emily lily
Leadership coach
culture strategist
business catalyst
Multi-founder
Transformational leaders don't wait for permission to create change.
If you're a leader who's done playing small, done with surface-level diversity trainings that change nothing, and done pretending that "this is just how business works" – let's talk.
I've helped organizations scale from 8 to 100 employees while increasing BIPOC representation from under 5% to 40%. I've coached C-suite executives through cultural transformations that earned national recognition as Top 100 Best Places to Work. I've guided leaders through complex employee relations issues, post-merger integrations, and the messy reality of building inclusive cultures during rapid growth.
I work with executives, department heads, and emerging leaders who are ready to disrupt the status quo – the ones who know their organizations could be powerhouses of inclusion and innovation but are stuck navigating outdated leadership models that prioritize compliance over transformation.
You're not looking for another consultant who'll hand you a binder of best practices. You want someone who's been in the trenches, who's managed $700K budgets while maintaining turnover rates under 5%, who's conducted sensitive workplace investigations, and who understands that real change requires both strategic thinking and the courage to have difficult conversations.
My coaching approach cuts through the corporate BS to get to what actually moves the needle. I've developed comprehensive DEI initiatives that create measurable change, designed performance management systems that actually develop talent, and helped leaders navigate everything from low performer management to building psychologically safe teams across multiple time zones.
Ready for an impactful conversation about your vision?
I offer complimentary 30-minute discovery calls for leaders who are serious about transformation, not just talking about it.
I work with a select group of leaders (4-6 annually) who are committed to creating lasting change.
Currently accepting new clients for 2026 who are committed to doing the work.
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"Emily has a natural gift for the work of coaching. They will prompt you, listen, offer concrete homework and follow up to keep you engaged in your own work. They are a superbly intuitive listener and will meet you with the same intensity that you bring to your process. The combination of hard skills and experience in leadership and professional development and their intuitive and spiritual practice is exactly what I was looking for in a coach. Emily has helped me be a better mentor, helped me come into my power as a woman in leadership and has helped me find my ways to spiritual practices that enrich my inner life and calm my outer existence."
Sarah H - Nonprofit Executive Director
"Emily is truly a visionary leader who embodies their core values every step of the way. Through compassion, integrity, and by always prompting those around them to ask, “what can I do differently?”, Emily seamlessly integrates personal growth with professional development. Like a true leader, they raise up those around them to reach their full potential. Guiding the way with emotional intelligence, Emily has crafted the most inclusive, engaging, and heart-centered culture that I have ever experienced at any workplace. It is an absolute honor to work with Emily."
Laura W - Recruiting & Engagement Manager
“It’s such a wonderful thing to work with someone who brings integrity to their work. Emily is so perfect for the workplace culture, equity and leadership work because they bring their authentic self to the work and does not require of others what they will not do themself. My experience with Emily is that their calming, professional demeanor created an opportunity for the team to be honest, vulnerable and open to opportunities to lean in, reflect and embrace the changes that were necessary for professional growth and for the benefit of the organization. Emily is talented, experienced and an amazing advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion with the organizations that have been so fortunate to work with them and benefit from their expertise."
Sonya M - Community Engagement Manager
