Leadership coaching
The responsibility keeps growing.
So does the doubt.
You’ve earned your seat at the table. But somewhere between the increased pressures and expectations, you stopped trusting yourself. Let’s reclaim that.
sound familiar?
You know what you are doing.
So why doesn’t it feel that way?
You prepare more than anyone, think carefully before you speak, and notice things others miss. You’ve spent years adapting and listening to the advice of others.
Yet, you second-guess yourself in the room. You wonder if you’re too quiet, if the way you lead is enough, or if you need to be louder, sharper, and more like those other leaders.
This isn’t imposter syndrome, but what happens when talented people are asked to change who they are to fit a traditional leadership mold that was never made for them.
1:1 Leadership coaching
A Different Approach
Most leadership coaching will tell you to speak up more, project more, and be more like, well, them.
My work is about stripping that back, so that the way you show up matches who you actually are. You won’t be coached into someone else’s version of leadership. You’ll discover the power in your own.
This is for you if..
- You’ve been given more responsibility, but quietly wonder if you’re actually ready for it
- You hold back in meetings and when you do speak up, you replay what you’ve said or should’ve said on the way home
- You’ve been told that you need to be “more confident” or show “more executive presence” without any clear feedback on what that means
- You want to be an effective leader, but not by becoming someone else to do it
“It’s a powerful moment when my clients discover that who they already are is exactly what makes them a great leader.”
— sammy
What my clients say
Testimonials
Loren
Manager, People & Culture
“Working with Sammy was a turning point in my career. In just 8 weeks, Sammy helped me cut through the noise, work through the emotional blocks holding me back, and get laser-focused on the next steps, finally translating them into action. His coaching style is thoughtful, direct, and genuinely encouraging. He pushed me to develop not just professionally, but as a leader. If you’re feeling stuck or ready for a real shift, Sammy will help you get there.”
Sarah
Manager, Global Food Technology
“The aspect of coaching that has been most helpful for me so far is gaining a better sense of who I am as a leader. It’s helped me see my strengths more clearly and notice some blind spots I didn’t realize I had. I also really value having a space where I can pause, reflect, and talk things through without any judgment. The goal setting and accountability have also been great as they have pushed me to build new habits and adjust my leadership goals as needed.”
Sammy Chiu – Leadership coach
I’ve lived the pressures you’re navigating.
I’ve spent 15+ years in technology as a product leader, engineer, and consultant. I know what it feels like to have the qualifications and experience, and still fight to be heard. I’ve navigated spaces that weren’t built for me and know how draining it is to pretend to be someone you’re not just to fit in. It took me a long time to stop trying to fix myself into someone else’s version of a leader.
My journey led me to become a certified organizational and leadership coach helping leaders who are done shaping themselves to fit in. I’ve worked with leaders from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds who’ve had to work twice as hard for half the recognition.
When we work together, you won’t be coached into someone else’s version of leadership. You’ll discover the power in your own.