One-on-One Professional Coaching
Our experts are passionate about offering uniquely tailored, one-on-one leadership coaching to individuals who serve our Kansas schools and communities.
Work challenges can negatively impact your personal life and vice versa.
That’s why when you sign up for our virtual and confidential sessions, a coach will partner with you to identify professional and personal opportunities that are most important to you. Progress in those areas can help unlock your true leadership potential and bolster your overall well-being.
Our Comprehensive Approach Can Help
- Coaching involves partnering in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires you to
maximize your personal and professional potential. - Partnering with a professional coach is a transformational experience which often reshapes thinking. New perspectives lead to new actions and sustainable change.
- Rather than acting as experts or advisors, professional coaches serve as thought partners, helping you tap into your own creativity and resourcefulness
to move beyond obstacles and solve problems independently. - Professional coaches help develop confidence, self-awareness, and communication skills needed to lead effectively, navigate change, strengthen relationships, and consistently perform at your best while achieving meaningful goals.
How It Works
- Complete our 1:1 Coaching Session Scheduler Form to share your interest, let us know what times work for you, and select a coach. A coach will contact you to schedule an initial free consultation.
- Before you meet, complete the Coaching Prep Form (optional) to get the most out of your session time.
- Complete your confidential 30-60-minute coaching sessions (virtual).
Meet Our Coaches
Our team has been formally trained in leadership coaching through the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) and received coaching mentorship in alignment with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
“My work is rooted in one purpose: helping leaders rediscover hope, regain balance, and achieve meaningful success.
Professional challenges rarely stay at the office. They affect clarity, energy, and well-being. Through personalized, results-driven coaching, I partner with leaders to navigate complexity with confidence and resilience, using practical, individualized strategies.
Even brief, focused sessions can unlock powerful forward movement.”
– Ryan Vaughn, ACC

“My interest in coaching is rooted in both my academic background and a deep personal passion for helping others grow. While earning my master’s degree in human resource development, I was introduced to executive coaching and immediately recognized its power to support meaningful change. What resonated most with me then—and continues to guide my approach today—is the belief that people already have the answers within themselves. As a coach, my role is to create the space, ask the right questions, and help bring those answers to the surface. I’m drawn to coaching because it aligns with my values, my training, and my commitment to helping individuals uncover their own path forward.”
– Dawn Perricone
Professional Coaching Investment
Testimonials
Got me out of my way when I was on the verge of burnout.
I can’t thank my coach enough for the guidance provided. The coach listened when I was on the verge of burnout and showed me how to get out of my own way. By helping me bridge the gap between individual insight and collective action, the coach gave me the confidence to lead and the tools to inspire excellence in my colleagues. Our environment is now one where students are more supported and engaged. The coach is an invaluable asset to any professional looking to elevate their leadership impact.
Two coaches for the price of one.
During my time working with the coach, I have been able to clearly articulate a future vision for myself and define my priorities to achieve a greater work-life balance. This clarity of mind is having a significant impact on all aspects of my life. With the coach’s supportive coaching style, I have been able to gain confidence and make a significant career decision that was long overdue. The coach’s encouragement and support have made the decision much easier. I feel I am now more attentive to my family rather than always being work-focused. The coach is able to span the personal and professional spectrums so seamlessly that it’s like getting two coaches for the price of one.
The coach is great at understanding the whole person, and I would highly recommend this coaching to anyone looking to make changes in their life for greater overall satisfaction.
Learned to hold space for myself and others.
My coach demonstrated holding space for me to find solutions to challenges. As a result, I learned to hold space for others, identify purposeful actions I could take in overcoming challenges even if they felt risky, and accept that sometimes the solution to a problem is a change in my mindset.
Equipped with practical strategies.
My coaching sessions with the coach were truly meaningful, as I felt heard, supported, and encouraged throughout the entire process. I left feeling more confident and equipped with practical strategies I can immediately apply in my work and daily life.
Empathy, grace, and genuine understanding in each session.
I truly value the non-judgmental space the coach creates, which allows me to share openly and feel safe in doing so. The coach’s ability to actively listen and ask thoughtful, insightful questions helps me better understand my own thoughts and feelings. What stands out most is the empathy, grace, and genuine understanding brought to each session. I consistently leave these conversations feeling uplifted, with greater clarity and a renewed readiness to address the challenges I’m facing.
Questions
If you have questions about the program, you may reach out directly to Ryan or Dawn:
- [email protected], 785-221-4334
- [email protected], 620-249-3211




