Counterparts Coaching
Crisis Leadership Coaching
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
At Counterparts, we prepare executives to be ready for challenges and to meet the moment.
We believe great leaders live their values, leadership isn’t a separate aspect. It's how you show up, evaluate and make decisions, and build real connections. Because we don't rise to the occasion, we fall back to our experience and training.
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Crisis decision making
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Align teams
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Communicate effectively
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Stress, burnout and isolation
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Protecting culture, trust and talent
Are you prepared to act when it matters most?
Our Services
Leader Development
Counterparts provides learning engagement programs for teams and cohorts that teach and reinforce concepts over time, turning information into experience.
Concepts are not just delivered, but applied in real-life, analyzed critically and connected to the way things really work and the way we really learn and grow.
We offer onsite and virtual programs designed to meet the unique needs of your business. Our programs are taught and facilitated only by leaders who have done the job. Leaders who can walk along side and share insight, keep a clear vision and maintain accountability. We don't offer classes, we offer experiences.
1:1 Coaching
We coach executives leaders to become crisis‑ready, values‑driven decision makers. Are you asking:
How do I lead through big changes?
What happens if my team fails? How do I manage all of this? Where do I start?
How much longer can I keep this up?
We use practical tools, realistic scenarios, and honest conversation drawn from real‑world crisis leadership experience. You leave with greater resilience, stronger team relationships, and a personal leadership approach that protects both your organization and the people who count on you.
Key Note Speaker
Doug's engaging style, 30+ years of leadership in policing, emergency medicine, firefighting, emergency management, and more, coupled with his extensive experience in higher education and small business, uniquely qualify him as a keynote speaker.
Through stories, shared experiences and (sometimes dark) humor, he brings energy and insight to every engagement. The lessons he learned on the street will engage and inform your audience . Leadership in business and nonprofits is built on the same principles.
Bring a new level of experience and insight to your next event.
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Our Story
At Counterparts Coaching, we believe that everyone has the potential to achieve greatness. Since 2000, we've been developing leaders and training organizations, community leaders, and first responders to help them realize what's possible, both personally and professionally. Led by Douglas Babcock, our coaching approach is grounded in Gestalt principles and the power of inquiry. We provide tailored coaching programs that empower you to achieve your goals and foster growth.