OUR TEAM

Shandel Group Partners

SHANDEL SUTHERLAND, CEO

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

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METHODOLOGY


For over a decade, Shandel has coached entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and business owners toward...


  • DEFINING AND EXECUTING THEIR MISSION
  • STRENGTHENING THEIR COMMUNICATION
  • UPGRADING THEIR PERSONAL OPERATING SYSTEM


Clients learn skills that stretch beyond the office walls to bring fulfillment and success to all areas of life. Shandel 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. 

 


EXPERIENCE


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. Fun fact about Shandel, after 45 years of being single, she was married to the love of her life on 12.13.14.


ALAN ANDERSEN,

PARTNER

Alan Andersen has had some degree of a leadership role in the non-profit world, public, and private sector since 2001. From innovative start-ups to established organizations, his sweet spot is partnering with individuals and teams to build strong, sustainable and a more satisfying culture. In other words, an effective leadership practice. (Learn Alan's story here)

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METHODOLOGY


Leaning into his deep passion for engaging, empowering, and equipping people to transform and thrive, Alan doesn't do "theory" rather he focuses on practical application. Having logged more than 20,000 hours in people development coaching, his process is simple and proven. Alan will help you (and your team) create and implement a... 


  • HEALTHY MINDSET
  • CLEAR MISSION
  • RESOLVED MOTIVATION
  • ADAPTING METHOD


He is superior in executive coaching, team facilitation, high-performance leadership, and conflict resolution. With a proven ability to cultivate genuine trust with leadership and support teams, he primarily helps people uncover the areas of growth and coaches them to a higher level of efficacy and accountability.

Outcomes result in raw potential maturing into increased productivity, stronger performance, and greater profit.

EXPERIENCE 


Alan's primary focus has been and continues to be Leadership Multiplication and Organizational Effectiveness. He has been involved in starting, coaching, and overseeing more than 500 businesses across the U.S. and British Columbia.  Being able to work with a business from the ground up has taught Alan the art of accelerating growth. 


The cornerstone to Alan's success is his commitment to doing business at the speed of trust. Whether he is working with you as an executive coach, facilitation with your team, or one of his frequent public speaking opportunities, Alan will help you transform and thrive.

DR. SCOTT SUTHERLAND, PARTNER

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MELANIE MONTGOMERY, COO

Melanie is extremely passionate about using her skills, experience and education to make an impact in leadership development and growth, wherever possible. As an associate with the Shandel Group, Melanie guides individuals and organizations through their journey of leadership development via training and executive coaching as well as organizational development initiatives.

She is a member of the Quinault Indian Nation and serves on the board of Native Action Network, a nonprofit focused on facilitating leadership development and creating opportunities for Native women. Melanie is inspired to make a positive difference within her team, community and Indian Country.

Before transitioning into consulting, she spent 17 years building a career in the Hospitality and Gaming industries. Melanie values both growth and learning. She serves in many different capacities, including: Executive Leadership, Hospitality Management, Tribal Gaming, and Human Resources. She hold a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Business Management and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership.


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At Shandel Group, discussions often touch on the topic of relationships, and whether we are givers or takers. Do we focus on our needs, or do we seek to meet the needs of others?



Our team is fully focused on “giving more in value than we take in return”!


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