Meet Our Coaches

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Type 8, The Challenger

Top 5 Gallup Clifton Strengths

• Achiever
• Adaptability
• Relastor
• Responsibility
• Self-Assurance

Certifications

• Certified Gallup Strengths Coach
• Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach

Professional History

Matt graduated with undergraduate degrees in physics and religion and began working at a church of nearly 3,500 attendees. Over the years he held a variety of roles within the church as a Children’s Pastor, Teaching Pastor and more while he worked to complete his Master’s in Theology.

Matt then moved to the local YMCA, taking the position as their first chaplain and he began to pursue coaching as a full-time profession, becoming a Gallup Certified Coach.

Favorite Books

Nine Lies About Work by Marcus Buckingham

This book is so straightforward and databased, it’s a little scary. I think it is absolutely a must read for anyone who works with and manages people.

The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

This is my favorite personal book, as I find it incredibly impactful. Bonhoeffer only wrote 2 1/2 books before he died in Germany at a concentration camp in World War II while living out his Christian convictions. He was never trying to be famous and his book takes on a whole new meaning after you understand his convictions.

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Type 2, The Helper

Top 5 Gallup Clifton Strengths

• Connectedness
• Communication
• Individualization
• Includer
• Ideation

Certifications

• Situational Leadership
• GenderSpeak
• Linkage Intensive on Inclusive Leadership
• 6 Seconds Emotional Intelligence practitioner and coach
• Gallup Strengths coach
• Franklin Covey- 5 Choices to Exemplary Productivity

Professional History

I have been creating and delivering various professional development training programs for FedEx Ground for over 30 years.  I have also been coaching in various capacities for the past 10 years.

As I am newly retired, I look forward to helping a new generation of leaders reach their full potential in a way that can be rewarding and sustainable. I am also a professional musician and play in a popular Pittsburgh dance band.

Favorite Books

Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, & Annie McKee

One of the reasons I like this book is because it reinforces my belief that leadership is not completely a cognitive function, it is mostly emotional, and learning leadership is done in the emotional (limbic) part of the brain and not the cortex (executive brain).

I also like 100 Things Every Presenter Needs to Know about People by Susan Weinschenk. As a social psychologist, she has provided insight into how people think and learn, are influenced, are motivated to action, and how they react to their environment.

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Type 2, The Helper

Top 5 Gallup Clifton Strengths

• Individualization
• Positivity
• Context
• Includer
• Arranger

Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Business
• Masters of Science in Management
• SHRM-CP

Professional History

I have HR-coached at various levels for the past 20 years. Over the last 5 years, I have spent time doing paid and non-paid consulting and coaching to both small businesses and individuals. I am currently working as Chief of Operations at Silveus Financial.

My background includes time spent in the United States Army as well as working in operations and HR for companies like MCI, GTE, and Verizon.

Favorite Book

The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People by Kevin Leman

I have found it to be a concise and simple way to explain leadership and management that connects with all levels of an organization and a variety of people.

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Type 7, the Enthusiast

Top 5 Gallup Clifton Strengths

• Adaptability
• Woo
• Includer
• Connectedness
• Positivity

Certifications

I completed my undergrad work at Purdue where I majored in Anthropology and Religious Studies with a minor in Philosophy.

I am currently finishing up my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. I am also certified in SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts) assessments.

Professional History

While I am new to the field of coaching, I have spent the last 3 years working on my Master’s degree for professional counseling. I work with a variety of different clients in all walks of life as I am completing my internship at a counseling agency in Crown Point, Indiana. Before settling down, I spent several years living and traveling studying people and religion around the world.

Favorite Book

Eye Envy by Michael Stone

This book was written by a man who shares the same eye condition as myself. It challenged me to face my fears of losing my vision and opened my mind to future possibilities.

Top 5 Gallup Clifton Strengths

• Woo
• Positivity
• Connectedness
• Communication
• Activator

Certifications

I completed my undergraduate work at Grace College and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. I also hold an honorary doctorate from Hawaii Baptist.

Professional History

I was the director of an international sports ministry for 38 years and prior to that I coached baseball, football, and basketball for 15 years. I work with a variety of nonprofits, have mentored many athletes in all walks of life and currently am President of Shepherd Coach Network.

Favorite Books

A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards

I appreciate how it showcases three unique styles of leadership.

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

In this book, C.S. Lewis explores the common ground upon all those who hold the Christian faith stand.

Top 5 Gallup Clifton Strengths

• Activator
• Relator
• Includer
• Positivity
• Maximizer

Certifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Communication
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
• Certified Gallup Strengths Coach
• Certified Gallup Engagement Champion
• Certified Professional Coach (CPC)

Professional History

While I spent the early part of my professional career in marketing and advertising, I have worked in the training and development space for over 20 years.

I found my passion in helping others to be successful!  I’ve worked in a variety of roles from facilitation, instructional design, and organizational development.

I began working with Gallup’s Clifton Strengths in 20111 and became a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach in 2015.  I also became a Certified Gallup Engagement Champion in 2017, working with the Gallup Q12 survey.

In pursuing my passion for coaching, I earned my Certified Profession Coach (CPC) designation from the International Coach Academy’s Certified Coach Program in 2020.

Favorite Books

Strengths Finder 2.0

Strengths Based Parenting: Developing Your Children’s Innate Talents

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Type 3, The Achiever

Top 5 Gallup Clifton Strengths

• Achiever
• Positivity
• Maximizer
• Relator
• Developer

Certifications

• Certified Gallup Strengths Coach
• Certified Gallup Engagement Champion
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
• Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) Certification

Professional History

After serving in multiple capacities in the higher education environment, I moved into retail and hospitality as I continued to pursue my career in Human Resources. In those roles, I have led a variety of functions including Engagement and Culture, Talent Development and Talent Acquisition.

After over ten years in the service industry, I have now transitioned into consulting, where I am able to support clients from a wide variety of industries on various projects and initiatives.

Through all of the different endeavors, I have realized that my passion lies in coaching and find incredible fulfillment in helping others realize their own potential and find their own success.

Favorite Book

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

Accountability is an incredibly important element for me. This book challenges the reader to change their perception and guides them down a self-improvement journey using the seven habits identified.