Executive and Leadership Coaching
At the Intersection of Work, Technology, and Being Human
The pace of work and technology today is moving fast, sometimes overwhelmingly so.
Let’s work together to help you find clarity, confidence, and purpose as you navigate this change — in your work, in technology, and in yourself — without losing what matters most.
Meet Alyssa
Alyssa Fu Ward, PhD, is an executive and leadership coach dedicated to helping highly successful high-achieving professionals navigate personal and technological change with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
With a Stanford PhD in behavioral science and experience in tech at Meta and Twitter, she guides individuals through complex challenges, rapid change, and aligning their work with their core values. Her expertise in personal and professional growth enables clients to reach their goals and build fulfilling, balanced lives and careers.
When Change Feels Uncertain
You’ve worked hard to get to where you are, and you’re wondering what next. How much does each of the following describe you?
- You’ve built a strong career. Now you’re wondering whether to double down, step up, or make a change.
- You’re successful at your work, but it no longer feels engaging. You want energy and flow again.
- You’re leading people through disruption, whether it’s new tools like AI, shifting markets, or organizational change. You want to do it in a way that’s both strategic and human.
I can help you…
Clarify Your Vision
Get clear on your career path, your leadership goals, or your organization’s direction, and define what success looks like to you.
Embody Confidence
Move forward with whole body clarity, even in the face of complexity, rapid change, or emerging technologies like AI.
Plan With Purpose
Partner with an experienced coach to turn ambiguous goals into clear, achievable steps with the focus and support to bring them to life.
How We Work Together
I partner with you to get clear on what matters most and help you move forward with intention. In our work together, you can expect:
A client-centered space – Coaching is personalized to you. You set the agenda, and we focus on what’s most important to you.
A whole person approach – You are more than your work. We address both professional goals and the personal context that shapes them.
Action-orientation – In each session, we define clear objectives with success measures to create an achievable plan of action.
Support with presence – A judgment-free space to navigate challenges, reflect on progress, and stay grounded through change.
Services
Coaching
A collaborative space to pause, reflect, and take intentional steps toward the work and life you want.
Consulting
Expert guidance to help you and your organization apply technology, especially AI, in strategic, human-centered ways.
Sketchnotes
Custom sketchnotes that turn talks and books into engaging visuals that extend your message beyond the room and spark ongoing conversation.
Testimonials
“From the start, Alyssa made me feel completely at ease, which allowed me to open up and explore areas of my life I wanted to improve. Through her insightful guidance, I discovered answers within myself, which was empowering. Alyssa also helped me develop a clear strategy for achieving growth in areas that mattered to me. She helped me stay accountable every step of the way. I highly recommend Alyssa to anyone looking to grow both personally and professionally.”
Principal, Applied Science, Guild
“Alyssa listened deeply, asked thoughtful questions, and I always left our sessions with new insights, new ways of looking at or thinking about things, practical actions or the next steps to move forward, and just feeling positive about what was ahead for me. Some concrete examples of what I gained from our coaching sessions include: being and feeling more prepared and confident going into high-stakes conversations and meetings, clarity around how I want to show up and actions to take to work on my presence, a vision for myself and my work going forward.”
Principal Learning & Development Leader
“During a challenging transition to a new role, Alyssa’s client-centered approach allowed me to explore my values and gain clarity on my professional path. Her ability to offer guidance when needed, while empowering me to find my own solutions, was instrumental in my personal and professional growth.
Through Alyssa’s coaching, I learned to reframe my thinking and effectively manage difficult emotions instead of avoiding them. She encouraged me to be curious about what triggered my emotions and find constructive ways to handle them.
Alyssa’s support and empathy made a significant difference during challenging times for me. I highly recommend Alyssa to anyone seeking a thoughtful and effective coaching experience that leads to lasting personal and professional development.”
Senior Data Scientist, Meta
“Alyssa is an exceptional coach who is both supportive and empowering. She took her time to understand what I’m dealing with and align on what I’d like to achieve in each session. She asked thought-provoking questions that guided me to reflect on my challenges, consider different perspectives, and explore various options for problem solving. She even tailored her coaching approach to fit my style and made our conversations more effective.
As a result of Alyssa’s coaching, I have gained greater confidence in handling difficult situations and have developed a stronger trust in my own abilities. I highly recommend Alyssa as a coach for anyone seeking guidance and support in their personal or professional lives.”
Senior Decision Scientist, Meta
“Alyssa has been crucial in my transition to a new leadership role, providing invaluable insights and coaching throughout my journey. She encouraged me to be more intentional about managing my energy, how I present myself in the organization, and the impression I wish to leave on others. As a result, I now bring my authentic self to my job and find greater joy and meaning in my work. I am happier than ever in my position, thanks to her expert support.”
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Contact
Reach out to Alyssa for more information, to schedule a discovery call, or request a sketchnote. I’m here to support your personal and professional growth.
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