Don't let ordinary be your life or your work, Ignite your EXTRAORDINARY!

Rita Ernst, Owner
​M.S. Industrial Psychology

​25+ years coaching
7 industries (and counting)
When people are happy and fulfilled, we all win - businesses perform better, society is stronger, and opportunities are more abundant for everyone.

Hi, I'm Rita, and I believe that work is more than a job - it's a place where passion and commitment align to create EXTRAORDINARY!

Whether it is at the individual, team, or organization level, I can help you transform "me" into "we" and create the future you want, by...
  • making your why infectious,
  • unleashing the best in yourself and others, 
  • and co-creating the future you want with others who are passionate and committed
​so that you have a strong team alongside you helping you consistently create 
  • great products,
  • exceptional service,
  • profitability,
  • and stakeholder value.​
​Owners, founders, entrepreneurs, leaders
​ and politicians it's time to 
Ignite your EXTRAORDINARY!
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Why a Coach?

PERSPECTIVE
Breaking free of your view of the world around you is necessary to allow something new, exciting, and transformational to emerge.
GROWTH
Our world is dynamic, and change is required to be competitive. Personal transformation is often the prerequisite of organizational transformation.
CONFIDENCE
"Time and tide wait for no man" Being bold and decisive are easier with a thought partner who is committed to your success.
INSIGHT
By expressing and organizing the thoughts swirling through your head and merging them with my knowledge of people and organization design, we can create a plan to accelerate your path forward.
Stories of EXTRAORDINARY: coaching in action
​learn how others benefit from our coaching collaboration

My Coaching Process

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
Chemistry is an important part of the client-coach relationship. In the initial 60-90 minute conversation, we explore the potential benefits of working together
ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT
1:1 coaching is not enough; sustainable change and results require integration of the individual and the organization. Together we agree on outcomes, implementation actions, and additional consulting services.
RETENTION SERVICES
After the initial engagement, many clients find it helpful to reconnect as refinements in their organization and personal role are needed as their company continues to evolve.
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TESTIMONIAL
"I’m dropping a quick note to say thank you for helping me get out of my head and move forward with an updated pitch deck.  I’ve been mind mapping and storyboarding with post it notes today and it’s helped a good deal already.  I feel like I can now go back and revamp the slides without getting bogged down with the stats and layers of this project."  
Katie E.
Current Client and Nonprofit Change Leader