Developing leaders.
Igniting possibility.

I work with CEOs and senior leaders to deepen their leadership, align their teams, and drive smart, human-centered growth.

Ready to unlock your team’s potential? Let’s connect if…

You have a leadership team of rockstars who struggle to collaborate. We'll address the underlying dynamics keeping your high-performers from becoming an unstoppable team.

Your business is scaling rapidly, but your leadership bench can't keep pace. We'll build a succession strategy that develops future leaders and ensures seamless executive transitions.

You're ready to tackle the "elephant in the room" that everyone sees but no one addresses. I design strategic conversations that spark breakthrough dialogue and align your team.

You're leading a pivot that requires organization-wide buy-in. I provide change management support that turns uncertainty into clarity and gets everyone moving in the same direction.

You're in a critical growth phase that demands executive-level leadership, but aren’t ready for a permanent hire. I provide flexible fractional support that aligns people strategy with your evolving goals.

You're a founder evolving to a leader of leaders, and feeling isolated with tough people decisions. I provide a trusted space to build confidence and navigate challenging choices.

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About Me


I combine over twenty years of senior leadership experience at Strava, Boston Beer, and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth with deep expertise in leadership development to help growth-oriented senior executives navigate complex transitions.

As a trusted advisor and coach, I help leaders unlock authentic leadership confidence, creating immediate organizational impact. My approach combines practical executive experience and doctoral research in leadership development to help you and your team reach their highest potential.

Client Outcomes

  • Designed and delivered a custom succession and leadership development program for a rapidly growing logistics company at a critical leadership inflection point

  • Helped a financial services leadership team resolve ongoing tensions to align on a shared vision, driving higher performance

  • Coached a siloed A-player team at a pre-IPO tech to build trust, work collaboratively, and align on a shared mission, leading to improved outcomes

  • Coached a new CEO through his first 90 days, with a focus on talent advisory and establishing a high-functioning leadership team to enable high impact results from day one

The next phase requires new ways of thinking, leading, and working together.

Executive & Team Advisory | Leadership Strategy & Succession Planning | Offsite & Workshop Design + Facilitation | Fractional Leadership Support | 1:1 & Group Executive Coaching

Podcasts, Press, and Substack

The Endurance Drive Podcast, Episode 21:
Leadership and Life Wisdom with Gina des Cognets

edX 2023 Impact Report:
Gina des Cognets

Read my Substack:
Lead with Gina