I am Mary (Cathy) Roberts, a seasoned leadership development and executive coaching professional with extensive experience partnering with healthcare systems, large organizations, and government contractors to build high-performing teams. My work spans coaching, onboarding, leadership development, and organizational culture initiatives, with a strong track record of implementing scalable programs and measurable improvements. I design and facilitate coach-led programs, leadership academies, and employee engagement initiatives, guiding leaders and teams toward increased effectiveness, retention, and service excellence. I enjoy translating complex organizational needs into practical development experiences that empower people to lead with impact.

Mary (Cathy) Roberts

I am Mary (Cathy) Roberts, a seasoned leadership development and executive coaching professional with extensive experience partnering with healthcare systems, large organizations, and government contractors to build high-performing teams. My work spans coaching, onboarding, leadership development, and organizational culture initiatives, with a strong track record of implementing scalable programs and measurable improvements. I design and facilitate coach-led programs, leadership academies, and employee engagement initiatives, guiding leaders and teams toward increased effectiveness, retention, and service excellence. I enjoy translating complex organizational needs into practical development experiences that empower people to lead with impact.

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I am Mary (Cathy) Roberts, a seasoned leadership development and executive coaching professional with extensive experience partnering with healthcare systems, large organizations, and government contractors to build high-performing teams. My work spans coaching, onboarding, leadership development, and organizational culture initiatives, with a strong track record of implementing scalable programs and measurable improvements.

I design and facilitate coach-led programs, leadership academies, and employee engagement initiatives, guiding leaders and teams toward increased effectiveness, retention, and service excellence. I enjoy translating complex organizational needs into practical development experiences that empower people to lead with impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal at Peak Impact Living, LLC
April 1, 2018 - Present
Executive mentoring practice; PCC coaching; webinar facilitation; assessment and evaluation; instructional system design facilitation; teams development – gap analysis; contract coach (remote).
Contract Coach at Boon Health
March 1, 2020 - November 1, 2023
Contract coach with a caseload of 32 clients; coaching employees across client companies; remote engagement.
Consultant - Leadership Development, Employee Engagement and Coaching at WellSpan/Summit Health - Chambersburg Hospital
January 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019
Leader onboarding; employee engagement implementation; leadership development; instructional design; Lean certified; LMS; Leadership Academy facilitation; individual coaching; customer service training; assessments and evaluation; retention sub-committee; conference speaker; community programs presenter; consultant for team dynamics/development; implemented full-scale coaching practice; staff trauma lead for Care for the Caregiver program.
Organizational Development Consultant at Geisinger Hospital
June 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016
Consultant to leadership across all entities; conducted leadership development courses; employee engagement consultation; coaching leaders and staff; implemented leadership development programs; oversaw organizational change initiatives.
Owner Consultant at CBR Consulting Services
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Coach to executive level leaders; instructional design of organizational development programs; emotional intelligence coaching; customer service techniques facilitator; trainer; project management; customer service e-learning development; mediation and conflict management expert.
Senior Leadership Development Consultant at TriWest Healthcare Alliance
June 1, 2007 - March 1, 2013
Internal consultant/coach to company leadership; design and deliver leadership development programs; one-to-one coaching; change management; succession planning; team-building facilitation; interpret employee satisfaction data and coaching leaders and frontline staff; worked with call center/telephone services to improve customer service; reduced attrition by 30% with customized program; developed copyrighted Leadership Model; recognized by senior leadership; leadership program featured in industry magazines; contributed to JD Powers award streak.
Training Manager at Remuda Ranch Treatment Centers
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Managed company-wide training programs and related functions for staff and leader development; event planning; conference presenting; instructional design; budgeting; change management for expansion; managing editor for global professional journal; maintained high metrics evaluation; designed and delivered national conference presentations; enhanced organizational development programs contributing to high staff retention.
Marketing Training Manager at Avnet, Inc
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Design and implementation of training program for software side of the business; first training program for software side; contributed to senior management development initiatives; ROI/ROE reporting; vendor liaison; nationwide travel for live training; online training expanded vendor affiliations and revenue.
Training Manager at American Express, Inc (Travelers Cheque Services)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Manage worldwide training staff; oversee curriculum; contributed to CEO change management initiative; reduced training budget; established training leaders' council; represented Travelers Cheque at worldwide training managers meetings.
Organizational Effectiveness Consultant - Card Services at American Express, Inc
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Internal organizational effectiveness consultant to senior leadership; designed and delivered leadership development program and call center staff improvements; development of nationally recognized leader satisfaction survey; reduced attrition; contributed to change management strategies within corporate university.
Training Manager at Travelers Cheque Services, American Express, Inc
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Manage world-wide training staff; $250M budget; oversight of curriculum; member of President's leadership council; contributed to CEO change management initiative; supported 10,000+ employee base planning.

Education

Master of Education in Educational Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Communications and Sociology at David Lipscomb University
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Master of Education in Educational Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Communications and Sociology at David Lipscomb University
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026

Qualifications

International Coach Federation, PCC
March 1, 2019 - March 10, 2026
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
January 1, 2017 - March 10, 2026
John Maxwell – Skills Training Level I & II
January 1, 2021 - March 10, 2026
International Coach Federation, PCC
March 1, 2019 - March 11, 2026
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
January 1, 2017 - March 11, 2026
John Maxwell – Skills Training Level I & II
January 1, 2021 - March 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment