SJ Lanier Consulting has been my go-to advisor for a wide range of organizational development activities for the past 10 years. From new leader assimilation and learning needs analysis to individual and team coaching, her ability to quickly understand the landscape and establish meaningful connections with her clients makes her an incredibly effective practitioner. She has helped my leaders reflect, grow, and consistently show up with their head and heart moving in harmony.
Brandon Guzzone, HR Executive at an international public health organization
Among the many OD professionals I've worked with in my career, Shelley is the most well-rounded and capable. She possesses a wide array of skills and has a special knack for working through tough scenarios. For example, she led a large organization-wide change implementation involving the dissolution and merging of two significant organizations within our agency; she's gathered and analyzed relevant data and designed interventions for executive and front-line leadership; she's personally coached me (and many others) through complex career decisions. Shelley is an outstanding coach with all the qualities and skills required for success in any setting.
Patrick Lockett, former Federal Training and Development Manager
I had the privilege of working with Shelley Lanier as my executive coach during a pivotal point in my mid-career journey, and the experience was truly transformative. I came to Shelley seeking clarity, growth, and a stronger professional presence. Shelley delivered all of this and more!
Shelley brings more than 25 years of organizational consulting experience and more than 15 years of leadership coaching across government, private sector, and nonprofit environments. That breadth shows up immediately in her ability to understand complex organizational dynamics and professional challenges. She is one of the most thoughtful, deliberate, and conscientious coaches I have worked with. There is no better listener than Shelley!
What I appreciated most was Shelley’s ability to tailor her coaching to my specific challenges and her kind, empathetic and straightforward style. She helped me navigate a particularly challenging transition. Her questions were insightful, her guidance was practical, and her support was grounded in a genuine commitment to my growth and wellbeing, both professionally and personally. Because of our work together, I’ve gained a clearer sense of direction, and I am far more confident in stepping into a new path.
If you are a mid-career or executive professional looking for a coach who combines wisdom, candor, and compassion, someone who will challenge you, champion you, and help you step into your next level, I wholeheartedly recommend Shelley Lanier. She is exceptional at what she does. I had the privilege of working with Shelley Lanier as my executive coach during a pivotal point in my mid-career journey, and the experience was truly transformative. I came to Shelley seeking clarity, growth, and a stronger professional presence. Shelley delivered all of this and more!
Simone Peloquin, Foreign Policy Research & Analysis
The time spent with Shelley as my professional coach was so extremely valuable. She helped me develop personally and professionally. Together, we worked on developing and executing my professional goals. The result? Here I am a couple of years later in the exact job on my goal sheet. Not only did I land the job, I have a better understanding of my strengths and weaknesses to help me perform the job successfully. I look forward to working with Shelley in my continued development.
Monica Gonzales, Budget Analyst