The SeattleCoach Faculty

SeattleCoach hosts traditional Cohorts in our Lake Union Offices as well as Cohorts "on the inside"
of some great Northwest Companies.

As we grow, Patty has begun to develop a handful of our coaches as members of the SeattleCoach faculty team. Each one brings significant wisdom and experience (along with some personal panache) to our growing tribe.

Faculty Members (both current and emeritus)

Janet Williams Hepler, MA PCC (Cohort #11)

"Prior to working as a coach, I spent much of my career working in technology companies where rapid change is the norm. For 11 years, I focused on leading teams through reorganizations and rapid strategic change. I learned that coaching is key ingredient to accelerate learning in fast-paced environments. I’m passionate about working with individuals and teams to develop their capacity to learn and develop their capacity to do amazing work."

In addition to her executive leadership experience, Janet has furthered her understanding of leadership and organizational change. She has earned an M.A. in Industrial / Organizational Psychology, and, following her training with SeattleCoach has earned the designation of Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation. Janet is a Certified Mentor Coach.

Julie Stringham, ACC (Cohort #17)

"With over 20 years in the corporate world, I bring a breadth of experiences: career transitions, change management, project management, leadership development and work-life balance. I believe that connection and love are critical to a whole life. I work from a viewpoint of seeing my clients as whole people who deserve someone in their corner to cheer them on. I have a big heart and love using humor whenever I can."

Following her training with SeattleCoach, Julie earned the designation of Associate Certified Coach (ACC) by the International Coach Federation. In addition, Julie is a Certified Mentor Coach.

Julie tells us that her husband and three children have taught her that, "living an unconscious life is not an option."

Sue Couper, MBA, ACC (Cohort #20)

As a professional coach Sue Couper draws on knowledge acquired during 30 years as business leader. Throughout her career as a consultant for a large international professional services firm, she advised executives, managers, and entrepreneurs and developed a deep understanding of the qualities shared by effective leaders. The lessons she learned during her 30 years as a consultant informs her coaching and leadership development approach.

As a coach, Sue nudges her clients to stretch, take risks, and holds them accountable to achieve their personal and professional goals. Through empathy and humor she encourages her clients to step into their vision of the future.

John LaMunyon, ACC (Cohort #27)

From an early age, John has dedicated his life to building a more empathetic and compassionate world
. . . one leader, one team, one organization at a time. John helps people to get back to the "headwaters" of their lives: Finding a space and place where vision runs clear, and leading to a life-giving and compelling trajectory. John's experience in working with high-level leaders and teams--on transitions, on gaining clarity about their values and in working through conflict--has made him an empathetic coach and leader in his own right.

After finishing his training with SeattleCoach, John obtained his Associate Certified Coach (ACC) certification with the ICF. He is now working toward the requirements as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

At Microsoft

Jennifer Winick, ACC (Cohort #12)

Jennifer focuses on building a thriving community within the Marketing and Consumer Business Team (MCB) at Microsoft. Key focus areas include ensuring timely and relevant cross-organizational communications and events, and delivering high-value training and professional development opportunities. Jennifer has earned the designation of Associate Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation and is visionary about the growth of leadership coaching at Microsoft.

With a focus on attracting, developing, retaining and communicating with world-class talent, Jennifer brings her own convictions and talents as a coach to building a "coaching mindset" at this great company.

Annemarie Callahan, ACC (Cohort #24)

Annemarie joined Microsoft in 2007 and spent her early career in media and analyst relations. Today, she is a member of the Marketing and Consumer Business (MCB) Community Team which ensures timely and relevant internal communications and events, and delivers high-value training and professional development. Through an onboarding program for new employees and an org-wide awards program, Annemarie seeks to help employees understand the Microsoft Culture transformation, and to create the kind of organization where everyone can do their best work. She also works closely with Jennifer Winick on bringing coaching skills to leaders at Microsoft, and making coaching more accessible to MCB employees. Annemarie is working toward her Associate Certified Coach certification by the International Coach Federation.

Mark Meadows, ACC (Cohort #13)

Mark is the Organization Development Director for three divisions at Microsoft. He focuses on organizational change, culture, leadership development and team effectiveness. His passion is helping individuals, teams and organizations realize their potential, through his experience in coaching and organization development.

As a coach, he partners with high-performing individuals who want to reach the next level of performance.

Mark earned his coaching certification from SeattleCoach, his MS in organization development from American University, and his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.

At F5 Networks

Ana White, ACC (Cohort #5)

Through nearly two decades, Ana has given global leadership to Human Resources at Microsoft and now at F5 Networks. In every role she gives steady leadership to the growth of a "coaching mindset."

In addition to numerous HR certifications, Ana has earned the designation of Associate Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation, and was a contagious sponsor of the leadership-coaching initiative at Microsoft.