Frank Ball has been an independent executive coach and organizational consultant for over ten years. Prior to starting his own practice, he was a manager and leader in a number of large organizations for over two decades. His specialty was building new units and re-tooling existing units to perform new functions. He has designed and delivered large-scale leadership development programs in a number of organizations. These days he works with leaders within organizations to build their own and their organization’s capacity to achieve better results through the exercise of leadership that is respectful, creative, and productive.

Frank works to be fully supportive of his clients while also being gently confrontive. He is able to confront them with things that they might prefer not to address and do it in a way that makes it feel safe.

Frank holds a B.A. in Economics from Davidson College, an M.S. in Financial Management from George Washington University, and a Certificate in Organization Development from Georgetown University. He completed the year-long Professional Coaching Course presented by New Ventures West and shorter, more focused courses presented by the Newfield Network and the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. He has been designated a Master Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation.