listen to what you avoid saying as well as what you do say. I ask thought-provoking questions to challenge you to think about your situation from other perspectives.

I help you examine what facts are true and what are actually just parts of a story you’re telling yourself, so that you can explore your full range of options and move forward in a way that you’ll be proud of later.

Let’s talk about what support you need!

[Just a single session] put things into perspective and gave me some hope about things getting better 🙂

~ Ana

Coaching packages:

Coaching is an investment in your future, but we don’t all have the same resources available to invest, so I offer sliding scale pricing for individual coaching. Check the chart at the bottom of the page to see which pricing level you fit into. And if you’re not able to use professional development funding to enroll, we can also break the price up into a monthly payment plan.

Click to expand the full description of each package.

Intensive support for your first full year in a new leadership role

Whether you’re new to leading a team, making a lateral move to lead a new team, or taking a step up to a new level, you’re taking on a whole new set of challenges.

This package is designed to support you through your first full year in this new role, as you navigate building trust with a whole new team and learning the organizational culture, including finding and addressing dysfunctional patterns and relationships.

I’ll be there to help you deal with the suprises that inevitably pop up in that first year, so that those surprises don’t knock you out of alignment with your values.

We’ll work through:

  • Keeping your core values in focus, so that you can make sure that you lead with integrity
  • Building your communication skills, so that you can build strategies to lead those with different styles
  • Scaling your goal-setting and prioritization for leading a team (or a bigger team than you’re used to), so that you can keep yourself and your team focused on work that matters
  • Handling conflict in a way that leads to the best resolution for your team, so that you can build a healthier workplace
  • Giving actionable, constructive feedback, so that you can help your team members succeed
  • Navigating any other specific challenges in your context

This package includes:

✅ Coaching sessions (1 hour) scheduled every other week for the full year
✅ Email and/or WhatsApp support in between meetings
✅ Up to 6 O.M.G. sessions (15 min) in between regular sessions that can be scheduled on short notice, depending on my availability, for those times when something unexpectedly hits the fan!
✅ Enrollment in the next cohort of Leading With Purpose: Coaching Skills for Library Leaders​
✅ Exercises and/or reflections for you to work on between our meetings (when you’re not overwhelmed with onboarding tasks!)

Level 1 – $7550

Level 2 – $8750

Level 3 – $9550

I need this in my life!

The Professional Growth Blueprint

Discover your path to professional success with this six-month coaching journey tailored to fit you.

With two sessions per month, we’ll dive into your unique goals—whether it’s leading with confidence, starting your first publication, finding balance in a demanding role, charting a path to tenure, finding clarity after a new neurodivergence diagnosis, or something I didn’t have room to list here!

Using structured guidance where needed and adaptable coaching throughout, we’ll work together to create tangible results while honoring your values.

Start building a career you’re proud of today!

This package includes:

✅ Coaching sessions (1 hour) scheduled twice a month for 6 months
✅ Email support available in between meetings
✅ Exercises and/or reflections for you to work on between our meetings

Level 1 – $2400

Level 2 – $3000

Level 3 – $3600

Let’s do this!

Your Next Step 🪜

Curious about coaching but not ready to commit to a full 6 months? This four-session package is a great place to start.

This package is designed to give you a feel for the process while addressing a current challenge or goal.

It’s your opportunity to explore new perspectives, test the waters, and determine if coaching is the right fit for you.

And if you decide that you want more, we can roll this into a 6 month package.

Let’s see where coaching can take you—book your free consultation today!

This package includes:

✅ 4 coaching sessions (1 hour)
✅ Email support available in between meetings
✅ Tailored exercises and/or reflections for you to work on between our meetings

Flat intro rate:
$750

Sign me up!

Sliding Scale Pricing Levels

I operate on an honor system, because if we can’t trust one another, then we’re not a good fit to work together. You may not fit perfectly into any one of these descriptions – in that case, use your conscience to identify which is the closest description of your situation.

Reparations policy: Black and Indigenous folks from the US qualify for Level 1 pricing, regardless of other factors.

Level 1

Low income and underemployed / precariously employed

No savings or financial support from others

No professional development funding from your employer

Level 2

Low to middle income with stable employment

Some savings / support from others

At least some professional development funding available from your employer

Level 3

Mid- to high income with stable employment

Financially secure with savings / investments / support

Professional development funding available from your employer