About me…

It is critical that you hire a coach that has a style that you can work with easily and naturally. On that note, I'll tell you a bit about myself and my
philosophy on coaching so you can get a better idea of how we might work together.
My career started in 1970 when I got my first job in nursing. I worked in a hospital medical surgical department. I loved the clinical work, but was
also drawn to teaching, counseling and facilitating. In the following ten years, I worked in medical, surgical, intensive care and emergency department
settings as a staff nurse and as a manager. During this time, I returned to school for my bachelor’s degree and continued working as a manager of a
medical-surgical unit.
In 1978, I took a position as a manager of staff development. In this role, I had the opportunity to do all of what I loved…teaching, coaching
and facilitating. I also returned to school for my master’s degree, and was able to gain even more perspective on performance improvement and management. My
internship in the New Jersey State Department of Health broadened my perspective. I then had the opportunity to start a new and innovative program for patient
and community health education, which served as a model for other organizations.
During this time, I was elected President of the American Society for Healthcare Education and Training. In this position, I had the good
fortune to work with individuals and chapters across the country and to speak at national conferences and consult with organizations.
Roles as an adjunct professor, office nurse, and manager, combined with volunteer work offered me many opportunities to coach. This became
my first love!
I spent 8 years working with the Einstein Consulting Group helping organizations in the areas of customer service, quality improvement and
management development.
I started Mathews Associates in 1994 and since that time I have worked with organizations and individuals nationwide. While I do a great deal
of work in health care, my practice has evolved and I work with people in human service organizations, corporations, banks and trust companies, insurance
companies, accounting firms, small businesses and individuals in all walks of life. What they have in common is the desire to excel in their roles as leaders
and to create a meaningful balance in their lives.
So, I have spent a lot of time studying people and getting a better understanding of why we do the things we do. I have found that these
investments have paid off tremendously in my ability to coach people effectively.
That said, the fact that I have had a rich background and education does not automatically make me a great coach, or even the right coach for
you. You will know if I am the right coach for you when you speak to me and experience the feeling you get from the coaching.
I have been trained and mentored as a coach at Georgetown University. I have hired two coaches of my own as well. Although I am a graduate of
the certificate program, I continually take classes to keep me on the cutting edge of any new developments in coaching and I am active in the
International Coach Federation.
View my bio to learn more.
The types of clients Pat has successfully worked with
include...
Professionals
Executives
Corporate Leaders
Managers
Entrepreneurs
Musicians
People in transition
People seeking a change in career
People who want more balance in their lives
People who want to regain "passion"
in their jobs
How I became a coach...

I always knew that I was good at helping people -- I was the person that my friends and family often came to with a problem or challenge. I
had been doing consulting and training and realized that the dollars my clients spent on training didn’t always translate to organizational results. In
addition, I often wished I could work with individuals when they wanted more out of life and work. I knew that I really wanted to design my life around my
gift for helping people.
I had a conversation with a colleague who had just completed a coaching program (thank you, Kim!) and I realized that this has been my life’s
work. I wanted to learn as much as I could. My coaching training was so rich, and affirmed the link between personal effectiveness and organizational
change. I continue to combine coaching, consulting and training in my work with individuals and organizations.
I have worked to build a balanced life. I love my work! And, to relax and bring life back into balance, I spend as much time near the ocean
as I can. Spending time with my family also enriches me.
Being coached and continually learning and applying some of the principles of coaching has impacted my life in a profound way. I know coaching
works from first-hand experience. It has helped me understand who I am, how I work, and has provided me with a sense of clarity that I never had before.
Having someone see you and provide you with objective feedback is truly an invaluable experience. You learn faster. When you learn more, you
have more power. When you are in a powerful place, everything is possible.
I love what I do and I want to share it with as many people as I can! Please contact me if you want to reach new heights in your work and
your life.
Professional Background

Education
Certificate in Leadership Coaching, Georgetown
University, 2001
M.A., Health Administration, New Jersey City
University, 1981
B.A., Health Education and School Nursing, New
Jersey City University, 1977
Certificate, Supervisory Leadership, Rutgers
University, 1974
R.N. Diploma, St. Luke's Hospital School of
Nursing, Bethlehem, PA, 1970
Continuing Education
Ongoing!!
Affiliations

I am a member of Coachville
and the International Coach
Federation.
I have been trained and mentored as a coach at
Georgetown University. I have hired two coaches of my own as well.
Although I am a graduate of the certificate program, I continually take
classes to keep me on the cutting edge of any new developments in coaching
and I am active in the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the International
Coach Federation.

I am also a member of the Chamber Network - an organization designed to
bring together local Chambers of Commerce.

I am a Certified
Professional Behavior Analyst
a Certified Professional Values Analyst
and I am certified in the Trimetrix
System for Job & Talent Benchmarking
as well as in TTI Performance DNA.
Contact Information

2101 Market Street, #2404
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1363
Ph: (717) 360 - 8333
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