
Top 5 Strengths Maximizer, Belief, Communication, Developer, Adaptability
Tom Pedersen
Specialties
Executive Coaching, Strengths‑Based Leadership, Leadership Transitions, Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness, Team Alignment, Adaptive Leadership, High‑Stakes Communication
Credentials
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Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
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Certified CliftonStrengths® Coach
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Certified MBTI® Practitioner
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Certified Korn Ferry Leadership Architect Practitioner
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Certified Facilitator: Situational Leadership II, Crucial Conversations, LEGO® SeriousPlay®
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Former CPA with Big 4 audit and corporate controller experience
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10+ years of coaching experience with 1,500+ hours logged
Summary Profile
Tom is a CPA‑turned‑executive coach who blends analytical rigor with a deeply human approach to leadership development. His coaching draws on a career as a Big 4 financial auditor and corporate controller, giving him firsthand insight into organizational dynamics, cross‑functional collaboration, and the pressures leaders face in complex environments. As his bio notes, “These roles gave him firsthand experience building organization‑wide relationships, aligning diverse teams around shared goals, and simplifying complex information to help people move forward with clarity and mutual understanding.”
Tom partners with leaders to bridge the gap between their natural strengths and the demands of their roles. His approach is highly personalized, grounded in the belief — expressed in his bio — that “individuals are as complex as the leadership issues they face.” He integrates CliftonStrengths®, MBTI®, Korn Ferry competencies, and multiple facilitation frameworks to help clients lead authentically, communicate effectively, and navigate high‑stakes situations with confidence.
Representative coaching experience includes:
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Coaching senior leaders through transitions into expanded leadership roles, strengthening confidence, communication, and strategic clarity
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Supporting leaders navigating interpersonal conflict, helping them build trust, repair relationships, and improve team alignment
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Facilitating 360 feedback processes and development planning for leaders across corporate, nonprofit, and public‑sector environments
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Guiding leaders to leverage their strengths, values, and personality patterns to increase influence and effectiveness
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Delivering workshops and team sessions using Situational Leadership II, Crucial Conversations, and LEGO® SeriousPlay® to enhance communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving
Tom brings a thoughtful, strengths‑aligned, and highly relational approach to coaching, helping leaders grow into more grounded, confident, and effective versions of themselves.
