Coaching for Leaders and Teams
New insights lead to
real change
Every leader and every team has patterns they can’t see. Ways of working, talking, deciding that feel normal—but actually limit what’s possible.
I help leaders and teams discover the hidden patterns in how they work together—and transform them for good.
The result? Leaders who feel lighter. Teams that click. Work that flows.
Explore the patterns you’ve developed over time, how they serve you, and where they might be limiting you.
In just one or two meetings, I’ll help you see dynamics that have been invisible for years. It’s like putting on glasses for the first time—suddenly everything is clearer.
Seeing isn’t enough. Practice new patterns together. Work on small changes at first, then bigger shifts. Always at a pace that works for you.
My goal is to work myself out of a job. You’ll learn to spot and shift patterns on your own, keeping the momentum going long after we’re done.
About Monica Burden
Monica Turk Burden brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial leadership, linguistic expertise, and coaching mastery to help leaders and teams create meaningful organizational change. Monica’s coaching expertise spans leadership development, team dynamics, and communications, with specialized experience working with DevOps and technology teams and non-profit leadership teams.
A PhD in Linguistics from UC Santa Barbara provides her with a sophisticated understanding of how communication patterns shape organizational culture. After pivoting to lead The API Guys for more than decade, Monica understands firsthand the challenges of building and leading high-performing teams. Her entrepreneurial journey has given her real-world experience in everything from project management and quality assurance to customer service and sales—insights she now channels into her coaching practice.
Monica is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and holds an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) through the International Coaching Federation. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and is a Corentus Team Coaching Core Practioner. She also regularly works on coaching engagements with Revol and Bamboo Teaming.
Whether coaching leaders and teams, leading digital transformation workshops, or helping organizations improve their communication strategies, Monica brings a combination of analytical rigor, practical experience, and genuine commitment to helping others achieve their potential.
Leadership Coaching
Spot your own leadership patterns—the helpful ones and the ones that hold you back. Build real confidence, not just techniques. Lead in a way that feels authentic to you.
See the invisible rules your team follows without knowing it. Build new ways to make decisions and handle conflict. Create genuine trust. Turn differences into strengths.
Balance passion with clear decision making. Navigate board-staff relationships with grace. Align everyone around the work and the mission (for real). Build systems that support your values.
Bridge the gap between technical teams and everyone else. Help leaders understand what’s really changing (hint: it’s not just the tools). Build communication systems that match your new digital reality. Turn resistance into readiness by addressing the human side of change.
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How We’ll Work Differently Together
We’ll Look at the Whole Picture
Most coaching focuses on fixing what’s “wrong”—with you or your team. Instead, we’ll explore the whole system you’re part of. Together, we’ll map out how decisions really get made, where energy gets stuck, and which patterns help or hinder. You’ll bring your lived experience; I’ll bring fresh eyes and pattern-spotting skills. The combination reveals things neither of us would see alone.
We’ll Connect in Your Language
Whether you speak startup, nonprofit, or corporate—I’ve been there. You won’t have to translate your world for me. If you’re juggling code reviews and team dynamics, I get it. If you’re balancing mission and margins, I understand. We’ll start where you are and use language that makes sense to you.
We’ll Create Change That Lasts
Insights feel good, but we both know you need more than “aha” moments. Using proven methods (including Corentus team coaching), we’ll practice new patterns together until they feel natural. You’ll know exactly what’s different and why it works. No dependency on me—just real skills you’ll use forever.
