We’re certified leadership coaches and trainers who serve clients in a range of industries, but especially enjoy supporting folks in marketing, design, media, and tech.
We partner with clients to build sustainable leadership and communication skills through 1-on-1 or group coaching experiences.
1-on-1 typically twice a month for 6-12 months
These coaching engagements are catered to successful c-suite leaders who want to harness even greater potential in themselves and their organization. Engagements focus on deepening skills of influence, communication, culture-creation, conflict management, and fostering high performance in others.
1-on-1 typically twice a month for 6-12 months
These personalized coaching engagements typically focus on clarifying a leader’s values and strengths, tapping into greater authenticity, refining communication strategies, improving influencing skills, strengthening emotional intelligence, and bolstering the courage to lead.
1-on-1 coaching typically twice a month for 4-6+ months
These coaching engagements zero-in on strengthening the skills, mindsets, and best-practices of speaking to groups. Through a combination of coaching discussions and experiential practice, we refine your presenting skills while lessening barriers related to anxiety, lack of confidence, and imposter syndrome.
A peer group experience meant for 5-8 leaders
Group coaching provides powerful peer support and accountability while exploring shared developmental goals and themes.
Crucial data & insights
Assessments give leaders a baseline understanding of their strengths and gap areas. We utilize the Hogan Personality Inventory, the EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence assessment and EQ-i 360, StrengthsFinder, DiSC Profile, Korn Ferry Leadership Competency assessments, and others.
Our workshops build cohesion and introduce new skills to your team through interactive, creative, and game-based activities, offered virtually or in-person.
Half-day or full-day experiences for 10-30
Teams work more effectively when they spend time connecting personally, learning about each other’s individual strengths and core qualities, clarifying team values and purpose, or collectively exploring strategic plans for the future. We gather teams for interactive activities that build cohesion and connection.
Half-day, full-day or multi-day programs for 20-60
Not your typical training sessions. These workshops include interactive activities, discussions, and games focused on bringing teams together for group learning around topics like communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence, feedback, team culture, and leadership. Fun themes draw inspiration from pop-culture, music, and movies.
Half-day or full-day experiences for 10-30
Using the LEGO® Serious Play® method, we help teams unlock deeper thinking, creativity, and collaboration through hands-on workshops. Building with LEGO bricks helps participants visualize ideas, solve problems, and share perspectives in new ways. Whether exploring strategy, team dynamics, innovation, or leadership, this facilitation method leads to richer conversations and meaningful insights.
Facilitating partial or full-day retreats and meetings
Team meetings are better when thoughtfully guided by outside facilitation experts. We help plan and run engaging and interactive meetings, utilizing best-practices of adult learning and team dynamics.
Multi-session programs over a series of weeks or months
These ongoing programs, containing multiple sessions and modules, help your team learn and apply various leadership skills and concepts. Programs include recommended action items for participants to complete between sessions that strengthens integration of new behaviors. Sessions are designed to be interactive for maximum engagement.
Crucial data & insights
Assessments give leaders a baseline understanding of their strengths and gap areas. We utilize the Hogan Personality Inventory, the EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence assessment and EQ-i 360, StrengthsFinder, DiSC Profile, Korn Ferry Leadership Competency assessments, and others.
We empower organizations to successfully lead teams through change and strengthen culture, guided by a people-first and human approach.
Best-Practice Strategies for Leading Change
Guiding people through change isn’t easy. To get true buy-in and full adoption of new practices, leaders need to take an intentional approach to leading the change process. We provide expert advice on how to lead change successfully, informed by industry research and best-practices. We support leaders in designing and implementing effective change management programs.
Objective Assessments of Team Culture & How to Improve It
Through employee interviews and surveys, we provide an objective evaluation of your team’s current culture — both positives and negatives. Then, we suggest a set of strategies for strengthening team culture, increasing retention, and improving productivity. We can accompany leaders in implementing these strategies, supporting them in navigating realtime questions and challenges.
Imagine if professional development wasn't so meh. Our coaching and training programs incorporate fun, hands-on, game-based activities.
Event Highlights
Can’t say enough about Glenn and Skybound. Whether it’s 1:1 or in a group setting, Glenn is a master coach – who brings his smarts, insight, and A game 100% of the time. Most recently, we invited Skybound to facilitate and plan a full day leadership and team building retreat with our team. It was a huge success! Everyone really enjoyed the authentic, down-to-earth, and fun style.
I utilized Skybound after making a major career change and I felt that I needed a new set of professional management and leadership skills. Leadership coaching helped me learn more about the skills of emotional intelligence, how to apply them to my day-to-day leadership, and how to find better work-life balance.
I highly recommend Glenn from Skybound! He was able to help me address communication shortcomings in a positive manner. He ensured that I felt inspired to learn and grow, and created a fun and encouraging environment. Since working with Glenn, I have seen positive change in each facet of my life.
My company has been working with Skybound to hone the team’s soft skills for more than a year. Sometimes it’s a workshop and sometimes it’s a series of individual coaching sessions. I can say without any doubt that both activities have proven valuable for both individuals and the team and are well worth the investment.
Skybound helped us greatly increase our self-awareness as leaders, clarify strengths, and facilitate a process for taking action, especially in the areas of communication and emotional intelligence. Glenn is down to Earth, authentic, creative, and fun. He makes leadership and company culture development an engaging and enjoyable process.
Glenn facilitated an engaging training as part of our team retreat. He not only brought useful content, but got our team involved through discussion and exercises. He had a confident and authentic style, and related well with the team.
Skybound facilitated a training workshop for LiquidFrameworks. Glenn easily connected with the group, and provided an engaging and interactive mix of material. I’ve received rave reviews on the content and Glenn’s facilitation style. The workshop also helped bring our teams closer together.
What’s the difference between coaching and training?
Coaching is a personalized 1-on-1 experience that takes place over multiple sessions and months. It focuses on helping individuals adopt new mindsets, skills, and behaviors, creating lasting habits. Training, on the other hand, occurs in larger groups, typically as one-off workshops or a limited series. It provides participants with an overview of strategies and skills, and gives a team the chance to build connection and trust.
Is coaching the same as mentoring, consulting, or counseling?
Leadership coaching is different from mentoring, consulting, or therapy. A coach is a partner and guide, who helps you find your own answers, tap into your own potential, and take action to achieve your goals. Mentoring and consulting generally involve giving advice and recommendations, while counseling is typically about processing mental-health related topics and experiences.
Why should I get a coach for myself or my employees?
Having a coach can provide guidance and support in personal and professional growth. For individuals, a coach helps uncover strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots, leading to increased self-awareness and improved decision-making. For employees, coaching enhances leadership skills, boosts motivation, and fosters a positive work culture, resulting in higher productivity and employee satisfaction.
What type of person is ideal for coaching?
Coaching is beneficial for individuals who are interested in growing and open to change. Ideal candidates are self-reflective, willing to explore their beliefs and behaviors, and committed to taking action to improve. They have a growth mindset and are receptive to feedback, allowing them to use coaching to unlock their potential and achieve goals.
What are the results of coaching and training?
Individuals and teams experience enhanced productivity and focus, boosted self-confidence, improved communication and interpersonal skills, increased resilience, and better decision-making capabilities. Coaching and training can also lead to improved work-life balance, increased job satisfaction, and a greater sense of fulfillment, ultimately resulting in higher levels of success and overall well-being. Check out our Google reviews to hear about our impact!
Can coaching or training happen virtually?
Absolutely! (AKA, we're sweatpants-friendly.) In fact, these days, most 1-on-1 coaching happens virtually. As long as you're in a quiet, private space, virtual coaching can be just as impactful as meeting in person. We also specialize in virtual group training that's interactive and engaging.
How long does leadership coaching typically last?
Leadership coaching can last from several months to a year or longer, depending on the complexity of the objectives and the progress made. The most common length of a coaching engagement is from 4-6 months and involves having sessions every couple of weeks.
How is Skybound different from other professional development companies?
We believe coaching and training should be approachable and engaging. That's why we create a positive, creative, and playful environment where people enjoy learning and are more likely to remember and apply what they learn. We connect especially well with Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z teams, and specialize in working with organizations in marketing, creative, media, entertainment, and tech. We pride ourselves on bringing unique experiences to our clients, including workshops using the LEGO® Serious Play® method.
