Welcome to Sound Leadership Consulting
Leadership that works in the real world.
Sound Leadership Consulting partners with both new supervisors stepping into leadership and experienced supervisors seeking continued support and growth. We provide leadership coaching, career coaching, and practical development focused on the real challenges of supervision - leading people, managing conflict, strengthening communication, and navigating change.
About Sound Leadership Consulting
At Sound Leadership Consulting, was built from decades of hands-on leadership, coaching, and organizational experience and a clear understanding of what it actually takes to lead well. Many leaders step into supervisory roles without enough support to manage people, navigate conflict, or lead through change with confidence. Sound Leadership exists to close that gap.
With more than forty years of experience in leadership, supervision, and professional development, Sound Leadership brings practical insight to the challenges leaders face every day. This work is shaped by real leadership responsibility—leading teams, managing complex situations, and supporting individuals and organizations through growth and transition.
We work with new supervisors and experienced leaders who want to strengthen communication, handle difficult situations with clarity, and build teams grounded in trust and accountability. Whether through one-on-one coaching, group coaching, or leadership workshops, our approach is thoughtful, direct, and focused on results leaders can apply immediately.
Sound Leadership Consulting partners with individuals and organizations to develop confident leaders, strengthen team performance, and support long-term success—because effective leadership is built through experience, support, and consistent practice.
Our Services
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Leadership Coaching for Supervisors & Managers
Individual coaching designed for new and experienced supervisors who want practical support navigating the realities of leadership. Coaching is interactive and tailored to your leadership stage, focusing on clear goal-setting, leadership assessments, and guided reflection to strengthen self-awareness and decision-making.
Through real-world practice and targeted strategies, you’ll build confidence in communication, manage difficult situations more effectively, reduce stress, and strengthen team performance. Sessions are structured yet flexible, ensuring steady progress and tools you can apply immediately in your role. Flexible and affordable coaching packages are available for individuals and organizations.
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Supervisor Group Coaching:
Group coaching is designed for supervisors and managers who want to grow alongside other leaders facing similar challenges. This interactive experience combines practical leadership development with the benefit of learning within a diverse group of peers at different stages of their leadership journey.
Participants build leadership skills through guided discussion, shared problem-solving, leadership assessments, and real-world strategies for communication, team management, and navigating change. The group setting creates a supportive network where leaders gain perspective, learn from one another’s experiences, and apply new tools immediately in their own roles.
Group coaching offers both structure and flexibility, helping leaders strengthen confidence, reduce isolation, and develop effective leadership practices while benefiting from the insight and support of a community of leaders.
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Professional Growth & Career Coaching Services
Sound Leadership Consulting delivers interactive workshops and customized training programs focused on solving real workplace leadership challenges. Sessions address practical topics such as leading effective teams, managing conflict, strengthening communication, and navigating organizational change.
Workshops and trainings can be offered as stand-alone learning experiences or integrated with individual and group coaching to reinforce skill development and support lasting behavior change. Programs are available for organizations or through open-enrollment offerings, providing leaders with actionable tools, shared learning, and continued leadership support.
About Me
I’m Cathy Abshire, founder of Sound Leadership Consulting. For more than three decades, I’ve worked alongside supervisors, managers, and teams in healthcare, education, government, and nonprofit settings often during moments of change, growth, or challenge.
My background includes years in supervisory and director-level roles, where I managed teams, mentored staff, and supported leaders as they navigated the realities of leading people. I’ve coached individuals at every stage of their career, helped departments move through transition, and supported employees who needed the right guidance to regain confidence and perform at their best.
What has shaped my work most is experience seeing firsthand how strong leadership improves communication, reduces conflict, and builds trust within teams. I launched Sound Leadership to offer practical, relationship-driven coaching that feels supportive, clear, and useful in the real world. My goal is to help supervisors lead with confidence and empathy while building teams that work well together and grow stronger over time.
I believe that with the right support and resources, the challenges leaders face today become more manageable and that leadership, while demanding, can also be a deeply rewarding and fulfilling experience.
Leadership stories
Working with Cathy was an exceptional experience—her high emotional intelligence and decisive nature make her a truly impactful leader. She brings out the best in her team through active listening, coaching, and an unwavering commitment to growth and professional development. Cathy’s ability to rapidly build a positive culture and engender trust is unparalleled, and she consistently inspires those around her to achieve their fullest potential. Mark P.
Cathy leads by recognizing talent, building trust, and creating space for people to grow. Her support and advocacy during a high-stakes COVID-19 initiative helped me step into my strengths and succeed. Under her leadership, our team was more productive, respected, and fulfilled. Cy G