Carrie O’Neil, ACC

Coach, Facilitator, and Trainer

Carrie O’Neil is an executive coach, facilitator, and trainer who partners with purpose-driven and purpose-seeking leaders across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. She helps individuals and teams navigate complexity, reconnect with core values, and challenge long-held assumptions in service of lasting impact. Known for her deep presence and thoughtful approach, Carrie balance support and challenge to help clients increase self-awareness, shift limiting perspectives, and lead with clarity and alignment.​

Carrie brings two decades of experience in leadership development and experiential learning. She most recently served as Adjunct Leadership Faculty at the Federal Executive Institute, facilitating transformational leadership programs for senior federal executives. She is also an accomplished team coach and group facilitator, with expertise in building inclusive team cultures, strengthening collaboration, and guiding teams through productive conflict. Her background in mediation, anti-racism facilitation, and international peacebuilding uniquely positions her to help teams navigate difficult dynamics with honesty and care.​

Before launching her coaching practice, Carrie spent 15+years leading strategy, learning initiatives, and genderequity programs across 25+ countries affected by conflict.Her work in international development and peacebuildingincluded designing global leadership initiatives, managinglarge-scale development programs, and advising oninclusive governance. Carrie is an ICF-certified Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and holds advanced degrees from Harvard and Columbia.​

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Professional Highlights

  • 20 years of experience in global leadership, public service, and social impact​

  • Trusted advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional teams​

  • Deep international experience across 25 countries

Industry Experience

  • Social Impact

  • Professional Services

  • Government

  • Non-profit

Certifications & Education

  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)​

  • The Leadership Circle Profile 360 Assessment Certified​

  • Certified Mediator, Harvard Mediation Project​

  • Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Instrument (TKI) Certified​

  • Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching, Georgetown University​

  • M.Ed., Adult Development, Harvard Graduate School of Education​

  • MPA, International Conflict Resolution & Gender Studies, Columbia University​

  • BA, English Literature, Dartmouth College​