Your Team of Transformational Coaches 

Helping You Master the Art of Human-BEing
beyond Human-doing

OUR STORY

We were drawn together because of our shared beliefs, values, and vision that, through coaching, individuals can have their best life.

We are a diverse and passionate trio of coaches who are committed to empowering others to become their favorite version of themselves and inspire others to do the same.

 

Seeing the vast transition the world is going through, we create communities for people to show up as their authentic selves, feel fully supported, and be inspired to make the world a better place.

We are here to help you bridge the gap between where you are right now and where you desire to be. Drawing on our diverse coaching and life experiences allows us to support you on your individual journey.

Together, we have certified over 80 coaches and have coached over a thousand individuals. Through our work, we have been able to witness the transformation of our coaches and clients as they begin to live the life they desire. 

OUR VISION:

To share our vision, let's start with the story of Shoshin. Shoshin is a Japanese word that means ‘beginner’s mind’ and is pronounced Show-Shin. 

The first character, “Sho,” means “initial,” and the second character, “Shin,” means “mind.” 

For us, Shoshin embodies what it means to walk through life with childlike wonder, be open to all that is possible, and live the life you want. Through Shoshin, we can experience joy, creativity, flow, and abundance.  

WE BELIEVE THAT:

1.

A beginner’s mindset opens your life to wonder & possibilities.

2.

You possess an inner-knowing; it’s a matter of connecting with it.

3.

You can & have
the power to create the life you want.

MEET YOUR TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHES

DR. BRENDA THOMPSON-EL

Personal Motto: My purpose is to help people find what matters to them by getting to the essence of who they are and why they exist.

Top 5 Strengths: ●Maximizer ●Positivity ●Connectedness ●Strategic ●Learner 

Dog Named: Sir Duke

I am an executive coach who has successfully helped companies across the world enhance emotional intelligence, optimize communication, and improve business operations. With almost two decades of coaching expertise and experience in a vast number of industries in everything from higher education to diversity and inclusion, I have written articles for national and business publications, am an active speaker across the globe, and have helped both national and international companies achieve tangible success. 

I have a Doctor of Philosophy and International Psychology from The Chicago School of Psychology, a Master of Science in Organizational Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Relations and International Business from MidAmerica Nazarene University. I have worked in the fields of entertainment, telecommunications, higher education, health care, human resources, diversity and inclusion, employee relations, training, talent management, and leadership development.

  • ・ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) (pending MCC) 

    ・2500+ Coaching Hours

    ・MBTI Certified

    ・Prosci® Change Management Certified

    ・Behavioral Coach Practioner

    ・EQi Practitioner Neuroscience Leadership Institute Certified

    ・HR Law & Employee Practices (HR)

    ・Union Avoidance 

    ・Kepner-Tregoe PM

    ・ESL Certified Teacher & Trainer

    ・StrengthsFinder Coach 

    ・ICF Associate Certified Coach

    ・Motivation Management Institute Certified Executive Coach (PCC)

    ・AchieveGlobal Customer Service

    ・CCL 360 Assessment Certified

    ・Personalysis Certified

KIYOMI GRIESS MEd

Personal Motto: “All that we are is the result of what we have thought” - Siddhartha Guatama

Top 5 Strengths: ●Positivity ●Achiever ●Includer ●Maximizer ●Connectedness

Dog Named: Toby

I am an executive coach and leadership development strategist with over 15+ years of experience coaching behavior change, creating talent development strategies, and facilitating best-in-class corporate training practices. I lead the Coaching Center of Excellence at Cigna, a multinational healthcare and insurance provider.  

My areas of expertise include curriculum design, virtual and social/collaborative learning, creating and managing complex professional development programs, and behavior change facilitation. 

I believe in abundance, not scarcity, and believe that we all have the capacity to attain exactly what we want. I support people in identifying their strengths and passions so that they can be fully engaged, inspired, and step into their favorite version of themselves.

  • • ICF Professional Certified Coach

    • Clifton Strengths Certified Coach

    • 600+ Coaching Hours

    • Leadership Development Facilitator

    • Virtual Facilitation Expert

    • Grounded and Conscious 

    • Personalysis 

    • EQi 2.0® Emotional Quotient Inventory 

    • Prosci Certified Change Practitioner 

    • Gallup Certified Strengths Coach 

    • Leading Organizational Transition Trainer

    • BS in Business Administration 

    • MEd in Educational Technology

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME YOUR FAVORITE VERSION OF YOURSELF?

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