About

Judy Cohen, Amaze Strategies Founder and Principal, is an executive coach and organizational and management consultant that works with both individuals and teams in the areas of leadership and performance improvement. As an experienced corporate executive, Judy has an understanding of and appreciation for the multitude of skills needed to lead organizations and teams, overcome business challenges, and achieve career success. 

Judy transitioned to a coaching career based on her deep-seated desire to see leaders thrive and find meaning in their work. She partners with clients to reach their personal and professional potential. Judy coaches leaders to be at the best by helping them identify and move towards goals, build and leverage leadership skills and address internal and external factors that may be getting in their way. Primarily through dialog and the use of tools, Judy works with clients to become more aware, help them see choices where previously none seemed to exist, and both challenge and support them as they move through their journey. 

Judy's coaching builds upon her career in the information technology industry, where she worked with government, corporate and non-profit clients. In 2015, she received the prestigious Federal 100 award in recognition of her leadership in support of a highly-visible government program.  Judy has served as an adjunct lecturer at the American University, where she received the Dean's Award for Outstanding Service. 
Judy has been certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC). Her educational background includes a Leadership Coaching certificate from Georgetown University's Institute for Transformational Leadership, a Master of Science degree in Organizational Development from American University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the State University of New York at Albany. In addition, she has holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Judy works with a network of coaches and consultants to meet client needs. 

From Judy's Clients:

"Judy Cohen helped coach me through getting more from my board of directors and staff during a period of turmoil for our organization’s leadership.  She provided a solid framework from which to move forward and take action.  She was a confidential sounding board and trusted advisor who I knew I could rely upon to guide me through a process of prioritizing and planning my actions.." Non-profit Executive Director

"As a young professional, Judy's coaching helped me navigate some difficult situations and taught me how to advocate for what I needed to develop in my role. She listened to my concerns and worked with me to gain perspectives which proved to be beneficial, and that I can carry with me to my next position. Judy's honest and objective feedback differentiates her from others as she truly wants to help you succeed.  Her insights and experience will help you move in whatever direction you are trying to go!" Emerging Leader

" I really appreciate Judy's time and thoughtfulness to the coaching process. I wasn’t too sure how helpful coaching would be when I started but quickly realized her assistance was invaluable. I appreciated (although probably not so much at the time!) Judy asking me hard questions and forcing me to take a critical look at my strengths and weaknesses and how to improve them both. I feel like I am in a much better place professionally than when we started our work - I thank Judy for that!" Health Policy Analyst