Hanna Cooper

Hi. I'm Hanna Cooper. I’m a coach for nonprofit and government leaders and teams who aren’t satisfied with the status quo -- people who want to make big changes in their organizations and bigger impact in their projects but feel unsupported, frustrated and overwhelmed.

I help you create a road map and clear plans for moving forward so you can be more successful, energized and confident in your next steps, knowing you are making a difference.

I coach people like you because I understand the passion and dedication you bring to your work, and I understand the frustrations you face. Because before starting my coaching business in 2004, I was like you: I spent over a decade overseeing public health programs in local and state government and in non-profit organizations.

I loved my work. I thought I'd found my niche as a supervisor and leader in state government. I loved working with my staff, helping them learning and grow. I loved what we were doing, the topics we worked on and how we did our work.

But my forehead got very flat from how many walls and barriers I kept bumping into. I got tired of the silos, the power games, the drama and political posturing. I got tired of hearing "No, we tried that before and it didn't work." I knew I had something more to offer.

Then I heard of this crazy thing called "coaching", and I thought: hey, that's what I do! So, I got trained and certified** and the rest, as they say, is history.

I love what I now do, and who I get to work with. I feel some days like someone needs to pinch me - I can't believe how cool and fun my job is! My clients tell me they value my intuitive and authentic style, along with my integrity, honesty, and deep dedication to getting results. I'm thoughtful, insightful, and supportive, and bring a decent dose of humor to my work too!

**For those who want to know, here's the fine print (just so you know I know my stuff): my training and education includes a masters degree in public health (MPH) from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, individual coaching training, certification (CPCC) and co-active leadership training from The Coaches Training Institute, and organization and relationship systems coaching training and certification (ORSCC) from the Center for Right Relationship. I've also earned the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) certification from the International Coach Federation.

Lastly, I'm lucky to be married to my best friend and balance my own working life life with parenting two amazing school-age kids.