Wendy Fenner Coward brings decades of real-world leadership — and real-life pivots — to her coaching practice.
At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), she led complex, high-pressure teams through some of the most critical health crises of our time — from hurricanes in the U.S. to Ebola in West Africa, and the global response to COVID-19. Her work didn’t just move the needle — it helped end emergencies. Wendy also championed large-scale public health initiatives that supported at-risk communities, including Native American Tribes and U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands.

With the grit and humility that comes from being a mom to adult children, supporting aging parents, and navigating the complexities of long-term relationships — including knowing when to show up and when to bow out — Wendy has lived the full, beautiful mess of real life. She knows what it means to lead through uncertainty, hold space for others, and keep moving forward — even when the path is anything but clear.

She now helps driven leaders reignite the spark in their work and life — so they can lead with purpose, courage, and deep alignment in this one precious life.