We are high-achievers driven by kindness and joy
With decades of experience inside organizations large and small, we are passionate about sharing our knowledge and creating a caring and inspiring space for our clients to grow. We operate from deeply-held values of kindness, hard work, and keeping our minds and hearts open to joy.
The How Do You Manage? Team
Val Jennings
Founder & CEO
Val is an executive coach experienced in managing large, complex global teams. Val works with leaders and individual contributors to find and leverage personal and organizational strength. As a trustworthy thought partner who hears the personal underlying truth, Val allows leaders and teams get “unstuck” and move forward quickly. She helps her clients get clear on what they want and create actionable plans towards their goals. She has coached and trained hundreds of leaders across many industries.
Fun Facts about Val Loves to travel with family and friends.
Enjoys family time, gardening, entertaining, and wine.
Can fall asleep anywhere (especially on airplanes).
Warm, direct, and known for making hard work feel easier.
Tiffany Dougherty
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Tiffany is experienced in leading and managing operations, process automation, marketing strategies, teams, and design projects. Tiffany is a jack of all trades which gives her clients the freedom to focus on their expertise. She has worked with a wide range of businesses over the years, giving her the diverse knowledge and confidence to introduce and implement new technology and business strategies. Tiffany is a trustworthy, reliable, and creative asset to the team.
Fun Facts about Tiffany Loves taking trips to Disney World with her husband and 2 boys.
Is a heart mom who values flexible, family-first work.
Efficient, creative, and results-driven.
Coaches
Cindy Peterson
COACH & FACILITATOR
Cindy Peterson is a collaborative and impassioned consultant and leadership coach. Cindy has extensive experience optimizing corporate organizational structure and implementing new ways of working. As the founder of Leading With, LLC, a consultancy focused on leadership and organizational systems coaching, Cindy wields her imagination – and her astute attention to detail – creating extraordinary, expansive visions of what the future of work can hold.
Fun Facts about Cindy Mom of two girls who enjoys hiking trails and gardening.
Loves exploring new countries with family.
Grew up on a Montana farm and recently returned to Big Sky Country.
Positive, hands-on, and quick to identify what will move things forward.
Devi McFadden
COACH
Devi has been partnering with leaders for over 20 years. She has an excellent track record of making an impact in the lives of her clients through trust-based partnerships. Devi’s coaching practice focuses on working with leaders to make their greatest impact by aligning everything we do personally and professionally toward our passions and unique purpose. She works with clients to develop and implement strategically focused solutions customized to the person and situation.
Fun Facts about Devi Loves nature-focused travel and exploring places of epic beauty.
Enjoys quiet mountain living with easy access to city and culture.
Ordained interfaith minister in the Kriya Yoga tradition.
Known for being a calm and grounding presence.
Susan Alexander
COACH
Susan is an executive coach and leadership development facilitator who helps managers, leaders, and executives drive business results by leveraging their leadership strengths. She has 20+ years of experience leading work in high-change corporations, and provides an action-oriented, results-based coaching experience. Susan has held various corporate roles in marketing, learning and development, communications, management excellence, and leader success.
Fun Facts about Susan Enjoys exploring new places, unwinding, and experiencing local food and culture.
Loves long neighborhood walks and staying active.
Lives intentionally, making choices aligned with family values.
Known as a supportive thought-partner who helps others succeed.
Our Trusted Partner
Stop Meeting Like This (SMLT) is a professional services firm and preeminent thought leader dedicated to making work joyful and productive.
Shani Harmon and the team at SMLT bring the highest level of professionalism and creativity to architecting experiences for their clients. Their expertise ranges from developing stronger leaders and cultivating healthier teams to establishing more effective and efficient collaboration practices and designing innovative, strategic, and purpose-driven large-scale meetings.
How Do You Manage? partners with Stop Meeting Like This on occasional delivery, design, and programs.
