Talia Bender
Founder, Stepping Stones Coaching
she/her
As a facilitator and coach Talia partners with her clients to create impactful shifts in their personal and professional lives.
Originally from California, Talia has spent the last 15+ years making NYC home. In her free time you can find her exploring the city, keeping (most) of her plants alive, and listening to podcasts while she walks her dog.
Professional Experience
Talia began her career in the educational non profit space where she quickly gained experience as a people manager, led the learning and development function, and gained a passion for organizational culture and change management. After nearly a decade in the non profit sector, Talia went to graduate school for organizational psychology, studying human behavior in the workplace. Since then her experience has spanned: employee engagement consulting, leadership development and executive coaching, building employee and organizational development programs, and facilitating hundreds of workshops for thousands of participants on DEI topics.
Talia has worked with clients at all stages of their career from entry level to c-suite executives across a variety of sectors and industries, including: Education, Nonprofit, Healthcare, Tech, Entertainment, Public Relations, Law, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail, and more.
Education & Certifications
BS in Psychology (minors: Communication & Sociology) | Santa Clara University
MA in Social-Organizational Psychology | Teachers College, Columbia University
ACC (Associate Certified Coach) | ICF (International Coaching Federation)
ACCC (Accomplishment Coaching Certified Coach) | Accomplishment Coaching
