For founders, executives, and financially established women
navigating complex business or life transitions
For founders, executives, and financially established women
navigating complex business or life transitions
Whether you’re leading a company, managing investor dynamics, or quietly navigating a personal turning point, this is a moment that calls for calm, clear thinking—and the right partner beside you.
At Courtney Harkness Consulting, I work with high-performing professionals who are facing complexity they can’t delegate, outsource, or ignore. With over two decades of experience as a business owner, founder of a PE-backed company, and board member, I understand the complexity of high-stakes decisions. My work combines an MBA-level understanding of business with certified coaching training and deep, real-world perspective—so you can move forward with confidence, clarity, and control.
This is strategic advisory, consulting, and private coaching - tailored to you.
Courtney Harkness is a strategic advisor, executive coach, and CDC Certified Divorce Coach® who supports high-performing individuals through moments of complex personal and professional transition.
With more than 25 years of experience as a corporate executive, business owner, and board member, Courtney brings both business acumen and deep emotional insight to her work. She is known for her ability to guide clients through uncertainty—offering perspective, clarity, and grounded decision-making when the stakes are high.
Her background spans Fortune 500 leadership roles, the founding of a successful marketing consultancy, and the creation of a private equity–backed wireless infrastructure company—where she partnered with investors to lead the business for nearly a decade and continues to serve as a board member overseeing a $50M+ portfolio.
In her consulting and coaching practice, Courtney works with executives, founders, and financially established women who are navigating high-stakes decisions—whether in the boardroom or behind closed doors. Her specialties include executive and leadership coaching, strategic advisory for founder-led and PE-backed companies, and private coaching for women navigating high-conflict divorce or emotionally complex relationships.
Courtney holds a B.S. in International Affairs and an M.B.A. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is also a Certified Divorce Coach® with training in communication, emotional regulation, and coaching through conflict—supporting clients with the tools they need to navigate high-stakes decisions with confidence.
Across all her work, Courtney’s approach is calm, strategic, and deeply supportive—designed to help clients move forward with clarity and confidence, no matter how complicated the moment may be.
When the stakes are high—professionally or personally—you need more than a plan. You need the right partner beside you.
I work with founders, executives, and financially established women who are navigating leadership transitions, business growth, or deeply personal change. My role is to help you stay clear, focused, and grounded through it all.
From private coaching to board-level advisory, here’s how we can work together.
Private coaching for founders, executives, and senior leaders navigating complexity, transition, and high-impact decisions.
You’re leading people, managing performance, and making decisions that carry real weight—often without a trusted sounding board. I help you stay clear, confident, and aligned in your leadership, while navigating the personal dynamics that often come with high-level roles.
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As a former founder/operator and current board member of a PE-backed company, I provide strategic consulting and executive advisory for portfolio companies, private equity firms, and founder-led businesses.
Whether you're scaling, navigating succession, or preparing for a capital event, I bring a calm, grounded perspective backed by real-world experience in performance, growth, and leadership alignment.
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As a Certified Divorce Coach®, I work with financially established women—executives, entrepreneurs, and those managing family wealth or generational assets—who are considering or going through a divorce from a high-conflict partner.
My coaching is designed to help you get clarity, create a strategic exit plan, and protect what matters most: your peace, your future, and your family. Whether you’re unsure if divorce is the right path, or already navigating it, this is a confidential space for strength, clarity, and forward movement.
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That’s okay—many of my clients arrive in the middle of something complex. If you’re not sure where to start, let’s have a conversation and figure out the right path together.
“As a busy corporate executive, I juggle high-impact projects and decisions daily. Courtney helped me cut through the noise and focus on what truly mattered. She has an incredible ability to offer clarity and direction exactly when you need it most. Her calm, empathetic presence makes it easy to trust her, and her experience gave me confidence in the decisions I had to make.”
— Coaching Client
"I worked with Courtney for many years in a professional context while she was running her last company. I’ve seen firsthand her ability to lead, negotiate, and operate at a high level—particularly in complex and high-pressure situations. She handled sophisticated funding agreements with a private equity firm, led strategic negotiations, and managed internal business affairs with confidence and clarity. Courtney brings sound judgment, sharp instincts, and a steady hand to everything she does."
— Strategic Advisor
"I’ve known Courtney for over 30 years—as a friend, a confidante, and a deeply capable business leader. As an attorney, I’ve often been amazed by her intuitive grasp of legal concepts and her ability to navigate complex negotiations with precision and insight. She’s a thoughtful communicator, a natural strategist, and one of the most emotionally intelligent people I know. I trust her judgment implicitly—and often seek it myself."
— Attorney
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