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Alan Heymann

He/Him

Executive Coach

I’ve followed a plant-based diet since 2002, enjoy running half-marathons, and live with my family outside Washington, DC. I’m the son and parent of immigrants to the United States and currently serve on the Barker Adoption Foundation Board of Trustees.

Summary and Highlights:

I have a knack for coaching fellow introverts, helping them find their superpowers in an extroverted world. I also specialize in coaching through transitions, bringing a warm, open, and energetic presence to my clients. To date, I’ve had the privilege of coaching leaders born in 32 countries and working across 4 continents. My clients span corporations (including Fortune 50 companies), nonprofit organizations, public utilities, and federal, county, and municipal governments.

Coaching Vision:

I’m the author of Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for Leadership, Coaching and Life. My background includes more than two decades in public, government, and nonprofit communications, where I led teams ranging from 2 to over 100 people. My career transformation, supported by an executive coach, inspired me to found Peaceful Direction in April 2019. I bring the principles of equity and justice into my work, focusing on supporting women, people of color, and other historically underrepresented groups in Western leadership culture.

Academic Qualifications:

  • Georgetown University

    • Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching 

  • The George Washington University Law School

    • Juris Doctorate

  • The George Washington University Law School

    • Bachelor of Science in Journalism

Certifications & Assessment Tools:

  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation

  • Hogan Assessments

  • Leadership Circle Profile 360

  • Designing Your Life

  • Everything DiSC

  • Certified Facilitator in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Method

My Client Match:

I enjoy working with clients who are navigating significant transitions and are ready to embrace new levels of visibility and responsibility. I have a particular affinity for introverts and those who find leadership visibility challenging, helping them unlock their full potential.

I’m proud to have served clients from the following organizations:

  • NACWA

  • DC Water

  • Amazon Web Services

  • Ass'n of Corporate Counsel

  • Nonprofits, government, high tech and finance

My Favorite Books and Podcasts:

  • Book: The Anxious Achiever - Morra Aarons-Mele

    The Anxious Achiever by Morra Aarons-Mele

    Read
  • Work Life with Adam Grant

    Work Life with Adam Grant Podcast

    Listen
  • Coaching Real Leaders Podcast

    Coaching Real Leaders Podcast

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