Your Next Level Deserves a True Thinking Partner.
Growth. Transition. Succession.
At critical inflection points, the right counsel accelerates everything —
smarter decisions, better precision, and the clarity that comes from finally having someone in your corner who gets it.
You might be thinking:
"I'm ready to take my leadership to the next level."
"I want to make bolder decisions with more confidence."
"I'm building something bigger and need someone who can help me think sharper."
"I want to lead with more clarity and purpose."
If that sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
Who I Am
I'm Nancy Capistran — executive coach and board director who helps leaders make smarter decisions — especially when the stakes are highest and the path forward isn't clear.
I work with CEOs, business owners, presidents, managing partners, and executives as a thinking partner who sharpens judgment, accelerates decisions, and expands capacity to lead.
My clients don't just succeed — they reach their next level with greater precision and the confidence that comes from knowing they've thought it through.
What Makes Me Different
My clients call me a "velvet covered brick"—clear and grounded, with unwavering support.
I bring real-world depth, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to your success. I champion your growth—and I'm always in your corner.
This isn't theory. This is experience earned in the arena.
What Shaped My Lens
My work sits at the intersection of growth, resilience, and real human experience.
I've built and led multiple businesses and operated inside a global brand. I spent six years as a Vistage Chair coaching senior-level leaders across industries—guiding them through growth, transition, and complex leadership challenges.
Those experiences taught me how to read situations quickly, separate signal from noise, and turn complexity into decisions leaders can act on with confidence.
Credentials:
· Two international executive coaching credentials (PCC & CPC)
· International Board of Director credential (IBDC.D)
· Award-winning executive coach
· Internationally published author of Open Your Eyes and LEAD: Hardship and Wisdom Shape the Best Leaders in Life
· FBI Citizens Academy alumna
· Featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, and numerous other publications
This rare combination bridges governance insight, leadership coaching, and hands-on operator experience—helping executives translate complexity into clear, confident action.
What You Get
Together, we:
· Sharpen your thinking on the decisions that matter most
· Bring clarity to what's truly at stake beneath the noise
· Accelerate action aligned with your strategy, values, and long-term impact
The result?
You lead with greater precision, stronger resilience, and the confidence that comes from knowing you've thought it through—with someone who gets the weight of leadership.
Who I Serve
CEOs, business owners, presidents, managing partners, and senior executives who are:
· Growth-focused
· Open to straight talk
· Ready to elevate their leadership and results
You're already succeeding—and ready for more.
How We Work Together
This is private, one-on-one counsel. One leader. One advisor. Direct access.
We start with a confidential conversation to understand where you are and where you want to go. From there, we design an engagement tailored to your goals, your challenges, and your timeline.
No cookie-cutter programs. No fluff. Just the clarity, support, and accountability you need to lead at your highest level.
What Leaders Are Saying
"One of the most effective coaches I've ever worked with—an exceptional mentor and trusted confidant."
"An outstanding executive coach and advisor. I highly recommend Nancy to anyone seeking meaningful, results-driven guidance."
"I'm a stronger leader, colleague, and person because of Nancy's coaching. She's an incredible resource and sounding board."
The Leaders I Work With Don't Wait. They Act.
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Providing Serious Long Term Gains
Capistran Leadership has award-winning skills, experience, and talent to quickly grasp the dynamics of your world; providing immediate value through our proprietary and proven strategies.
Capistran Leadership’s primary focus is on strategic business growth with a specialty in Expanding Human Excellence®. Our insights are clear, immediately actionable, and organizationally aligned.
Our framework is unique and multi-faceted. We power performance by helping our clients reach higher levels of success, by inspiring innovation, trust, and action, and by strengthening leadership, culture, and growth.
We quickly grasp the details of our client’s situation. Then, we add credible ideas that are backed up by our experience as leaders in a wide range of industries and companies.
Awards & Recognition
The Impact
Clients Experience
Strategic insight, clarity, and actionable guidance that turn complex challenges into lasting results.
"Nancy is a consummate professional and a wonderful person. She always strives to improve the lives of those around her. She is a giver in every sense of the word. She is organized an excellent communicator, and a great listener. I recommend her easily with all the confidence in the world."
"Nancy had great depth and experience. What struck me the most, was her willingness to thoughtfully and purposefully give of herself to others. I have sought Nancy's counsel on a number of topics. In every instance, she has been responsive, knowledgeable, effective, empathetic, and kind. That's a rare combination for which I am thankful."
"Nancy made an immediate impact. She was authentic, interpreted the situation and my needs quickly and accurately, and provided valuable insight, perspective, and guidance."
"Nancy is intuitive, an excellent listener, and gently guides you to a place of strength and equilibrium. I am eternally grateful for her insight, talent, and ability to hone in on the crux of an issue. She is my 'go-to' coach and cheerleader and I guarantee that your life will be better with Nancy in your corner."
"I wholeheartedly recommend Nancy for any company managing internal issues, experiencing growing pains, or simply looking for another perspective in order to move their company to the next level."
"I can honestly say that I have grown tremendously this past year in my role because of the work we have done together. You will get much more than a coach with Nancy — you will gain a lifetime colleague."
"Our work together has been transformative. She provided me with excellent resources and is an exceptionally trusted advisor."
Nancy is an exceptional leader and advisor who helps CEOs, boards, and teams collaborate effectively, remove blind spots, and build strong, future-ready cultures.
Nancy’s thought leadership always offers clear, actionable insights that shift perspectives and spark meaningful impact.
Nancy guided my transition to the executive suite with clarity and confidence. A true master of messaging and leadership.
Nancy’s coaching combines insightful questioning, strong accountability, and unwavering support—helping me lead with confidence and focus.
Nancy brings clarity, context, and perspective. Thanks to her leadership and curation of peers, I’ve grown as a leader, manager, and family man.
Nancy listens intently, offers grounded insight, and brings unique crisis leadership experience that makes her an exceptional coach.
With empathy and strategy, Nancy helped me navigate difficult business challenges and align my career to my true passions. She’s my go-to coach.
Nancy quickly discerned my needs and delivered insightful, actionable guidance that created immediate results.
Nancy deeply understands human dynamics, helping me grow as a leader and avoid costly missteps. Her guidance is invaluable.
Nancy has been instrumental as a mentor and advisor—steadying our fast-growing firm and helping us make smarter, stronger decisions.
Nancy’s leadership talk left a lasting impression. She inspired ways to strengthen leadership at work, at home, and in life.
Nancy engaged and inspired our Women’s Empowerment luncheon with practical takeaways and authentic lessons in leadership.
Nancy’s executive coaching was transformative, blending straight talk, innovative insights, and practical tools to sharpen my leadership.
Nancy is empathetic, insightful, and generous with her knowledge. Every conversation leaves me better equipped to lead.
Nancy blends business acumen with human understanding, making her a trusted advisor for leaders navigating growth or crisis.
In under an hour, Nancy helped me reframe my career path with clarity and courage. Her perspective changed my trajectory.
Nancy is a beacon of calm and clarity, guiding entrepreneurs through growth and high-stakes challenges with care and wisdom.
Working with Nancy challenged and pushed me to grow both personally and professionally. She’s a coach and a lifelong colleague.
Nancy transformed communication and accountability in my family-owned businesses, making us both more effective and profitable.
Nancy’s knowledge, perspective, and professionalism have strengthened my leadership and supported my business growth.
The Impact
Clients Experience
Strategic insight, clarity, and actionable guidance that turn complex challenges into lasting results.
"Nancy is a consummate professional and a wonderful person. She always strives to improve the lives of those around her. She is a giver in every sense of the word. She is organized an excellent communicator, and a great listener. I recommend her easily with all the confidence in the world."
"Nancy had great depth and experience. What struck me the most, was her willingness to thoughtfully and purposefully give of herself to others. I have sought Nancy's counsel on a number of topics. In every instance, she has been responsive, knowledgeable, effective, empathetic, and kind. That's a rare combination for which I am thankful."
"Nancy made an immediate impact. She was authentic, interpreted the situation and my needs quickly and accurately, and provided valuable insight, perspective, and guidance."
"Nancy is intuitive, an excellent listener, and gently guides you to a place of strength and equilibrium. I am eternally grateful for her insight, talent, and ability to hone in on the crux of an issue. She is my 'go-to' coach and cheerleader and I guarantee that your life will be better with Nancy in your corner."
"I wholeheartedly recommend Nancy for any company managing internal issues, experiencing growing pains, or simply looking for another perspective in order to move their company to the next level."
"I can honestly say that I have grown tremendously this past year in my role because of the work we have done together. You will get much more than a coach with Nancy — you will gain a lifetime colleague."
"Our work together has been transformative. She provided me with excellent resources and is an exceptionally trusted advisor."
Nancy is an exceptional leader and advisor who helps CEOs, boards, and teams collaborate effectively, remove blind spots, and build strong, future-ready cultures.
Nancy’s thought leadership always offers clear, actionable insights that shift perspectives and spark meaningful impact.
Nancy guided my transition to the executive suite with clarity and confidence. A true master of messaging and leadership.
Nancy’s coaching combines insightful questioning, strong accountability, and unwavering support—helping me lead with confidence and focus.
Nancy brings clarity, context, and perspective. Thanks to her leadership and curation of peers, I’ve grown as a leader, manager, and family man.
Nancy listens intently, offers grounded insight, and brings unique crisis leadership experience that makes her an exceptional coach.
With empathy and strategy, Nancy helped me navigate difficult business challenges and align my career to my true passions. She’s my go-to coach.
Nancy quickly discerned my needs and delivered insightful, actionable guidance that created immediate results.
Nancy deeply understands human dynamics, helping me grow as a leader and avoid costly missteps. Her guidance is invaluable.
Nancy has been instrumental as a mentor and advisor—steadying our fast-growing firm and helping us make smarter, stronger decisions.
Nancy’s leadership talk left a lasting impression. She inspired ways to strengthen leadership at work, at home, and in life.
Nancy engaged and inspired our Women’s Empowerment luncheon with practical takeaways and authentic lessons in leadership.
Nancy’s executive coaching was transformative, blending straight talk, innovative insights, and practical tools to sharpen my leadership.
Nancy is empathetic, insightful, and generous with her knowledge. Every conversation leaves me better equipped to lead.
Nancy blends business acumen with human understanding, making her a trusted advisor for leaders navigating growth or crisis.
In under an hour, Nancy helped me reframe my career path with clarity and courage. Her perspective changed my trajectory.
Nancy is a beacon of calm and clarity, guiding entrepreneurs through growth and high-stakes challenges with care and wisdom.
Working with Nancy challenged and pushed me to grow both personally and professionally. She’s a coach and a lifelong colleague.
Nancy transformed communication and accountability in my family-owned businesses, making us both more effective and profitable.
Nancy’s knowledge, perspective, and professionalism have strengthened my leadership and supported my business growth.
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Open Your Eyes and LEAD: Hardship and Wisdom Shape the Best Leaders in Life
By Nancy Capistran, PCC, CPC
Open Your Eyes and LEAD shows readers how to become a positive force in the world, and how to balance and manage the omnipresent tensions as we strive for leadership excellence.
Clarity. Confidence. Strategic Precision.
Private counsel for executives at critical inflection points.