Ann Ritterspach

Ann Ritterspach
The Growth Coach
PCC, CPC

Ann has over 27 years of experience in leadership, team development, and driving results.

She has a proven track record of success and an understanding of corporate dynamics from my time at Harrison Street, Lawhon and Associates, Rea and Associates, SThree, Big Joe Forklifts, Simpson Strong-Tie, YWCA, CA State, Virginia Commonwealth University, Next Up, Healthy Moms and Babies, Scouting America, Food Finders, and Don Woods Community Foundation.

Ann works with emerging leaders up to senior executives across all industries and demographics.

Team Leadership Coaching: Create and maintain high-performing teams
Executive Presence: Command attention and inspire trust with impactful communication and a confident demeanor.
Balance and Confidence: Achieve work-life harmony while navigating corporate politics and organizational agility.
People Leadership: Build high-performing teams that drive results and foster a thriving culture.
Next Level Strategies: Develop a roadmap to accelerate your career trajectory and achieve your "next level up."
Career Transitions: Navigate career changes with clarity and confidence, whether it's seeking a promotion or a complete shift.

Ann Ritterspach brings 27+ years of experience in leadership, team development, and driving results. Her career spans cross-functional and executive roles in Operations, Marketing, and Client Management, equipping her with a well-rounded perspective to support leaders at all levels.

Ann’s unique insight comes from her own journey—rising from a front-line associate to a senior executive within a Fortune 100 company. Before stepping into coaching, she led the nonprofit affinity partnership program for Nationwide Insurance, collaborating with 200+ organizations to build strategic initiatives that enhanced engagement, retention, and satisfaction.

Now, as a Certified Professional Coach (iPEC), Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP), DISC Assessment Trainer/Facilitator, Ann helps high-potential leaders step confidently into the next phase of their careers. She specializes in leadership presence, executive communication, and team development, creating tailored strategies for sustainable transformation.

Her coaching approach is dynamic, supportive, and results-driven, ensuring leaders not only gain clarity but also take action. Ann holds her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is certified through the Center for Creative Leadership for 360 Assessments.

She is passionate about empowering leaders to navigate corporate complexities, enhance their leadership brand, and achieve their professional aspirations with confidence and purpose.

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"Ann provided the one-on-one work necessary to incorporate trust-building and intentional leadership. I'm grateful to have been chosen to participate and look forward to making our community the best it can be for the people we serve."

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Blog

reDEFYned Resilience: Leading Through Uncertainty

ReDEFYning What's Possible: A Leader's Guide to Creating Space for Unexpected Dreams

DEIB Under Fire: How Leaders Can Champion Belonging and Drive Real Change

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