

Welcome!
My name is Grace Aduroja Kolker, and I am an attorney, certified executive coach, wife, mother, and the ambitious child of amazing Nigerian immigrants. With a decade of coaching experience and more than 20 years of legal training, I continue to sharpen my skills as an executive coach by serving in a leadership role at one of the nation's top law firms. I do all of this while running a thriving coaching practice. How do I do all of this? I have used the tools in my coaching program to create a fulfilling life thatI love, and I am passionate about empowering others to do the same!
My clients are exceptional leaders who are ready to push past perceived barriers and create the work and life of their dreams. Whether through one-on-one coaching, my signature Third-Culture Executive Accelerator program, or co-created retreats for your leadership team, I partner with you to unlock untapped potential and achieve unprecedented results.


Client Success Stories
"Grace has this presence and personality that is so strong and direct, but also so comforting, kind, and trusting. She creates a space for people to fully be themselves while also having extremely powerful advice, critiques, and words of wisdom. I think it is hard to find a coach who can truly be both sides, and I feel like it is so imperative in order for the coaching to be the most effective. You’re the best, Grace! I am very thankful for you."
-Gabby Wilson, Director - Technology Search at Quantum Search Partners
"Grace has a unique gift of thoughtfully listening, empathizing, and asking the right questions to help clients find their own answers. I have talked to Grace many times and she always understands what I mean and how I feel, even when I ramble or struggle to express myself. She is sincere in her desire to truly make sense of where I’m coming from, clarifies any ambiguity, and gets to the core of the issue. Grace is excellent at listening and paraphrasing, which helps her to meet me where I am and offer effective insights and actions. She always seems to get me and give me the best coaching in the best way, and is especially gifted at creating a comfortable, safe environment to navigate sensitive topics. Grace has been instrumental in my growth, both professionally and personally. I do not know where I would be without her."
-Matt Storm, President at Quantum Search Partners
"From the moment I met her, Grace has always given me the experience of feeling understood. As a coach, she has helped deepen my own understanding of the relationship I have with myself and those around me. This is because she holds a unique ability to create a learning space where I am both being challenged to stretch and grow without feeling judgement. To me, Grace embodies how a coach can serve as a compass--navigating you to your own ikigai."
-Bridgette Stumpf, EO & Co-Founder at Volare
"Grace provides the space to allow those that she is coaching to be introspective in a deeper way than normal. For example, she listens with all of her senses to ensure she is capturing everything the client is saying with words, body language, and even how they are presenting themselves during the coaching session. This allows her to ask deeper questions and ensures that each client receives the full benefit of coaching. This also allows people to be aware of how their body language and presentation is impacting how they show up each day, deepening the introspection process."
-Jessica Folmar, Senior Director - Value Based Care Strategy & Operations at Privia Health
"Grace has a no-nonsense yet empathetic approach to getting you comfortable doing things that make you uncomfortable and ultimately better. There’s a sense of pride in sports when you accomplish something.. score a goal, win a game, whatever it is, knowing you made your coach proud is rewarding and throughout working with Grace I had many “Grace would be proud of that” moments. Everyone needs Grace to bring out the best version of themselves."
-Brant Fischer
"Grace consistently identified the core issue(s) holding me back. She saw through the noise and honed in on what mattered most while helping me find my own solutions."
-Brendan Tuohey, Co-Founder and President at PeacePlayers
"Among many talents…. An Incredible ability to put into words what a client can’t. Gently but honestly reframing perspective to help a client solve issues but to also change their perspective."
-Juliet Falsafi, VP of Operations at HUNGRY
"Grace is an exceptional listener. This skill helps her to hear beyond what someone is saying, getting to the source of what's in the way for someone. She's straightforward, yet generous, loving and compassionate. She's really committed to people being powerful and free to be in their life. I trust her 100%."
-Shev Ross, Business Analyst at NetOps Solutions

The Third-Culture Executive Accelerator
This is State of Grace's powerful, flagship coaching program, designed for high-performing, senior leaders who grew up straddling multiple cultures.
If this is you, it's time to feel powerfully in control of your career and confident in your leadership so that you can live a fulfilling, balanced, and joy-filled life that is authentically created on your own terms!


High-Potential
Accelerator
In collaboration with Strong Skills, this 6-month personalized coaching program is for high potential leaders seeking a senior executive role. Cohorts launch in January and July.
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Bi-weekly 1-on-1 coaching (10 sessions)
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Monthly group coaching facilitated by Grace (1-Hour via Zoom)
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Retreat facilitated by Grace in Thurmont, MD
Third-Culture
Executive Accelerator
This exclusive 6-month, 1-on-1 and group-coaching program is designed specifically for high-performing, first generation children of immigrants in executive positions.
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Bi-weekly 1-on-1 coaching (10 sessions)
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Monthly group coaching facilitated by Grace (1-Hour via Zoom)
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Retreat facilitated by Grace in Thurmont, MD
Facilitation
& Retreats
Transform your organization's leadership potential through customized retreats and trainings designed specifically for your team's unique needs.
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Develop leaders who excel at bridging diverse perspectives and priorities
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Create sustainable cultural shifts that enhance performance and retention
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Transform team dynamics to drive unprecedented business results