1. NORA@MNORABOUCHARD.COM 708-218-8444
Leadership Coach, Bouchard Executive Coaching
Successfully coached emerging leaders (transitioning from functional roles to team management),
experienced leaders (leading mindfully) and C-Suite (leading courageously). Specialized in coaching
“Alphas” and “analytical minds” in tech and IT. Kept derailing leaders from failing. Partnered with HR and
senior leaders to identify opportunities for shared learning. Designed, developed and delivered
transformative, on-site leadership development programs. Facilitated and interpreted Hogan Assessments,
MBTI and Realise2 Strengths Profiler for individuals and teams. Customized 360 and stakeholder reviews, as
well as resulting coaching action plans. Clients include Allstate Financial and Protection Services, ADM,
AvalonBay, CME Group, Enbridge, Ferrara & Co, Leo Burnett, NCR Corp., NovoNordisk, Oppenheimer
Funds, and Optiver LLC, Related Companies, and Ronin Capital.
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LEADERSHIP
TRAINER
THOUGHT LEADER PUBLISHED
AUTHOR
M. NORA BOUCHARD, MA, PCC
LEADERSHIP
COACH
Daring emerging, experienced and senior leaders and their teams to uncover better answers and results through
superior executive coaching and transformative skill development opportunities.
Coaching/Training Challenge Results
Coached technology architect to see beyond his
work and to value internal customers and leadership
Improved relationships with his supervisor, internal
customers and senior leaders; enhanced ability to
influence; improved overall work satisfaction
Coached tech Director to re-engage and to
challenge his team to higher levels of performance
Re-energized the Director; improved code quality;
fostered greater team cohesion; promoted to
Executive Director
Guided national advertising agency COO to create
and act on her succession plan
Enabled early retirement for the COO and
expedited development of her direct reports
Coached insurance VP to regain self-confidence and
nail down executive presence
Re-established authentic self-confidence; became
her supervisor’s chosen successor
Coached e-trade Executive Director to build, from
scratch, a trusted business analyst team
Created high-performing team; attracted quality
players from other departments; increased overall
influence of the BA team
Designed, developed and delivered modularized
leadership development programs
Average: 98% satisfaction ratings, 95% increase in
learning, 95% improvement in job performance

2. NORA@MNORABOUCHARD.COM 708-218-8444
Senior Education Manager, Arthur Andersen &
Co.
At the Center for Professional Education, directed multiple teams in
designing, developing and delivering global corporate training
programs. Implemented detailed learning methodology that included
curriculum needs assessments and design, module design and
development, and rigorous evaluation of results.
• Partnered with global leadership from Europe, Asia and North
America in Turnaround and Litigation Service lines
• Supervised and developed multiple teams of instructional
designers
• Implemented successful team building, needs assessments, and
curriculum development programs
• Persuaded leadership to grow training budget from $64K to $7M
over 24 months
Education/Training
• Michigan State University, MA, Educational Systems Development
• Michigan State University, BA, Telecommunications
• Newfield Network USA - Certified Coach
• Coaches Training Institute - Graduate
• The Arbinger Institute - Leadership & Self-Deception
Thought Leadership
PUBLISHED AUTHOR:
• Mayday! Asking for Help in Times of Need, Berrett-Koehler
Publishers, 2007
• Blog: www.mnorabouchard.com, LinkedIn, Business Insider, Forbes
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
• Gordon Foods Service 2016: The Heroine’s Journey, Gender-
Diversity in Tech
• Grand Rapids IT Symposium 2016: The Heroine’s Journey, Women
in a Land of Men
• Grand Rapids ASQ 2016: Influence Without Authority
• Ellevate Network Webinars 2014, 2105: Various Topics
• Lansing PMI 2016: How Strong Are You? Strengths in the
Workplace
• Grand Rapids HDI 2015: From Keyboard to Conference Room;
From Doing to Leading
• AHRM 2015: Executive Presence for HR
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Certified:
“Be Prepared. If you don’t really
want to change, don’t call Nora.
Her expertise is deep and her
insight even deeper.”
- VP Tech
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