Leadership Coach (LVI-Certified)

Lifted, an Upwork Company™; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 207,000 - 344,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced consultant to lead the end-to-end Leadership Versatility Index (LVI) process. This fully remote role involves conducting assessments, conducting debriefs with C-suite executives, and guiding development planning. Ideal candidates will hold a current LVI certification and possess extensive experience in leadership coaching and project management. Compensation is flexible, based on the consultant's expertise.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, active certification in the Leadership Versatility Index (Kaiser Institute).
• Proven experience delivering leadership assessments and debriefs to VP and C-suite level executives.
• Strong background in leadership coaching with the ability to synthesize complex 360-degree feedback.
• Ability to independently manage a staggered rollout for multiple participants.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end LVI process for executives.
• Coordinate the ordering and administration of the LVI assessment.
• Conduct one-on-one feedback sessions for executives.
• Identify 1–3 development priorities with each executive based on results.
• Advise on pacing and rollout for a staggered cohort of ~5 leaders.
• Prepare and summarize data and notes for each executive.

Skills

Leadership assessment

Executive coaching

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Communication

Education

LVI Certification

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

The selected consultant will lead the end-to-end LVI process, ensuring a seamless and insightful experience for the executive cohort:

• Assessment Administration: Coordinate the ordering and administration of the LVI assessment through the Kaiser Institute.
• Strategic Rater Planning: Partner with HR to review and refine the 360‑degree rater group strategy for each participating leader.
• Executive Debriefs: Conduct one‑on‑one feedback sessions (approximately 1 hour per executive) to interpret results and provide actionable insights.
• Development Planning: Guide leaders in identifying 1–3 key development priorities based on their assessment outcomes.
• Project Advisement: Provide expertise on pacing and rollout best practices for a staggered cohort approach (e.g., groups of ~5 leaders at a time).
• Synthesis & Reporting: Conduct light preparation and follow‑up for each executive, including data analysis and summary notes.

Project Timeline & Structure

• Kickoff: Late February 2026
• Assessment & Debrief Period: March – May 2026
• Estimated Duration: 2–3 months
• Estimated Effort: 60–80 total hours
• Location: 100% Remote (U.S.-based)
• Scheduling: Highly flexible; sessions are coordinated directly between the coach and the executives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• LVI Certification: Must hold a current, active certification in the Leadership Versatility Index (Kaiser Institute).
• Executive Presence: Proven experience delivering leadership assessments and debriefs to VP and C‑suite level executives.
• Coaching Expertise: A strong background in leadership coaching with the ability to synthesize complex 360‑degree feedback.
• Project Management: Ability to independently manage a staggered rollout for multiple participants while maintaining high engagement.
• Communication: Exceptional facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience consulting for nonprofit or mission‑driven organizations.
• Familiarity with faith‑based organizational cultures.
• Broader experience in designing or advising on long‑term leadership development programs.

Additional Information

• Contract Type: Project-based or hourly (to be finalized collaboratively).
• Compensation: Competitive/Flexible based on the coach's experience and depth of expertise.