Teresa Schwab, LMSW, MCC

Teresa Schwab is a seasoned leadership and executive coach who brings a deep commitment to social justice and leadership development to her work. Growing up in a small town in rural Western Kansas, Teresa learned the value of community involvement and the importance of “showing up,” even when it’s difficult. After high school, she and her husband joined the Peace Corps, spending two transformative years in the Solomon Islands. These early experiences shaped her passion for making a difference, leading her to earn a Master’s Degree in Social Welfare and launch a career in policy and systems change.

Teresa discovered coaching while working with her own coach, an experience that inspired her to provide others with the same space for exploration, challenge, and growth. As a Master Certified Coach (MCC) through the International Coaching Federation, Teresa’s coaching expertise spans individual, group, team, and top-level organization coaching, as well as developing organizational coaching cultures to help them become more effective in their roles. She also teaches coaching skills to managers and future coaches, mentors fellow coaches, and facilitates leadership training.

Teresa is always looking ahead, challenging herself and her peers to push the boundaries of what coaching can achieve. She is certified in a variety of advanced coaching methodologies, including CoreStrengths SDI 2.0, Gallup CliftonStrengths, and she is Dare to Lead trained, bringing a creative, thoughtful approach to every coaching session.

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Teresa’s compassion, strategic thinking, and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable partner for clients seeking meaningful growth.

Thoughtful and Contemplative

Creative Problem-Solver

Tenacious Advocate

Forward-Thinking

Community-Centric

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

“Working with Teresa has been transformative for me as a professional and has helped me make significant positive impact at the organizations I have served. Her insightful and empowering approach, combined with her knack for asking the right probing questions, has brought clarity and direction to complex challenges I’ve faced while growing the CAPS Network. Teresa’s resourcefulness and ability to provide both context and practical resources have consistently helped me get unstuck, enabling me to lead with greater confidence and purpose”

– Corey M., President & Executive Director

“Over several years and numerous trainings, Teresa has provided our leadership team at the Bert Nash Center with incredible support. From understanding more deeply how we interact to supporting supervisors in coaching staff, we have seen Teresa’s positive impact in our day-to-day work. The Peer Coaching Circles in particular provided our leadership team with practical support in addressing adaptive challenges all while building team cohesion.”

– Julia G., Prevention & Education Manager

“Working with Teresa Schwab through Ad Astra Coach Alliance has been a transformative and positive experience. Her guidance has helped me develop stronger leadership skills, empowering me to navigate challenges with confidence and clarity. Teresa’s emphasis on productivity and stress management has been invaluable, providing practical tools that have improved my focus and well-being. Through her thoughtful reflection exercises, I’ve gained deeper insights into my decision-making processes and thought patterns. I’m enormously grateful for the positive impact her coaching has had on both my professional and personal life.”

– Paul P., Dean of the University of Kansas School of Music

Teresa’s ultimate goal is to support others to get better at what they do. Listen to our podcast with Coach Teresa to get to know her better: Episode 5 Growth Beyond Boundaries: Teresa Schwab Profile
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