About Monica
I Build Leadership and Work Systems That Hold Under Pressure
For 20 years, I worked inside large-scale construction organizations, leading leadership program strategy, content development, and execution, supporting thousands of craft and administrative employees in complex, high-pressure environments.
I designed and delivered leadership development experiences. I coached employees and leaders navigating growth and transition. I partnered with executives and field leaders to strengthen how people were supported day-to-day.
And I earned credibility the way construction demands it, by being the person people trusted when pressure was real and stakes were high.
I’ve Seen the Pattern From the Inside
Across the industry, the same dynamics repeat:
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Strong performers promoted without preparation
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Leaders operating without consistent support
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Change initiatives launched and quietly abandoned
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Burnout normalized as commitment
This isn’t a motivation problem.
It’s a work and leadership design problem.
And too often, organizations try to solve it with one-off training or generic consulting that never touches the root cause.
My Differentiator: Recovery-Informed Organizational Insight
My own recovery journey added a perspective most leadership consultants don’t have: a clear understanding of what happens when systems rely on chronic pressure, over-functioning, and unhealthy coping to stay productive.
That insight doesn’t replace my professional expertise. It sharpens it. It allows me to build leadership, communication, and team practices that sustain performance, without requiring quiet sacrifice.
Why Copper Penny Coaching Exists
I partner with construction and operational organizations to:
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Design and deliver leadership development that works in real environments
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Coach leaders through growth, change, and challenge
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Strengthen team communication and accountability practices
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Guide change efforts people adopt
No theory.
No off-the-shelf frameworks.
No drive-by consulting.
Just embedded partnership, practical design, and real-world application.
This Work Is Direct. Practical. And Grounded in the Field.
I speak the language of the office and the jobsite.
I ask the questions others avoid.
And I build solutions leaders use, because they helped shape them.
Designing work people can sustain.
Building Leaders Who Build Better.
Let’s Talk About What’s Creating Pressure
If work feels heavier than it should, that’s not a personal failure. It’s a design opportunity. Let’s have a 45-60 minute conversation where we discuss your current challenges, organizational goals, and whether fractional consulting is the right solution.
No sales pressure. No obligation.
Just a straightforward conversation about what's possible.
Confidential • Construction-Focused • Results-Driven
