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ELIZABETH VIDON, PH.D.

Founder and Principal Coach of RealEyes Coaching, LLC

As a coach, I thrive on helping people grow, actualize their vision of success, and enjoy balance in their lives. I am grounded in outstanding coach training and in my academic career where my research, germanely, was derived from talking with people about their experiences. Layered onto that are my own life experiences that have made me an excellent listener and empathetic partner. I am valued by clients and colleagues for an exceptional appreciation for other people’s perspectives that enables me to hear and feel how they are moving through their own situations without judging them.

I am the Founder & Principal Coach of RealEyes Coaching, LLC, an executive, career, and life coaching firm. I serve clients in addressing both current issues and long-term goals. Through RealEyes Coaching, I offer executive coaching, career coaching, career strategy planning, marketing material services, networking skills, interviewing skills, and negotiating skills. I also offer life coaching for individual private clients who would like to find greater clarity and success regarding a goal or an issue.

certifications

Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC)

Coach Specific Training, Coach Academy International

Career and Executive Coach Nevada Business License #NV20222611404

Member, International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Certified Emergenetics Associate

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my experiences

Previously, I was a research professor in Environmental Studies at SUNY-ESF in Syracuse, NY. Trained as a cultural Geographer, my academic training in authenticity and cultural and environmental perception in nature-based tourism has provided me a natural foundation for coaching. During my academic career, I was recognized for excellence in leading research teams, advising students, teaching courses, and publishing academic papers. I also Co-Chaired the Recreation, Tourism & Sport Specialty Group for the American Association of Geographers and served on editorial boards for academic journals.

Earlier, I had an eclectic career that included teaching high school Spanish at an International Baccalaureate school, being an event planner, and working on the ski slopes in Aspen. I have traveled and studied extensively outside the U.S., developing a keen appreciation for other backgrounds, cultures, and ways of being in the world.

I am a member of the International Coaching Fedration (ICF) and received comprehensive ICF Coach Training through the nationally recognized Coach Academy International program for professional coaches. I am also Certified as a Career Management Coach through Coach Academy International. I hold a Ph.D. in Geography & Landscape Studies from Indiana University, an MA in Geography from York University in Toronto, ON, and a B.A. in Spanish & Geography from Appalachian State University in North Carolina.

testimonials

“Over my 20+ years of professional experience, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of intelligent, collaborative and creative individuals. Dr. Vidon stands alone as a singularly empathetic, intuitive and brilliant coach, consultant and mentor. Over our professional lives I have watched Dr. Vidon evolve from a highly respected professor to a professional coach who specializes in business executives and career clients.

Whether you are a seasoned professional transitioning to another career (and need a little assistance creating your own digital briefcase/resume review/networking advice) or a business executive seeking assistance in developing career skills in a top performer on your team, Dr. Vidon can guide you through the journey. To ensure I adequately understand the process I, myself, had a session with Dr. Vidon and, over a brief hour, took critical learnings on how I can better perform as a listener and communicator. With her tailored, one-on-one approach (over three-to-six months), I can only imagine that the impact on a person’s life and career would be substantial.

I urge anyone who is seeking a potential career change or is contemplating promoting or moving an executive to a critical position to contact Dr. Vidon. She can provide insights and guidance that would be otherwise hidden and undiscovered.”

"When I found Elizabeth and RealEyes Coaching, I was looking for a professional coach to help me explore and reach my potential more quickly than I could on my own. I wanted a partner to walk with me outside my comfort zone, to support, challenge and encourage me. I found all those things and more in Elizabeth.

I’ve been fortunate to have excellent coaches for the past 7 years through my employer, but I was looking for more. During the initial moments of our first call, I connected with Elizabeth. Her professionalism mixed with a fantastic sense of humor made it very easy to share my personal and professional challenges which, with her expertise, we quickly transformed into a roadmap for our future conversations. She is empathetic, naturally curious and an engaged listener. Elizabeth provides the support and encouragement I need to challenge my assumptions and gain clarity, accelerating my progress.

Not only am I am a more effective leader as a result of Elizabeth’s coaching, but we’ve worked through personal challenges that I was not able to resolve on my own. One of her gifts is the ability to provide honest, sometimes difficult feedback in a caring, compassionate manner. We all have blind spots, but I am able to confidently and courageously shine a light on mine with her guidance. My personal and professional relationships continue to bloom thanks to my partnership with Elizabeth.

I can enthusiastically and energetically recommend Elizabeth and RealEyes Coaching! I know that you will find, as I did, a partner, confidant and expert guide through any challenge that you encounter."