April E.

April’s coaching style is thoughtful, practical, and grounded in real-world leadership experience. She partners especially well with technically trained leaders and newly promoted managers navigating increased responsibility and competing priorities. With decades of experience in science and R&D within highly regulated, data-driven environments, April helps leaders strengthen executive presence, manage time and energy more intentionally, and make clear decisions under pressure. Clients describe her as approachable while valuing the structure she brings to prioritization, boundary setting, and building sustainable work–life balance.

Education & Certifications

Ph.D., Organizational Leadership, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
M.S., Chemistry, Long Island University
B.S., Biology, Union College

Professional Experience

Learn about April E. professional history.

Director, Global Analytical Technical Operations – Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies
Director, Research & Development (R&D) – Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies
Associate Director, Research & Development (Co-Founder) – OraPharma, Inc.
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Leadership Program – Delaware Valley University

Functional Experience

All of our coaches are experienced in supporting a variety of business functions. This coach has personal experience in the following professional fields.

Business Development Learning & Development Operations Quality Assurance Research & Development Strategic Planning

Industry Experience

While you may want to have some similarities with your coach you don’t want too much overlap. A coach’s job is to offer you fresh and new perspectives that you may not be exposed to in your current industry or function. Here are the industries the coach most commonly supports.

Education Healthcare Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals Technology

Coaching Expertise

Coaches have wide skill sets and we can’t list them all. Here are a few areas this coach specializes in helping support.

Conflict Management Emotional Intelligence Executive Presence Role Transition Strategic Thinking Working Parents

Primary Professionals Coached

Employees at Tech Companies Engineers Building Their Management Experience Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions Leaders in Multinational Companies VPs at Established Companies

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

“Thanks to my coach [April], I have significantly enhanced my time management and organizational skills, improved my ability to delegate effectively, developed comprehensive succession planning, and formulated strategies to optimize my programs and responsibilities.”

“My coach [April] has played a pivotal role in transforming my thought process from directly solving issues to focusing on delegation and leadership. This shift has allowed me to dedicate more time to innovation and program development. She has provided me with the resources and encouragement needed to embrace this new approach in my work.”

April supports her clients to achieve their best personal vision through focused strategies and practices that help them thrive personally and professionally.