Carol Peccarelli is a transformative executive coach and strategic advisor whose thirty-plus-year career has been defined by her unwavering commitment to helping people, teams, and organizations unlock their fullest potential. Guided by her personal mission to “see possibilities and thrive,” Carol has influenced industry-leading companies through her work in human resources, leadership development, team coaching, and change management. With a professional foundation laid at Johnson & Johnson, where she served in multiple Vice President roles across Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Products, and Medical Devices, Carol’s leadership journey is marked by a rare blend of operational acumen, cultural intelligence, and an instinct for transformation.
Throughout her expansive career at Johnson & Johnson, Carol navigated the complexity of large-scale change, leading with empathy, clarity, and a results-oriented mindset. Her tenure included influential leadership in commercial, supply chain optimization, research and development, talent development, diversity and inclusion, and corporate function enhancement. Whether redesigning succession planning and performance management systems or building high-performing, diverse executive teams, Carol repeatedly proved her capacity to think strategically while executing with precision. Her executive leadership within a consent decree environment stands as a testament to her resilience, governance insight, and unwavering dedication to organizational integrity.
After more than two decades with J&J, Carol launched New Hope Coaching, LLC—a leadership advisory, coaching and consulting firm focused on helping executives and leadership teams transition, adapt, and flourish in dynamic environments. As Founder and President, she brings her personal passion for people, her professional discipline, and her experience across industries to every engagement. Her clients include some of the world’s most influential companies—Nike, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Advocate Health, Kenvue, and Chevron —as well as mid-sized firms and individual leaders seeking customized support in navigating change and elevating performance.
Carol’s coaching philosophy is both deeply intuitive and firmly grounded in data. Certified in multiple methodologies including the Hogan Leadership Forecast Series, Prosci Change Management, Board Certified Coaching, and CEC Executive/Team Coaching, she leverages assessment tools alongside real-world leadership wisdom to guide her clients. She is especially skilled in guiding teams through periods of transition—such as mergers, reorganizations, or executive onboarding—ensuring they emerge more aligned, energized, and effective.
Internationally experienced yet deeply attuned to the nuance of individual and team dynamics, Carol has worked extensively with global organizations based in the U.S., Europe, and North America. Her cross-cultural understanding has enabled her to offer insights that are both locally resonant and globally strategic. She is frequently called upon to design and facilitate leadership team offsites, guide senior executives through transformation, and align organizations around strategic imperatives.
In addition to her consulting and coaching practice, Carol is a trusted voice in leadership development and DEI strategy. Her tenure as Global Diversity & Inclusion Senior HR Executive at Johnson & Johnson involved building enterprise-wide strategies and mentoring high-potential leaders from underrepresented backgrounds. Carol’s approach to inclusion is action-oriented, focusing on sustainable systems that develop talent and create environments where everyone can thrive.
Carol’s leadership extends beyond the boardroom into advisory work. She has served on the advisory board of a small manufacturing company in Wisconsin, offering operational and cultural insights that enhanced the firm’s strategic trajectory. This experience reignited her passion for board service, where she can apply her objective counsel and systemic thinking to help businesses evolve thoughtfully and responsibly.
As a speaker and facilitator, Carol has delivered presentations and led workshops throughout her career, particularly during her time at J&J. Her ability to connect with audiences, whether in intimate executive settings or large-scale organizational forums, reflects her natural warmth and command of complex topics. Her presentations often center around leadership resilience, team effectiveness, organizational transformation, and navigating the “first 90 days” in leadership transitions.
Carol holds an M.S. in Organizational Development from American University and continues to invest in her professional growth through certifications from institutions such as the Center for Executive Coaching and Genesis Advisers. Her intellectual rigor is matched by a personal warmth that makes her not only an effective coach but also a trusted confidante and partner to her clients.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Carol lives a full and values-driven life. She is an avid traveler, golfer, and dog lover who thrives on meaningful connections with family and friends. Her belief in the power of people, the promise of potential, and the beauty of possibility is not just a mission statement—it’s how she lives, leads, and inspires others to do the same.
Character:
Carol exemplifies character through her unwavering integrity and consistent ability to lead with empathy and purpose. She is known for building deep trust with leaders at all levels and for holding space where candid conversations spark real change.
Knowledge:
With over three decades of experience in complex, highly regulated industries, Carol offers unmatched expertise in leadership development, organizational dynamics, and change management. Her continuous pursuit of learning and professional certifications reflects her commitment to staying at the forefront of her field.
Strategic:
Carol is a systems thinker who seamlessly connects organizational goals with talent strategies, ensuring alignment that drives measurable business outcomes. Her board and advisory experience demonstrate her ability to anticipate challenges, ask the right questions, and shape future-focused solutions.
Communication:
An exceptional communicator, Carol brings clarity, warmth, and impact to every interaction—whether in one-on-one coaching or executive team settings. She has a gift for turning complex ideas into actionable insights, asking tough and helpful questions, and creating positive environments where dialogue drives progress.
