When I was 6 years old, my favorite class was "Communication."

Each week, we'd role play different scenarios: how to navigate disputes on the playground, how to express our feelings to our siblings and parents, and how to be more patient when our parents were busy talking on the phone or cooking a meal.

And each week, my teacher told me, "Claire Bird, you're going to teach this when I retire."

Coaching is me fulfilling that promise.

I work with three types of people in my coaching:

(1) startup cofounding teams

(2) new managers

(3) high performers feeling burnt out

You can read more about my offerings below and about my background here.

If you're interested in seeing if I'd be a good fit, ➡️ set up a free consultation! ⬅️ We'll jump right into some coaching so you can see how I work and we can determine if we're a match.

👥 1. Startup Co-founding Teams

Why

Building a company is incredibly challenging and super personal, and the co-founder relationship can make or break your startup.

I work with co-founders 1-on-1 and as a unit to help you harness your strengths, clarify your values, and develop frameworks and tools to build a strong, long-lasting strategy to manage yourself and each other—since it's a marathon and a sprint.

How it Works

I work with co-founders for a minimum of 6 months and ideally 9-12 months.

• Startup years are like "dog years," and change and uncertainty are constant. Establishing a longer-term working relationship allows us to establish effective habits, create meaningful change together and set a strong foundation for your cofounding team—and for your company.
• In our first 3 months together, we'll fill up your leadership toolkit with deep dives on your vision, strengths, limiting beliefs, communication style, and more.
• After that, we'll design goals for each quarter for you as individuals and as a cofounding team, just like you would with your team.

What I Bring

I combine my own experience across a variety of startup roles, sizes, stages, and industries with my Co-Active coaching background to provide coaching informed by real-world experience.

Kind Words From Clients

"Working with Claire has leveled up our cofounding team. Through both 1-on-1 coaching and group workshops she’s pushed us to refine our processes and reframe the way we think, communicate, and work. I leave each session more energized and equipped for what’s ahead — she’s an invaluable resource for a fast-growing team navigating uncharted territory."

— Marisa Repka, Co-Founder at Cambium Carbon