Leadership Coach (LVI-Certified)

Lifted (an Upwork Company); United States; Remote; USD 103,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifted is seeking an experienced Leadership Coach for a remote, project-based engagement focused on administering the Leadership Versatility Index (LVI) for senior leaders. You will interpret results, conduct confidential debriefs, and help executives establish high-impact development goals in a mission-driven, remote-first environment.

The role requires LVI certification, executive-level coaching experience, and the ability to manage staggered cohorts with flexible scheduling for a U.S.-based

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Leadership Versatility Index (LVI) certification.
• Proven experience delivering leadership assessments and debriefs to senior executives.
• Strong coaching background with ability to synthesize 360-degree feedback.
• Ability to independently manage a staggered rollout for multiple participants.
• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the administration of the LVI assessment through Kaiser Institute.
• Partner with HR to review and refine the 360-degree rater strategy for participating leaders.
• Conduct one-on-one executive debriefs to interpret results and provide actionable insights.
• Guide leaders to identify 1–3 development priorities based on assessment outcomes.
• Advise on pacing and rollout for a staggered cohort (e.g., ~5 leaders at a time).
• Prepare and summarize data analyses and notes for each executive.

Skills

LVI certification

Executive presence

Coaching expertise

Project management

Communication

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Contract Type

Project-based or hourly (to be finalized collaboratively).

Compensation: Competitive/Flexible based on the coach's experience and depth of expertise.

An Enterprise client is seeking an experienced and certified Leadership Coach to partner with their Human Resources team on a strategic executive assessment initiative. This project-based engagement focuses on supporting approximately 12–13 senior leaders (VP level and above) through the administration, interpretation, and debrief of the Leadership Versatility Index (LVI). The goal of this initiative is to provide senior leadership with deep insights into their management styles and help them establish high‑impact development goals within a mission‑driven, remote‑first nonprofit environment.