Coaching

Leaders and Teams

Coaching

Leaders and Teams

FEMALE LEADERS IN INFLUENTIAL ROLES
CHANGE THE GAME

 

Women bring to leadership—qualities that are uniquely theirs.
Not because women lead better than men.
But because women often lead differently—and that difference is exactly what the world needs right now, more than ever.

Courage. Connection. Collective Success.

More women leaders in influential roles is not a “nice to have” —It’s mission-critical.

They become powerful role models. They inspire others. They open doors.
They pave the path forward—and actively shape the career growth of women across the organization.
Tomorrow’s success, demands the evolution of good leaders into great ones, and good teams into exceptional ones, driven by intentional leadership and collaborative innovation.

FEMALE LEADERS IN INFLUENTIAL ROLES
CHANGE THE GAME

Women bring to leadership—qualities that are uniquely theirs.
Not because women lead better than men.
But because women often lead differently—and that difference is exactly what the world needs right now, more than ever.

Courage. Connection. Collective Success.

More women leaders in influential roles is not a “nice to have” —It’s mission-critical.

They become powerful role models. They inspire others. They open doors.
They pave the path forward—and actively shape the career growth of women across the organization.
Tomorrow’s success, demands the evolution of good leaders into great ones, and good teams into exceptional ones, driven by intentional leadership and collaborative innovation.

Drive Business Growth

Build Exceptional Teams

In a rapidly evolving world, you need to always challenge yourself, consistently evolve, excel, and avoid the pitfalls of complacency

Drive Business Growth

Build Exceptional Teams

In a rapidly evolving world, you need to always challenge yourself, consistently evolve, excel, and avoid the pitfalls of complacency

EXECUTIVE 1 on 1 COACHING

Talent isn’t enough. Exceptional leaders cultivate awareness, practice discipline, and seek the right support. They know growth doesn’t stop at success.
Coaching transforms promise into performance — and performance into impact.
Tailored coaching to meet your needs

TEAM PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS

Find the Pathway to High Trust High Performance.
Partnering with you to elevate your leaders and teams — so they deliver exceptional results, solve complex challenges, and thrive in constant change.
Equip your leaders with the awareness, tools, and frameworks to win in dynamic environments.
Customized programs and workshops

Working with me isn’t traditional coaching — it’s HIGH-IMPACT PARTNERSHIP focused on unlocking your next level of leadership.

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I bring over 25+ years of global executive experience, in corporate and as an entrepreneur, paired with deep expertise in building confidence, overcoming imposter syndrome, and fast-tracking women’s leadership — so you get both boardroom credibility and transformational depth.

What makes my approach unique is that I integrate strategy and psychology. I help you rewire the limiting narratives, own your worth, and lead with unmistakable presence. Through my Courage to Thrive philosophy and 5C-Framework — Clarity, Courage, Competence, Confidence, and Commitment — I move leaders from hesitation to decisive action, from self-doubt to strategic influence.

I will challenge you. I will stretch you. And I will support you with unwavering belief — so you don’t just grow incrementally, you step fully into the leader you are meant to be.

Working with me isn’t traditional coaching — it’s HIGH-IMPACT PARTNERSHIP focused on unlocking your next level of leadership.

I bring over 25+ years of global executive experience, in corporate and as an entrepreneur, paired with deep expertise in building confidence, overcoming imposter syndrome, and fast-tracking women’s leadership — so you get both boardroom credibility and transformational depth.

What makes my approach unique is that I integrate strategy and psychology. I help you rewire the limiting narratives, own your worth, and lead with unmistakable presence. Through my Courage to Thrive philosophy and 5C-Framework — Clarity, Courage, Competence, Confidence, and Commitment — I move leaders from hesitation to decisive action, from self-doubt to strategic influence.

I will challenge you. I will stretch you. And I will support you with unwavering belief — so you don’t just grow incrementally, you step fully into the leader you are meant to be.

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EXECUTIVE 1 on 1 COACHING

Talent isn’t enough. Exceptional leaders cultivate awareness, practice discipline, and seek the right support. They know growth doesn’t stop at success.
Coaching transforms promise into performance — and performance into impact.

Tailored coaching to meet your needs

Bernadette in a coaching session

TEAM PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS

Find the Pathway to High Trust High Performance.
Partnering with you to elevate your leaders and teams — so they deliver exceptional results, solve complex challenges, and thrive in constant change.

Customized programs and workshops
Equip your leaders with the awareness, tools, and frameworks to win in dynamic environments.

Bernadette McBurnie

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    Tucker holds a BS in Marketing and Business Management and an executive credential in Strategic Marketing Management from Stanford University. He resides in San Diego, CA with his wife of 22 years and their two teenage kids.

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    Executive & Team Coach. Women Leadership. TEDx Speaker.

    The first half of her career was with large multinational corporations, in cosmetics, banking and import-export industries, including L’Oréal, one of the largest Cosmetic companies in the world, BNP and Paris Indosuez Banks. She gained invaluable experience leading teams and successful projects in very diverse organizations and cultures, in Europe, Asia and North America.

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