Meet Dr. T
Let the challenges you face as a leader lead you to the best version of yourself through the support, insight and guidance of a coach who understands both the science and the situation of leadership. As a psychologist who has been helping people to change their lives for the past 20 years, Dr. Ferguson has a deep understanding of the nuances of relationships, behavior and motivation. Inspired by her own experiences in leadership, she is passionate about the influence leaders can have on their teams, and how that “trickles down” to team member families and personal life satisfaction. Better leadership creates a better world.
My Story
"We've all had good and bad experiences with leadership in our lives, and we all know just how powerfully these experiences can shape our mental and physical health, as well as our life satisfaction. My early experiences with leadership propelled me into studying psychology, and then business, partially so that I would never have to be under anyone's thumb again.
I started my career in the private practice setting, and soon built my practice to overflowing proportions. In 2018, I created a group practice called Place of Peace Counseling and Therapeutic Center, where I manage both clinical and administrative teams. After more than just a few stumbles and hard lessons in my role as a leader, my passion shifted toward understanding what makes a good leader and a healthy team.
I have always been a little obsessed with my career, and though my friends and family may lament, you will get what you pay for with me as a coach. I offer a deep understanding of psychology, leadership and team dynamics, as well as a warm and light-hearted demeanor that helps to put almost anyone at ease. In addition, a variety of leadership and team assessments are available for use with you and/or your staff to aid in the process."
Follow my career journey:
Established in 2015: https://www.tarafergusonphd.com/
Established in 2018: https://www.placeofpeacecounseling.com/
Who I Coach
I coach leaders of mission-driven and/or service-oriented organizations (e.g. healthcare, academia, people- or community-facing businesses) who are often high-performers with big dreams, but struggle to juggle their multiple responsibilities and interact effectively with the teams they serve. This often results in anxiety for the leader and confusion for their teams, resulting in high employee turnover and low workplace morale. I help these leaders to clarify their roles and responsibilities and increase their emotional intelligence and skills in order to utilize leadership challenges as opportunities for growth. Validated assessments are used in combination with expertise, support and accountability for meeting goals. Coaching can help these leaders to avoid burnout, have more success in their roles, and find much needed meaning through their work.
Leaders who can benefit from my services typically:
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Struggle to find a balance between their good intentions and their boundaries.
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Need to work on improving their communication skills, including appropriate assertiveness.
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Find it challenging to deal with various personalities and emotional reactions in the workplace.
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Organizations who could benefit from improved workplace culture, along with increased employee motivation and retention.
Coaching these leaders can help to:
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Prevent burnout that can result in premature role termination among leaders.
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Build stronger, more independent teams who are intrinsically motivated for their work
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Improve communication with team members = improved team relationships.
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Improve staff retention and perception of being in a “healthy work environment.”
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Develop greater clarity regarding responsibilities, and policies needed to make the business sustainable.
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Learn how to turn challenging conflicts into win-win-win solutions that build trusting relationships