Erica Zygelman

About

Throughout her two-decade career in Big Tech and startups, Erica led multiple customer experience and sales teams to 9-figure results. She steered global teams of 50+ to scale revenue, foster thriving cultures, and build profitable relationships with customers and stakeholders. She successfully led teams through re-orgs and an IPO, with a strong track record of operational rigor, employee engagement, and loyalty. Erica is uniquely trained to support leaders in accelerating leadership effectiveness and finding opportunities in high-stakes challenges. In 2021, Erica pursued her passion for developing the next generation of leaders and founded Gydewell, an executive coaching and leadership development company. She has supported hundreds of leaders to strengthen their leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and business outcomes through Gydewell’s individual and group programs. Erica blends practical strategies and human-centered skills to inspire, engage, and retain high-performing talent in dynamic organizations. Gydewell's clients include Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups across all industries. Erica holds an Executive Coach Certification from Quantum Endeavors, Inc. (ICF-accredited) and is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach through the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. She earned her bachelor's degree in Human & Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University and pursues continuing education through Conscious Leadership Group, Emotional Intelligence Training Company, Coaches Rising, and The Embody Lab. Gydewell's customized services include leadership development programs, one-on-one executive coaching, group coaching programs, and interactive workshops. ***** “Erica creates space for the human and not just the employee to show up. She provides a holistic approach that helps managers identify key focus areas and then provides tactical strategies for implementing these strategies in their work. We see the results in our day-to-day operations as managers apply new skills such as managing up, delegating, improving time management, communicating expectations and priorities with their teams, and more.” Brie T, Chief of Staff, Health-Tech

Service Offerings

1. 11:1 Executive Coaching Engagements - Personalized one-on-one executive coaching engagements, including a comprehensive 360° feedback process, focus on honing effective leadership styles and human-centered skills to unlock their highest professional and personal potential.
2. 2Leadership Development Programs - Elevate your leaders’ strategic, operational, and human-centered skills in a cohort-based development program that leverages group learning dynamics, hands-on application, and peer support. Augment results with flexible one-on-one coaching support for deeper integration and sustained impact.
3. 3Group Coaching Programs - Harness the power of collective wisdom through structured group coaching sessions that bring leaders together to explore challenges, share perspectives, and develop solutions in a confidential and supportive environment.

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