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April 28 2026

Making the Most of Your Coaching Relationship

Making the Most of Your Coaching Relationship

Coaching has become part of the leadership operating model at the top of organizations. What used to be perceived as a corrective measure is recognized as an investment in leadership — a disciplined way to strengthen individual decision-making, accountability, performance, and support overall leadership effectiveness. In this episode, host Robert Williams is joined by TMG Managing Directors Liz Kelly and Stephanie Loquvam to explore the benefits of professional coaching for senior leaders. Drawing on recent Stanford research co-authored by our CEO, Stephen Miles, they examine why coaching adoption has increased significantly in recent years and how to make coaching sessions most productive. The conversation focuses on approaching coaching with intention, preparing thoughtfully, setting clear priorities, and maintaining continuous engagement.

In this episode

Stephanie McCoy Loquvam

Managing Director

Stephanie McCoy Loquvam is a managing director at TMG, where she advises clients on executive selection, senior team effectiveness, succession planning, and scaled leadership development.

She also has experience working with the Boards of Directors of publicly traded companies to assess board composition and enhance overall effectiveness. 

Stephanie brings diverse perspectives based on experience across industries, including technology, financial services, construction, oil and gas, consumer goods and healthcare. Before joining TMG, Stephanie was a private practice attorney representing businesses of all sizes in commercial disputes, regulatory issues, corporate governance, and constitutional matters. Stephanie currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

Education:

  • J.D., Arizona State University, Certificate in Law, Science and Technology
  • M.B.A., Tiffin University
  • M.C.J. in Forensic Psychology, Tiffin University
  • B.C.J. in Forensic Psychology, Tiffin University

Elizabeth Kelly

Managing Director

Elizabeth Kelly is a Managing Director at TMG, where she works across all of TMG’s offerings with a focus on client assessments, executive coaching, long-term succession planning, and team leadership offsites.

Her industry-agnostic approach has allowed her to deliver high-impact results for publicly traded companies, Fortune 100s, and private equity portfolio companies.

Elizabeth’s coaching style is deeply rooted in an understanding of her clients’ business, strategic, and cultural context. She marries TMG’s coaching content with psychology and psychometric tools to evaluate and enhance leaders’ inherent strengths while helping them reach their aspirations with targeted coaching. She is committed to promoting diversity in leadership and preparing female leaders for top roles. 

Previously, Elizabeth was a civil litigator in New York and Michigan. She has also held roles at KPMG’s People & Change practice and MindGym, where she developed bespoke programs to elevate the leadership skills of middle- and first-time managers. She is based out of TMG’s New York office.

Education:

  • J.D., University of Iowa
  • B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, University of Michigan

Robert Williams

Senior Consultant

Bobby Williams is a Senior Consultant at TMG, where he supports content creation and leadership team effectiveness projects, including facilitating offsites and workshops.

He also works closely with the firm’s clients to drive leadership assessment, succession planning, and other talent management initiatives.

Before joining TMG, Bobby was a Project Manager for the CEO of a tech media startup. He also worked in Human Capital Research at Gartner Inc., supporting Fortune 250 clients across DE&I, Talent Analytics, and Talent Management through research and advisory. Bobby is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Education:

B.A. in Government, Georgetown University