What I Do
Transform your leadership potential with personalized coaching and consulting services designed to elevate your success.
Comprehensive Leadership & Growth Services
Dr. Terri Finney offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support leaders, entrepreneurs, and families at every stage of their journey. From guiding startup founders through the complexities of building high-performing teams, to helping executives navigate career transitions with confidence, to facilitating family wealth conversations across generations—each engagement is rooted in deep psychological insight and decades of experience. Whether you're stepping into a new leadership role, strengthening your executive presence, or ensuring your family's legacy thrives for generations to come, Dr. Finney provides the clarity, strategy, and support you need to succeed.
Education & Credentials
A foundation of academic excellence and professional development in psychology and business
University of Denver
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
Masters Degree, Agency Counseling
University of Colorado
B.A., Psychology + Business Administration
Startup Consulting for Founders and Teams
Strong relationships build strong companies.
In the early days of any startup, success hinges not just on the product—but on the people. Behind every pitch deck and prototype are relationships that either empower or erode progress. Dr. Terri Finney partners with founders and startup teams to build trust, strengthen communication, and create the human foundation your business needs to thrive.
Professional Transition Coaching
Navigate career shifts with clarity and confidence.
Whether you're stepping into a new role, leaving a long-held position, or reimagining your professional identity entirely, transitions bring both opportunity and uncertainty. Dr. Finney helps executives and professionals move through career changes with self-awareness, strategic thinking, and emotional resilience—turning moments of upheaval into transformative growth.
Family Wealth Dynamics Coaching
Navigating the emotional landscape of wealth and legacy.
Wealth can open doors, but it also introduces invisible pressures—expectations, identity struggles, complex family roles, and unspoken obligations. At Dr. Finney's Family Wealth Dynamics Coaching, we work with individuals and families to unpack the interpersonal impact of wealth, build healthier relationships, and support the next generation as they grow into purpose and self-understanding.
Executive Performance Coaching for Visionary Leaders
Self-awareness and authenticity are the cornerstone of transformational leadership. At Dr. Finney's Executive Coaching, we believe that mastering the art of leadership isn't just about accumulating skills—it's about discovering who you truly are, and then using that insight to lead with integrity, empathy, and purpose.
The Coaching Process
A structured yet flexible approach to achieving transformative results through deep understanding and actionable strategies.
Initial Consultation
We'll discuss your goals, challenges, and determine if we're a good fit for working together.
Assessment & Planning
Using sophisticated tools, we'll assess your current situation and create a tailored development plan.
Deep Work Sessions
Regular coaching sessions focused on insights, strategies, and transformative actions.
Ongoing Support
Continuous guidance and accountability to ensure lasting change and sustainable growth.
A Uniquely Integrated Approach
Drawing from three distinct disciplines to deliver comprehensive solutions for complex challenges
Clinical Psychology Foundation
Deep understanding of human behavior, emotional patterns, and psychological principles to address complex personal and professional challenges. This clinical expertise allows for nuanced insights into individual and team dynamics.
Business Education & Experience
Formal business education combined with real-world experience provides practical insights into organizational dynamics, leadership challenges, and strategic decision-making. This business acumen ensures solutions are both psychologically sound and commercially viable.
Professional Coaching Expertise
Specialized training in executive and life coaching methodologies provides structured frameworks for goal achievement and personal development. This coaching perspective transforms insights into actionable strategies for lasting change.
"What sets our approach apart is the seamless integration of clinical psychology expertise, business education, and professional coaching. This unique combination allows us to address challenges from multiple perspectives, creating more comprehensive and effective solutions for our clients."
Consulting Services
For Startup Teams & Family Businesses: We assess and capitalize on strengths in individuals, teams, and systems, clarifying and addressing team dynamics while supporting inevitable conflicts.
Investors & Startup Teams
No amount of awesome ideas will ever overcome a fundamentally flawed management team. Especially in the early stages of startups, it's all about the people. I help assess and understand individual dynamics and team performance potential.
Advisors to Family Businesses
As a psychologist, I can quickly read and clarify the dynamics of individuals and family systems. I help identify where advisory activities will have the most impact and where intervention may be less effective.
Common Questions
Is coaching the same as therapy?
No. Therapy assumes symptoms and a diagnosis. It often focuses on the past. Coaching is a future goal oriented process.
How long does it take?
There is no 'right' timeline for success. While many clients engage me for six months as a starting point, this will be tailored to your specific goals.
How do we work together?
You and I decide together what is the best course of action for you. We might start with an assessment instrument, or we might not. All sessions are conducted via Zoom video conferencing, providing convenience and flexibility while maintaining the personal connection that's essential for our work together.
What makes your approach unique?
I combine clinical psychology expertise with practical business experience, offering a unique blend of deep psychological insight and pragmatic solutions for real-world challenges.
Ready to Transform Your Leadership?
Join the community of transformed leaders and entrepreneurs. Schedule a consultation to begin your journey of growth and discovery.
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