ABOUT DENISE
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Denise Grills is a proven leader and champion for organizational and individual growth. Through her career, Denise found her passion in managing highly effective individuals and teams to achieve organizational goals while coaching them to find fulfillment and balance in their lives and careers. Denise launched her coaching practice to assist organizations and emerging leaders to find clarity, ask for what they want, and have the tools to get there.
Denise has worked in Information Technology for 35 years as a developer, business analyst, IBM Sales Representative, product manager and communications leader. During 25 years with the JD Edwards / Oracle brand, she led teams in content and communications, product strategy and product marketing. Denise retired as a Vice President of Product Development in January 2020.
She is certified by the Co-Active Training Institute and the International Coaching Foundation. She trained with the founder of "Power Camp" to enable women and men for success in the workplace. Denise holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Montana where she serves as a Trustee for the University Foundation and is an Advisor and Coach to the Women’s Leadership Initiative. She also has a Master of Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University.
She lives in Colorado and has two adult daughters who work in technology companies. She has a very special dog named Raylan.
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CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CO-ACTIVE COACH (CPCC)
Issued by Co-Active Training Institute
Earners of this badge can skillfully coach any person on any topic, navigate conflict, design responses and recover from triggered states. They understand their impact on others and create conversations that deepen intimacy and trust. Earners are adept at framing powerful questions that evoke conversations that cultivate trust, catalyze self-discovery, enhance insight, and inspire movement into bold action. Earners also qualify for accreditation by the International Coach Federation (ICF).
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ICF PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED COACH (ACC)
Issued by International Coaching Federation
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Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Issued by ICF Credentials and Standards
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Credential-holders are trained (125+ hours), experienced (500+ hours) coaches. They have demonstrated knowledge and proficient application of the ICF Core Competencies, Code of Ethics, and definition of coaching. Earners show a commitment to high ethical standards and have demonstrated, through rigorous assessment, competence in using a variety of behaviors and skills in their work with clients. The PCC must be renewed every three years.
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ICF MEMBER
Issued by International Coaching Federation
The badge earner is a Member of International Coaching Federation Professional Coaches, the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards. As an ICF Member, the badge earner has completed 60 hours of training aligned with ICF standards, and commits to abiding by the ICF Code of Ethics.