Amy Powell, ICF Certified

Leadership & Culture Facilitator | ICF-Certified Executive Coach

Amy Powell is an ICF Certified Executive Coach and the founder of Business on Purpose LLC, based in St. Louis, Missouri. With over 25 years of experience in executive coaching, facilitation, and leadership development, she specializes in working with leaders and organizations to enhance their culture and effectiveness. Amy has dedicated more than 10,000 hours to coaching, often focusing on individuals in CEO, C-Suite, or Board roles.1

Professional Background

Amy's coaching approach is tailored and measurable, addressing the specific needs of leaders while aligning with the values and mission of their organizations. She employs proven Culture Transformation tools to assess and improve organizational culture, facilitating teams to exceed their goals. Her work has spanned various organizations, from small businesses to large corporations with up to 40,000 employees.1 2

One of her notable initiatives is the "Women on the Move" program, designed to support the growth and development of women leaders. This program has been running for over 11 years and has received positive feedback from participants.1 2

Education and Certifications

Amy holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership from California State University, Los Angeles, along with degrees in Communications, Psychology, and Sociology. She is certified in various coaching and assessment tools, including the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation and multiple certifications in culture transformation and leadership development.1 2

Contributions and Philosophy

In addition to her coaching practice, Amy is actively involved in promoting Conscious Capitalism principles, focusing on creating a culture of shared values within organizations. She has co-founded Conscious Capitalism chapters in both Portland and Australia, emphasizing the importance of ethical leadership and community engagement.2

Overall, Amy Powell's extensive experience and commitment to leadership development, particularly for women, position her as a significant figure in the field of executive coaching and organizational culture transformation.

Experience

Executive Coach - Facilitator - Leadership Development for Women at Business on Purpose LLC (March 2018 - Present)

Certified Culture Transformation Consultant at Barrett Values Centre, 2009 - Present, Women on the Move Coach at Westpac, 2010 - 2021, Portland Chapter Chair at Conscious Capitalism, Inc., 2016 - 2018, Cofounder, Exec Team member, and Board Member, Australian Chapter at Conscious Capitalism, Inc., 2011 - 2016, Director at Development Partners Pty Ltd, 1996 - 2018, Owner/Director at Powell Human Resource Development, 1989 - 1996, Associate Director - Organizational Development at PwC, 1986 - 1989, Human Resources Officer at JPL (NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory), 1982 - 1985

Education

MBA in Organizational Leadership from California State University, Los Angeles - College of Business and Economics, Degree in Communications, Psychology and Sociology from Ambassador University