Executive Coaching Team
Dr. J Enterprises LLC brings together an exceptional roster of ICF-certified executive coaches, senior leadership consultants, and organizational development experts. Each coach is a practicing practitioner with real-world C-suite and executive leadership experience across government, corporate, nonprofit, healthcare, and higher education sectors.
Together, our team represents thousands of hours of executive coaching, systemic team coaching, leadership development, and organizational transformation work with clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies and federal agencies.
Executive Coaching Philosophy
At Dr. J Enterprises LLC, we believe executive coaching is more than professional development — it is transformational leadership development that strengthens the individual, the organization, and the communities they serve.
Our executive coaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that exceptional leadership requires strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, resilience, accountability, and the ability to lead people through complexity, change, and growth.
Our coaching team brings together nationally credentialed executive coaches, leadership strategists, healthcare administrators, organizational development professionals, educators, and former senior executives with extensive experience across government, higher education, healthcare, nonprofit, military, and corporate environments. This diversity of expertise allows us to provide coaching that is practical, evidence-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with the real-world demands leaders face every day.
Our coaching philosophy is deeply rooted in the understanding that leadership effectiveness is not only measured by operational outcomes, but also by the leader’s ability to inspire trust, develop people, cultivate healthy organizational cultures, and create lasting impact.
Leadership Development & Coaching Impact
We utilize a strengths-based, solution-focused, and transformational coaching approach designed to help leaders:
- Enhance executive presence and leadership effectiveness
- Improve strategic decision-making and organizational performance
- Strengthen communication, emotional intelligence, and team engagement
- Navigate organizational change and complex leadership challenges Foster accountability, resilience, innovation, and collaboration
- Build high-performing teams and sustainable leadership cultures
We are committed to delivering executive coaching services with professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, excellence, and measurable impact while helping leaders and organizations thrive in dynamic and evolving environments.
Meet Our Coaches & Leadership Consultants
Explore the experience, credentials, and specialized leadership expertise of our executive coaching and consulting team. Each profile highlights the coach’s background, industry experience, certifications, and areas of focus across executive leadership, organizational transformation, workforce development, team coaching, healthcare leadership, higher education, and public-sector consulting.
Deborah George-Feres, Ph.D., MCC, BCC
Leadership & Corporate Coach Consultant/Trainer, Strategy Planner, Conflict Mediator
John W. Ellis, B.A., M.Div., PCC
Leadership Consultant, Corporate Coaching Developer, Team Coaching Practitioner
Jay Sharp Johns III, M.A., M.S., PCC
Leadership Consultant, Executive Coach, Leader Developer
Dr. Gary Patterson, BA, M.Div, Th.M., D.D., MCC
Leadership & Corporate Coach Consultant/Trainer, Strategy Planner, Conflict Mediator
Lakisha Hyatt, MSN, RN, DPA(c)
Executive C-Suite Coach, Consultant, Leader Developer & Transformational Healthcare Administrator
Shari Bowles Gibbons, MBA, PCC, ACTC
Systemic Team Coach, Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant
Hilary Romanoff, MA, MEd, BCC
Executive & Leadership Career Coach, Facilitator and Program Development Lead
Dr. Steven L. Jordan, Sr., BA, BSW, M.Div., Ph.D., Ed.D., PCC
Strategic Management Leader, Executive Coach & Advisor
SPECIALIZATION CATEGORIES
Executive Leadership Coaching
Healthcare Leadership
Higher Education Leadership
Government & Public Sector Leadership
Team Coaching & Organizational Development
Organizational Transformation & Change Management
Emotional Intelligence, Communication & Leadership Effectiveness
Strategic Planning, Performance & Workforce Development
Coach Specialization Areas
Our coaches bring deep, specialized expertise across multiple leadership domains. Below is a guide to help you quickly identify the right coach for your organization’s unique needs.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COACHING
Supporting senior leaders, executives, boards, and leadership teams in strategic decision-making, leadership effectiveness, executive presence, workforce alignment, and organizational performance.
Dr. Steven L. Jordan, Sr., Ph.D., Ed.D., PCC
Founder and Principal Director of Dr. J Enterprises LLC and creator of the proprietary NeuroCARE™ and C.A.R.E. Method™ frameworks. A globally respected executive coach, leadership strategist, and scholar-practitioner with 35+ years of distinguished leadership across the U.S. Army (30+ years), federal government, higher education, healthcare, and private enterprise. Trusted advisor to senior executives at Deputy Secretary-level and equivalent. Available for executive coaching, leadership advisory, and organizational transformation engagements.
Dr. Gary Patterson, BA, M.Div, Th.M., D.D., MCC
Master Certified Coach (MCC) and published author of Showing Up As Human (2025) with over 3,400 executive coaching hours. Has trained more than 1,000 leadership professionals globally across military, healthcare, religious, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. At the helm of the Organizational Leadership Coaching® Institute, leading a team of 9 ICF-certified coaches. Expert in strategic planning, team coaching, crisis intervention, and conflict mediation.
Deborah George-Feres, Ph.D., MCC, BCC
Senior executive coach with 20+ years supporting C-suite leaders and delivering leadership development programs across government, healthcare, higher education, and private-sector organizations. Trusted by NIH, U.S. Department of Education, and UCLA. Specializes in leadership effectiveness, strategic decision-making, team effectiveness, change management, and DEIJ facilitation. Brings an evidence-based coaching style that strengthens leadership capability and supports sustainable organizational change.
Jay Sharp Johns III, M.A., M.S., PCC
Retired Colonel, U.S. Army, with TS/SCI clearance and 30+ years of experience coaching leaders in military, national security, and private sectors. ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) specializing in building high-performance teams and guiding city agencies through transformational leadership training. Advises leaders on navigating political dynamics, anticipating challenges, and addressing difficult decisions with clarity and confidence. Passionate about helping leaders reach their authentic leadership potential.
John W. Ellis, B.A., M.Div., PCC
Leadership consultant and team coaching practitioner with over 30 years of experience guiding federal/state government, corporate, and nonprofit leaders through strategic planning, workforce development, and performance-driven initiatives. FranklinCovey Certified Trainer (7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Leadership Foundations, Project Management). Expert in creating accountability systems that drive organizational alignment. Ed.D. candidate, University of Georgia.
Shari Bowles Gibbons, MBA, PCC, ACTC
Former C-level executive (COO/CMO) with Harvard MBA and ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC). Delivers measurable improvements in leadership alignment, accountability, and execution for start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. Certified Systemic Team Coach specializing in culture transformation, strategic planning, organizational change, and conflict resolution. Leverages C-suite operational experience to provide practical, business-aligned coaching focused on performance outcomes.
Hilary Romanoff, MA, MEd, BCC
Executive and leadership career coach with 20+ years of experience and 8,000+ coaching hours. Board Certified Coach (BCC) who has coached 5,000+ clients across 25+ industries. Led career transition and workforce support programming for federal employees. Expert in coaching assessments (MBTI, EQ, DISC, Strong, Hogan, Strengths). DEI Fellow and Subject Matter Expert selected by the National Board of Certified Counselors.
Lakisha Hyatt, MSN, RN, DPA(c)
Executive C-Suite Coach and CEO for Connecticut’s largest publicly funded psychiatric hospital overseeing 1,100+ employees. Led transformational redesign achieving 65% reduction in restraint/seclusion, 50% reduction in aggressive incidents, and <10% turnover. Yale-trained MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. DPA Candidate 2025. Expertise in healthcare administration, behavioral health, strategic planning, change management, and regulatory compliance.
HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP
Specialized expertise supporting healthcare systems, behavioral health organizations, hospital leadership, trauma-informed systems, workforce resilience, compliance, and patient-centered transformation initiatives.
Dr. Gary Patterson, BA, M.Div, Th.M., D.D., MCC
Master Certified Coach (MCC) bringing extensive experience in trauma care, crisis intervention, and leadership development across healthcare systems. Expertise includes Lean methodologies, organizational resilience strategies, and conflict mediation for healthcare leadership teams. Has trained over 1,000 leadership professionals globally across military, healthcare, religious, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. Specializes in crisis intervention and formulating strategies for maintaining and improving organizational resilience in healthcare environments. Available for healthcare leadership coaching.
Lakisha Hyatt, MSN, RN, DPA(c)
Former hospital CEO who led Connecticut’s largest publicly funded psychiatric hospital overseeing 1,100+ employees. Led transformational redesign initiatives resulting in 65% reduction in restraint and seclusion, 50% reduction in aggressive incidents, and reduced length of stay. Successfully launched a 21-bed inpatient acute medical COVID service within a psychiatric hospital system. Led multiple Joint Commission accreditation surveys and ensured CMS regulatory compliance. Open to healthcare executive coaching and system transformation consulting.
Dr. Steven L. Jordan, Sr., Ph.D., Ed.D., PCC
Creator of the NeuroCARE™ framework — integrating neuroscience, compassionate presence, and clinical supervision to strengthen healthcare leadership and workforce resilience. Former Senior Principal Consultant and Program Management Director supporting Defense Health Agency, the Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, and Walter Reed Medical Center environments. Designed performance management systems that reduced service variations and elevated patient outcome quality across military healthcare facilities. Seeking healthcare leadership advisory and consulting engagements.
Deborah George-Feres, Ph.D., MCC, BCC
Senior executive coach with 20+ years supporting C-suite leaders, including healthcare executives. Has delivered executive coaching and leadership development programs for healthcare leaders, supporting organizational change, team effectiveness, and strategic communication. Specializes in strengthening leadership capability, improving team engagement, and supporting sustainable organizational change in complex healthcare environments. Available for healthcare system coaching engagements.
John W. Ellis, B.A., M.Div., PCC
Leadership consultant and team coaching practitioner bringing over 30 years of leadership development and executive coaching experience, including engagements supporting healthcare leaders through organizational change, performance improvement, and labor-management collaboration. FranklinCovey Certified Trainer. Expert in creating accountability systems that drive organizational alignment and efficiency. Available for healthcare leadership coaching and team development.
Jay Sharp Johns III, M.A., M.S., PCC
ICF-certified executive coach (PCC) with extensive experience coaching senior leaders through transformational change in high-stakes environments. Retired Colonel, U.S. Army, with TS/SCI clearance and 30+ years coaching leaders in military, national security, and private sectors. Expertise applicable to healthcare systems navigating workforce alignment, accountability, operational performance, and leadership transitions. Available for healthcare executive coaching engagements.
TEAM COACHING & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Helping organizations strengthen collaboration, accountability, communication, leadership alignment, and team performance through systemic coaching and organizational development strategies.
Dr. Gary Patterson, BA, M.Div, Th.M., D.D., MCC
Master Certified Coach (MCC) and expert in strategic planning, team coaching, and leadership transformation. Offers team coaching and strategic planning assistance to boards of commercial and non-profit entities. At the helm of the Organizational Leadership Coaching® Institute, leading a team of 9 ICF-certified coaches including MCC, PCC, and ACC credential holders. Specializes in crisis intervention, mediation training, and formulating strategies for maintaining organizational resilience. Available for team coaching engagements.
Shari Bowles Gibbons, MBA, PCC, ACTC
Former C-level executive (COO/CMO) with Harvard MBA and ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC). Certified Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner in Systemic Team Coaching through the Global Team Coaching Institute, specializing in uncovering root-cause team barriers, reducing friction, and increasing trust and accountability across leadership groups. Delivers measurable improvements in leadership alignment, accountability, and execution. Seeking systemic team coaching contracts.
Deborah George-Feres, Ph.D., MCC, BCC
Senior executive coach with 20+ years supporting C-suite leaders across government, healthcare, higher education, and private sector. Facilitates team effectiveness and conflict resolution sessions that increase trust, clarify roles, and strengthen accountability across leadership teams. Provides tailored coaching strategies for navigating high-stakes leadership challenges such as culture change, stakeholder management, and organizational restructuring. Available for team coaching and OD consulting.
Dr. Steven L. Jordan, Sr., Ed.D., PCC
Creator of the C.A.R.E. Method™ (Compassion, Awareness, Regulation, Empowerment) and NeuroCARE™ frameworks, applying neuroscience-informed coaching principles to strengthen team trust, accountability, and leadership alignment. Delivered organizational transformation engagements across 20+ client organizations producing measurable performance gains of 40%+ in targeted functions including HR development, operations, leadership pipeline depth, and program execution. Seeking organizational development and systemic team coaching engagements.
John W. Ellis, B.A., M.Div., PCC
Leadership consultant and team coaching practitioner certified through the Global Team Coaching Institute, with expertise in creating accountability systems that drive organizational alignment and efficiency. Over 30 years of experience guiding leaders through strategic planning and performance-driven initiatives. Expert in designing and deploying innovative assessments to support performance improvement and leadership development. Open to team coaching and leadership development partnerships.
Hilary Romanoff, MA, MEd, BCC
Executive and leadership career coach with 20+ years of experience and 8,000+ coaching hours. Designed and delivered workshops, webinars, and facilitated learning sessions that strengthen team effectiveness, communication, and leadership capability. Recognized for building trust quickly with diverse audiences and delivering high engagement in both virtual and in-person facilitation environments. Available for team facilitation and organizational development work.
HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP
Experience partnering with colleges, universities, academic institutions, and leadership development programs to strengthen organizational leadership, faculty engagement, workforce development, and institutional effectiveness.
Dr. Gary Patterson, BA, M.Div, Th.M., D.D., MCC
Master Certified Coach (MCC) who has trained over 1,000 leadership professionals globally and designed ICF-approved coaching programs used in academic and professional development settings. Extensive experience in leadership development across military, healthcare, religious, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. Expert in strategic planning, crisis intervention, mediation training, and formulating strategies for maintaining organizational resilience. Open to higher education leadership development partnerships.
Dr. Steven L. Jordan, Sr., Ph.D., Ed.D., PCC
Holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from Northcentral University (cumulative GPA 4.00) and is a former Dean of Academic Affairs (Chief Academic Officer) at Argosy University — Art Institute of California, Orange County, overseeing 1,700+ students and 175+ staff. Achieved 100% accreditation compliance across all federal, state, regional, and programmatic review cycles, and elevated Academic Affairs Department ratings from non-commendable to commendable — an institutional first. Integrates the NeuroCARE™ and C.A.R.E. Method™ frameworks into faculty development, leadership formation, and academic coaching. Adjunct doctoral course developer at South College in healthcare chaplaincy. Available for university leadership coaching, faculty development, and academic administrator advisory engagements.
Deborah George-Feres, Ph.D., MCC, BCC
Senior executive coach with 20+ years supporting C-suite leaders across government, healthcare, higher education, and private sector. Serves as a higher education instructor in coaching and leadership development at Fielding University and other institutions. Specializes in leadership effectiveness, strategic decision-making, team effectiveness, and DEIJ facilitation. Brings an evidence-based coaching style that strengthens leadership capability and supports sustainable organizational change. Seeking academic leadership coaching and faculty development engagements.
Hilary Romanoff, MA, MEd, BCC
Executive and leadership career coach with 20+ years of experience and 8,000+ coaching hours, delivering coaching, training, and development programs across academic environments and public-sector institutions. Board Certified Coach (BCC) who has coached 5,000+ clients across 25+ industries. Expert in coaching assessments (MBTI, EQ, DISC, Strong, Hogan, Strengths). DEI Fellow and Subject Matter Expert selected by the National Board of Certified Counselors. Available for higher education coaching and program development.
John W. Ellis, B.A., M.Div., PCC
Leadership consultant and team coaching practitioner with over 30 years of experience guiding leaders through strategic planning and performance-driven initiatives. Currently a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) candidate at The University of Georgia, specializing in Adult Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development. Member, The National Society of Leadership and Success. FranklinCovey Certified Trainer. Open to higher education leadership coaching and training roles.
Jay Sharp Johns III, M.A., M.S., PCC
Retired Colonel, U.S. Army, with TS/SCI clearance and 30+ years coaching leaders in military, national security, and private sectors. Holds advanced degrees in Management (Organizational Leadership), National Security Strategy, and Leadership & Ethics (Th.M.), with extensive experience designing and delivering leadership development programs applicable to academic and higher education environments. ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) passionate about helping leaders reach their authentic leadership potential. Available for higher education leadership coaching and faculty development engagements.
GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SECTOR LEADERSHIP
Supporting federal, state, municipal, and public-sector leaders through executive coaching, strategic planning, organizational alignment, crisis leadership, workforce development, and operational transformation initiatives.
Dr. Gary Patterson, BA, M.Div, Th.M., D.D., MCC
Master Certified Coach (MCC) who led strategy planning, crisis intervention, and mediation training for local governments, corporate boards, and nonprofits. Over 30 years of leadership development experience across military, healthcare, religious, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. Expert in strategic planning, crisis intervention, conflict mediation, and leadership transformation. Specializes in formulating strategies for maintaining and improving organizational resilience. Available for public sector executive coaching and leadership advisory.
Dr. Steven L. Jordan, Sr., Ph.D., Ed.D., PCC
Over 30 years of distinguished U.S. Army service, retired with the Legion of Merit Award for Excellence. Holds an active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) Security Clearance. Former Federal Subject-Matter Expert supporting major federal contracting pursuits in health and training sectors. Applies the NeuroCARE™ and C.A.R.E. Method™ frameworks to public-sector leadership development, workforce resilience, and crisis leadership across federal, state, and municipal organizations. Seeking government leadership coaching, federal advisory, and consulting contracts.
Jay Sharp Johns III, M.A., M.S., PCC
Retired Colonel, U.S. Army, with TS/SCI clearance and over 30 years of experience coaching leaders in military, national security, and public-sector environments. ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) specializing in building high-performance teams and guiding agencies through transformational leadership training. Advises leaders on navigating political dynamics, anticipating challenges, and addressing difficult decisions with clarity and confidence. Available for government and defense sector coaching engagements.
Deborah George-Feres, Ph.D., MCC, BCC
Senior executive coach with 20+ years supporting C-suite leaders across government, healthcare, higher education, and private sector. Delivered leadership development programs and executive coaching engagements for the U.S. Department of Education and other public-sector organizations. Specializes in leadership effectiveness, strategic decision-making, team effectiveness, change management, and strategic communication. Available for government leadership coaching.
John W. Ellis, B.A., M.Div., PCC
Leadership consultant with over 30 years of experience guiding leaders through strategic planning and performance-driven initiatives. Delivered executive coaching and leadership training for federal and state government agencies, including facilitating labor-management partnerships and organizational change strategies. FranklinCovey Certified Trainer. Expert in creating accountability systems that drive organizational alignment and efficiency. Open to public sector coaching and training partnerships.
Lakisha Hyatt, MSN, RN, DPA(c)
Executive C-Suite Coach and former CEO for Connecticut’s largest publicly funded psychiatric hospital, a state-operated facility overseeing 1,100+ employees. Directed strategic planning, labor relations, quality assurance, and recovery-oriented system transformation initiatives. Led multiple Joint Commission accreditation surveys and ensured CMS regulatory compliance. Expertise in public-sector healthcare administration and behavioral health systems. Seeking public sector healthcare leadership coaching.
ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Guiding organizations through strategic transformation, restructuring, leadership transitions, culture change, operational redesign, and sustainable organizational improvement initiatives.
Dr. Gary Patterson, BA, M.Div, Th.M., D.D., MCC
Master Certified Coach (MCC) specializing in crisis intervention, mediation training, and formulating strategies for maintaining and improving organizational resilience. Over 30 years of leadership development experience across military, healthcare, religious, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. Led strategy planning and crisis intervention training for local governments, corporate boards, and nonprofits. Expert in strategic planning, team coaching, and leadership transformation. Available for change management and transformation coaching.
Dr. Steven L. Jordan, Sr., Ph.D., Ed.D., PCC
Holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from Northcentral University and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Services from Capella University. Led high-level organizational restructuring and transformation initiatives across the U.S. Army, Defense Health Agency, federal government, higher education, and private sector environments. Delivered transformation engagements producing measurable performance gains of 40%+ across 20+ client organizations. Applies the NeuroCARE™ framework and C.A.R.E. Method™ to guide leaders and teams through complex change with clarity, compassion, and accountability. Available for transformation consulting, change leadership coaching, and executive advisory engagements.
Jay Sharp Johns III, M.A., M.S., PCC
Retired Colonel, U.S. Army, with TS/SCI clearance and over 30 years of experience coaching leaders in military, national security, and public-sector environments. Expert in leading turnaround initiatives that promote collaboration and shared accountability among city leaders and stakeholders. Specializes in building high-performance teams and guiding agencies through transformational leadership training. Available for public sector transformation coaching.
Deborah George-Feres, Ph.D., MCC, BCC
Senior executive coach with 20+ years supporting C-suite leaders across government, healthcare, higher education, and private sector. Provides tailored coaching strategies for navigating high-stakes leadership challenges such as culture change, stakeholder management, and organizational restructuring. Supported organizational change initiatives by strengthening communication, improving leader alignment, and guiding teams through transition. Open to change leadership coaching.
Shari Bowles Gibbons, MBA, PCC, ACTC
Former C-level executive (COO/CMO) with Harvard MBA and ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC). Coaches leaders through organizational change, restructuring, and growth transitions by strengthening leadership clarity, communication, and team engagement. Supported culture transformation initiatives by improving leadership behaviors, strengthening execution systems, and elevating workforce engagement. Seeking change management coaching engagements.
Lakisha Hyatt, MSN, RN, DPA(c)
Executive C-Suite Coach and former CEO for Connecticut’s largest publicly funded psychiatric hospital overseeing 1,100+ employees. Led hospital restructuring projects, including division of one hospital into two standalone facilities in less than six months. Led transformational redesign achieving 65% reduction in restraint/seclusion and 50% reduction in aggressive incidents. Seeking healthcare transformation and change management consulting.
John W. Ellis, B.A., M.Div., PCC
ICF-certified Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with deep experience guiding government, corporate, and nonprofit leaders through strategic planning, restructuring, and performance-driven change initiatives. Includes facilitating labor-management partnerships during organizational transformation. Over 30 years of leadership development experience. FranklinCovey Certified Trainer. Available for change management and transformation coaching.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS
Enhancing leadership communication, emotional intelligence, executive presence, conflict resolution, relationship management, and leadership effectiveness across diverse organizational environments.
Dr. Gary Patterson, BA, M.Div, Th.M., D.D., MCC
Master Certified Coach (MCC) certified in Conflict Mediation, Crisis Management, and Conversational Intelligence®, bringing deep expertise in interpersonal leadership dynamics. Over 30 years of leadership development experience across military, healthcare, religious, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. Expert in strategic planning, team coaching, crisis intervention, and leadership transformation. Specializes in formulating strategies for maintaining organizational resilience. Available for EQ and communication coaching.
Dr. Steven L. Jordan, Sr., Ph.D., Ed.D., PCC
Forthcoming author of NeuroCARE™ and Transformative Coaching: Serving Every Generation (Dr. J Enterprises Press, 2026) — the definitive volume on neuroscience-informed coaching across generations — and author of The C.A.R.E. Method™: Transformative Coaching for Every Generation. These two signature frameworks integrate neuroscience, emotional intelligence, compassionate presence, and faith-informed leadership to strengthen leadership effectiveness, executive presence, and communication in complex environments. LinkedIn Top Voice in Leadership & Coaching. Seeking leadership effectiveness, executive presence, and emotional intelligence coaching engagements.
Hilary Romanoff, MA, MEd, BCC
Executive and leadership career coach with 20+ years of experience and 8,000+ coaching hours. Recognized for building trust quickly with diverse audiences and applying coaching assessments (EQ, MBTI, DISC, Strong, Hogan, Strengths) to create actionable development strategies. Board Certified Coach (BCC) who has coached 5,000+ clients across 25+ industries. DEI Fellow and Subject Matter Expert selected by the National Board of Certified Counselors. Open to leadership communication coaching.
Deborah George-Feres, Ph.D., MCC, BCC
Senior executive coach with 20+ years supporting C-suite leaders across government, healthcare, higher education, and private sector. Strengthens leadership capability, executive presence, and strategic communication in complex institutional environments. Specializes in leadership effectiveness, strategic decision-making, team effectiveness, change management, and DEIJ facilitation. Brings an evidence-based coaching style that supports sustainable organizational change. Available for communication and leadership presence coaching.
John W. Ellis, B.A., M.Div., PCC
Social and Emotional Intelligence Certified Coach with over 30 years of experience guiding leaders through strategic planning and performance-driven initiatives. Helps leaders address difficult issues, anticipate challenges, and enhance decision-making processes. FranklinCovey Certified Trainer (7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Leadership Foundations, Project Management). Ed.D. candidate, University of Georgia. Available for emotional intelligence and leadership development.
Jay Sharp Johns III, M.A., M.S., PCC
Social and Emotional Intelligence Certified Coach with over 30 years of experience advising leaders on navigating political dynamics, anticipating challenges, and addressing difficult decisions with clarity and confidence. Retired Colonel, U.S. Army, with TS/SCI clearance. ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) passionate about helping leaders reach their authentic leadership potential. Available for emotional intelligence, executive presence, and leadership communication coaching.
STRATEGIC PLANNING, PERFORMANCE & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Providing expertise in strategic planning, workforce alignment, performance improvement, accountability systems, leadership development, and organizational execution strategies.
Dr. Gary Patterson, BA, M.Div, Th.M., D.D., MCC
Master Certified Coach (MCC) expert in strategic planning, Hoshin Planning, and the 4 Disciplines of Execution, bringing proven frameworks to organizational strategy. Has trained over 1,000 leadership professionals globally and designed ICF-approved coaching programs. Led strategy planning, crisis intervention, and mediation training for local governments, corporate boards, and nonprofits. Available for strategic planning consulting.
Dr. Steven L. Jordan, Sr., Ph.D., Ed.D., PCC
Coached 50+ senior executives across federal, DoD, healthcare, and higher-education sectors, with 90% of engagements completing contracted outcomes within agreed timeframes. Academic-sector engagements yielded 30% enrollment growth following leadership redesigns. Designed and implemented customized workforce development strategies aligned with government compliance standards, integrating the NeuroCARE™ and C.A.R.E. Method™ frameworks to strengthen workforce resilience, leadership pipeline development, and performance outcomes. Available for workforce development consulting, strategic planning facilitation, and leadership pipeline design.
Jay Sharp Johns III, M.A., M.S., PCC
ICF-certified executive coach (PCC) with expert knowledge in launching and sustaining accountability systems that align with strategic goals and improve operational performance. Over 30 years of experience coaching leaders in military, national security, and private sectors. Advises leaders on risk mitigation and structural improvements for sustained success. Available for performance improvement coaching.
Deborah George-Feres, Ph.D., MCC, BCC
Senior executive coach with 20+ years supporting C-suite leaders across government, healthcare, higher education, and private sector. Integrates leadership assessments and 360 feedback results into actionable development plans aligned to sponsor goals and measurable outcomes. Specializes in leadership development, team effectiveness, change management, and strategic communication. Seeking assessment-driven leadership development engagements.
Shari Bowles Gibbons, MBA, PCC, ACTC
Former C-level executive (COO/CMO) with Harvard MBA and ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC). Leverages C-suite operational experience to design strategic planning sessions that improve alignment, execution discipline, and decision-making. Delivers measurable improvements in leadership alignment, accountability, and execution for start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. Open to strategic planning facilitation.
John W. Ellis, B.A., M.Div., PCC
FranklinCovey Certified Trainer for multiple leadership and execution workshops, including 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Leadership Foundations, and Project Management. Over 30 years of experience guiding leaders through strategic planning and performance-driven initiatives. Expert in creating accountability systems that drive organizational alignment. Seeking training and workforce development partnerships.
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