Our Story
Background & Expertise
Cathy Abshire brings more than 30 years of leadership, coaching, and management experience across healthcare, education, government, and nonprofit organizations. Her background includes supervisory and director-level roles with organizations such as New York University (NYU), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), where she managed teams, mentored staff, and supported leaders through organizational change.
Throughout her career, Cathy has coached professionals at every stage—from new supervisors to experienced leaders—helping departments navigate transitions, strengthen communication, and build effective, collaborative teams. She is especially skilled at supporting employees who need the right guidance to regain confidence and perform at their best.
At the heart of Cathy’s work is a belief that strong leadership creates healthier, more effective workplaces. With the right support, leaders communicate more clearly, reduce conflict, and build trust. While leadership can be demanding, Cathy believes it can also be meaningful, rewarding, and sustainable with practical coaching and relationship-centered support.
Meet the Founder
I’m Cathy Abshire, founder and owner of Sound Leadership Consulting, where I provide practical leadership coaching and team development support for supervisors, managers, and organizations navigating change.
With more than 30 years of experience across healthcare, education, government, and nonprofit settings, I’ve worked closely with leaders at all levels—often during periods of growth, transition, or challenge. My approach combines real-world management experience with relationship-driven coaching that helps leaders communicate clearly, build trust, and lead with confidence.
I launched Sound Leadership Consulting to support supervisors who want clear, practical tools they can use right away. I specialize in leadership coaching for supervisors and managers, helping them strengthen communication, manage conflict, develop their teams, and lead with both confidence and empathy.