Your Guide to Strategic Leadership Solutions
Boost your leadership competencies with our expert coaching strategies
Your Guide to Strategic Leadership Solutions
Boost your leadership competencies with our expert coaching strategies
Meet Strategic Navigation
Our Mission
At Strategic Navigation, our mission is to provide exceptional transformational coaching services to leaders and organizations of all sizes. We strive to empower leaders to create a positive and productive work environment, driving success and growth at every level.
About Cathleen Szebrat
Executive Coach | Leadership Development | Organizational Growth
With over 20 years of experience, Cathleen Szebrat has dedicated her career to empowering individuals and teams in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. As an ICF-certified coach, she specializes in helping professionals unlock their potential, navigate complexity, and drive meaningful change.
Cathleen’s coaching philosophy is built on four foundational principles:
Heightened Self-Awareness – Identifying personal patterns and blind spots that may hinder growth.
Experiential Learning – Applying insights through real-world challenges to create lasting impact.
Systemic Perspective – Understanding the interconnected dynamics of individuals, teams, and organizations.
Strength-Based Development – Leveraging what works while addressing areas for growth.
Her diverse background spans coaching, leadership development, and organizational transformation. She holds a Master of Science in Management (specializing in Human Resource Management) from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from George Mason University.
Cathleen is certified in EQ-i 2.0 and 360, Hogan, PrinciplesUs, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), equipping her with the tools to deliver deep, data-driven insights that fuel professional and organizational success.
Passionate about fostering leadership excellence, Cathleen partners with professionals ready to embrace change and maximize their impact.
Coaching Packages
Compass Clarity Package
Ideal for: Mid-level managers, high-potential employees, and professionals looking to enhance their leadership skills.
Includes:
- 3-month coaching engagement
- Bi-weekly 60-minute coaching sessions (6 total)
- Leadership assessment & personalized development plan
- Goal-setting & strategic action planning
- Tools for enhancing decision-making & confidence
- Email support between sessions for accountability
Strategic Leadership Package
Ideal for: Executives, senior managers, and high-performing leaders seeking to enhance strategic thinking and executive presence.
Includes:
- 6-month coaching engagement
- Bi-weekly 90-minute coaching sessions (12 total)
- Leadership assessment & debrief
- Strategic decision-making & executive presence coaching
- Stakeholder influence & organizational impact strategies
- Customized leadership development roadmap
- Email & Voxer support for real-time feedback
Career Navigation Package
Career Navigation Package
Ideal for: Professionals who have recently been laid off, are transitioning careers, or seeking clarity in their next career move.
Includes:
- 3-month coaching engagement
- Bi-weekly 60-minute coaching sessions (6 total)
- Strengths & career alignment assessment
- Resume & LinkedIn profile optimization
- Job search strategy & interview preparation
- Personal branding & networking guidance
- Confidence-building & mindset coaching
- Email support between sessions for guidance