EXECUTIVE COACHING

High-performing professionals are good at pushing through. But pushing through isn't the same as thriving — and at some point, the gap between outward success and internal satisfaction becomes impossible to ignore.

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Executive coaching at Wishart Counseling Group is designed for leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs who want more than a surface-level strategy session. Because Ryan Wishart is both a licensed therapist and an experienced coach, our coaching goes deeper than traditional models. We understand that career challenges don't exist in a vacuum — they're connected to relationships, identity, stress, values, and the habits you've built over a lifetime.

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Who I Work With

My executive coaching clients include professionals across Nashville and Charlotte's business landscape:

• ​C-suite executives and senior leaders managing high-stakes decisions and organizational pressure.

• ​Attorneys navigating the unique stressors of legal practice, including burnout, work-life integration, and client management.

• ​Commercial real estate professionals dealing with market volatility, deal pressure, and relationship management.

• ​Entrepreneurs and small business owners who need strategic thinking and personal accountability.

• ​Professionals in finance, healthcare, and technology navigating career transitions and leadership growth.

• ​Private practice owners seeking business development guidance from someone who understands the reality.

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What We Focus On

Leadership Development — Identifying your leadership style, strengthening communication skills, building emotional intelligence, and learning to lead with authenticity.

Strategic Career Planning — Clarifying your professional goals, evaluating opportunities, and building a career trajectory that aligns with your values.

Burnout Prevention and Recovery — Recognizing the warning signs of burnout and developing sustainable practices for long-term performance and well-being.

Stress and Performance Management — Building resilience, managing anxiety in high-pressure situations, and performing at your best when it matters most.

Work-Life Integration — Designing a life where professional ambition and personal fulfillment aren't in constant competition.

Interpersonal Effectiveness — Improving how you communicate with colleagues, direct reports, partners, and clients — especially in difficult conversations.

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How Coaching Works

Coaching engagements typically begin with an assessment of your professional context, personal goals, and leadership strengths. From there, we build a coaching plan with regular sessions — typically weekly or biweekly — focused on measurable outcomes.

Through one-on-one sessions, you'll engage in reflective practices that clarify your values, strengths, and purpose. The goal is to help you lead with authenticity and resilience, enhancing both your professional performance and your personal development.

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How Coaching Differs from Therapy

Therapy focuses on deep inner-work — understanding patterns, processing past experiences, and building emotional health. Coaching is more structured, forward-facing, and directly focused on your professional goals and performance.

The advantage of working with a coach who is also a licensed therapist is that I recognize when a coaching conversation touches something deeper — and I can navigate that with skill rather than pretending it doesn't exist. Stress affects relationships. Relationship struggles affect decision-making. Identity issues shape leadership style. A coach with clinical training can work with all of these dimensions, providing a more complete and more effective coaching experience than a purely business-focused model.

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About Ryan Wishart

Ryan Wishart, LMFT, LCAS has over 15 years of experience as both a licensed therapist and coach. He has worked with leaders and professionals in commercial real estate, financial services, legal, healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurship. He is an alumnus of Leadership Charlotte, Class #36, and is deeply connected to Charlotte's business community.

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Getting Started

If you're considering coaching, I'd welcome a conversation about your goals and whether this is the right fit. Coaching rates are discussed during this initial call.

Contact me at (704) 816-0667 or Office@wishartcoaching.com to schedule.