Lead, build, and write with clarity and purpose.

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LUCY MONTGOMERY

Executive Coach. Strategy Consultant. Case Writer.

My Process Has Helped Clients Like:

Where sports, strategy, and purpose align.

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Hi, I’m Lucy

Executive coach, consultant, and writer 

I work at the intersection of women’s sports, leadership, and purposeful storytelling. My path hasn’t been linear, and I like it that way.

I’ve worked on presidential campaigns, helped launch women’s sports teams and leagues, interviewed public company CEOs, earned degrees from Stanford and Harvard, and ridden my bike across Iowa more than once.

Along the way, I’ve learned that success looks different for everyone—and I’m committed to helping leaders and organizations move forward with clarity and purpose.

Whether I’m writing a case study for an MBA classroom, helping a founder build their dream team, or coaching a former athlete through a career pivot, my goal is the same: to shine a light forward and help others move with intention.

Services Offered

    • What it is: 1:1 sessions that incorporate a future-focused, action-oriented process to help you unlock your potential, build clarity and momentum on passion and purpose, and lead with more clarity, impact, and authenticity.

      Who it’s for: I specialize in working with current and former athletes; those in or exploring women’s sports careers; MBA graduates pursuing less traditional paths; entrepreneurs and creatives.

    • What it is: Helping organizations build winning strategies across hiring and retention, people operations, talent development, and culture. I also specialize in women’s sports expansion and preparing new teams/leagues for launch.

    • Who it’s for: women’s sports organizations (teams, leagues, brands, media partners); nonprofits and organizations focused on impact.

    • What it is: Custom case study development and curriculum design to help organizations teach new skills and improve results, with a special focus on negotiation,  sales, and leadership and management. I also work with CEOs and executives to write speeches and other thought leadership.

    • Who it’s for: Business schools and higher education; companies looking to invest in their employees through training and development; leaders looking to elevate their voice and presence.

I worked with Lucy during a career transition and she gave me everything I needed: human understanding, professional support, access to a network, and guidance on how to define what is most important to me. Genuinely there is no one better to work with"


— Former Division I basketball player now working in strategy for an NWSL team