1:1 Executive Coaching

Executives and founders who want to lead more effectively, strengthen relationships, and deliver results at scale. This includes:

Founders transitioning to CEO roles, moving from building product to building an organization.

Co-founders who need clarity and alignment on direction, roles, accountability, and equity — before misalignment escalates into conflict.

Leaders seeking greater influence, communication impact, and conflict navigation skills.

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daneal talking with students in a workshop
daneal talking with students in a workshop

Tangible Outcomes

The Outcomes

Through targeted coaching, leaders gain:

Stronger executive presence and confidence.

Clearer alignment with peers and stakeholders.

More effective leadership conversations and decision-making.

Confidence in making tough decisions.

The ability to work strategically on the business, not just in it.

Higher-performing teams that deliver measurable results.

The Process

How We Work

Tailored 3–6 Month Coaching Engagements: Coaching is customized to the executive’s and sponsor’s goals, with sessions typically held twice per month.

Methods

Results-based coaching, formal leadership assessments (optional), and the REAL PLAY™ method—live rehearsal to address relationship issues, deliver tough messages, or lead high-stakes conversations with confidence.

Progress

Between sessions, leaders apply new habits, tools, and practices to drive tangible results.

Sample 3-Month Coaching Engagement

Sample 3-Month Coaching Engagement

Minimum engagement: Three months, recommended twice-monthly sessions to see meaningful results.

01.
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Month 1 – Clarity & Goals

45-min stakeholder alignment meeting (CEO and/or others) and coaching intake form completion.

60-min Hogan Leadership Assessment + 90-min Hogan Debrief (add-on).

60-min goal setting coaching session.

02.
02.
Month 2 – Experiment & Apply

2 × 60-min coaching sessions (every two weeks).

2 × 60-min coaching sessions (every two weeks).

Application of new behaviours, tools, and exercises.

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03.
Month 3 – Sustain & Scale

2 × 60-min coaching sessions (every two weeks).

Progress review and measurement (self + stakeholders).

30-min wrap-up and future plan.

Assessments (Add-ons)

Hogan Leadership Assessment

Identify a leader’s reputation, potential derailers, and core drivers to align leadership approach with role, context, and business priorities

360° Feedback

 Provide comprehensive input from peers, direct reports, and supervisors to inform coaching

Testimonials

Results in Action

“Working with Daneal on conflict management and communication has been invaluable. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow as a leader.”

Francois R. Moisan

CTO & Founder of Sollum

“Working with Daneal on conflict management and communication has been invaluable. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow as a leader.”

Francois R. Moisan

CTO & Founder of Sollum

“Working with Daneal on conflict management and communication has been invaluable. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow as a leader.”

Francois R. Moisan

CTO & Founder of Sollum

“Daneal helped me see the big picture, analyze situations creatively, and stay focused on what mattered. She held me accountable and gave me straight advice.”

Edson Fariello

CEO of Cross-Link Technology

“Daneal helped me see the big picture, analyze situations creatively, and stay focused on what mattered. She held me accountable and gave me straight advice.”

Edson Fariello

CEO of Cross-Link Technology

What Makes FIVEX Different

Daneal Charney combines deep startup experience with advanced executive coaching expertise, bringing over 2,000 coaching hours to her clients. Coaching serves as a confidential space to:

Challenge assumptions and identify blind spots

Rehearse high-stakes conversations, decisions, and presentations

Build confidence, clarity, and practical leadership skills that can be applied immediately

Daneal is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and conflict resolution coach, creator of the REAL PLAY™ method, and integrates formal assessment tools such as Hogan Assessments and 360° feedback for data-driven insights.

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