Why Silk Road Coaching (SRC)?

At Silk Road Coaching, we believe that sustainable success isn’t just about hitting milestones—it’s about aligning who you are, what you do, and where you’re headed. Founded by Dr. Monica N. Bray, our firm partners with individuals and organizations ready to build resilient systems of growth, leadership, and performance through a unique blend of research-driven coaching and consulting.

With more than twenty years of experience spanning higher education, business, finance, and strategic leadership, Dr. Bray brings a wide-angle lens to each engagement. Her background includes roles as Associate Professor of Economics, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, Director of Career Services, and financial advisor for elite institutions—so whether you’re a purpose-driven entrepreneur, an executive navigating transition, or a team looking to lift performance and inclusion, Silk Road Coaching provides rigorous, personalized support.

What we offer:

• Tailored one-on-one coaching for leaders aspiring to raise their impact, influence, and clarity.
• Consulting services to help organizations embed inclusive, high-performing cultures and evidence-based leadership practices.
• Data-informed assessments and development frameworks that turn insight into action.
• Practical tools and strategies grounded in decades of scholarship and real-world experience.

Why it works:
We combine deep academic rigor with business and leadership know-how—so you're not just getting inspiration, you’re getting frameworks that scale. Our engagements are built on clarity of purpose, measurable growth trajectories, and sustainable transformation.

Ideal for you if you’re:

• A professional or executive ready to shift from ‘busy’ to ‘impactful’.
• A business or non-profit leader aiming to build an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• A team or organization seeking clarity of vision, streamlined strategy, and stronger alignment.

After just 3-4 months of coaching, stress decreased across individuals by an average of 24% and burnout decreased across individuals by an average 19%.*  

Silk Road Coaching can support you and your organization to reach a higher level, improve team performance, communicate better, manage conflict, and much more. 

Let’s engage in meaningful, lasting growth. Schedule a discovery call to explore how we might work together.

SRC uses an innovative hybrid model of success coaching and consulting to help purpose-driven individuals and organizations solve their problems and level-up their futures.

Links to some of SRC's work:

Part of the U.S. Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) ASEAN Business Incubation Program

Business Coach for Xcelerate Women

Leadership Coach for the University of Oregon’s Division of Equity and Inclusion

Featured by University of California, San Diego (UCSD) as an Alumni Career Coaching Professional