Shandel Slaten, MCC, CCG
  ss@truelifecoaching.com
  (206) 860-7677

Shandel is an executive coach with a proven track record of assisting business professionals realize their personal and professional goals. She is the CEO and founder of True Life Coaching, Inc. She has worked with all types of business professionals from entrepreneurs to employees of Fortune 500 firms.

For over a decade, Shandel has coached entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and business owners toward defining and executing their mission, strengthening their communication, and upgrading their personal operating system. Clients learn skills that stretch beyond the office walls to bring fulfillment and success to all areas of life. She believes that seeking clarity on the right thing the right way while staying focused on relationships leads to faster growth that breeds long-lasting results.

Inside the corporate walls, Shandel specializes in assisting the executive to first lead with awareness and integrity.  Followed by developing high performance teams who are ready to improve communication, build trust, and optimize relationships.  Leaders of teams are never disappointed with the ROI of the time invested and the teams reap rewards not only in the initial team building exercise, but the long term payoff in the bottom line results.

Shandel is a Master Certified Coach who holds a Summa Cum Laude degree in Psychology.  She is a Coach University Graduate and holds certifications in Behavior Analysis, Professional Values Analyst, and Attribute Index Analysis. She is affiliated with the National Speakers' Association, International Coaching Federation, The Graduate School of Coaching, Target Training International, and the Young Entrepreneur's Organization.   As an author, speaker, and coach, Shandel has many tools to assist and equip you with principles and concepts that can take you and your goals and dreams to the next level.

  Keith Ferrin, M. Ed.
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  206-860-7677

Keith has spent the last ten years traveling throughout the United States and internationally as a speaker, workshop leader, trainer, and storyteller. He has worked with corporate executives, school teachers, pastors, salespeople, and teenagers.

Keith holds a Cum Laude degree in Psychology and a Masters of Education in Guidance and Counseling. He is the founder and President of True Success, Inc. His passion is to help people live lives that are not only balanced, but fully integrated with their values and purpose. His desire is to help people live successful lives - internally, externally, and eternally.

As a facilitator and trainer for the Dynamic Communicator's Workshop (Ken Davis Productions) he enables people to become better communicators, whether they are talking to one person over coffee, training a small group, or speaking to an audience of 10,000. Keith is also associated with Kiros and CoachVille.

Keith and his family live outside of Seattle and enjoy doing most anything outdoors.

  Deborah Griffing, PhD
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  206-860-7677

Deborah Griffing, PhD., is an accomplished professional with 25 years experience in the human development business as a psychotherapist, advanced-practice nurse, college professor, executive coach and speaker. For the last 19 years Deborah has enjoyed a thriving private practice in psychotherapy where she has counseled hundreds of individuals, couples and families.

Certified as a Leadership Coach by the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara, Deborah applies her knowledge and experience by helping individuals and teams to risk reaching beyond their current level of functioning, to create their desired future. A passionate advocate of the practical application of Emotional Intelligence capacities --- The ‘Heart’ of Smart™, she is energized by helping individuals and organizations develop their “EQ” to improve their personal/professional performance. Her expertise includes helping individuals to become more self aware, manage their emotions and behavior in positive ways, develop increased social awareness of others and improve interpersonal relationships.

Dr. Griffing is principal and founder of innovativeLeadership, LLC, a professional services firm whose singular focus is developing high-impact solutions that enable individuals to thrive within their sphere of influence and to consistently and creatively excel in the areas of Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Change and Transition and Collaborative Team Development.

Deborah is a skilled communicator, respected for her warmth and genuine interpersonal style. She has had the privilege of lecturing in the United States, Canada, Taiwan and Japan on a variety of topics in health care, psychology/personal development, spirituality, healthy relationships and effective communication. Deborah is a Certified Master Coach through the Behavioral Coaching Institute, and a member of the International Coaching Council. She is affiliated with the National Speaker’s Association, Target Training International and is a certified consultant with Learning in Action Technologies. She is happily married to Lee, her husband of 25 years, and mother to Kathryn and John. 

  Melinda Knight,
  info@truelifecoaching.com
  206-860-7677

Melinda has been mentoring entrepreneurs, business owners, young professionals, students and others, for over a decade.  She worked in the fitness industry for years, inspiring and equipping clients with tools to reach lifestyle goals.  In July 1994, she shifted that inspiration to include spiritual, emotional and relational.  Her certification in Leading From Your Strengths as well as proven leadership has brought a richness and a solidity to her coaching.

Melinda holds a B.S. from Central Washington University.  She has spoken throughout the United States and Mexico at conferences and mission outreaches.  

In February of 2000, Melinda became Senior Pastor with her husband Jeff following the tragic loss of his parents on Alaska Airlines Flight 261.  Since the tragedy, their thriving work has been featured on numerous television and print publications, both local and nationally.   Through this major life-change, Melinda found tragedy leads to triumph and has a passion to set others on a course to win. 
 
Melinda and Jeff have one daughter.

No matter your goal, Melinda aspires to uncover the greatness in you.  She will help you embrace who you were created to be.  

Melinda is a recording artist who enjoys triathlons, fashion and the outdoors.