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Hello there! With almost a decade of experience in Human Resources, I have honed my skills in team development, employee engagement, and leadership training. In current and previous roles, I have lead initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and have a proven track record in enhancing team performance and career development. I utilize the Birkman Method to coach both individuals and teams. I am passionate about helping teams reach their full potential through tailored coaching and strategic HR practices. Let's connect to discuss how I can support your team's growth and success!

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, enabling them to lead authentically and inspire those around them. My approach involves a personalized, science-backed plan to help you capitalize on your strengths and improve in key areas. Whether you're looking to excel in your career or find more fulfillment in life, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and unlock your full potential together!

With over two decades of experience in design leadership roles at top companies like Dropbox and The New York Times, I specialize in helping creative leaders grow and redesign their careers. As a certified coach, I bring a unique blend of strategic insight and empathetic guidance to my coaching practice. My journey has equipped me with the skills to help you navigate career transitions, enhance your leadership capabilities, and reimagine your professional path. Let's work together to unlock your potential and achieve your career goals.

I bring over twenty years of experience leading teams and organizations through growth, change, and complexity. I’ve lived and worked across Asia, Europe, and the US, and held senior leadership roles in very different environments: a global company like Nestlé, a strongly US-grounded public company like Perrigo, and a fast-growing, founder-led private business. I’ve led large, diverse teams, navigated high-stakes moments, and made decisions where clarity, trust, and alignment truly mattered. My leadership coaching is grounded in real experience, not theory. I help leaders slow down their thinking, gain perspective, and lead with confidence and integrity during moments of pressure or transition. Clients work with me when they want to become more effective, more grounded leaders while staying true to their values.

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in leadership roles, including as Chief Product Officer at Velocity Global and Senior Director of Product at LinkedIn, I bring a wealth of knowledge in product strategy, team building, and executive leadership. I've mentored and coached throughout my career and I'm excited to help you improve your leadership skills. Let's connect and explore how I can help you achieve your leadership goals!

Stepping into leadership requires a mindset shift, not just a new title. Over the past eight years, I’ve led and developed UX and cross-functional teams within Fortune 50 organizations—navigating the nuances of people, process, and performance. I coach aspiring and mid-level leaders on how to build trust-based teams, communicate with clarity and empathy, and lead in a way that drives results without burnout. My approach blends human-centered leadership with the strategic skills needed to create meaningful impact for both people and business.

Experience from: MasterClass, Decathlon, River Island. Coachees supported from: Google, Netflix, Walmart, Target, Paramount, Nvidia, Oracle, Salesforce, Spectrum, TikTok, Starbucks, Atlassian, Albertsons, Buzfeed, EssenceMediacom and many more. With 15+ years of scaling performance-driven marketing functions across 45 markets and managing up to $100M/year in budget, I bring practical, executive-level insight to career growth, productivity, automation, and AI adoption. - Built and scaled global teams in under 6 months; I can help you craft a 30/60/90-day plan that builds trust and momentum from day one - From Specialist to Executive Advisor, I coach clients to identify visibility gaps, build influence, and unlock promotions - Aligning 200+ global stakeholders, I help turn misalignment into strategic partnerships. - Led orgs and large operations to deliver $20BN in revenue and coached to drive impact while protecting work-life balance - I have coached 900+ hours and 50+ senior professionals globally across Fortune 500 and startups - CXOs & Founders: CMO/Chief Marketing Officer, CDO/Chief Digital Officer, COO/Chief Operating Officer, CSO, CEO - SVP/Senior Vice President, VP/Vice President - Senior Director and Director

I have developed leaders from all levels at Fortune 100 companies. I've guided and coached managers, directors, vice presidents and chief executives. Most Fortune 500 companies promote people because they are good at the tactical jobs, but often don't train and develop leadership skills. I've done this for dozens of leaders within my organizations and with dozens of clients at companies like Google, Facebook, Apple, Linkedin, Netflix, Zappos and more. Leadership and executive presence goes beyond authority and control. It comes down to effective communication, building influence, inspiring trust and motivation. Without these elements, we manage things. If we can embody these things, we become leaders of people. I will help you and challenge you to get over any fears, limiting beliefs and anxiety to become a confident and authentic leader that teaches you to lean into your strengths and embrace your opportunities. Messy action is better than no action. If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.

My coaching comes from the trenches. As a founder and recovering burnt-out overachiever, I deeply understand the challenges you face as you build your company and yourself. I leave the BS behind — drawing instead on repeatable tools and methodologies from ancient wisdom and modern science, which we use to co-create a custom plan for your success. My training & certifications: - Coaches Rising: The Power of Embodied Transformation (in progress) - Peak Performance Coach certified through Heroic (2021) - Other modalities I am trained in: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership from the Conscious Leadership Group, Internal Family Systems

Unlock your full potential with Dr. Fernando, an accomplished higher education leader and certified professional coach with over 20 years of experience across three prestigious Big Ten universities. Renowned for his exceptional ITIL expertise and PMI-certified project management skills, Dr. Fernando has partnered with global giants like Hewlett Packard to transform Fortune 500 companies, certifying over 750 technology professionals. With a rich educational background, including a Ph.D. from Oxford University and an MBA from Michigan State University, Dr. Fernando marries academic excellence with real-world experience. His coaching approach, rooted in inquiry and self-realization, empowers individuals to make intentional choices that drive success. Beyond the boardroom and classroom, Dr. Fernando's passions for gardening, globe-trotting, youth soccer coaching, and artistic wheel-throwing enrich his holistic coaching philosophy. As a dedicated advocate for social justice, and actively involved in supporting refugee communities, he brings a compassionate, multifaceted perspective to his coaching practice. Whether you're seeking to elevate your career, enhance team dynamics, or achieve personal growth, Dr. Fernando offers a pathway to integrate the best parts of yourself into a fulfilling and balanced life. Embrace the opportunity to grow with a coach who understands that true success transcends the conventional work-life divide.