Who we are
Teams interested in becoming a “Cornerstone Team” can contact us for a development plan which will include assessment, training and coaching, customized for their organization.
Executive and Leadership Coaching, Strategy Consulting
William V. Abbate, Partner
bill@cornerstonetd.com
724-355-3562
William V. Abbate, PC
Bill works with leaders, managers, and their teams to increase capabilities, capacity, and performance. He is a highly experienced executive with deep understanding of the inner workings of large and small organizations. His background includes C-level experience in startups, turnarounds, and established companies, both domestically and internationally.
With a background that includes C-level executive experience in startups, turnarounds, and established companies, Bill also has deep experience in product development, marketing, and overall general management. He assists many leaders with coaching, training, and technology assistance, as well as regularly acting as a trusted business advisor.
Especially effective in working with executive leadership teams and entrepreneurs, Bill helps leaders generate true alignment on the vision and specific outcomes of the organization, while ensuring they create clear accountability. His clients learn how to build greater trust among their team and how to effectively address underlying tensions and motivations of individual team members. Bill is very direct and results oriented and has earned the reputation of being creative, practical and highly effective.
Bill is trained in advanced organization and team coaching, and a Certified Instructor for Emotional Intelligence through The Adele Lynn Leadership Group.
Jane Patterson Abbate, Partner
jane@cornerstonetd.com
412-953-9806
Jane Patterson Abbate, PCC
An ICF certified coach with executive experience, training in adult development and 15 years of coaching experience, Jane supports leaders and teams to achieve exceptional results. Clients increase influence, expand capacity to function in complexity and ambiguity, grow in EQ, develop conflict competence, and improve presence and communication. Jane models strong professional presence and is approachable, direct, and effective.
Committed to excellence, Jane has devoted considerable time and resources to developing her expertise in leadership and team coaching. Her credentials and certifications include:
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation. Less than 6% of 30,000+ coaches worldwide have been awarded this credential.
- Certified Professional CoActive Coach (CPCC) by The Coaches Training Institute.
- Certification in advanced organization and team coaching (ORSCC) through the Center for Right Relationship.
- Adjunct faculty in the Duquesne University Professional Coach Certification Program
- Instructor for Emotional Intelligence through The Adele Lynn Leadership Group.
- Authorized facilitator of the Team Diagnostic Assessment through Team Coaching International.
Previously, Jane was Senior Vice President of Marketing and Product Development for a $50 billion financial institution. Relevant experience also includes positions as Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President of Human Resources.