Erin Slater coached our team during the pandemic. Not only did our team feel disconnected to one another but to those we serve as social distancing challenged the way we had provided services. This ended up being the perfect time to come together as a team and create an environment where we can use our leadership skills to support one another and grow professionally as a team. Erin challenged us to be reflective, intentional, and purpose driven in our work. Erin provided the gift of time and a new perspective to enhance our team. This coaching experience has made our team stronger and myself more effective as a leader.

Like many professionals, I answer to a number of titles and do my very best to give my “all” to each role and responsibility I take on. After years of operating above full-capacity, it became evident that my overcommitments were not serving anyone, including me, as well as I intended. Thankfully, amidst a difficult time both professionally and personally, I was referred to Erin. My initial, unplanned call to her ended up becoming an invaluable hour long chat that helped me handle a particularly challenging professional situation with grace and compassion.

Since that initial call Erin has offered the tools I need to become a better leader, wife, mother, coworker, etc. Our year of working together has been a true gift; the shift in my perspective, energy, and behavior has been transformational in both my personal and professional life. Erin is honest and encouraging. She listens alarmingly well and isn’t afraid to ask tough questions or offer perspective. When I look back on the past year I am incredibly proud of my growth, and I have Erin to thank for it.

Erin and I began our journey together through the Foellinger Foundation’s Executive Leader Program. Our “long-distance” coaching relationship spanned 14 months and Erin was a guardian angel during a time of incredible transition, self-actualization and professional growth.

Through the coaching relationship, I have achieved my dream job, become a stronger leader, and learned the power of forgiveness and grace with myself. Our work brought out the best of me because Erin was able to slice through superficial tendencies and explore the core of who I am. Her empathy and kind humor create a comfortable environment, and her intelligence and professional conduct is immeasurable. She is informed, well-prepared and full of resources for every area of professional growth.

More importantly, Erin stimulates energy and enthusiasm for personal development as well and approaches work-life balance by asking how the work you do impacts your life in a bigger way. She coached me through some of the toughest moments that I had to face as a nonprofit leader and in turn, I was able to make my personal relationships stronger and more resilient.

Erin will give you 100% of herself every single time. You owe it to yourself to meet her level of dedication.

As a 13 year nonprofit leader, I have experienced a variety of leadership development opportunities. This coaching experience impacted my leadership in a completely different way by providing me the opportunity to really dive deeply into who I am as a leader, what is holding me back from reaching my full potential, and how I can approach my work differently to have a stronger positive impact. I most enjoyed Erin’s supportive, attentive, and caring approach to our work. She had a way of giving me exactly what I needed when I needed it. I have a better understanding of my role, improved efficiency and productivity, a new way to view and engage in relationships, and a renewed sense of confidence and drive. I strongly recommend Intentional Coaching to anyone that needs a bit of a reset or the spark to ignite (or reignite) their passion and energy. Be prepared, though! You have to show up to do the work and may learn some hard truths. Just be open to the process and trust that it will help you in the long run!

As a senior executive with 25 years of experience, I appreciate Erin’s ability to quickly assimilate to my situation by using powerful questions to cut through the issues. She has extraordinary intuition which helped me uncover and address issues holding me back. I had confidence that each session would be time well spent. Working with Erin has transformed my leadership style in many positive ways!

Humble Colleague: A unique leader; for the more she achieves, the more humble she becomes. The more she attains the more she gives back to her clients and the non-profit community. This quality, in and of itself, is noteworthy and certainly one worth multiplying in communities across Indiana.

Servant Leader: Erin is an extremely professional and conscientious servant leader who simply loves to help others and exemplifies the definition of quality at all turns. Her attention to detail, coupled with a drive to continuous improvement, leads to excellence at all levels, at all times. Erin ‘gets’ the concept of giving time, talent, and treasure to truly impact the lives of others and looks for opportunities to do so whenever possible.

Woman of Character: You may have heard the quote, “One must make it a high priority to keep trust, for it is easy to lose.” However, Erin’s character is more than mere words; it is part of who she is, how she is known, and how she lives.

Attention to Detail: This area is one of Erin’s strengths because she only knows how to give 100%. Anyone who has experienced Erin’s work ethic knows that when she commits to something, she’s ‘all in’. She’s a visionary who understands both theory and practice, which makes her an excellent coach who easily sees the end result, but who can also help you to engineer the details to make it come to fruition. Erin is extremely well organized, timely, and complete in everything she does. Whatever she produces, you can count on excellence.

Team Player: While sometimes an overused phrase, Erin exemplifies a team player in its truest sense. As my coach, she immediately became a part of my team! She is an excellent contributor, has incredible follow-through, and shows how much she genuinely and authentically cares. She works diligently to bring the Golden Rule to life.

Collaborative Contributor: Erin is more than comfortable in the collaborative role of any professional setting. She brings a wealth of knowledge to situations but is not hesitant to learn from others. She contributes to the goals that are outlined in each setting and is able to listen to my opinions and experiences to draw the best from each.

In summary, I feel that Erin possesses a myriad of skills and competencies that can be rated as “excellent” against any scale. It is with great pleasure that I recommend this amazing professional woman of integrity, my leadership coach, Erin Slater, to you and hope that you will give her serious consideration if you’re looking for a coaching solution for yourself, your team, your colleagues, or your community—we’ve worked with her in each of these areas and are better for it—Erin is a worthy investment.

I had never had a professional coach before and I am very glad I crossed paths with Erin. She provided tools and resources for me to better serve my organization. When there were tough questions she pushed me beyond my normal thought process and respectfully challenged me. She was flexible with her meeting schedule and always catered to me. I would recommend any professional to utilize her as a resource for you or your employees.

I have known Erin Slater for 20 years to be a top-notch professional with an entrepreneurial spirit, strategic growth mindset and a life longer learner and coach. It is for these reasons, I hired her to be my executive coach to transform my leadership style of 25 years to be more relevant and impactful in today’s fast-paced world. Erin guided me through a program of introspection, education and planning that had significant impact on my renewed vision for being a leader and transformed my approach. I highly recommend her for seasoned leaders as well as newcomers. She’s the best!

Erin Slater was my coach for one year during a very tumultuous time in my Executive Directorship. I was given the opportunity to receive Executive Coaching by my board in support of my growth in leadership. At the first meeting, unbeknownst to either of us when we had scheduled the time, I had just had to fire a “right hand” person after ten years of working together. Needless to say our first sessions together were about how to lead in a shocking time of transition and change. Erin was the consummate professional at every session, yet, always provided heartfelt coaching and meaningful interaction. Her capacity to hear me and listen actively to my struggles and needs never ceased to amaze me. She made me feel like I was the only client she had and I felt respected, valued, and worthy of her time and talent. Erin always offered me new ways to process and think. She allowed me space to grow and develop while pointing out ways I did demonstrate new ways of thinking and doing. Erin was well prepared and remembered details about my particular circumstances without fail. She offered such appropriate leadership training and guided my thoughts without making me feel like I was working on change at all. She is compassionate and wise. She is encouraging and appropriately constructive. She made me feel capable and strong when I felt weak. She guided my understanding of self and tendencies in ways that made so much sense. She expanded my knowledge of leadership and encouraged my development to new ways of thinking and acting as a leader. Our sessions were always jam-packed with great conversation and meaningful learning. I highly recommend Erin as a coach. She is skilled and passionate, an excellent communicator and extremely skilled in the role! I am grateful for all the time she invested in me and am a more effective leader because of the time we spent together.

Each encounter with Erin is a gift. Erin is a talented leadership coach who has the technical skills you expect, but combines that with a warm, intuitive, and personal approach. Through our time together I have learned more about myself and what motivates others. Through thoughtful and often times challenging questions Erin has helped me get to the root of what challenges me as a leader, mother, wife and friend. I highly recommend Erin to anyone who is looking to learn and grow as an individual.

The Group Coaching and education within the Nonprofit Roundtable provided new resources that I was able to incorporate into my leadership and gave me an opportunity to talk through situations with the group to get new perspectives. The format was very accessible, easy to navigate and having skilled facilitators share their expertise was invaluable.

When I do finally figure out the ultimate purpose for my life, I often wonder if I will have the courage to pursue it. Wanting to change the world and actually doing it are two very different things. Erin is actually doing it. She is one of the brightest, most courageous people I know and has the skills and capabilities to work in whatever field she chooses. She chooses to put the needs of others before her own and makes an immense difference each and every day.

The Nonprofit Roundtable Group Coaching experience has been a space for discovery, learning, growth and validation. Nonprofit life is hard – we give of ourselves in ways that mean so, so much; yet we often don’t realize how much that giving takes its toll on us. Exploring accountability and boundaries has been incredibly helpful, not only to me but also to my team as they have benefited (I hope!) from my learning and leading by example. I’ll say it again – it’s hard work, y’all. Give the gift to yourself; sign up; and buckle up – it’s worth the ride.

I am much more aware of certain behaviors that were identified that at times kept me from reaching high levels in the Energy Leadership framework. Working through strategies with Ann has really helped form positive habits. It has also helped provide better understanding of potential triggers that can hold me back. Having my personal IDP will help keep me accountable! Ann was lovely to work with, while providing honest and fair feedback that ultimately helped as I worked on a deeper understanding of what was holding me back – Ann kept me on track and that made all the difference! It was an in-depth process and it is important to be as honest as possible with responses and to stick with the process to get the best experience possible for supporting leadership development.

I initially reached out to Intentional Coaching + Consulting because I was aware I needed guidance and help to overcome a past toxic business partnership. I wanted to be a better leader for my staff and ensure that I put as much energy into making myself better as I put into trying to raise up my staff to meet challenges. It is easy to become complacent as a manager and I’m so glad that I had Erin to help push me in ways I didn’t know I needed to go. Erin helped me by utilizing her superpower of listening. I was always amazed at her ability to pick up on keywords I was using and encouraged me to expand on the reason WHY I was choosing to use those words. The outcome of working with Erin was trajectory-altering. She emboldened me to push myself, valuing joy as part of my business and my work. Ensuring my values and objectives aligned with the future I envisioned.

Ann Ritterspach is a compassionate coach, and I immediately knew she genuinely cared about me. She has a lot of expertise in leadership and shared a great deal of knowledge to expand my skills in both my professional and personal life. Coaching really helped me to feel more confident and comfortable with my weaknesses by revealing that a weakness is considered part of the learning process in my leadership role. I also learned to be more intentional and strategic, which has relieved stress. I am very thankful for Ann and hope to always remain in touch with her. I one hundred percent recommend Intentional Coaching and their coaches, related to both 1:1 coaching sessions and the team-building workshops that I have been fortunate to participate in with our organization. They are truly authentic in their coaching and training methods.

Erin Slater is amazing! She is highly intelligent, innovative and downright entrepreneurial in her approach to coaching. As a small business owner and author, I greatly benefit from Erin’s wise counsel, encouraging words and depth of rich resources. She regularly shares bits of wisdom, books, courses and connections to help support my personal and professional goals. Plus, she’s a kind, engaging human being who’s a true joy to work with. She coached me through publishing my first book (and now I’m publishing more!) I’m very grateful to know she’s in my corner.

Before starting a coaching program with Intentional Coaching + Consulting, I wasn’t sure what to expect and was skeptical about the process and what would be achieved. I’m thrilled to report that my experience far exceeded my expectations. Erin helped me to better understand myself and gave me the tools I needed to be a better leader and teammate. She also helped me recognize what is important to me in my professional and personal life and create a pathway that helps me achieve those goals without compromising. It has been so beneficial to have a thought partner in Erin. I would recommend Intentional Coaching + Consulting to anyone who seeks more clarity about what they want out of life, be it personally or professionally, as well as the tools that can support them on their journey to achieving those goals.

I loved having someone to confide in who was not in my direct workplace. My coach did an outstanding job listening, relating and challenging me to step outside of my comfort zone. Shermain did a great job understanding what my frustrations, challenges, and/or growth opportunities are and giving me ‘homework’ to help me address them. My time shared with him was incredibly impactful for me as a leader in a new position and better understanding myself. I strongly recommend coaching to non-profit leaders, especially those in a new leadership role. It allows you to see through a different perspective and challenges you to show up better for your team and self.

A trusted colleague and friend recommended Erin. She was easy to connect with and has a calming presence. We began with the Energy Leadership Index and while I’ve done many helpful assessments, this one brought an eye-opening perspective as to how I was engaging with the world. Erin’s ability to deeply listen to what’s being said and what’s under the surface is nothing short of amazing. She is adept at sorting through mental and emotional clutter to help you move forward. We worked together during a massive upheaval in my life and she was a crucial buoy plus champion as I made it to the other side. I’m a much happier, healthier and more effective version of myself in all areas of my life now thanks to the work we did together. Do yourself a favor and get Erin in your corner.”

Coaching felt a lot like working with a trusted colleague. The rapport was quick and there’s no judgement as you work through your thought processes. I’ve learned a lot about my leadership style and trusting in the way I choose to lead. I recommend coaching, and even have made it a priority to have more members of my staff participate. If you lead people, or just want to experience personal growth, coaching will help.

Wherever you are in your life’s path, you may at some time need someone to walk with you through the challenges and decisions you may face. I count myself fortunate to have worked with Erin Slater during a challenging professional experience. Erin converses with you in a series of exploratory meetings to create a place where you answer the questions or challenges you face. Many consultants want to impress clients with what they know; Erin delights in your self-discovery and affirmation of your strengths and purpose. Her knowledge of research and human behavior, her compassion, and her focus on leading you to greater self-awareness will encourage you to define challenges you face, the opportunities you could embrace, and your specific plan to move forward. I whole-heartedly recommend working with Erin Slater, whether you are an established or emerging leader. The time I spent with her was invaluable and I have encouraged other leaders in our organization to work with Erin to strengthen not only their leadership skills but to enhance their self-awareness and define their purpose.

Erin Slater of Intentional coaching + consulting spoke to our team at College Mentors for Kids recently during a staff retreat. We asked Erin to talk about how best to manage stress in times of uncertainty, certainly a hot topic right now. She did a great job intentionally walking the team through a process to identify what is in their control and the connection between thoughts, behaviors and feelings. The interactive session helped us all understand how we process and manage stress. I felt encouraged and uplifted at the end of the session and ready to tackle the stress that naturally occurs in both our personal and professional lives.

I felt an instant connection with Erin and could not have been more thrilled to engage in a coaching relationship that helped me to develop new rules and clarity on how I want to live life with purpose and presence! I most enjoyed Erin’s candor, intuition, tough love, and support. She has a gift of asking good questions and making a client think critically about themselves and their beliefs. Erin will help you move quickly through your blocks and lead you to the vision that you hold most dearly.

As a professional sales representative, I have taken a lot of different personality tests. What I really like about the Energy Leadership Index Assessment and where it differs is that it covers how my personality may vary in different circumstances, how I may impact others during those times, and also how can I progress and become more actualized, a better leader and more authentic in my interaction. I appreciate that it is definitely actionable. I highly valued my conversation with Erin surrounding my results. She helped me navigate the outcome, what it means for me, others and a way forward. It is very exciting that I am not just being informed but I am able to act and create better interactions for my peers, my customers, my family, friends and myself.

I was both excited and hesitant to begin coaching. I had hesitations around feeling vulnerable, especially professionally. I began coaching in the middle of a professional crisis and believed that this would help me create order from that chaos, but the result was much different and much more significant. It became about understanding the factors I could control, and translating many things I already knew into action. I soon realized that this was far more about being a better me for me. I took a lot of big steps that I may not have otherwise taken. Erin helped me process decisions before, during, and after I made them without telling me what to do which allowed me to deepen what I knew about myself and my work and realize my own plan of action. What I liked best about working with Erin is that she knew when and how to push me, especially in examining tough questions. She was kind, encouraging, candid, and patient. I recommend Erin and her services! If there is one thing you should know before you work with her, it is to be prepared to challenge yourself for the better. You will be grateful for the opportunity to work with her. Coaching became a blessing that I didn’t know I needed

I have been looking towards the future of guiding myself and my family into another chapter of our lives (college kids, moving states, perhaps a new career). In taking the Energy Leadership Index Assessment I wanted to start to be mindful of my weaknesses and make changes in becoming a stronger leader. The Leadership Index showed me that I had some old habits that get me off track of goals I set for myself. I learned that if I try harder to be mindful in my daily interactions I can change in a more productive truer self. Erin gave me a well organized debrief about my assessment, which has helped guide me to the first steps in becoming not only a stronger leader but a more balanced self-aware person. I have a more confident place to begin making these important life-changing steps forward. Thank you, Erin – for all the kindness and truth you show me.

Erin is the real deal. I enlisted her services for leadership coaching and learned that she helped me in ALL areas of my life as a wife, mother, friend, colleague and employee. I highly recommend her services, you will not be disappointed.

Working with Erin brought a perspective shift that has greatly improved the way I approach challenging work/life situations and how I respond when things don’t go as expected. Erin coached me during one of the biggest transitions of my life and I truly believe that I walked through it all with more confidence and less emotional chaos because of Erin’s help. It’s been several months since our coaching sessions ended and I am still using the tools Erin gave me – a great sign that she provides tools that actually work. I would highly recommend Erin’s services to anyone wanting a perspective shift and coaching on how to navigate challenging circumstances with confidence. She is also really enjoyable to work with!

Working with my coach was one of the best gifts in 2022! Shermain’s guidance as a Leadership Coach is beyond what I imagined. I have reshaped my leadership thoughts, passions and techniques. I learned from my coach that in order to be a good leader, I also need to allow myself to be led down the tough roads of learning who I am. My coach hears me better than I speak about me and pulls no punches. He is genuinely here to help ‘me’. I am grateful for coaching. Thank you so much!