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Clarity, Confidence, and Direction When It Matters Most

Coaching Built for Real Leadership Moments

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Executive roles come with complexity, pressure, and constant change. AchieveNEXT Executive Career Coaching supports leaders as they navigate pivotal career moments with clarity, confidence, and intention.

This is not generic coaching. It is a trusted, relationship-based partnership designed to help leaders move forward with purpose.

“Working with AchieveNEXT has been a game-changer for me. My coach has a great way of cutting through the noise and making complex leadership challenges easy to understand and act on. His insight has made me a more effective leader.”
Duane Thompson, Principal
HT Design
St Louis, MO

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A Trusted,
Discreet Partnership

Executive coaching requires trust.

Our coaches create a confidential space where leaders can think openly, test ideas, and explore decisions without judgment. This relationship allows for honest reflection and meaningful progress.

We meet leaders where they are and help them move forward with confidence.

How Executive Career Coaching Works

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Each coaching engagement is intentionally designed around real-world application. Coaching may be short-term or extended, depending on the leader’s needs and goals.

Typical elements include:

  • One-on-one coaching sessions

  • Focused reflection on leadership challenges

  • Practical frameworks for decision-making and communication

  • Ongoing support through transition or growth

Integrated With the AchieveNEXT Ecosystem:

  • Leadership and manager training

  • Assessments

  • Succession planning

  • Organizational development initiatives

 

Who it’s for:

  • Senior leaders and executives

  • Leaders preparing for advancement

  • Leaders navigating role change or transition

  • High-potential leaders facing increased responsibility

A Relationship-Centered Partnership

AchieveNEXT develops leaders and teams who can build trust, communicate clearly, and lead effectively through change. We don’t approach our work as a vendor delivering a service. We work as a trusted partner, collaborating closely with organizations to understand their culture, challenges, and goals.

Our success is measured not just by outcomes, but by the strength of the relationships we help leaders and teams build along the way.

2000+

TEAMS TRAINED

1000+

EXECUTIVES COACHED

60000+

CONSULTATIONS

30+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

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We Also Offer

Each offering is designed to work independently or together as part of a connected leadership ecosystem.

Career Services : Supporting Transitions with Care and Strategy

Speaking : Inspiring Action Through Thought Leadership

Training : Equipping Teams to Build Stronger Relationships

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Managing Director

Eric Herrenkohl

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Eric Herrenkohl coaches A-Player leaders. Previously, he founded and led a retained executive search firm.  His book "How to Hire A-Players" is an Amazon bestseller, and he has been featured in Business Week, Fox News Business, Inc.com, LinkedIn, and other media sites.

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Executive Coach

Mitch Wienick

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Mitch Wienick is a former CEO and current executive coach. His work with leaders includes:

 

Board management and relationships

Business strategy

Onboarding and assimilation

Interpersonal relationships

Organizational structure and dynamics

Team building and development

Mitch is the former President/CEO and member of the Board of Directors of CDI Corporation, a multinational provider of customized outsourcing, staffing, and search services based in Philadelphia.

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Executive Coach

Marci Wilf

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Executive Coach

Jim Miller

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Turning Relationships Into Results

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