Meet our Mission Driven
Administrative Team
Get to know each of the amazing people that support your coaching journey.
The Administrative Team are skilled Independent Contractors
we've hand selected to provide you excellent service.
The Administrative Team are skilled Independent Contractors
we've hand selected to provide you excellent service.
Laurel Elders, MCC, CEC
Founder / CEO
Since 2011, I have teamed up with profound thought leaders to provide you with the most innovative, comprehensive, and illuminating programs.
First of all, I'm not a researcher. I'm an integrator. I take the existing research and teach how it is interconnected to human potential.
More research is drowned out under piles of media hype than it is helping humanity do a better job of humaning. I'm here to change that.
I'm here to bridge prominent research with modern-day solutions that don't lead to greater pollutions. I'm here to also act as a reminder that the ancient wisdom of our past can potentiate and resolve man-made issues more than our current addiction to high-tech ever will.
At the Institute, we teach prominent skills that elevate human potential through the art and science of masterful coaching. We are actively a part of the solution. Will you join us?
Training & Credentials:
Background & Experience:
- Single Parents Reaching Out (SPROUT) - Support groups empowering single parents
- Outside Agencies - Pima County funded support groups
Founder / CEO
Since 2011, I have teamed up with profound thought leaders to provide you with the most innovative, comprehensive, and illuminating programs.
First of all, I'm not a researcher. I'm an integrator. I take the existing research and teach how it is interconnected to human potential.
More research is drowned out under piles of media hype than it is helping humanity do a better job of humaning. I'm here to change that.
I'm here to bridge prominent research with modern-day solutions that don't lead to greater pollutions. I'm here to also act as a reminder that the ancient wisdom of our past can potentiate and resolve man-made issues more than our current addiction to high-tech ever will.
At the Institute, we teach prominent skills that elevate human potential through the art and science of masterful coaching. We are actively a part of the solution. Will you join us?
Training & Credentials:
- Leadership Principles Certified - Harvard Business School (2023)
- Master Certified Coach (MCC) International Coaching Federation (2022 - current)
- Certified Executive Coach - Leverage for Leaders (2019)
- ACTP Assessor Training - PCC Marker Assessment - International Coaching Federation (2019/2021)
- Choice in Coaching: Arbinger Mastery Training for Coaches Arbinger Institute (2018)
- Advanced NVC - Compassionate Communication Training (2017)
- ACTP Assessor Training - PCC Marker Assessment - International Coaching Federation (2016)
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) - International Coaching Federation (2013 - 2022)
- Integral Coach Training of the 9 Types - The Enneagram Institute & New Ventures West (2009)
- Corporate Coaching & Organizational Leadership - Sandy Hogan & CO - 300 hr. Internship (2008-2011)
- BA in Human Development: Organizational Psychology with a Concentration in Corporate Coaching (2008) Prescott College
- Certificate in Coaching - CTA (2005)
Background & Experience:
- Wellness Wholeness and Cultural Awareness - ICF Arizona Committee Member (2022-2023)
- Top 10 Coaches in Tucson - by the Influence Digest (2021)
- ICF Arizona Core Coaching Competency Summer School - Facilitator (2020 / 2021)
- Leverage for Leaders - Executive Coach Training - Co-Facilitator / Mentor Coach (2019)
- Speaker Coach - TEDx Tucson (2018)
- Member of the ACN (Arbinger Coaching Network) Arbinger Institute (2018 - current)
- Association of Coach Training Organizations (ACTO) - Education Committee (2018 - 2019)
- Member of Association of Coach Training Organizations (ACTO) (2017 - current)
- Raytheon: Sub-contractor for Developing Leaders initiative (2017)
- Founded The Institute of Integrative Intelligence, LLC (2016)
- Director of Coaching Programs - Prescott College (2013 - 2016)
- Health Coach & Educator - Wellness Council of Arizona (2013 - 2015)
- Coach Training Lead Instructor - Prescott College (2012 - 2016)
- Co-Founded Certificate in Coaching ACSTH - Prescott College (2011)
- Instructor: Life Coaching Techniques & Mind-Body Medicine - ASAOM (2009-2011)
- Internal Coach - Staff & Faculty Development - ASAOM (2009 - 2011)
- Director of Education - ASAOM (2008 - 2011)
- ACAOM - Accreditation Consultant - ASAOM (2007)
- Author / Program Director - Eating With Heart (2005 - 2020)
- Executive Director - Interpeace, Inc. (2003 - 2005)
- Program Facilitator & Family Resource Educator - Interpeace, Inc. (1999 - 2005)
- Single Parents Reaching Out (SPROUT) - Support groups empowering single parents
- Outside Agencies - Pima County funded support groups
Michael Tucker, MA, PCC
Senior Partner / Executive Coach
Michael Tucker, M.A., PCC, CSM, CSPO is an ICF certified executive+team coach, consultant, author and speaker who is committed to the acceleration, advancement and conscious evolution of the human family. His expertise is in supporting organizational growth, leadership development, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by enhancing intuition, increasing empathy, insight decision-making abilities and collaboration among leaders and their teams.
Although Michael's coaching is industry agnostic, tech companies and AGILE or STEM professionals and investors tend to seek him out. He boldly supports the deeply spiritual and non-spiritual alike and regularly works with CEOs, executives, product managers/owners, entrepreneurs, creatives & on occasion their families.
Learn More about Michael: www.TuckerCoaching.net
Although Michael's coaching is industry agnostic, tech companies and AGILE or STEM professionals and investors tend to seek him out. He boldly supports the deeply spiritual and non-spiritual alike and regularly works with CEOs, executives, product managers/owners, entrepreneurs, creatives & on occasion their families.
Learn More about Michael: www.TuckerCoaching.net
Patrick Elders
Co-Owner
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Patrick and Laurel co-own the Institute. Laurel oversees operations, QA, training standards and student experience. Pat focuses on organizational strategy and outreach in the veteran communities.
Pat's career path began in the Air Force in 2003, serving in Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR). He has served oversees through multiple contingencies, including Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Pat continues to serve as a deployable AirGaurd reservist and First Sergeant. Pat and Laurel have four grown children, enjoy family time, healthy cooking, rock climbing, kayaking and outdoor adventuring. |
Nancy Smyth, MCC, CPCC
Director of Education / Senior Faculty
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Nancy has been with the Institute since 2015. In the mid 1980’s, Nancy apprenticed with an Aztec Indian Medicine Man. Her entire apprenticeship was one of learning to see and recognize what was invisible to the eye. Life kept leading Nancy to lend a hand off the reservations as well, to more global communities. Loving the empowering process of coaching, Nancy studied and went on to receive a Master Certified Coach credential through the International Coaching Federation in 2006. Nancy’s clients include Fortune 500 organizations, entrepreneurs, couples, and individuals. Her focus guides clients to lasting substantial change, both professionally and personally. As a coach, speaker, artist, and poet, Nancy cultivates the experience, understanding and expression of peace-filled solutions. www.TwoWiseWomen.org |
Lauren Stidham, PCC, CPIC
Dean of Students / Coach / Coach Trainer
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Lauren is the right hand to school operations and student support. She assists with new student enrollment, helps current students get what they need, and keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes. She is also a full-time coach, HeartMath® Certified Trainer, instructor, and Institute graduate.
Lauren owns Blueprint to Bloom Life Coaching, where people can discover how to be the architect of a life they love. She cultivates a calm and thoughtful space for individuals to step out of limiting beliefs and experience positive possibilities. Her passion for helping others allows them to build a strong, balanced foundation and experience empowering growth. Lauren graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in elementary/special education. She taught 5th grade for 7 years then moved on to relationship-based sales. She has always enjoyed problem-solving, intellectual discussions, and acting as a sounding board for others. Her passions include singing, reading, yoga, time at the beach, beauty products, and Pinterest craft projects. www.blueprinttobloom.com Follow Lauren @ facebook.com/BlueprintToBloom |
Sheilesha Willis, PhD
Director of Scholars Program at Coaching for Everyone
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Dr. Sheilesha Willis, BCC, is the Director of the Coaching For Everyone Scholars Program and a certified leadership coach who has spent the last 12 years scaling leadership development and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs during high-growth periods at AECOM, Robinhood, Gem, and Aurora Solar. Sheilesha leverages human-centered, identity-based leadership development approaches to unlock excellence in individuals and teams. To inquire about the Coaching For Everyone scholars program, please visit: https://coachingforeveryone.org/certification/ |
Jill Aronoff, ACC, CPIC
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
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Jill Aronoff is dedicated to empowering professionals to reach their potential and create lasting change through interactive tools, straightforward techniques, and defined plans that integrate into all areas of the unique self. She partners with leaders to evoke personal and professional transformation, discover inner talents, silence that mental chatter that loves to whisper in our ears, and find the sweet spot of work/life balance through adventure and grounding oneself in nature.
With over 20 years of executive leadership experience, specializing in sports marketing, branding, and licensing, people development, creative strategy, and program and product development, Jill brings a diverse skill set and acts as a Coaching Sherpa to her clients quest. Jill is a graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in Textiles & Clothing. She has worked for retail organizations including The Gap, Leviʼs, and Nordstrom before she moved into sports where she worked for the Oakland Raiders and the Milwaukee Brewers. |
