Matthew Taylor

Leadership coach · virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC

"We unleash leadership potential through the power of emotional intelligence in order to promote sustainable, thriving communities." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
1-1 Leadership Coaching
individual leaders
guided by 5 Square framework · track progress toward measurable goals · build deeper self-awareness · explore triggers, emotions, assumptions, beliefs, core values · meet at least every two weeks in person or via web-conferencing on request
Team Leadership Coaching
teams
guided by 5 Square framework · track progress toward measurable goals · takes place in real time during team leader-led meetings and work sessions on request
Cohort Professional Development
leaders in groups
uses 5 Square framework · group practice · coaching through adaptive role-specific simulations · manage emotional triggers · diagnose root adaptive team challenges and needs on request
Train the Trainer
senior leaders within organizations
1-1 5 Square coaching · trainer seminars to build coaching skills · apply coaching methodology with leaders and teams · facilitate 5 Square cohort development sessions on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipyesyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Use 5 Square framework to operationalize emotional intelligence · Focus on core values as source of power · Explore self-awareness and self-management · Gather social awareness data · Engage in relationship management to reach goals
Assessments
EI Self-Assessment Survey
Before coaching
Founder of The Achievement First Residency Program for School Leadership, education; Senior Director of Adaptive Leadership at Achievement First, education; Principal at Amistad Academy Middle School, education (10 years); Teacher, education (10 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.
LeadershipPeer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.You have a mentor who has done the job.A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.

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