Nancy Larocca Hedley’s Background
Prior to founding Crescent Coaching in 2008, I spent over 12 years in human resources and organizational development in Silicon Valley’s Internet and high tech industries. This included 10 years at Yahoo! where I had the opportunity to lead the talent acquisition team, integrate companies that had been acquired, lead organizational and cultural change efforts, manage HR programs, and play a key role in the development of employees, leaders, and entire organizations.
What I enjoyed most about my work in HR was supporting employees in achieving their professional goals, whether it was to gain new skills, discover and leverage their talents, improve the productivity of their organization, transfer to a new role, go for a promotion, or find the courage to pursue a long-held dream outside the organization.
In 2006 many changes began to happen, kicking off a period of introspection and transition. Our daughter was born, my husband had a brain tumor removed, and I had a malignant melanoma removed from my foot (thankfully we’re all well now). On the heels of these events, my main internal client left Yahoo! and I just couldn’t get excited about any of the other opportunities that were available. I saw that my life’s energy was too precious to spend on things that weren’t important or meaningful to me. As I neared my 10-year anniversary, I knew it was time for the next chapter of my career and life, but I didn’t know what form it would take.
The Plunge:
With support from those people closest to me, I took the plunge and set about finding a way to use my passions and talents in a new career, one that would also allow me to have more time and flexibility to enjoy my daughter. This exploration led me to the coaching profession. I have since graduated from the Academy for Coaching Excellence where I am also a Licensed Seminar Leader, became a Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation, and am a member of SF Coaches.
It’s been incredibly rewarding to support individuals through life and career transitions, and to partner with leaders to evoke excellence in themselves and their teams. I have also been enjoying leading women’s coaching and book study groups – creating a space where new friendships form, where wisdom is shared, and where women find tools and support for taking steps on their path. Coaching has been an incredible journey, and I can see that it will bring opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to others for a long time to come.
What Else:
When I’m not coaching, I enjoy yoga, meditation, tending my garden, travel and enjoying time with my family and friends. I’m passionate about sustainability and look for ways to lighten my impact on the earth through the decisions I make every day. I have served on the board of SF Coaches, the Palo Alto Farmers’ Market and the Yahoo! Employee Foundation, and recently served as Co-VP of Community Outreach for the Palo Alto Menlo Park Parents Club. I have fond memories of my alma mater, California State University, Chico, where I graduated with honors. My degree is in Business Administration, with an option in Financial Management and a minor in Human Resources.
Contact me at nancy@crescent-coaching.com or 650-462-1990 to discover how coaching can support you in bringing your goals and dreams to life.
