Emerging Leadership Coaching

Psychology + Data & Technology + Heart = Impact

Core Coaching bridges the gap between on-demand AI-driven coaching (too impersonal) and old-fashioned white-glove executive coaching (too expensive).

This program blends the best of both worlds by providing leaders with data to understand themselves and the people they work with, tech-enabled resources to improve their leadership skills, and meaningful conversations and support from an experienced Deeper Signals coach to bring it all together.

Psychology

Tools built using the most reliable and valid models of personality and values.
Competency libraries to measure leadership potential and key talents based on the latest research.
Learning and development content created by expert psychologists.

Data & Technology

Individual and team data visualizations of personality and values.
On-demand virtual learning tools with tailored resources based on scores.
AI Team Coach that creates custom playbooks for navigating specific challenges based on the makeup of the team.

Heart

Customize the coaching length and experience to your needs.
Live sessions with experienced coaches committed to your growth and development.
The opportunity for in-person or virtual sessions.

Core Coaching overview

Data transforms leadership

The Deeper Signals Core Coaching Program is a data-driven leadership development service tailored to the unique challenges of emerging leaders to prepare them for the next level up. Combining personalized 1:1 coaching with powerful, data-driven tools, this program equips leaders with the emotional intelligence, strategic insights, and team-building expertise they need to thrive in their roles.

The power of self-awareness

Participants will work with certified coaches to uncover their Core Drivers, Risks, and Values, gaining deep self-awareness that fuels effective leadership. They will also learn to understand team dynamics, foster a positive culture, and drive measurable performance outcomes.

With the Deeper Signals platform at its core, this program provides a structured and results-oriented approach, delivering transformational growth for leaders and the teams they serve.

Who is this for?

Leaders who have potential but aren’t quite ready to move in their next role without some growth and development
Leaders transitioning into a new role
Leaders who manage a new team and need to fast-track and deepen relationships to build trust and drive collaboration
Leaders who want to progress in their career but don’t know where to start
Leaders who have a strong performance record as an individual contributor, but need support when it comes to managing and developing others

The Deeper Signals Coaching process

01
Meet your coach
Choose from our network of expert coaches and begin the discovery process, sharing more about your background, current role, future plans and aspirations.
02
Assess Core Drivers and Core Values
Uncover your motivations, strengths, and behaviors that define your leadership style and receive coaching reports for each direct report.
03
Determine development goals
Identify development opportunities and set specific objectives for leadership and team development based on your unique needs.
04
Create a strategic and actionable plan
Work with your coach to design a roadmap for personal and professional growth that aligns with organizational goals.
05
Engage in regular coaching calls
- Meet regularly with your coach to help you progress on your goals.
- Supplement coaching calls with on-demand resources in the DS platform like Learning Journeys, DynaMo, and the AI Team coach.

Meet our expert coaches

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

Tomas is at the forefront of talent assessment, with his work central to the design of Deeper Signals' innovative tools. An authority in leadership, he has published 10 books and over 200 scientific papers, and designed assessment solutions for the Fortune 500.

Dr. Reece Akhtar

Reece is an IO psychologist specializing in talent assessment, leadership, and computational psychometrics. He is an adjunct professor at NYU and widely recognized for his scientific articles on personality and machine-learning, innovation, and talent management.

Stephanie Sands

Stephanie, M.A. has a background in IO psychology and brings over a decade of experience coaching teams and executives from some of the world’s leading enterprises in industries like Finance, Healthcare, Retail, Technology, and others. She manages the DS global network of coaches.

Uri Ort

Uri is a professor of Human Resources & Technology at NYU, and expert in integrating assessment science and technology. He previously employee engagement at S&P Global and has widely published on talent management.

Dave Winsborough

Dave is a seasoned psychologist with 30 years of experience in shaping high-caliber leadership teams across commercial, government, and military sectors. Renowned as an authority on team effectiveness, he has authored books and scientific papers on the subject.

Miranda Hanes

Miranda has over two decades of experience in strategic talent management, combining personality psychology, leadership, and assessment expertise to enhance performance and culture. She specializes in empowering clients through data-driven coaching and leadership development, driving organizational success and growth in Fortune 500 companies and diverse industries.

Gretchen Young

Gretchen is a certified leadership and team coach with over a decade’s experience. She is on several coaching panels and has worked with individuals and teams at all levels across a range of industries in government, commercial and non-profit sectors (including sport). In her earlier career, she was a commercial lawyer practising to a senior level in two of New Zealand’s top law firms.

Ben Dattner

Ben is an executive coach and organizational development consultant. He has helped a wide variety of corporate and nonprofit organizations become more successful by developing a better understanding of the impact of individual psychology and group dynamics on all aspects of their performance. Ben received a BA in Psychology from Harvard College, and his MA and Ph.D. in IO Psychology from New York University, where he was a MacCracken Fellow.

Ginevra Drinka

Ginevra is a trusted executive coach and talent advisor with over a decade of consulting experience across Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Energy, Technology, and Retail sectors. She holds a PhD in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and a Master of Science in Research Methods in Psychology from University College London. Her research on leadership agility informs her coaching.

What are people saying about
Deeper Signals Coaching?

Stephanie is the perfect coach, she can perceive me deeply. When I talk to her, she quickly transforms my words into new ideas and actions. She speaks calmly and always comes to a logical conclusion. I can see clearly how I advanced my leadership traits and how these sessions are important for my development. It’s the first time that I really believe I can improve (as a leader) and I want to go to the end.

Senior Director

Renewable Energy Company, Brazil

Dave has been our coach for more than 3 years and we attribute our success as a leadership team to the skills he’s taught and the tough conversations he’s helped us have.

CEO

Government Agency, NZ

Working with Gretchen has been invaluable. She's helped me test my thinking and leverage my strengths to make improvements in the way that I act as a leader, a colleague and a working Mum. I did all the hard work, but Gretchen shone a light on the way forward as an incredible coach. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with her.

Engagement Manager

Communications and Engagement – Government Agency

Ginevra's contributions to my growth as a leader have been transformative. Her ability to assist me in defining my goals, provide resources for skill reinforcement, and offer invaluable perspective have made her an indispensable asset to my professional journey. I wholeheartedly recommend Ginevra as a leadership coach to anyone seeking meaningful progress and enhancement in their leadership capabilities.

Managing VP

Finance Organization, USA

Working with Reece has been a game-changer for me as an executive. His insights challenged my thinking, and his coaching provided a clear, actionable path to elevate my leadership and decision-making.

CHRO

Global Financial Services Firm

Uri helped us leverage assessments to create a development program that was truly personalized to each leader’s needs. His insights enabled us to align talent strategy with business goals in a way that was both scalable and deeply impactful.

VP of Leadership Development

Fortune 500 Financial Services Company

Miranda's coaching was instrumental during my transition to a senior leadership role. Her strategic guidance helped me navigate complex organizational dynamics while staying true to my authentic leadership style. She has a remarkable ability to translate psychological concepts into actionable leadership practices that drive real impact.

Chief Marketing Officer

Technology Company

As a leader transitioning to a more senior role, Ben's coaching was invaluable. He combines academic rigor with practical business experience in a way that resonates with executives.

SVP

Financial Services

Core Coaching for emerging leaders