Dean is a Professional Certified Coach, credentialed through the International Coaching Federation. He brings a long history of visionary leadership and managerial leadership coaching with individuals and teams from banking, finance, technology, medical, public power, manufacturing, media, sales and nonprofit. As a trusted advisor, he partners with executives to leverage human resources.

Dean’s coaching focus is to help organizational leaders develop and maintain healthy corporate cultures. To achieve this goal, institutional leaders must hone their influence skills, develop executive presence, and pay particular attention to overseeing authorities as well as peer relationships, direct reports and vendor relationships.

Corporate Experience Summary

• Mergers & Acquisitions: In banking environment, oversight for all FTE and complement management in multi-bank acquisitions, linked to corporate budget and human resource planning.

• Information Technology: Created national IT infrastructure from scratch in financial services environment, with strong team development.

• Operational Management: President and COO with oversight responsibilities for IT, Human Resources, Marketing, Finance and Accounting, Client Service, Investment Operations, Compliance and Program Development.

• Consulting: State government, educational institutions, financial professional firms, law firms, auto industry, medical research, nonprofit institutions, boards of directors, corporate leadership training

• Medical Research: Statistical reporting, developing and managing medical research databases.

Personal

• Mission: to create clarity in next steps, promoting forward movement

• Premise: a “shift” is the basic unit of human change

• BA in Organizational Management; post graduate studies in “Professional Coaching and Human Development” at International University of Professional Studies

• Avid runner, completing over 20 marathons

• Unquenching drive to build wholesome organizational cultures where humans thrive

Janalee is an Executive Coach and Human Resources Consultant, credentialed through the Society for Human Resources Management as a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), the Middle Way Institute as a Certified Leader (MWI-CL), and the Association of Legal Administrators as a Certified Legal Manager (CLM). With close to 30 years in legal and corporate leadership roles, Janalee has a strong grasp of HR Compliance and an authentic human intuition that helps her successfully engage with people at all levels within an organization. Her coaching focus is to help individuals discover and move towards a career they’re passionate about while simultaneously helping employers create the kind of culture that attracts and retains highly motivated and productive employees.

Corporate Experience Summary

• Consulting: Financial Services, law firms, electric cooperatives, boards of directors, non-profit organizations.

• Human Resources Leadership – Created HR infrastructure from the ground floor for three separate companies with multiple locations.

• Operational Management – Regional oversight responsibilities for Human Resources, Legal and Administrative Support Teams, Accounting and Finance, IT, and Facilities.

• Mergers and Acquisitions – Integral part of a team responsible for doubling the number of offices for a national labor and employment law firm. Opened newly acquired offices by leading both the operational and HR functions with an emphasis on cultural fit.

• Leadership Training/Mentoring – Has mentored aspiring leaders throughout her career and regularly trains managers, HR professionals and other leaders. Corporate leadership training.

Personal

• Mission: to transform the work environment into a place where people long to be and naturally function at their highest potential.

• BA in Urban Studies with Concentration in Human Resources; SHRM-SCP, CLM. Certified to administer LBDNA, RightPath and Judgement Index assessments. Prior credentials/licensing - Series 7 Registered Representative, Series 63, Life, Health, Accident And Sickness, Variable Products, GA Realtor.

• Mountain enthusiast, dog lover, dancer, and first place winner of both a hula-hoop and a limbo contest. Also enjoys body combat, roller skating and Mexican food.

• Served on the board of Bridgeover, a non-profit designed to give a hand rather than a hand-out and on the hospitality committee of C3 (Connecting Christian Community) in Greenville, SC.

Susan is an Associate Certified Coach, credentialed through the International Coaching Federation. Susan’s long standing organizational leadership background within the Automotive Industry provides her with a high degree of business acumen and a deep understanding of organizational cultures. As a trusted advisor, she partners with executives to hone influence skills, address strategy and cultivate a culture of performance. Susan’s coaching focus is to help organizational leaders develop executive influence competencies, paying particular attention to overseeing authorities (i.e. boards and executive leaders), as well as peer, vendor and direct report relationships.

Corporate Experience Summary

Sales and Marketing Leadership

Seamless start-up of captive finance company for Volvo Retailers in the Central Region market

Planning and leadership of strategic key corporate marketing, advertising and consumer event initiatives

Management of field personnel overseeing training, advertising, events and promotions for retailers in the Northeast Region

Customer Satisfaction

Successfully launched a global Customer Satisfaction reporting system for Volvo’s North American retailers leading an International team from Sweden, Germany, UK, and North America.

Training and Development

Oversaw development of training initiatives for 400 US and Canadian retailers resulting in both instructor-led and web-based training modules required to meet yearly training curriculum standards.

Personal

Mission: to serve business leaders and teams reach their professional and personal goals

Passion: to drive organizational and individual excellence and engagement that results in lasting positive change and forward motion

BS in Organizational Development; MBA in Management; ACC with International Coaching Federation

Athletic enthusiast participating regularly in a variety of endurance activities – i.e. ½ marathons, cycling, triathlons, marathons

Coaching clients include

AutoTrader.com, Manheim, Centers for Disease Control, McKesson Corporation, University of Georgia Terry College of Business, AT&T, Molnlycke Health Care, HP, Cox Enterprises, QBE First, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, UBS, Raymond James, Brightworth, Ronald Blue & Co, Ultimate Software, World Vision, Habitat for Humanity, North Point Community Church, BGEA

Bobby helps individuals and teams leverage the power of clarity and focus. Bobby’s coaching focus is to help organizational leaders raise the leadership lid of their organizations, grow in skills of influence, and shape an intentional culture. Bobby has worked with many senior leaders, managers, non-profit directors, front-line workers, and everything in between.

Bobby routinely works with:

Leaders who feel like they are their own worst enemy

Second-in-command leaders who want to serve their leader and organization well from the second chair

People who are promoted or hired to lead something they didn’t start

Non-profit leaders who are struggling with funding and recruiting volunteers

Teams who want to fine-tune their mission, purpose, and values to create an intentional culture

Introverted leaders whose voice needs to be heard

Leaders who want to be free of the overwhelm

Bobby serves as a trusted advisor using practical tools and proven assessments to help leaders and their organizations experience breakthrough performance.

Personal

Mission: Helping others discover and live their best

BA in Liberal Arts, MDIV in Biblical Studies, completing coaching certification

Served in the Air National Guard

20+ years of non-profit work

Avid water-skier

Keith is an executive and leadership coach with extensive experience in the corporate world. Over the last thirteen years, he has held several positions for a Fortune 10 corporation, honing his skills in business transformation, program management, and business process improvement, while developing leadership and managerial skills. He brings these real-world experiences and insights into every coaching relationship.

Keith helps his clients to uncover their goals and aspirations and to develop the plans and skills necessary to achieve them. He is comfortable working with businesses, professionals, small business owners, and anyone else seeking to get the most out of their career.

Keith has completed training accredited through the International Coach Federation and is certified to administer and interpret the RightPath and Judgement Index assessments.

Corporate Experience Summary

• Talent Development: Partnered with direct reports to move towards their full potential in a variety of domains over the last decade

• Business Transformation: Led enterprise transformation team in delivery of a portfolio of strategic and operational initiatives that successfully delivered on a multiyear roadmap to deliver $650M+ in operating profit

• Program and Project Management: Launched and led PMO (Project Management Office) while delivering numerous complex initiatives — PMP Certified

• Business Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma): Led business process team in driving strategic and operational improvements across various corporate functions, including Sales, Finance, Legal, HR and IT — Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified

• Quality Management — Developed and maintained the Quality Management System (QMS) for a highly successful business unit — CMQOE Certified

• Non-Profit Board and Treasurer: Served two terms as board member and treasurer for a non-profit

Personal

• Mission: To partner with leaders to achieve their professional (and personal) goals

• B.A. in Political Science (pre-Law), summa cum laude, from Grove City College with minors in Business and Mandarin Chinese

• Avid runner and aspiring woodsman

Father Elias Dorham is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and has been involved with leadership development for over 25 years. His personal experience includes various leadership positions in the Military, Intelligence Community, and private sectors. Father Elias is dedicated to helping both individuals and organizations perform more effectively by supporting the transformation of leaders at every level, helping them to become more effective, capable, and impactful. His passion is developing authentic leaders who are both inspired and inspiring. He coaches from a place of deep concern for the transformational experiences of his clients.

Corporate and Experience Summary

His coaching and leadership development work encompass the military, federal/local government, and technology sectors. After graduating from the US Naval Academy in 1993, Father served two sea tours, as well as multiple tours with civilian agencies. After his military career he spent several years in leadership at the Central Intelligence Agency prior to entering the Technology Sector until his ordination. His experience includes working with numerous managers and leadership teams at various federal and local governmental agencies for the purpose of creating effective and sustainable change, and includes building trust, navigating the dynamics of cross-organizational teams, and building high performing teams. His executive clients include senior managers in the Federal Sector, Executive Directors in the high-impact nonprofits, and executives in the Technology and healthcare sectors.

Personal

Father Elias holds a B.S. in Political Science from the United States Naval Academy, an M.S. in Information Technology from the Naval Postgraduate School, and M.A. in Theological Studies and a Doctor of Ministry from St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. In addition, he holds a Certificate in Creative Leadership from the Central Intelligence Agency and is a graduate of the Innovative Organization Certificate program from the Kellogg School of Management. He is a graduate of the Newfield Network Coach Training program, and has coached over 75 clients for a total of 500+ coaching hours.

Erin is a Certified Middle Way Professional through the Middle Way Institute and provides direction, guidance and administrative services for the team. She is also certified in both the RightPath and Leadership Behavior DNA assessments and provides deep insights into human behavior through her assessment feedback. She is trained as a life coach and provides constant support to those around her, using this gift.

Erin’s vision and mission is to create a framework for human behavior where harmony and true relationship can exist, particularly in the difficult and challenging world we now live in. This is why her focus and commitment to the Middle Way Institute is so crucial. For her it is a life calling.

Corporate Experience Summary

Accounting and Payroll: serviced multiple branches with payroll and billing administration, ensuring accuracy and availability of data.

Assistant Operation Manger: working in the underground construction environment to ensure the best practices and standards were upheld in all administrative contexts.

Client Service: worked as a Client Service Administrator, servicing 100+ clients in a large RIA to ensure all client transactions were precisely addressed while meeting the client business and relationship needs.

Event Management: arranged for Board of Directors’ meetings, pastoral conferences and training events by providing event planning services and program agenda in a variety of venues and locations.

Assessment Administration: administer large assessment databases providing profile results and basic interpretation for all Middle Way Institute and Internal Innovations clients. Organize and distribute results as needed for client servicing and client management.

Client Management: interface with organizational leaders and church hierarchs to address their needs in an executive coaching and training context. Highly skilled in working with all personality types with the ability to mirror their behavior and address their needs and concerns.

Personal

Mission: to live and reflect a wholesome life so that others may receive and implement grace

Avid community volunteer. Erin works within her community and local churches organizing service projects and large social events. She has served on various committees and loves to use her time in this way.