Patricia Taylor Todd
Executive Leadership Coach | Tenacity Executive Coaching
Patricia Taylor Todd, Esq., PCC, is an executive leadership coach with over two decades of experience at the intersection of law, human resources, and organizational leadership. Holding the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation, Patricia combines her legal acumen and C-suite HR expertise to deliver high-impact coaching that produces measurable results.
Patricia specializes in executive and leadership coaching, emotional intelligence, change management, and executive presence development. Her clients include senior leaders in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors—among them professionals at Edward Jones, Pacific Life, Citi, Nuveen, AARP, and the Executive IQ program at UVA Darden Executive Education.
Known for her coaching philosophy—“Leading With Trust, Guided by Empathy, Rooted in Authenticity”—Patricia helps leaders clarify their vision, build influence, and take bold, strategic action. Her approach delivers results: She guided an attorney from military service to a leadership role at a Fortune 500 company; supported a national union leader in cultivating a high-performing, independent team, positioning them for promotion to a vice-president role; and coached a principal financial services leader to enhanced executive presence and communication skills, resulting in advancement to a global role.
With a Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law, an executive coaching certification from Rutgers University, as well as certifications as a group coach and Wiley Everything DiSC /Five Behaviors Practitioner, Patricia draws from deep professional experience to support clients navigating complex leadership challenges. Her warm yet strategic coaching style ensures leaders feel heard, empowered, and ready to achieve their full potential.
Coaching Specialties: Executive and Leadership Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Executive Presence Development
