Executive Coaching

Confidential support for senior leaders – navigating pressure, transition or growth – grounded in clarity and care.

Real Conversations. Practical Growth.

Every leader hits moments where they need space to think clearly, speak openly, and recalibrate. That’s what this coaching offers. It’s a confidential setting to explore what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next, with thoughtful guidance, grounded in your role, your team, and your values.

Support That Meets You Where You Are

A coaching process tailored to your leadership goals, context, and pace.

Private Coaching Sessions

Flexible, confidential meetings focused on real challenges, not abstract theory or formulas.

Behavioral Assessment

Understand how you’re wired to lead, and how that plays out under stress or pressure.

Clear Objectives

We name what success looks like, then shape the coaching around what matters most.

Decision Support

Bring real-time tensions, team issues, or tough calls, we’ll help you sort through them.

Strengths & Patterns

Notice what’s driving your impact and what might be holding you back without realizing it.

Safe, Professional Space

Coaching stays grounded in discretion, mutual trust, and deep respect for your role.

Start With Self-Awareness

When leaders know themselves and how they’re perceived, they lead with clarity, empathy, and trust.

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Trusted by Purpose-Driven Leaders

  • “I have worked with a number of recruiters over the course of my lengthy career as a not-for-profit executive and as a Board Director. I can say with confidence that Nelson/Kraft & Associates is exceptional. Their commitment to client satisfaction from start to finish is apparent. Most importantly we found just the right candidate to help advance our work. I would recommend Nelson/Kraft & Associates without hesitation.”

    Paula Roberts

    Vice Chair, Alpha Canada Board of Directors

  • “Finding a Dean of Business for Redeemer University’s School of Business was no small task. Nelson/Kraft found quality candidates and worked with us through the process to identify the right person for the role. Jeff Pitchford provided wisdom and guidance for our search team, helping us reach a collaborative decision with confidence.”

    Peter Neumann

    Vice President, Academic, Redeemer University

  • “Executive leadership hiring is too important a task for us to handle entirely on our own. At Providence, we depend upon Nelson/Kraft to help us find the best available leaders so we can flourish in our mission. At this point, we feel like the folks at Nelson/Kraft are a part of our team, bought into our vision, and helping us find new levels of opportunity.”

    Kent Anderson

    President, ProviDENCE University College & Theological Seminary

  • “These guys have it figured out! From the development of the position description to the marketing package and then the search. I have never worked with a better firm in over 25 years of not-for-profit management. They kept on track with the approved deadlines, and exceeded our expectations.”

    Kurt H. Davis

    Board Chair, Galcom International

  • “Tabor Home Society thanks Mark Kraft of Nelson/Kraft & Associates for the sensitive way in which he assisted us in finding the right individual to lead Tabor Village as Executive Director through the next decade. Mark provided a slate of well-qualified applicants for the position and we were able to select the one that best fit our requirements. We have other senior management positions that need filling and appreciate his assistance.”

    Vic Martens

    Chair, Tabor Home Society

  • “I have enjoyed engaging Nelson/Kraft to assist with executive and leadership recruitment. In this ever changing and challenging time during and post-pandemic, recruitment for senior leadership this is something that I do not have the in-house expertise or time to pursue. In addition to making the process painless and efficient, Nelson/Kraft captured the culture of our organization and leadership team. I am more than pleased with the outcome and now have a strong, thriving leadership team because of their help.”

    Joy Parsons

    CEO, Fair Haven Homes Society

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