As Principal of Evolv Exec, I help leaders succeed and avoid burnout in their first or second year in a new executive-level role, which includes newly promoted managers, new executives, new Executive Directors, leaders inheriting larger teams and business owner expanding their leadership scope (from Founder to CEO).  Research shows 40–60% of new leaders struggle early without targeted transition support, so my coaching focuses on the capabilities that matter most at this stage: strategic thinking, decision-making, communication, team alignment, and executive presence. My work also involves supporting organizations during executive transitions by aligning boards, leaders and teams around clear expectations, sustainable pace and shared accountability.

With more than 20 years of nonprofit, academic, and private-sector organizations including leadership roles at The Lewis Group think tank, the University of Chicago, the University of Colorado’s Addiction Research and Treatment Services program, and Principal of Amy Neustadt Consulting LLC, I’ve helped mentor new leaders as they transition into their role, align strategy with measurable outcomes and grow sustainable organizations.

I hold a master’s degree in public health with a focus in Behavioral Sciences from Emory University, am a Certified Executive Coach through the Center for Executive Coaching, a trained Burnout Coach, and am currently completing my Board-Certified Coach (BCC) and International Coaching Federation (ICF) credential.

My approach is warm, direct, and practical, grounded in research and real-world experience. Having experienced burnout myself, I’m especially committed to helping leaders grow into bigger roles with clarity, confidence, and sustainable performance.