average ROI on executive coaching
Source: ICF Global Study (2023)From startups to established organizations, I partner with leaders facing critical decisions to move important work forward.
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“Daphne Hemily is the Swiss army knife of an advisor. She has a rare ability to move between high-level strategy, operational details of getting something done, and genuine personal warmth, able to quickly sense and respond to the kind of conversation that is needed.”
“Having Daphne feels like having a secret weapon in my back pocket.”
“She helped us achieve our highest ever profit margin, after originally forecasting to just break-even.”
“Working with Daphne is a 10/10 recommendation.”
“Daphne is gifted at seeing details while simultaneously holding the big picture. She can see through a tangled knot of thoughts and feelings and efficiently separates the threads. She is direct, efficient, and kind. You will feel supported, seen, and genuinely cared for in your work with her.”
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Research consistently shows strong ROI from executive advisory and coaching — results that mirror what I see across my client work.
average ROI on executive coaching
Source: ICF Global Study (2023)increase in leadership effectiveness
Source: Corrie Block Study (2025)improvement in working relationships
Source: BCG (2021)Who I Work With
Most leaders reach a moment when what once worked no longer does. The next step requires new ways of working and deliberate choices. Complexity increases. Demands grow heavier. The pressure builds. But the path forward isn't clear.
In these moments, a trusted advisor helps focus on the real choices and walks alongside you.
My clients span sectors, but share the same reality: significant responsibility, sustained pressure, and consequential choices.
You're scaling fast and it's getting messy.
CEOs, founders, and senior leaders facing decisions that shape the next chapter.
Your team is talented but pulling in different directions.
Teams that need to get on the same page and stop spinning their wheels.
You're approaching a new phase but not sure which way to go.
Professionals who want to make deliberate choices to define what comes next.

“Daphne stepped in during a critical transition and guided us through a demanding period. Our fortnightly meetings were invaluable to the success of the business, with the ultimate proof being that she expertly helped us achieve our highest ever profit margin, after originally forecasting to just break-even.”

Make Better Decisions
Business outcomes. Measurable impact.
Strategy only matters if it leads to decisions and real-world results.
Whether you're scaling or resetting direction, what once worked starts to strain. Together, we'll move fluidly between the boardroom view and the operational weeds to clarify direction, evaluate trade-offs, and design the structures, systems, and plans needed to turn ambition into successful implementation.
WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH
Working with Daphne is a 10/10 recommendation.
I began working with Daphne to decide where to make smart investments. Our work far exceeded that initial goal and I've made intentional investments, defined my financial priorities, and built practical systems to track growth.

Grow as a Leader
Expanded capacity. Stronger presence.
Ambition and a thriving life are not trade-offs, they must be built together.
Leadership can feel overwhelming and isolating, especially when you're holding hard decisions alone. Together, our work strengthens your judgment, resilience, and practical ways of working that drive meaningful progress towards your goals.
WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH
Having Daphne feels like having a secret weapon in my back pocket.
Daphne combines emotional intelligence with deep technical expertise. The most notable change has been the mental clarity I've gained, allowing me to act with greater intention in both my professional and personal life. Alongside that work, we developed a clear roadmap that increased efficiency and significantly expanded my pipeline.

Align People Around Action
Collective alignment. Forward motion.
High-performing teams don't avoid conflict, they harness it productively.
Without structure, even talented teams waste energy in circular debates or polite avoidance. Whether it's strategy offsites, leadership programs, or key decision moments, I design and facilitate sessions that create the conditions for candid conversation, resolve real tensions, and move teams toward clear decisions and committed action.
WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH
We achieved our highest ever profit margin.
Daphne stepped in during a critical transition, guiding us through a demanding period. Our fortnightly meetings were invaluable to reaching 90% of our company goals, with the ultimate proof being that she expertly helped us achieve our highest ever profit margin after originally forecasting to just break-even.
If you're navigating growth, transition, or complexity and want a strategic partner who can help you move from vision to real-world impact, let's talk.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We begin with a complimentary discovery call to understand your goals, challenges, and whether we're the right fit.
Together, we'll clarify priorities, define success, and shape the engagement around the outcomes that matter most.
Most coaching and advisory engagements meet every 2 weeks over several months, giving space to apply takeaways and build momentum.
Each session ends with clear next steps, including new practical tools or resources when helpful.
You're welcome to reach out by voice note or text between calls for brief questions, reflections, or when something important comes up.
ABOUT
From Macgyvering as a humanitarian in conflict zones to leading offsites in polished boardrooms as a McKinsey consultant, I've spent 15+ years across 10 countries, living the fast-paced, high-stakes realities my clients face daily. As a co-founder, executive, and board director, I've built organizations from the ground up, strengthened governance, and led change through growth and complexity.
This range of experience allows me to bring a practical approach and strategic rigor to turn vision into impact that matters, without burning through the team doing the work.
Certifications & Training

A steady, strategic partner — visible in the room or quietly behind the scenes.
Contact Me
Reach out to explore how we might work together. We'll talk through what makes sense for you before any commitment.
Every company and their leaders' needs are different.Let's find the right fit for you.