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Vincent H.A. Gordon Jr. 

Founder/CEO

Vincent H. A. Gordon, Jr., Ph.D., is a Certified Life and Leadership Coach with over 30 years in education. As CEO of Optimal Life & Leadership Coaching LLC, he focuses on leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal and professional growth. Dr. Gordon is a behavior researcher and a public school principal.

Location:

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands ​

Atlantic Standard Time (AST)

Coaching Hours:

  • Monday - Friday:  5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

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Greta Goff

Greta Goff, a Natural Resource Specialist by training, transitioned to professional coaching to help others achieve their goals and dreams. She finds fulfillment in connecting deeply with clients and believes in the transformative synergy of the coaching process.

Location: 

Saint George, Utah, U.S.A

Mountain Standard Time (MST)

Coaching Hours:

  • Monday - Friday: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Saturday:              Upon request

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Marilyn Rose

PCC, ELI-MP

Marilyn is a Professional Certified Coach, C.ORE Dynamics Specialist, and ICF Mentor, specializing in Leadership, Transitions, Neurodiversity, and Emotional IQ. She supports individuals and teams in taking control of their lives by transforming any beliefs standing in the way of their fullest and truest selves and potential.

Location: 

​Smithville, New Jersey, USA

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Coaching Hours:

  • Monday - Wednesday:                      8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

  • Thursday- Friday:                              8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Saturday:                                            9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 

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Melanie Kimberlin

Melanie is a Certified Professional Coach and C.ORE Dynamics Specialist specializing in Leadership, Transition, and Wellness. She empowers clients to unlock their potential, improve communication, and navigate professional and personal transitions through one-on-one coaching and group sessions.

Location: 

Houston, Texas, USA

Central Standard Time (CST)

Coaching Hours: 

  • Tuesday:               5 p.m. - 10 p.m. 

  • Thursday:             5 p.m. - 10 p.m. 

  • Saturday:             12  p.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Sunday:                2 p.m.  - 5 p.m.

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Angela di Gualco

Angela coaches individuals in transition, helping them develop a change mindset, create clear goals, and build balanced, fulfilling lives. Known for her compassion and insight, she is dedicated to empowering clients to overcome challenges and maximize their potential.

Location: 

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Coaching Hours:

  • Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Carol Urton

ACC, ELI-MP

Carol empowers high-performing leaders and teams to break through barriers, overcome fear, and dismantle limiting beliefs to achieve lasting success. Drawing on decades of corporate and nonprofit leadership, she excels at helping clients navigate bureaucracy, improve employee relations, and address management challenges with empathy and expertise.

Location: 

Dallas, Texas, USA 

Central Standard Time (CST)

 

Coaching Hours:

  • Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.  - 12:00 p.m.,                         5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

  • Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.,                          5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

  • Saturday:     8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Laura Shepherd

ACC, COR.E

Laura is a Leaderships Dynamic and Transitions coach with 25+ years in Corporate NA and is dedicated to helping professionals unlock their potential, enhance team collaboration, communication and navigate complex business challenges with strategic vision and expert support.

 

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Eastern Time Zone (EST) 

Availability:

  • Monday, Wednesday:                  1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Tuesday, Thursday:                       9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Evenings, Saturdays                    (upon request).

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Helen Brenner

MS, PCC

Helen, a survivor of profound challenges, uses her personal journey and experience to empower individuals to overcome unconscious patterns and build lives of confidence and clarity through her compassionate, client-centered approach.

Location: 

Tampa, Florida, USA 

Eastern Time Zone (EST) 

Coaching Hours:

  • Monday - Thursday:                          2 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

  • Fridays, weekends: Upon request 

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Bernadette Risley

Bernadette is a passionate coach with over 20 years of customer success leadership, empowering individuals and teams to unlock potential and achieve extraordinary results. She combines business acumen and coaching expertise to help clients design and achieve their goals.

Location: 

North Carolina, USA

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Coaching Hours:

  • Tuesday - Thursday:                          6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

  • Saturday:                                          10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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A. Ernell McClenon

A. Ernell McClenon, CPC is a Certified Professional Coach helping professionals and underserved individuals achieve their goals and rebuild confidence. She holds a B.A. in Psychology (George Washington University) and an M.A. in Applied Theater (CUNY) and has led workshops and presented at major events.

 

Location: 

Washington D.C., USA

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Availability:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday:     4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Sunday:                                        12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Colleen Smith

Colleen a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), trained by iPEC in 2023, with over 30 years of experience in child welfare and HR. I help individuals and leaders achieve their goals and offer coaching.

Location: 

Harrisburg, PA, USA

Eastern Standard Time (EST) 

Coaching Hours:

  • TBD.

In the evenings and early weekends (EST).

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