About Denise

I help executives reach their full potential by strengthening their leadership skills, operational strategy, and executive presence.

With over 25 years of experience in higher education, startups, and C-suite leadership, I bring a unique blend of strategic insight and human-centered coaching to every engagement.

As a COO, interim CEO, and leadership advisor, I’ve supported founders, executives, and senior teams through growth, transition, and transformation. My coaching and consulting focus on executive development, operational excellence, change leadership, and building high-performing, purpose-driven cultures.

Areas of focus include:

Strategic Planning
Executive coaching
Operational strategy and leadership advising
Organizational development and employee engagement
Data-driven leadership (KPIs, OKRs)
Executive presence, communication, upward and lateral management

With a doctorate in leadership from USC and a commitment to both performance and purpose, I’m here to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and lasting impact. I look forward to talking with you.

Services

Strategic Planning | Psycho-Action Planning | KPIs & OKRs | Executive Readiness

Executive & Leadership

My coaching process begins with a deep understanding of your goals, challenges, and organizational context, followed by a customized roadmap grounded in accountability, emotional intelligence, and strategic growth. Whether working with individuals or teams, I create a structured, results-driven experience that builds leadership capacity, strengthens communication, and drives measurable impact.

Strategic & Operational

I partner with leaders and organizations to assess operations, align strategy, and implement scalable systems that drive efficiency and sustainable growth. Through collaborative consulting, I deliver data-driven, actionable insights and tailored frameworks that support decision-making, optimize performance, and empower leadership at every level.

Organizational &
Change Development

I guide leaders and teams through periods of change with clarity, empathy, and structure, ensuring alignment between vision, culture, and execution. My approach blends strategic planning with human-centered development and tactile action steps - all to foster resilience, boost engagement, and build organizations to ensure they are successful for the 'now' and ready for what’s 'next'.

Clients Say

"Dr. Denise Campbell is my personal coach. She understands all aspects of adult development and knows how to get you from here to there. If you are looking for someone with new ideas to inspire, guide, and mentor you from a place of selfless service and expansive wisdom, you’ve found her. And I trust her with my deepest truths. You can too."

Founder & CEO

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