Testimonials
““This was a fantastic training-both informative and a great way for GBC folks to get together and problem solve!”
Nichole Sorhaindo, Managing Director
“Shelly and CenteredLead delivered an incredible series of workshops, creating a welcoming space for open, honest conversations about unconscious bias. She made a complex and personal topic feel approachable—not shaming—allowing participants to fully engage. The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive, with a ton of interest in bringing her back next year for more opportunities to learn. We’re so excited to continue this partnership!”
Shawn Cain, Deputy Health Officer Operations
“The Anne Arundel County Department of Health had been exploring ways to initiate a DEI initiative for several years. After meeting Shelly Henriquez-Neill and reviewing the CenteredLead proposal, we knew we had found the right person and organization to elevate our efforts. I have had the pleasure of working with CenteredLead and Shelly Henriquez-Neill for some time now, and can confidently say that their training services are unmatched. CenteredLead's trainings are engaging, user-centered, and specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of our organization. I highly recommend CenteredLead and Shelly Henriquez-Neill for any organization looking to enhance leadership, communication and organizational performance skills. ”
Almeda Kyser, Director of Operations
Transformative Coaching Experience with CenteredLead
“Working with CenteredLead has been nothing short of exceptional. From our very first session, it was clear that their insight, empathy, and expertise would profoundly impact my personal and professional growth.
CenteredLead challenged me to think deeper, reflect more intentionally, and take bold steps toward my goals. Through thought-provoking questions, personalized strategies, and unwavering support, I gained clarity on my leadership style and unlocked new performance levels.
The skills and perspectives I’ve developed during our coaching partnership have strengthened my decision-making and communication and empowered me to lead with greater confidence and authenticity. I’m incredibly grateful for this experience's lasting impact on my growth and highly recommend CenteredLead to anyone seeking transformative leadership development.
Thank you, CenteredLead, for guiding me on this journey of self-discovery and excellence!”
Meika Byam, LCSW-C, Behavioral Health and Substance Use Manager
“Shelly does amazing work with CenteredLead. I have engaged in other leadership trainings in the past, but none as effective as Shelly! She is intuitive, truly learns about the teams/people she's working with, and uniquely caters to the goals and the vision at hand. I have truly become a better leader because of her expertise and amazing spirit. I will always recommend her services to any who needs it! “
Erek Dyskant, Co-Founder, BlueLabs Analytics
“Shelly helped our team and the individuals within it grow in numerous ways at a moment of rapid growth and transformation. She was particularly effective in coaching our first-time managers to make the transition from shouldering the work towards effective delegation and mentorship, and in helping managers of managers with tools to intentionally nurture shared culture and values while leading through layers.”
Alicia Gabriel, Creative Director
“At times, you may not even know what is missing in your work style or what you need to move forward. In those moments, having a sounding board, and an incredible cheerleader is a gift. Shelly Henriquez-Neill is that gift. Having Shelly as a coach has changed me as a professional in ways I didn’t dream possible. To be frank, her coaching has also helped me grow personally in countless ways. For anyone looking to flourish in any field, or just in life in general, Shelly is the person you need in your life – right now. Throughout my coaching, I continually had ‘wow’ and ‘oh my gosh’ moments. A colleague of mine called them ‘Shelly’s truth bombs’ – but they weren’t painful; they were eye opening packages of serious ‘wow’.
I was able to clearly see what was missing, what I was doing, where I was succeeding and lacking, and how I could move forward like never before. Shelly’s unique ability to reflect back to me what I was sharing and then succinctly target the truth of the situation made the coaching process both motivational and transformative. Her process is ‘you’ led; it’s not about Shelly. But she is very much invested in it. She uses her instincts and experiences to, clearly and empathetically, illustrate and guide you to achieve your professional goals. I looked forward to every session. Yes, you must do the work. Yes, you will be held accountable. But Shelly makes the experience joyous, effective, and, if you’re ready for it, humorous. After more than two decades in my career, I never thought I could grow, improve, and be more motivated. But thanks completely to Shelly’s brilliance I have, and I’m eager to continue this journey and see where I want to take it.”
Amy Ewing, COO, Lumina Corps
“Shelly is truly a leader in devising and implementing strategies to develop people, teams and organizations. When my role required me to quickly grow teams and departments for scale, Shelly was an invaluable partner and coach to ensure that our approaches centered our employees and their needs. She is skilled at devising orientation, training, and growth pathways that help reinforce strong company culture.”
Y. Herman, Senior Director
“Game changing principles. That’s what you get when you work with Shelly. There’s really no other way to describe it. I’ve entered into many a session with Shelly and disclosed situations with no apparent solution and have consistently come away feeling energized and empowered. I think there’s also something to be said about working with a coach before situations erupt into chaos. In addition to crisis mitigation, ongoing coaching sessions with Shelly have been critical to establishing and maintaining balance throughout my department. Shelly has the unique ability of bringing to light the underlying causes of organizational challenges and has had such a positive impact on me and my team.”
