HNBA EXECUTIVE cOACHES
Experts agree – competence alone is not enough. Working with a coach can help you gain greater self-awareness, understand the challenges you face, and build action plans to overcome those obstacles and achieve your goals. A coach helps you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
The Coaches
Coaches featured on the HNBA Coaching Roster are trained, hold advanced certifications, and are accountable to the highest ethical and confidentiality standards.
Executive Coach | Career Development Consultant
Specializes in the career and leadership development of Latina lawyers and leaders
CEO | Founder
Certified personal and executive coach focused on helping other high-achieving professionals discover what they really want and create a clear path to get it.
Executive Coach | Leadership & Wellbeing Trainer
Specializes in helping high achievers navigate career inflection points with strategic clarity and inner confidence
Executive Coach | Leadership Strategist
Helps law firm partners, in-house counsel, and senior executives accelerate leadership performance, strengthen executive influence, and prepare for increasingly complex leadership roles.
CEO | Facilitator
Speaker & Coach on Mindful Business Growth, Navigating Difficult Conversations, Inclusive Engagement & Leadership for High-Performing Legal Teams
President | CEO
Sheila Murphy coaches lawyers to make power moves that create forward momentum in their careers, compensation, confidence, and leadership.
Founder | Principal
A frequent guest on national podcasts, Rosemary champions the importance of clear, concise communication delivered with authenticity and conviction in a multicultural world.
Founder | CEO
I help lawyers and professionals get clear on their career objectives, navigate pivotal transitions, and move forward with purpose.
Performance Coach
Lawyer and certified life coach specializing in helping law students pass the bar exam and early-career women trailblazers build the foundation for careers they love.
CEO | Founder
Arivee Vargas supports high-achieving lawyers and corporate leaders in building sustainable high performance in work and life, rooted in self-awareness, purpose, intention, and aligned action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is executive coaching?
Executive coaching is a confidential, forward-focused partnership that helps individuals gain clarity, explore new perspectives, overcome obstacles, and take meaningful action toward their professional and leadership goals. A coach does not tell you what to do. Instead, they ask thoughtful questions that help you uncover your own solutions and next steps.
Who can benefit from coaching?
Coaching can benefit attorneys, judges, legal professionals, law students, and leaders at every stage of their careers. Whether you are navigating a career transition, seeking
greater professional visibility, developing leadership skills, managing a new role, or exploring what's next, coaching can help accelerate your growth.
How do I choose the right coach?
Review each coach's biography, specialties, and areas of expertise. Consider what goals you hope to accomplish and select a coach whose experience and approach align
with your needs.
Do I need to have a specific challenge or goal before scheduling a coaching session?
No. While many clients come with a specific challenge or decision, others use coaching to gain clarity, explore possibilities, identify priorities, or create a plan for future growth.
Are HNBA coaches attorneys?
Many of our coaches have legal backgrounds, while others bring expertise from leadership development, executive coaching, public speaking, talent management,
organizational development, and other professional disciplines. Our coaching roster reflects a range of experiences to support HNBA members across diverse career paths.
How do I become an HNBA Executive Coach?
Experienced coaches interested in supporting HNBA members may partner with the HNBA or HNBA VIA Boards through formal programming and approved member-benefit opportunities. Prospective coaches should have professional coaching experience and a demonstrated commitment to leadership development and professional growth within the legal community. If you have any questions, please email Carla Martin, Director of Programs, at cmartin@hnba.com.