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2 Naomi Beard & Associates provides coaching and consulting services to attorneys, law firms and law firm executives. At Naomi Beard & Associates, we work with individuals to help them improve their effectiveness, achieve their professional goals and accomplish successful career transitions. We also work with law firms to facilitate their institutional growth and to advance their talent-development initiatives. Our outstanding consultants and coaches reside in multiple markets, but we bring our services closer to home for long-distance clients, regardless of location, via state-of-the-art videoconference technology. We are dedicated to exceptional client service, treating every client as a valued relationship. We believe there s only one benchmark that serves as the measure of our success, and that s the success of our clients. Coaching Executive and Performance Coaching for Attorneys We help high-potential attorneys reach even greater heights by grounding them in powerful techniques that help improve their performance and achieve their professional goals. Our process typically focuses on one or more of the following areas: leadership and practice group management client development and relationship building communication and team building supervision and mentoring time management and delegation career planning and advancement OUR SERVICES We provide professional services in coaching, consulting and career transition, delivering outstanding results for individuals and law firms. Our coaching practice is international in scope, often leading us to the overseas offices of our US-based clients. Executive and Performance Coaching for Law Firm Executives Recognizing the crucial value of their executive teams, the best law firms are increasingly turning to executive coaching to help these key players optimize their skills and results. From chiefs, officers, directors and managers to executive committee members, we ve counseled numerous firms on a variety of performance issues. Included were many areas associated with coaching for individual attorneys (see above), with sessions always tailored to the unique aspects of each executive s role.

We also work with law firms to facilitate their institutional growth and to advance their talent-development initiatives.

3 Career Re-Entry Coaching for Post-Parental Leave Attorneys Attorneys returning to work following parental leave have unique needs which we address in an eight-week program that begins with a comprehensive evaluation of a client s new circumstances, demands and goals. The findings become the foundation of a strategic career plan that anticipates challenges and ensures success. The program accommodates both lateral attorneys and newly promoted partners who are settling into new positions. At its core, parental-leave coaching supports attorneys in successfully navigating major life and career changes. Private Individual Coaching Our full range of coaching services is available to individuals who directly seek our private counsel. Coaching topics and methodologies are the same as our comprehensive menu for attorney coaching in larger law firms (above), but tailored to each individual s unique needs and circumstances. Consulting Successful law firms recognize the value of implementing robust talent development programs. Naomi Beard & Associates consultation services are designed to effectuate a firm s talent development objectives. Offerings include: customized upward reviews to evaluate attorney performance: an invaluable resource for gathering information to help a firm achieve a variety of goals talent development and professional development program design: assistance for talent-development professionals in designing or re-designing a variety of programs to promote attorney career development topic-specific presentations with limitedscope coaching: presentations on a variety of attorney career development-related topics, often complemented with limited coaching for presentation participants Naomi is the hidden treasure of this profession. Working with her is a truly transformative experience. Senior Associate Leading International Law Firm, Los Angeles

The program accommodates both lateral attorneys and newly promoted partners who are settling into new positions.

4 Career Transition We take great pride in our outstanding careertransition consulting to attorneys and law firm executives. We work one-on-one with individuals to explore a variety of career options, both within and outside of the legal field. Full-service support is provided throughout the transition process until its successful conclusion. We function as an advisor, strategist, connector, coach and counselor, while steadfastly honoring strict confidentiality. For detailed information on our Career Transition services, please visit our web site at. I was uncertain as to the path I wanted to take for the remainder of my career, but Naomi demonstrated an uncanny ability to help me find my answer. I ended up making a choice I never would have expected going into the process but one I am confident is the right choice. I highly recommend Naomi. Partner Leading International Law Firm, Los Angeles About Naomi Beard Naomi is an attorney and credentialed coach and the president and CEO of Naomi Beard & Associates. She has coached attorneys and law firm executives for more than 10 years, drawing upon her decade of experience as a practicing attorney to incorporate a deep understanding of law firm life in her work with clients. Naomi has a remarkable ability to tap into a client s strengths and needs to help professionals at all levels map a satisfying path to career success. Executive Coaching & Law Firm Consulting Naomi coaches executives in all aspects of personal growth, and consults with law firm leadership on talent development initiatives, training programs, upward reviews and more. Education and Background J.D., Order of the Coif, University of Virginia School of Law B.S., Magna Cum Laude, Georgetown University Member, California, Washington, DC and Virginia bars, as well as related professional associations Frequent presenter at law firm and professional association events

Full-service support is provided throughout the transition process until its successful conclusion.

5 OUR TEAM At Naomi Beard & Associates, every client is mentored by a coach or consultant who is either an attorney, or holds another relevant post-graduate degree. In addition, every coach is also certified and credentialed. All team members strictly adhere to the International Coach Federation s ethics and confidentiality rules, and we tailor every client relationship to the unique needs and circumstances of the individual. In addition, client satisfaction is a tremendous source of pride for us. We feel very fortunate to have a treasure-trove of client testimonials. Please visit us online at to view a cross-section of client comments concerning their coaching experiences with Naomi Beard & Associates. What Sets Us Apart In business, as in life, the things that make us special are the things that add value to our relationships. For our team, we believe that s our principles, our knowledge, our experience, our professional network, and the success of our clients, to name a few. And then there s the Naomi Beard & Associates Client Resource Center. We feel that this passwordprotected repository of career development tools and information is without peer in the coaching industry. It also includes interactive forums and tutorials led by our team, an online network with similarly situated professionals, the latest materials on career success and a unique link to real-time career opportunities. For more information on all of our service offerings, client testimonials and our outstanding, password-protected Client Resource Center, please visit us at Naomi and her team have provided invaluable assistance working with our management team and broad range of lawyers and practices. From coaching and outplacement to talent management consulting, her breadth of legal experience and range of legalindustry clients uniquely positions Naomi to understand the internal and external workings of the legal marketplace. Executive Director Leading International Law Firm, West Coast

All team members strictly adhere to the International Coach Federation s ethics and confidentiality rules, and we tailor every client relationship to the unique needs and circumstances of the

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