Carroll’s commitment is to help people live and lead from their authentic core to generate fulfillment, success and well-being.

Her coaching is grounded in Intentional Change Theory, Emotional & Social Intelligence, Adult Development, Neuroscience, and her deeply held value of service.

Experienced and passionate, Carroll focuses on working with leaders who are compelled to make a greater difference.

With more than 20 years of global experience working with executives and leadership teams across industries – including technology, professional services, financial services, healthcare, higher education, non-profits, and small businesses – Carroll brings a real-world understanding of organizational complexity and leadership challenges. This enables her to meet clients where they are and help them navigate change with clarity and confidence.

Clients experience Carroll as empathic and insightful. She creates a results-oriented coaching environment grounded in deep listening, thoughtful inquiry, reflection, and practical action.

Carroll previously held executive and consulting roles at IBM, including HR Leader for the Analytics business, Global Executive Succession & Development Director, and Director of IBM’s global executive leadership development and assessment portfolio. She led enterprise-wide initiatives focused on identifying, assessing, and developing leaders through action learning, leadership programs, assessment centers, and large-scale change efforts.

“Carroll’s deep listening and insightful questions helped me clarify and stay true to my vision and purpose as a leader, enabling me to inspire my team and organization to achieve great results in a dynamic and turbulent environment.”

Professional Experience

  • Principal, Connacher Coaching & Consulting LLC
  • Executive Consultant and Coach Development Program Faculty Member, Teleos Leadership Institute    
  • Executive Coach, Weatherhead Executive Education at Case Western Reserve University
  • Director, Human Resources – Analytics Group, IBM Corporation
  • Director, Executive Development, IBM Corporation

Education

  • M.A. Counseling, Fairfield University
  • M.B.A. Finance & International Business, New York University
  • B.A. Computer Science, Boston University, magna cum laude

Professional Affiliations

  • International Coach Federation – Professional Certified Coach
  • ICF – New York City Chapter
  • Certified in several assessments – ESCI, Prism, Hogan, Korn Ferry HayGroup Motives/Leadership Styles/Organizational Climate
  • Weatherhead School of Management Coaching Certificate, Case Western Reserve University

Are you ready to make a greater difference for causes that matter to you and for the people who count on your leadership?

I can help you get there.