A Blend of Both Worlds
I help my clients understand the interconnectedness of performance, productivity, self-awareness, and well-being. As an Executive Coach with a clinical therapy background, I blend insights from both disciplines to align inner awareness with achieving external goals and visionary outcomes.
My approach combines the depth of psychotherapy with the forward-focused strategies of coaching, offering a holistic perspective tailored to personal and professional growth. Collaborating with exceptional professionals worldwide, I am committed to fostering opportunities for development that empower executives, founders, and entrepreneurs to realize their full potential.
Warmly,
Entrepreneur Mental Health Advocate
There is an urgent need to destigmatize and normalize discussions around mental health in the start up ecosystem. Expanding the support network available to founders is essential and should be perceived as a shared responsibility rather than a solitary burden.
“Founders epitomize resilience, determination, and perseverance.”
However, it's crucial to acknowledge two important points: first, research has shown that the same traits that drive their success can also render them more susceptible to experiencing mental health issues. Second, despite their remarkable capabilities, they often feel isolated and alone in their journey which also engenders various mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
I speak at venture capital and startup conferences, providing key psychological frameworks to build mental health awareness and equip leaders with practical tools. Together, we foster authentic expression and develop strategies that empower entrepreneurs to stay focused and navigate the ever-changing landscape of their world with resilience and clarity.
Testimonials
“Rivka is an exceptional coach with an impressive background. As both an executive coach and a licensed therapist, she brings the ability to support me on multiple levels. Rivka has experience working with founders, which has been a big unlock for me. As a founder and CEO, having someone who has coached or been a therapist for people in similar roles has been a game changer.
What I love the most about her is that she employs a variety of modalities that I've found incredibly beneficial. She has taught me a lot about embodiment and understanding myself more deeply. Her coaching keeps me focused on the personal, professional, and spiritual aspects of my life, ensuring that I don't lose sight of myself while giving it my all to my company. When I face big decisions, Rivka serves as a reliable sounding board and checks in with me regularly. This has been the support I never knew I needed but appreciate the most! She has been instrumental in my growth, and I hope more people have the chance to work with her.”
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Yunas Reguero, Founder and CEO, Archie
“Despite society's glorification of startups and the exalted status often attributed to CEOs, being a founder is incredibly difficult. The obstacles and setbacks we face are ambiguous and often burdensome. Finding someone who you can talk with to help navigate these challenges is incredibly important. For me, Rivka Geoghegan made a huge difference, as a founder coach she really helped me articulate the pressures I was experiencing and that was my first step to managing them in a healthy and productive way.
Rivka has supported me through countless rejections, uncertainty, and intense feelings of failure. When my frustrations crescendo, she reminds me of my "why" and provides tools to stay the course, stay connected and continue to make good decisions while being able to incorporate the lessons that setbacks provide. It's so helpful to have a coach who knows and understands me and helps me develop my coping, communication, and leadership skills. Her ability to appreciate layered complexity and her extensive knowledge greatly differentiate her from other coaches I've worked with.
It's important to be honest and real about the grueling journey of entrepreneurship. It is not a fairytale; it’s a hard road with periods of real clarity and joy. Even in good times, the present doesn't reflect the arduous journey to get there. I never want to stop and get on my call with Rivka. Like yoga, I don’t want to go, but I know it’s good for me, and I’m always happy I went. Without stopping to take care of myself in this way, I would likely atrophy and lose myself completely to work, which wouldn't benefit me, my company, or my life. Even the best baseball player has a hitting coach, and founders need their coaches too.”
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Stefan Pastine, CEO, Thintronics
“I worked with Rivka at the start of a new role to help with the transition. She helped me overcome what was holding me back and set a solid vision for my future. Through our work, I began to notice things in myself to pay attention to and felt better able to lean into my new responsibilities. Her approach was to listen actively and reflect back in a way that clarified what my next step should be. She knew to ask the right questions to focus my thinking and for that reason we always made the most of our time together. I left our sessions feeling empowered and capable.”
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Stephanie Lavorgna, MS, SHRM-CP, Vector Group Consulting
