Dr. Traci Rieckmann

Coaching

Expertise Rooted in Science, Delivered with Empathy

A Unique Advantage

Dr. Rieckmann holds a PhD in Psychology—a distinction that deepens her understanding of human behavior, motivation, and resilience. Her academic rigor and 80+ publications inform her work and ensure that clients are participating in effective coaching.

Forward Momentum and Creative Solutions

Traci collaborates to meet you where you are today and then partners with you to align and refine your unique purpose. She leverages psychological principles and her experience to help you break through barriers, redefine limiting beliefs, and design actionable plans—all within a safe, non-judgmental space that prioritizes your needs.

From Overwhelm to Ownership

Transform Your Professional and Personal Life

Business Exits & New Endeavors

Closing, selling, or restructuring a business is as emotional as it is operational. I partner with founders and entrepreneurs to navigate the complexity of an exit, manage the identity shift, and strategically design your next venture.

Legal & High-Stakes Transitions

Divorce and corporate legal disputes consume valuable time and emotional runway. This collaborative coaching acts as a strategic partner to your legal team—ensuring you arrive at mediation, depositions, and court intellectually prepared, emotionally steady, and decision-ready.

Career Crossroads & Encore Careers

Whether you are re-entering the market, transitioning to a high-level executive role, or launching an encore career, we cut through the noise to align your core strengths with an actionable roadmap built for execution.

Action-Oriented, Results-Driven Coaching

A Proven Framework For Success

Break Patterns, Build Momentum

Identify hidden obstacles—procrastination, fear of failure, or indecision—and replace them with habits that drive progress. Traci’s personally tailored approach includes accountability checkpoints, reflective exercises, self-assessments, and personally tailored tools to ensure you have what you need to succeed. 

Academic & Corporate Insights

Drawing from her roles at UCLA, OHSU, and Fortune 500 companies, Traci merges academic insights with real-world pragmatism. Her clients benefit from strategies tested in boardrooms, research labs, and high-stakes leadership roles.

  • Executives navigating leadership challenges
  • Entrepreneurs scaling their vision
  • Academics balancing teaching, research, service, and life

For Every Stage of Life

From early-career professionals to seasoned executives, Traci adapts her methods to your unique needs. Her clients include:

  • Professionals seeking work-life harmony
  • Individuals designing their Encore Career or a transition to retirement
  • Those navigating a divorce

What Sets Traci Apart

Research Backed Strategies

A rare blend of scholarly depth and actionable coaching.

Extensive Leadership

Proven success in healthcare, academia, and corporate settings.

Compassionate Accountability

Supportive yet challenging guidance to help you stay on track.

Ready to Begin?

Your Journey Starts Here

Whether you’re seeking career clarity, stronger relationships, or renewed confidence, Traci provides the tools and partnership to make it happen. Consistent with the research on coaching, you are likely to experience transformation and change within the first few sessions.