Dr. Carrie Lovelace Petr empowers higher education and student affairs leaders to show up for themselves in order to better show up for their staff and students.
We all have things we wish we made time to accomplish and want to do better. The first step in making a change is doing something different, and that’s where coaching comes in. My 25 years of experience in mentorship, supervision, and leadership allow me to empower you in making change that has lasting impact on your success and the success of others. Working together, we will identify the professional path you want to create and how to establish your capacity for continuous learning and development. We will identify obstacles and craft strategies that teach you how to thrive and flourish into the leader you are becoming. I am passionate about helping those in leadership positions figure out how to shake things up to better serve themselves and others.
Higher education is a unique culture and academic professionals need someone who is well-versed in what makes college campuses tick. You can expect me to understand the particular challenges you face. I have insider knowledge with a fresh a pair of eyes.
Our objective – the top of our list – is your success. We tackle the tough issues together. My job is to ask challenging questions and support you in identifying solutions. You deserve a partner who cares as much about how you thrive in your work as you do.
In our sessions, we get serious about your development without taking ourselves too seriously. I am life-long learner, and passionate about leadership lessons. My personal style is engaging and upbeat, and I believe learning and growing should be fun and productive.
Working with a coach is personal, and you want to trust your time, your goals, and your journey to someone who can deliver on their promises.
I am serious about personal affirmation and candid about feedback. As your coach, I will invite you to stretch yourself and insist you focus on your own potential, while I am focused on helping you plan for the next project, opportunity or iteration of your career. Your goals are our priorities. Let's get started!