Meet the Coaches

Six women in your corner.

Hundreds of years of combined experience across consumer goods, finance, education, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. One shared belief: every woman deserves a coach who has been there.

Nalini Bates

Nalini Bates

Founder, Nalini Bates LLC

After 22 years at P&G in marketing leadership roles across iconic brands, Nalini founded Nalini Bates LLC to coach professionals and teams through pivotal career and life transitions. She brings sharp strategic thinking and warm, candid coaching to every conversation.

Mary Wagner

Mary Wagner

Consultant; Board Chair, Meals on Wheels

Mary spent 38 years at P&G in senior marketing and innovation roles before stepping into consulting and nonprofit leadership. She chairs the board of Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH and KY and mentors emerging leaders on building executive presence and influence.

Tracie Hoffman

Tracie Hoffman

President and Owner, Child Care Professionals

Tracie owns and runs Child Care Professionals, supporting Cincinnati families and the educators who serve them. She coaches entrepreneurs and operators on running people-first businesses with real margins.

Toi Jones

Toi Jones

Consultant and Sommelier

Toi spent 25 years at P&G before pursuing a parallel path in wine as a certified sommelier. She coaches women on reinvention, brand-building, and leading creative second chapters of their careers.

Krista Keehn

Krista Keehn

Senior Vice President, UBS

Krista is a Senior Vice President at UBS, partnering with high-net-worth families and individuals on long-term wealth planning. She mentors early-career women on navigating finance, building books of business, and leading with confidence.

Rhonda Starghill

Rhonda Starghill

Executive Director, Breakthrough Cincinnati

Rhonda leads Breakthrough Cincinnati, a tuition-free academic enrichment program for motivated students. She brings 25+ years in education leadership and coaches women on mission-driven careers and leading through community.

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