Shawn’s purpose is to Inspire Introspection that Sets People Free. He is the Managing Partner of Lift Consulting and an adjunct faculty for Executive Education at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.  Shawn teaches courses on leadership and change and is the faculty director for the Positive Leadership program.  He sits on the faculty advisory board of the Center for Positive Organizations. Shawn has designed and run leadership development programs, coached, facilitated and consulted for many Fortune 500, Universities and Governmental Agencies.  He is the co-author of the McGraw-Hill book, “Leading Innovation: How to Jumpstart Your Organization’s Growth Engine.” Shawn loves to partner with those who embrace collaborative learning toward achieving excellence. 

Adam is an expert consultant and executive coach helping clients advance strategic priorities through leadership, talent, and culture. He excels at building long-term partnerships with clients, helping them create greater value for their most important stakeholders. Adam is a trusted advisor to executives, both as in-house practitioner and external consultant. While at GE, Adam led talent and culture related aspects of their first-ever IPO. He also led HR and cultural integration for a newly formed healthcare technology joint venture. As a Managing Partner at Dave Ulrich’s global consulting firm, Adam built their Middle East practice, growing it to more than 30% of firm revenues by establishing long-term partnerships with clients to accelerate business performance through leadership development, organization and transformation.

Michelle thinks of the workplace as a playground in which we can live out our values, cultivate meaning, and reach our highest potential. As a former leader in business development and philanthropy with over 1,000 hours coaching leaders, her purpose is to help transform people and organizations from functioning to flourishing by elevating consciousness in the workplace and beyond. Michelle's coaching approach involves empathy, reflective inquiry, and knowledge in the latest leadership development research to help clients deepen their self-awareness and foster productive decision-making. Her style is compassionately direct and while self-reflection is an important part of the coaching process, I encourage clients to experiment with new behaviors to help create real, sustained change. 

George (PHR) is passionate about helping leaders be better. He is an experienced C-level executive and has been trusted adviser to several CEO’s including the Board. George has been and is currently the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Bentley University. He is a consummate coach at all levels and deeply cares about the success and development of others. In addition to executive coaching, he is also a certified mediator and a problem
resolution specialist. Many of George’s colleagues and clients will tell you that his in the moment coaching and counsel is always helpful and appreciated. George also has many years in business operations, aligning human capital management with organizational strategic goals and objectives. George is continuously driven to successful outcomes, and inspiring others to be their best.