Goldfinch Leadership

Helping Midlife Professionals, Pre-Retirement Executives, and Leadership Teams
Navigate Change with Confidence and Creativity

From Goldfinch Leadership Publications:

"Second Draft: Rewrite Your Midlife Career With Creative Intelligence"
by Veronica Scarpellino
Learn how to navigate career disruption with confidence, creativity, and strategy.

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, the Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author, says, "Second Draft is a powerful, insightful guide for anyone looking to redefine their professional path with clarity, purpose, and creativity!"

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Your Creativity + Innovation Coach

Veronica Scarpellino, founder of Goldfinch Leadership LLC, specializes in guiding professionals through transitions and growing their capacity, while enhancing their creative thinking skills. With over 20 years of experience, Veronica offers tailor-made coaching services, focusing on Creative Intelligence (CQ) development and blending conceptual and analytical expertise, making creativity accessible and impactful for clients from diverse backgrounds and sectors.

Veronica empowers individuals and teams to tap into their best solutions, setting the stage for transformative outcomes. Explore our offerings to grow and drive meaningful change in your personal and professional life. She is a member of Forefront: Powered by Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches.

Creative thinking can change people.
And creative people can change the world.

Why do you need Creative Intelligence (CQ)?

Embrace Your Second Draft: Reinvent Your Career Before It’s Forced Upon You

Your career is an evolving story. Are you writing the next chapter, or waiting for the plot to change on its own?

Industries are shifting faster than ever, and professionals no longer have the luxury of waiting for career changes to happen.
You must design your own transition before external forces dictate it.
That’s why I wrote Second Draft: Rewrite Your Midlife Career with Creative Intelligence. To help professionals and leaders turn uncertainty into opportunity, and reinvention into a strategic advantage.

Don’t wait for disruption to happen to you. Get ahead of it now so you're ready. Available on Amazon.

Want a more personalized experience? Join Second Draft Studio, a new group coaching meets book club offering, hosted by the author and coach.

Coaching Topics

Career Change or Transition
Retirement or Encore Career Planning
Creative Thinking Capacity Building
Leadership Development
Emotional Intelligence
Team Culture + Collaboration
Strategic Scenario Planning
Special Projects

The CQ Trifecta

Future-Proof Your Career with Creative Intelligence (CQ)

The future of work demands more than just technical skills. It requires the ability to think adaptively, lead with emotional intelligence, and take creative action.

That’s why I developed the CQ: a powerful framework designed to help professionals and leaders stay ahead of disruption and thrive in uncertainty.

CQ includes:

Creative Thinking

Leverage your unique perspective to innovate beyond traditional paths.

Emotional Intelligence

Lead with empathy, build trust, and navigate change confidently.

Applied Creativity

Transform ideas into action through strategic decision-making and experimentation.

Services

Pre-Retirement Professionals

Creating your meaningful "encore career"

Key Challenges:

Loss of professional identity with traditional retirement
Desire for purpose and impact beyond finances
Concerns about relevance in changing landscape

Did you know? 51% of professionals delay retirement due to enjoyment of their profession.

HR/L&D Leadership

Building creative capacity across teams

Key Challenges:

Traditional programs lack innovation
Need for practical creative thinking development
Building adaptable leadership for rapid change

Did you know? Every $1 invested in leadership development returns $7 in value.

Career Transition Coaching

Navigating career transitions in your 40s-mid 60s

Key Challenges:

Fear of starting over or being "too old" to change
Uncertainty about leveraging existing expertise
Emotional implications of transition

Did you know? 80% of employees between 45-55 are open to career changes.

Creative Thought Partner

Partner with a Creative Thought Guide

Key Challenges:

Breaking through limitations of conventional thinking
Overcoming isolation in leadership positions
Balancing innovation with practical implementation

Did you know? 76% of executives report that having a dedicated thinking partner significantly improves their decision-making quality and confidence.

Rewrite Your Career Story