About Heather Wolfson

 

Heather Wolfson is the CEO and Lead Strategist of Maven Leadership Consulting.  She believes that organizations have the power to build a healthier, more resilient ecosystem through intentional intervention at all levels.  Her work is accomplished through scalable training, 1:1 coaching, strategic consulting and customized resources that identify and leverage emerging leaders and teams.  

With a passion for supporting emerging leaders and a background in making a sustained impact, Heather brings nearly 20 years of senior-level leadership, strategy development and coaching experience to her work.  

She served as the Chief Operating Officer for M2:  The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education in its infancy where she led the development of the organizational infrastructure and established a team. Over the years, she served as Chief Program Officer at the Jewish Federation of San Diego County, Managing Director of the Avi Schaefer Fund and the Western Regional Director for Birthright Israel NEXT.

With an insightful and intuitive approach, Heather has guided and mentored peers and direct reports through problem-solving.  A strategic thinker, Heather helps her clients understand who they are and what tools they need to be successful.  She is a skilled and engaging facilitator that brings sessions to life for participants.

Heather has her undergraduate degrees in journalism and communication from the University of Arizona, an MBA from Loyola Marymount University and is a Board Certified Coach.  She serves on the boards of Impact Cubed, San Diego Force FC, Congregation Beth Am, and lives in San Diego with her husband and two children.

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Maven is a proud partner of TTI Success Insights® (TTI SI), the world’s leading developer of research-based, validated behavioral assessments (including DISC) that enable organizations to use the Science of Self™ to reveal and harness the talent and…

Maven is a proud partner of TTI Success Insights® (TTI SI), the world’s leading developer of research-based, validated behavioral assessments (including DISC) that enable organizations to use the Science of Self™ to reveal and harness the talent and skills of their greatest asset – their people. This approach leads to more engaged employees, stronger teams and greater productivity.

What People Are Saying

 

“Maven Coaching and Consulting continues to be my team’s best professional development investment as Heather’s expertise raises the bar on remote leadership, talent development, and organizational growth.”

— GARY L.

“Heather was the catalyst to help us work on our organizational culture at all levels.”

— ALISON F.

 

“Heather was the perfect choice to facilitate our 4 Me Cohort, a group for emerging leaders. She pushes you to be introspective, supports you through your challenges, and consistently follows up to check on your progress. She is adaptive to the needs of the group while maintaining the integrity of the material she is teaching.”

— JENNY C.

“Heather’s ability to listen and see the big picture makes her the ideal partner in professional and organizational development.”

— DARREN S.