Beth Dixson

Beth Dixson serves AvoLead clients as an executive coach, facilitator, trainer and program designer. Drawing on more than 22 years experience in international business, government and academic settings, she is known by clients for her special ability to enhance self awareness – helping individuals blend hopes and concerns with the realities of circumstance in order to achieve a higher level of potential, resilience and life satisfaction.

The focus of her life’s work has been the human side of organizational change. Individuals seeking to maximize their potential from the inside out in the face of the demanding circumstances resulting from mergers, downsizing, expansions and cultural shifts welcome Beth’s open and friendly manner and solid judgment.

An accomplished executive coach and group facilitator, Beth is qualified to administer and interpret a wide range of psychological instruments. She is also qualified to teach certification classes for Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and BarOn EQI. Her personal business expertise can be attributed to her experience in a leadership position with a Fortune 100 company along with extensive post-graduate studies in counseling, negotiation and organizational transition.

When she’s not serving AvoLead clients, Beth works with clients of Core Communication, the Raleigh-based consulting firm where she has served as Principal consultant since 1993. She also works with executive level participants of programs at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). Her lengthy adjunct faculty relationship with CCL includes roles as facilitator/trainer and coach for key leaders with global reach.

Throughout her impressive career, Beth has had the privilege of coaching officer and senior executive level clients with P&L responsibility in the diplomatic, healthcare, military, governmental, technical, broad business, education and energy sectors. She has worked with foreign governmental officials and local business leaders, helping each to navigate the personal and professional challenges of today’s unprecedented business landscape. She is especially effective in her work with leaders seeking to move up and move on in their careers, and with companies seeking to develop their next generation of leaders.

A lifelong learner, Beth has a BA from Mercer University, a Masters degree from Emory University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and course work towards a Masters of Education from the University of Georgia. She has also studied Space Planning at the Brookings Institution, the AIA and the National Archives; Negotiation at Harvard University; and Leading Organizational Transition with William Bridges.

Beth resides in Raleigh, NC with her husband Bob and three well-fed cats. Beth and Bob enjoy exploring new places, especially if they can see them from their canoe. Early work with Upward Bound as a tutor and counselor has inspired Beth to remain close to the hopes and dreams of young people as a mentor. She also has been known to sing a tune or two with choirs and civic groups, including an unforgettable Sunday afternoon performing Mozart’s Requiem at Carnegie Hall.

What clients have said to Beth about their experience with her:

“Hi Beth. Hope this finds you well. I want to let you know that I was promoted last week to Vice President and particularly wanted to thank you for all your support, guidance and coaching. It is very exciting and I am just thrilled. I’ve learned so much in the last year and am constantly challenging myself to apply it all as appropriate. I’ve been given the opportunity to focus on some key strategic activities and to also focus on delegating and giving folks on my team opportunities to grow even more themselves.” –Vice President, Program Management, Pharmaceutical Company, US Headquarters

“Thanks very much for our meetings, Beth. I really enjoyed getting to know you and I’m deeply appreciative of the insights you’ve given me. I’m sure our paths will cross again and I’m looking forward to it.” –Dean, Medical School

“Beth put me at ease right from the start. She definitely helped me connect the dots on disparate data. Thanks, Beth!” –Senior Officer, U.S. Military, Pentagon

“I was surprised at Beth’s grasp of the insurance brokerage business. She was prepared and insightful about my individual circumstance and helped me create a big picture perspective of data. I’m dealing with a lot of chaos at the moment and she helped me. Warm personality.” –President, Insurance Brokerage, Banking Subsidiary

“Beth amazed me. She helped me make sense out of many things. I felt free to ask anything. She knew much about (my company) and clearly understood the issues. Her input was practical and useful as well as very meaningful. She provided me insight that I’ve honestly never thought about or realized. She helped steer me towards a goal that I could get excited about!” –IT Executive, Electric Utility