About BLOM Leadership

Where is BLOM Leadership located?

BLOM Leadership Coaching & Consulting is based in Westport, Connecticut, serving Fairfield County and New York City. Brenda also works with clients remotely throughout the United States and Canada, making our services accessible regardless of your location.

What services does BLOM Leadership provide?

BLOM Leadership offers executive coaching and leadership, team, and organizational consulting services. We specialize in:

• Executive Leadership Coaching, Founder’s Coaching, One-on-One Personal Development Coaching, Career Transition Coaching 

• Team Facilitation, Team Coaching, Culture & Talent Consulting 

• Custom Workshops (Half-day or full-day) , Public Speaking/Key-Note Speaking

What types of organizational consulting do you provide?

We help organizations with:

• Leadership strategy

• Succession planning

• Change management

• Team development

• Workshop facilitation

• Organizational culture assessment and development

• Systems alignment

​​What is Industrial-Organizational Psychology (I/O) and how does it relate to BLOM's work?

Organizational psychology is a specialized field within psychology that focuses on understanding human behavior in workplace settings. Organizational psychologists apply psychological theories and research to improve performance, motivation, job satisfaction, and overall well-being within organizations.

This advanced understanding of workplace behavior provides BLÖM Leadership with highly relevant expertise to excel in leadership coaching and consulting. Our academic background directly equips us to work effectively with executives, teams, and organizations

Approach & Process

What is your leadership coaching approach?

Our coaching uses an integrative approach drawing on organizational psychology, systems thinking, and mindfulness techniques. We focus on bringing more awareness and agility to your leadership practice, grounded in servant leadership principles.

How do you tailor your consulting approach?

We always start by understanding your unique organizational culture and objectives. Our goal is to deliver customized solutions that produce sustainable results rather than one-size-fits-all approaches.

How long is each coaching session?

Our standard coaching sessions are 60-90 minutes, typically conducted over video call 2-4 times per month. We create customized coaching packages based on individual client needs and goals.

How can leadership development improve my organization?

Investing in leadership development can lead to increased engagement, retention, productivity, innovation, and bottom-line results by upskilling your current and future leaders.

What leadership skills are most important to develop?

Critical leadership skills include strategic thinking, effective communication, emotional intelligence, change management, decision making, collaboration, and conflict resolution.

What are the benefits of team development programs?

Well-developed teams have higher trust, better collaboration, improved problem-solving, increased accountability, and are more aligned on goals leading to tangible business impact.

How can you improve team communication?

Team communication can improve through workshops on active listening, providing constructive feedback, establishing ground rules, using collaboration tools, and building trust and rapport.

What are the five dysfunctions of a team?

The five dysfunctions are absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results, according to the Lencioni model.

What assessments help improve teamwork?

Assessments like DiSC, MBTI, StrengthsFinder, Lumina Spark and Lumina Leader can improve teamwork by identifying strengths, blindspots, and better collaboration strategies.

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Workshops & Speaking

What types of workshops does BLOM Leadership offer?

BLOM Leadership offers customized workshops focused on:

• Servant leadership principles

• Emotional intelligence in the workplace

• Building psychological safety in teams

• Mindfulness for leaders

• Resilience and stress management

• Effective communication across generations

• Change management​​

Do you offer lunch and learn sessions?

Yes, we provide engaging lunch and learn sessions designed to introduce key leadership concepts in accessible, bite-sized formats. These 60-90 minute sessions are perfect for organizations looking to introduce leadership development topics without a significant time commitment.

What speaking engagements do you provide?

Brenda is available for keynote presentations and speaking engagements on topics including:

• The power of servant leadership

• Creating high-performing, psychologically safe teams

• Mindful leadership in challenging times

• Organizational transformation through authentic leadership

• Women in leadership: challenges and opportunities

• Leading with emotional intelligence

Can workshops and training be customized for our organization?

Absolutely. All of our workshops and training programs are tailored to address your specific organizational challenges, culture, and goals. We work closely with you to determine the right content, format, and delivery method for maximum impact.

Results & Experience

What outcomes can I expect from leadership coaching?

Individual clients typically experience:

• Increased self-awareness

• Improved communication skills

• Greater leadership agility

• More effective collaboration

• Enhanced team engagement and productivity

• Better alignment between values and actions

Can you provide examples of industries you've consulted for?

We have experience working with organizations and leaders across diverse industries. Our clients range from emerging leaders to CEOs and executive teams in professional service practices, including healthcare, technology, education, and non-profit sectors.

Getting Started

I'm interested in learning more. How do I get started?

Contact us through our online form or by emailing brenda@blomleadership.com. We offer a complimentary discovery session to understand your specific needs and determine if we're the right fit for your leadership development goals.

​Do you offer virtual services?

Yes, all our coaching and consulting services can be delivered virtually, allowing us to work with clients regardless of geographic location.

​How long do typical coaching/consulting engagements last?

While each engagement is customized, most leadership coaching relationships last between 6-12 months to allow for meaningful development and sustainable change.

​Have a question not answered here? We'd love to hear from you.

Contact us today to schedule a conversation about how BLOM Leadership can support your organization's transformation, team development, or individual leadership growth.