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Many leaders are being asked to lead AI transformation before they have had time to study the technology, use it deeply, or see how other organizations are approaching it. I give them a private place to work through the decisions they cannot easily test with their team, peers, or board. My coaching draws on years leading people analytics and technology work inside Wayfair, Sonos, and Figma, my current work advising and building with AI, and my MBA studies at Columbia Business School. I understand the people and organizational consequences of these decisions, and I use the technology enough to examine what is feasible. I work best with direct communicators. We bring the real decision into the room, test the assumptions behind it, and choose a practical next step. Coaching can move between strategic questions and hands-on practice because leaders need both judgment and firsthand experience.

With a rich background in executive coaching and leadership development, I have empowered over 40 executives and high-potential leaders across diverse sectors such as technology, media, and industrial. As the founder of Authenticity Unleashed Coaching, I specialize in guiding leaders through complexity and organizational change, enhancing their clarity, emotional steadiness, and cross-functional influence. My experience at Google as a g2g Coach and Global Process Owner for Hiring Equity has honed my skills in communication effectiveness and inclusive leadership practices. I am passionate about helping leaders achieve measurable performance gains and career advancements. Let's connect to unlock your leadership potential and drive impactful change within your organization.

Ian is a Georgetown-trained executive coach who spent his career inside the rooms his clients are trying to lead. He holds an Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University, an ICF Level 2 accredited program and one of the most selective coaching programs in the country, where he was admitted on his first application and was the youngest person in his cohort. The training covers adult development, leadership presence, and coaching within organizational systems, with supervised practicum clients and sessions observed and evaluated against ICF competencies. His coaching is grounded in operating experience. At Teamshares, Ian coached the CEOs of acquired small businesses, many of them stepping into the role for the first time after a retiring owner handed over the company, and he managed performance across 80+ portfolio companies. At McKinsey he worked alongside Fortune 500 executives on operations transformations and commercial strategy, and he now designs and delivers leadership programs for clients including PepsiCo's corporate strategy team. That combination means Ian can talk through the numbers and the operating decision on its merits, and work on what is actually making the decision hard, which is usually not the spreadsheet. He works with first-time CEOs, founders scaling past their comfort zone, and senior leaders navigating a transition or a stretch role.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Shawn, an Executive Leadership and Human Performance Coach with a rich background in consulting and coaching some of the nation's top leaders, including professional sports teams, Fortune 100 companies, and military generals. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in empowering leaders to enhance their mental, physical, and social fitness through customized, science-backed plans. My approach is designed to help you lead authentically, find purpose, and inspire those around you. Whether you're looking to excel in your career or personal life, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and unlock your full potential together!

I've spent my career at the intersection of technical depth and human complexity — and that's exactly where the most pressing leadership challenges live. My background spans three years as Chief of Staff at Khosla Ventures, where I worked across 60+ portfolio companies and 16 board seats; six years in the Army Special Forces, where I led high-performing teams in high-stakes environments; and a joint MBA/MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford with a focus on AI and quantum computing. I work with tech executives, startup CEOs, and investors at venture capital and hedge funds on the full range of leadership challenges: strengths development, prioritization, goal setting, mindset and motivation, emotional processing, nervous system regulation, energy management, effective communication, team building, and work-life balance. My approach considers the whole person, helping clients integrate their personal and professional identities rather than treating them as separate. I draw on 10+ years of meditation practice to help clients build the self-awareness and nervous system regulation needed to sustain high performance without burning out. And for clients with technical backgrounds, my training in engineering and physics means I understand the work, not just the leadership layer on top of it.

I work with executives navigating high-stakes transitions—moments when you need to recalibrate your operating system, not just add skills. My proprietary Response-Ability Framework integrates Status Intelligence, Systems Fluency, and Role Agility for leaders managing role shifts where the external stakes are high and the internal work is complex. Columbia MBA, ICF-certified, Tavistock Group Relations, École Jacques Lecoq. Twenty years specializing in precision recalibration for people who already perform at the highest levels.

As an executive coach, I help leaders gain clarity, confidence, and momentum as they navigate high-stakes decisions, career transitions, and organizational change. My coaching is tailored, strategic, and encouraging—rooted in real-world leadership challenges and designed to unlock growth. Whether you're a senior leader stepping into broader responsibility or navigating a complex transition, I’m here to help you lead with greater impact and authenticity. With over 20 years of experience coaching and advising executives through global HR and transformation initiatives—and as an ICF-certified coach—I bring both a strategic lens and deep empathy to my work. I’ve supported senior leaders across industries including finance, tech, healthcare, and nonprofit. Clients describe me as thoughtful, insightful, and energizing, with a strong ability to help them turn potential into meaningful progress. My top CliftonStrengths theme, Developer, reflects my passion for growth—yours and mine. If you're ready to elevate your leadership, let’s connect.

With a background partnering with Tech executives and developing global talent management strategies, I bring a wealth of experience to my client engagements as a coach at Marea Leadership. I hold an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and have completed Leadership Coaching training at the Hudson Institute of Coaching. My career spans over a decade, including key roles at Visa where I served as Director of Global Talent Management and HR Business Partner to Tech executives. I work with high performing professionals to increase their capacity to lead with ease. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills or you're feeling stuck in navigating a challenge, I'm here to partner with you. Let's connect and explore how I can support your growth.

I hold multiple professional certifications and adult continuing education certificates, including a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Certified Executive Leadership Coach (CELC) from Ignite Business Partners' Coaching Excellence (ICF Level 2), Certified Professional Coach in Executive Coaching from RCSJ, and Certified Positive Intelligence Coach® (CPQC®). I also have certifications in trauma-informed approaches and inclusive leadership through implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Additionally, I have an M.S. in Executive Leadership from Champlain College, a B.A. in Political Science/Honors with concentrations in Pre-Law and Women's Studies from Rowan University, and an A.A. in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Business Communications from Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ).

Venture-backed entrepreneur, Wall Street investor, and seasoned Executive Coach with an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. With over 15 years of extensive experience in executive leadership roles, I am well-equipped to guide clients in their career development. As an entrepreneur, I have founded, built, and exited a software technology company, successfully raised capital from top-tier venture capital investors in Silicon Valley, built a global team (3 offices), and honed my skills in executive management, product launches, and team building. As an investor, I have worked in private equity for both mega funds and middle market funds (Morgan Stanley and Dubin Clark) and in hedge funds at a top decile long/short public equity technology fund. As an executive, operator, and Board Member, I have led Finance, M&A, Strategy, Corporate Development, and Operations for three private equity and venture-backed businesses in the technology, engineering, environmental, food, agriculture, and automotive industries. Having provided over 500 hours of executive coaching, I specialize in helping clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their career goals.