
EMPOWER. INSPIRE. ELEVATE.
At Verve Coaching, we provide a comprehensive suite of services aimed at empowering both individuals and organizations to achieve their maximum potential. Our expertise encompasses the application of knowledge-based coaching and consulting solutions that are specifically tailored to address the unique needs and goals of our clients. We understand that every individual and organization has distinct challenges and opportunities, which is why our methodologies are flexible and customizable. Through our services, we foster meaningful connection, enhance leadership capability, and facilitate positive and sustainable change.
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Empower leaders and teams through structured coaching that fosters self-awareness, strategic thinking, and intentional action, enabling them to navigate challenges and shape high-performing cultures.
Verve Coaching employs a tailored, research-backed coaching methodology grounded in practical experience to support you in reaching your goals and taking ownership of your leadership journey. Unlike conventional leadership training or standardized coaching approaches, our work adapts dynamically to your evolving learning and performance objectives.
Instead of adhering to a rigid framework, coach and client collaborate to address immediate challenges while cultivating the skills and strategies necessary to prevent recurring issues.
Our coaching follows a continuous cycle of reflection, insight, action, and evaluation, increasing in effectiveness and value over time. The core emphasis remains on fostering learning and achievement within the context of each client’s unique goals and priorities.
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Facilitate collaborative learning experiences where groups engage in deep reflection, shared insight, and collective problem-solving to strengthen relationships and drive impactful outcomes.
Group coaching provides a unique opportunity to build trust and psychological safety, essential for individuals to engage openly with diverse perspectives. By looking beyond the coaching dyad, participants benefit from a broader range of experiences and insights that enrich the learning process. Feedback, both individual and consensus-driven, serves as a powerful tool to guide personal growth and collective development. Additionally, leveraging vicarious experience—learning from others' successes and challenges—enhances self-awareness and empathy.
Finally, when coaching skills are modeled and elevated within the group, it fosters an environment of shared responsibility, empowering participants to coach one another and strengthen their collective capability. This collaborative dynamic not only accelerates individual growth but also strengthens the group's overall cohesion and effectiveness.
Erek (Dr. Ostrowski) is a leading expert in the development of group coaching practice and scholarship.
His original Group Coaching Capabilities framework is grounded in decades of professional experience and a century of research on group dynamics!
Need certification in group coaching? Register for the next Group Coaching Foundations training!
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Our coach education and training services are designed to meet the needs of senior leaders, Learning and Development professionals, and professional coaches with varying levels of coaching experience and capability.
Our customizable programs integrate adaptive, knowledge-based methods—combining simple, practical tools and models with the underlying theory and research that make them effective. This approach ensures participants gain both the skills and the deep understanding necessary to coach effectively in a variety of settings.
Participants in our programs learn powerful frameworks such as the DICE coaching model (Ostrowski, 2020), which stands for Deep Learning, Inquiry Questions, Challenge/Support, and Effective Action. These models are taught through a variety of interactive methods, including case studies, role-playing, and other hands-on activities, enabling participants to apply the knowledge in real-world scenarios. Whether through customized professional development workshops or structured training programs, we empower coaches to stay up-to-date with the latest methodologies and trends, preparing them for long-term success in the dynamic field of coaching.
Check out our Group Coaching Foundations course—the only course of its kind offering a comprehensive, knowledge-based approach to the next new frontier in coaching!
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Through education, training, and coaching supervision, we build internal coaching resources that enhance the capability of teams and leaders to navigate complex challenges and create lasting organizational change.
We partner with organizations to design and implement coaching initiatives that integrate reflective practices, systems-based learning, and action-oriented strategies, ensuring that every program aligns with specific organizational objectives such as reducing burnout, enhancing well-being, and developing leadership acumen.
Our customized strategy utilizes a combination of proven, knowledge-based methods and techniques, creating measurable outcomes that drive sustainable success. By fostering an environment that values human connection, continuous learning, and intentional change, we empower organizations to cultivate a robust internal coaching culture. This dual focus on foundational education and advanced coaching techniques not only addresses immediate business needs but also sets the stage for long-term growth and resilience.
An Integrative Approach...
Coaching works through a cyclical process of reflection, meaning making, action, and evaluation that becomes more potent and valuable as time goes on. The primary focus is on learning and achievement in the context of each client's specific goals and business objectives.
Our approach prioritizes deep reflection, continuous learning, and purposeful action, all crucial elements for driving impactful business outcomes and promoting lasting change. We believe that effective coaching and consulting solutions don’t just address immediate concerns; they lay the groundwork for sustained development and future success. By focusing on a collaborative partnership with our clients, we ensure that the strategies we implement resonate deeply and yield valuable results, enabling individuals and organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.
Verve Coaching uses a rigorous, customized coaching methodology based on research and practical experience to help you achieve your goals and claim authorship of your leadership journey. Unlike most leadership/management training and some types of coaching, our work with clients addresses their specific learning and performance goals as they evolve and change from moment to moment. Rather than following a fixed or formulaic process, coach and client work together to tackle real, pressing business concerns, while developing the skills and practices necessary to help prevent common problems from reoccurring.

Meet Our Team
Erek J. Ostrowski, PhD, PCC, Principal
Erek Ostrowski, PhD, PCC, is a highly regarded leadership and organizational coach, as well as a dedicated graduate-level educator, coaching innovator, and the visionary founder of Verve Coaching. For more than 25 years, he has successfully partnered with a diverse array of executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners in a collaborative process that emphasizes deep reflection and inquiry. This approach aims not only to drive positive business outcomes but also to promote significant, meaningful learning and lasting change within organizations.
Alima Redding, MSOD, PCC
Alima Redding is a highly accomplished leadership coach with over 20 years of expertise in business, sales, and organizational development. She is recognized for her integrative coaching approach, aligning intellect, intuition, and emotional intelligence to drive lasting, high-impact results. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Alima partners with leaders to foster resilience, engagement, and strategic alignment, empowering them to navigate complexity with confidence.