Welcome to Coaching: Your Space to Lead with Clarity, Courage and Intention

Yemisi Iyilade 

You’re here—and that matters. You’ve made the choice to invest in yourself, not just as a professional, but as a leader committed to evolving with intention. That decision alone signals something powerful: you’re ready to lead differently. 

Coaching isn’t just about improvement—it’s about creating your impact. It’s about remembering what’s true, discovering what’s possible, and creating space for what’s next. It’s about learning how to lead not only through systems—but beyond them. With clarity, resilience, and deep self-awareness. 

Whether you’re stepping into a bigger role, navigating uncertainty, or simply sensing that it’s time to grow in a new direction, coaching empowers you to build leadership that is sustainable, aligned with your values and future ready.  

Why Coaching—and Why Now? 

I’ve coached dozens of leaders in your shoes—navigating stretch roles, imposter feelings, unclear expectations, or the pressure to prove yourself fast. One of the most powerful reflections I hear from leaders is: 

“Understanding myself and my leadership style gives me a clear focus on my improvement areas.” 

That’s what coaching makes possible. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to lead like everyone else. You just have to show up—as you are, where you are—and be willing to grow from there. 

How Coaching Meets You Where You Are—And Moves You Forward 

This journey isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about uncovering the essence of your leadership: your natural strengths, your true voice, and your presence. From that grounded place, it’s about leading, influencing, and making decisions in ways that feel aligned, authentic, and powerfully yours 

🔎 We create space to think differently 

Our coaching sessions are reflective and forward moving. They’re built for deep listening, honest exploration, and transformational insight—not surface-level fixes. 

⚙️ We pay attention to patterns, systems, and what's underneath 

You’ll notice the narratives, behaviours, habits, and pressures that show up in your leadership. We’ll connect them to your bigger goals—so you can lead with awareness, not just reaction. 

🌿 We grow through stretch and stillness 

Some insights will surface right away. Others will unfold over time. Both have their place. Real growth doesn’t hurry—it takes root, it deepens, it endures. 

🎯 We design for meaningful impact 

Our work will always point toward action—not just for today’s challenges, but for the leadership impact you want to create and the team you lead. 

Why We Start with a Leadership Assessment 

At Pivotal Growth, we begin with a leadership assessment—not to label you, but to give you a mirror. It reflects how you naturally lead, where you thrive, and where tension may exist with others. These insights help us co-create a roadmap that is grounded in who you are and adaptable to where you’re going. 

Our framework at Pivotal Growth is simple and powerful: 

Know Who You Are → Know How You Show Up → Know How to Do Your Best Work 

It offers structure, insights, and a clear path—so your growth isn’t just something you feel, it’s something you can see and measure. 

What You Can Expect From Coaching With Me 

Coaching with me is a collaborative space designed to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and intention. 

As your coach, I’m here to: 

• Hold space for honest reflection  

You’ll have room to explore your experiences, challenges, and growth areas—without judgment or pressure to have it all figured out. 

• Challenge you gently but consistently  

I’ll ask thoughtful questions, reflect back what I’m hearing, and invite you to stretch beyond your comfort zone to unlock new insights and actions. 

• Track what’s shifting in your thinking, your behavior, and your outcomes  

We’ll notice what’s evolving, from small mindset shifts to bigger leadership changes—so progress is not just felt but seen. 

• Support you in building habits, decisions, and systems  

You’ll walk away with a practical action plan and sustainable strategies that strengthen how you show up and lead—both at work and in life. 

Our work will be collaborative, adaptive, and paced to meet you where you are. You set the direction. I help you get there—with structure, support, and a safe space to grow. 

What You’ll Walk Away With 

By the end of our coaching journey, you’ll: 

• Lead with more confidence, intention, and leadership presence 

• Communicate with clarity and courage 

• Navigate ambiguity and complexity with greater calm 

• Strengthen your relationships, influence, and self-awareness 

• Develop tools and habits that support your continued growth 

One Last Thought 

Leadership isn’t defined by your title—it’s revealed in your presence, your decisions, and your willingness to grow. 

You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need the courage to stay curious, the clarity to move with intention, and the resilience to lead in a way that’s true to you. 

You weren’t meant to simply navigate existing systems. Coaching can help you shape what leadership can be—for yourself, for your team, and for the future of leadership. 

I’m honored to be in this with you. Let’s begin—together. 

About Me 

Yemisi Iyilade ( M.Eng, PMP — AVP, Leadership Development Consulting) 

Leadership Coach | Millennial Leadership Strategist | New Leader Program Lead 

Yemisi Iyilade is a leadership development consultant and millennial leadership coach with over 15 years of experience guiding transformation through people, systems, and performance strategy. As AVP of Leadership Development Consulting at Pivotal Growth Inc., she leads the Future of Leadership Program—a data-powered solution designed to unlock the full potential of emerging and first-time leaders, especially within millennial and Gen Z cohorts. 

Combining an engineering mindset with certifications in project management and leadership coaching, Yemisi brings clarity, structure, and a scalable approach to leadership capacity-building. She specializes in translating leadership assessments into actionable, results-driven development plans that accelerate business performance. 

Yemisi has coached over 56 corporate millennial leaders, drawing from cross-industry experience and deep expertise in leadership analytics. Her work helps organizations: 

• Mobilize and retain high-potential talent 

• Build high-performing, inclusive teams 

• Translate diagnostics into measurable impact 

• Address confidence, communication, and skill gaps in early-stage leaders 

Her approach blends qualitative coaching with quantitative insight—creating a clear line of sight between leadership development and business outcomes. Yemisi is a trusted partner to HR and modern leadership teams shaping agile, diverse, and future-ready leadership pipelines. 

 Ready to Connect? 

Whether you're ready to dive in or just want to explore if this is the right next step—I’d love to hear from you. 

📩 Email: yemisiiyilade@pivotalgrowthinc.com 

Let’s talk about what’s possible for your leadership journey. You're not doing this alone—I’m here to support you every step of the way.