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Deliver executive coaching grounded in evidence-based frameworks to strengthen team collaboration, conflict navigation, and inclusive leadership in tech companies. Facilitate research-informed leadership programs integrating experiential learning methods. Coach high-potential employees and senior leaders to expand executive presence, team management capability, and strategic decision making under pressure. Equip managers with tools and skills to cultivate psychological safety, inclusive workplace cultures, and sustainable high performance. Support organizations in embedding coaching cultures that increase engagement, retention, and organizational resilience.

Great technical leaders know a secret: developer happiness drives business outcomes. As a former CTO who's built engineering teams from scratch and coached 100+ companies, I help engineering leaders create environments where developers thrive—resulting in 23% faster cycle times, 50% better retention, and teams that actually hit their roadmaps. The key? Building internal platforms that empower them. I specialize in helping VPs and CTOs implement developer experience strategies that deliver measurable ROI. Through platform engineering initiatives, I've helped leaders transform monthly release cycles into continuous deployment, reduce incident rates by 70%, and cut onboarding time from 3 months to 1 week. But the real wins? Teams that innovate instead of maintain, engineers who recruit their friends, and leaders who sleep through the night because their systems self-heal. Whether you're scaling from 20 to 100 engineers, fighting high turnover, or know your team could ship 10x more with the right platform, I'll help you lead through systems, not spreadsheets. Your developers want autonomy, mastery, and purpose—I'll show you how to deliver all three while exceeding business goals.

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 15 years of experience in human resources and leadership development, I have honed my skills at top companies like Microsoft, Nestlé, and Equifax. My background in psychology and strategic people management, combined with my extensive experience as an HR Business Partner, allows me to provide tailored coaching to leaders and teams. I specialize in talent development, change management, and organizational development, having successfully implemented and managed numerous HR programs and initiatives. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills or navigate complex organizational challenges, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and create a personalized plan for your leadership journey!

With nearly a decade at Oracle and an Executive MBA from UCLA Anderson, I’ve coached and developed hundreds of professionals across career stages. I work with individuals who are ready to grow, pivot, or step into what’s next—but need clarity on how to get there. Together, we’ll: Clarify your direction Bridge your experience to your next step Strengthen how you communicate your value Take aligned, intentional action If you’re ready for more but unsure how to move forward, I’ll help you get clear, get aligned, and take action. Let's work together to elevate your leadership skills and drive meaningful impact in your professional journey during this exciting time of tech innovation and evolution. Reach out to start your transformation today!

I have 20 years of corporate leadership experience, including directing leadership development initiatives and designing coaching programs. I am passionate about helping leaders make their impact while embracing their unique strengths and values. I hold certifications from the Co-Active Training Institute and the International Coaching Federation. Working with me is a creative journey of self-discovery resulting in a clear vision and a thirst for impactful action. Are you ready to discover the leader you were always meant to be?

I am a PCC certified executive coach, fundraising coach, and project manager with 16+ years of experience. Prior to becoming a coach, I worked in the not-for-profit field as a CEO, COO, and Major Gifts Fundraiser in the educational, cultural, philanthropic and environmental sectors. I have a passion for operations, fundraising, youth engagement and culture building. I coach leaders to find a more gentle, sustainable and fulfilling approach for building an organization where volunteers, staff and board feel they are enough and see each other as collaborators on a mission to build a more just world. I believe vulnerability is not weakness, but a super power and that everyone has the capacity to use what they have to find what they need. As a coach, I'm really good at helping my clients slow down and make decisions. Technically, I am good at fundraising, project management, goal setting and accountability.

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in talent acquisition and leadership development, I am passionate about helping individuals and organizations achieve sustainable success. As the Principal and Coach at Root & Rise LLC, I provide grounded guidance to leaders and teams, fostering clarity and alignment. My extensive background includes leading global recruitment strategies at top companies like Cisco and UKG, where I developed innovative approaches such as AI recruitment strategies. I am dedicated to empowering clients to rise with purpose and achieve their leadership goals. Let's connect to explore how I can support your growth journey!

I bring over a decade of experience working with senior leaders at Microsoft and in institutional governance, with deep expertise in organizational design, leadership development, and strategic HR. At Microsoft, I’ve coached VPs through critical transitions, guided leadership teams through post-acquisition integration, and helped executives gain clarity on complex decisions amid competing priorities. I’ve also served as Chair of the Bowdoin College Alumni Council and its Diversity Committee, leading governance and strategic decision-making at the institutional level. My approach is grounded in real-world experience with power dynamics, organizational complexity, and the isolation that comes with senior leadership. I specialize in creating space for leaders to surface unseen blockers, strengthen their decision-making, and move forward with clarity and confidence. I hold certifications as a Prosci Change Practitioner, OKR Coach, and Agile Scrum Master, and I bring practical tools from organizational psychology and adult development to my work.

I've managed teams from 10 to 90+ people across the US, Latin America, and India. I've navigated reorgs, built engineering cultures from scratch, and made hard calls on people, priorities, and budgets at Goldman Sachs and Disney. I know what it takes to lead at scale because I do it every day. I'm trained in Co-Active coaching and I work with tech leaders on the stuff that doesn't show up in a performance review: executive presence, decision-making under pressure, managing up, building trust across functions, and figuring out what kind of leader you actually want to be. Practical and human, not theoretical.