Whitney Ball

Whitney Ball is a leadership coach and the founder of WELLBIRD, a leadership coaching firm. She specializes in leadership transition, leadership development, and work-life balance.1 As a leadership coach, Whitney partners with clients to help them "do well and be well," focusing on personal and professional growth.1

Whitney's approach to coaching emphasizes the importance of readiness for change. She believes that wanting to change and being ready to change are distinct concepts, and she has developed assessment tools to help potential clients determine their readiness for coaching.2

In her professional career, Whitney has held various positions related to talent management and human resources:

1. She currently serves as the SVP of People + Culture at Madwell.4
2. Previously, she worked as a Freelance Senior Human Resources Consultant at Whitney Ball Consulting from 2008 to 2017.4
3. In 2018, she was hired as the VP and Head of Talent at DDB San Francisco.3

Whitney's expertise in leadership development and talent management is evident from her diverse professional experiences. Her current role at WELLBIRD allows her to leverage this expertise to help leaders and organizations improve their performance and well-being through coaching.12