About Dr. Theodora Fitzsimmons, PCC, CCM

Why I Chose to be Coach Evolving

Brain Science has revealed that with some simple shifts in thinking, as is done in coaching, one can evolve to more positive, expansive, thinking, and naturally be more motivated, powerful, and successful in everything they do. I believe that everyone is capable of finding and living their purpose with the assistance of a coach. 

I can create more shifts in the world, by training, mentoring, and supporting more coaches.  The more coaches in the world, the more chance we have of making an impact together. 

Qualifications

Being coached for the first time transformed the way I lead and sparked my interest in learning to be a coach.  I was first certified as a professional coach by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) in 2014.  In 2016, I was assigned to start up a coaching culture within my organization.  This program was extremely successful and won two international awards.  Over time, I became a certified coach mentor, an accredited Coach Supervisor, and Coach Trainer. I bring all of the experience that I picked up while being an internal coach program manager to my coaching practice in Coach Evolving, and to my partnership role at Radiance Partners, LLC.  

I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).  I am a Certified Coach Mentor and am registered on ICF's list of Mentors. I completed a program with Coaching Supervision Academy (CSA), and in June 2019, I became an Accredited Coach Supervisor.  I am also an Accredited Team Coach Practitioner through the EMCC. Finally, I am also a Coach Trainer with Radiance Partners, LLC.  

I earned my doctorate in Training and Performance Improvement from Capella University, my Master's degree in Education at University of Maryland and my undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Business from University of Maryland University College. 

I am certified to order and debrief a number of leadership and behavioral assessments. While assessments are not necessary for coaching, they do often provide a great insight and serve as a launching point for coaching conversations.