Linda Pounds

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I manage a leadership coaching program within the State of Colorado's Government serving 25 separate agencies.  Agency leaders manage nearly 80,000 employees across the state.  My team is comprised of 10 Certified ESCI Coaches who are also licensed mental health professionals focused on personal and workplace issues.  We work toward enhancing the skills of emotional intelligence in leaders with a 3-step process:  

  • Initial consultation 
  • ESCI Survey distributed by the Hay Group  
  • Individual coaching

My interest in systems, both family and organizational led me to a M.A. in Clinical Psychology/Counseling and HR Development at the University of Colorado.  I have been working with the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program for over 15 years addressing both organizational and personal concerns within the workplace for all levels of the organization.  Supervising clinical interns completing their graduate work in Clinical Psychology is meaningful and important work for me.

 Outside of work, I like to be on a hiking trail ...just about anywhere on the earth!