Grounded Theory Leadership

Evidence-based Executive Coaching for Individuals & Teams

From Insight to Integration to Impact

My name is Ingen Fitzhugh and I am a professional executive coach with an M.A. in Organizational Leadership, and two decades of experience working with executives and executive teams at Amazon. During these 20 years I developed an executive coaching practice that combines evidence-based coaching and real-world experience to help individuals and teams generate bespoke Insights, Integrate new mindsets and ways of working, and maximize their Impact.

I Work With Executives, Executive Teams, & Organizations

Executives

I help executives gain a clear, honest view of how they’re showing up—and what’s accelerating or limiting their impact. The process is tailored, data-informed, and designed to unlock insight, confidence, and meaningful growth.
Executive coaching with me is a strategic partnership focused on real growth and measurable impact. I work with leaders to accelerate their development, expand their influence, and deliver results—while staying grounded in their values and vision.

Executive Teams

I work with executive teams to uncover what’s driving their success—and what’s quietly getting in the way. The process is rigorous yet supportive, offering clear insight and a practical path forward for greater alignment, impact, and results.
I help executive teams set bold, high-impact goals—and deliver on them. Along the way, we build trust, alignment, and a culture where people enjoy working together and want to stay.

Organizations

I help organizations identify and prepare future leaders with the capabilities needed to thrive in complex, evolving environments. The approach is intentional, customized, and focused on building a strong, sustainable leadership pipeline—starting now.
I design and facilitate leadership workshops that equip leaders with the mindsets and capabilities needed to scale their impact. This work is grounded in two decades of experience helping leaders grow at Amazon—one of the fastest-scaling companies in history.

What My Clients Say

“‘The engagement survey question, ‘My organization has an inspiring vision for the future’ had a 56% favorability score in April and by May it was at 72%. Ingen was instrumental to this success. She not only leaned in to work directly with me and my team but she guided me personally around how to inspire and lead the broader team more successfully.”

— Tech Executive

“My experience working with Ingen was extremely valuable. Ingen allowed me to be vulnerable, share my concerns, weaknesses and open up in a way that I rarely do. Her empathetic style was very comforting and allowed our sessions to proceed as if I was talking to a longtime friend.

The most valuable thing about our work together was the way she made me feel more confident while at the same time allowing me to become more aware of my weaknesses / development areas. Giving me concrete suggestions, advice and things to try to handle certain situations made her counsel even more real and not just academic.

As a result of our coaching engagement, I am now able to pause and reflect before I approach new situations. Assessing my approach, while also keeping in mind our discussions and allow me to leverage my strengths.”

— Chief Revenue Officer

“As a senior executive there are not many places that I can be fully vulnerable or where I can allow the focus to be entirely on me. Ingen was able to create this ‘safe place’ for me which was invaluable as I transitioned into a new role at a new company. She always had insightful questions that helped me find the answers that were inside me; never judging or telling me what to do. I can say with 100% confidence that I have made better work AND life decisions this past year because of the time I spent working with Ingen.”