THE DARING VENTURE
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The Daring Venture, dedicated to transforming individuals, leaders and teams from the inside out through the power of Executive Coaching and  Career Transition  Solutions.

As highly experienced 
 ICF PCC-level coaches we bring decades of experience in leadership roles, facilitation, exectutive and career transition coaching,  to our work with nonprofit and for-profit organizations across diverse industries.


MOLLY CONLIN PETERSON, MA

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FOUNDER, COACH 
Molly is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 25 years of experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and career transition. As a Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator and Shift Positive 360® Feedback Practitioner, she equips clients with the skills to lead with courage, emotional intelligence, and authenticity. Her work has supported executives and teams at organizations such as Wells Fargo, SoFi, and Feeding America.
With a compassionate and curious approach, she helps leaders break through self-limiting beliefs, build on strengths, and gain the clarity to step into their full leadership potential. She blends positive psychology with Dr. Brené Brown’s research to support growth from the inside out, fostering leaders who inspire and elevate others.
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Areas of Expertise:
✔ Leadership Development & Executive Coaching
✔ Career Transitions & Professional Growth
✔ Emotional Intelligence & Courageous Leadership
✔ Organizational Culture & Team Effectiveness
✔ Strengths-Based & Positive Psychology Coaching
✔ 360 Feedback & Leadership Assessments
 
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NANCY HOLTZE, MA

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 COACH 
​ Nancy Holtze is a Master Certified Coach (ICF MCC), a credential held by fewer than 4% of coaches worldwide, with over 20,000 hours of coaching experience. She partners with leaders across Fortune 500 companies, high-growth tech startups, nonprofits, education, healthcare, and manufacturing to accelerate leadership success.
With deep expertise in executive and leadership coaching, Nancy has worked extensively with global organizations, including Google, Meta, Microsoft, Salesforce, PayPal, and more. For the past three years, she has coached Google leaders on executive presence, authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, communication, and leading through change.
Known for her warm, direct, and results-driven style, Nancy helps leaders expand self-awareness, communicate with impact, and foster cultures of trust and belonging. She is an experienced facilitator who has designed and delivered over 200 leadership development programs and group coaching experiences worldwide.
Before coaching, Nancy spent a decade in healthcare and hospice management, cultivating her passion for employee well-being. As a founder, speaker, and thought leader in the coaching industry, she equips leaders to think bigger, scale their impact, and lead with humanity and purpose.​

KATIE OVERLAND

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 COACH 
​Katie Overland is an ICF PCC-certified executive coach and leadership consultant with over 25 years of experience helping senior leaders and teams unlock their full potential. Katie partners with organizations globally to enhance leadership capabilities, strengthen team dynamics, and
drive meaningful business results.

With a background in leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and talent strategy, Katie has coached executives across industries, guiding them through complex transitions, leadership challenges, and high-impact decision-making.
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She specializes in executive presence, emotional intelligence, team performance, and fostering cultures of engagement and
growth.

Katie’s coaching approach is highly customized—she co-creates the experience with each client, ensuring strategies are both actionable and aligned with their personal leadership style and business priorities. She is known for her ability to foster deep insight, challenge perspectives, and help leaders navigate change with confidence and clarity.

Her expertise is backed by certifications in Hogan Assessments, Positive Intelligence, and Shift Positive 360, among others. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from the University of St. Thomas and degrees in Speech Communication and Psychology from St.
Catherine University.

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The Daring Venture is a Minneapolis-based women-owned boutique firm that helps transform leadership and careers from the inside out. 
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​[email protected] | 952.451.8190

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