Shelli Holland-Handy helps executives, leaders and managers maximize their potential and poise themselves for the future. She draws upon her vast experience as a coach, public relations practitioner and business owner to help clients lead authentically, communicate powerfully and enjoy more fulfillment in both work and life.
Shelli has held leadership positions in both the public and private sectors along with her experience as a consultant and small business owner. She became an accredited coach to help clients navigate their complex roles of leading teams, managing people and engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Through her warm and compassionate approach, clients realize what is meaningful to them, tap into strengths and overcome challenges. Her clients receive the added benefit of her experience as a public relations leader with expertise in areas such as interpersonal skills, leadership presence, persuasion and influence, and authentic leadership style. She is particularly passionate about helping leaders realize the power of developing great teams and engaged employees. Most of all, Shelli is a deeply committed partner in each of her client’s journeys to living life well.
Shelli is an Professional Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation. She is accredited in public relations through the Public Relations Society of America with extensive experience as both a practitioner and consultant. In addition to holding leadership positions in both the public and private sectors, Shelli is also a licensed, non-practicing attorney and a successful entrepreneur who has launched two companies.
EXPERTISE
- Executive & leadership coaching
- Building & developing effective teams
- Managing & leading others
- Communication & interpersonal skills
- Engaging stakeholders
- Self-awareness
- Emotional intelligence
- Executive presence
- Time & energy management
- Strategic communications planning
- Meeting & strategic plan facilitation
ACCREDITATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
- International Coach Federation Professional Certified Coach
- Public Relations Society of America Accreditation in Public Relations
- EQ-i 2.0 emotional intelligence behavioral assessments including workplace, leadership and 360 instruments
- 6 Team Conditions and the Team Diagnostic Survey
- Everything DiSC Authorized Partner and Certified Trainer including workplace, management, sales, conflict and leadership profiles
- Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Authorized Partner and Certified Trainer
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Shelli’s education includes a bachelor’s degree in political science from Oklahoma State University and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma. She received her coach training from Rice University through the Doerr Institute’s CoachRice program and is an accredited coach through the International Coach Federation. Additionally, she is accredited in public relations through the Public Relations Society of America with extensive experience as both a practitioner and consultant. In addition to holding leadership positions in both the public and private sectors, Shelli is also a successful entrepreneur who has launched two companies.