Coaching for Shepherd Leaders

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Rev Dr. Darren Roorda

Coaching Topics: board governance, strategic planning, leadership mediation, values-based leadership, succession planning

Testimony:

"I was looking for someone with senior executive leadership experience to help me enhance my leadership skills, improve my team’s dynamics, and navigate some key career transitions. Darren Roorda took the time to truly understand my goals and challenges. My sessions with Darren were both reflective and actionable. Thanks to the coaching, I gained more confidence in my decision-making, built stronger relationships with my team, and developed better strategies to move my areas of responsibility forward. I highly recommend Shepherd Consulting (executive coaching) to anyone looking to take their leadership and personal development to the next level." Director Rick Tozer, Voice of the Martyrs, Canada

 Alicia Hamming Navarrete

Coaching Topics: Women in Leadership, cross-cultural communication in Latin American, international non-profit leadership, fundraising

Testimony:

"Alicia's work with Lemonade International brought a wealth of experience to our staff and board. Her passion for helping organizations like ours was encouraging and motivating. She helped us define reality, build consensus among our cross-cultural community of faith leaders, and grow our capacity through coaching and board governance support. The process of refining and strengthening our board relationships allowed us to turn our vision for expanded ministry in Guatemala City into reality. This marked the beginning of a new chapter for our organization with fresh opportunities to make a greater impact globally." Charles Knox, Lemonade International

Steve Dykstra

Coaching Topics: personal development, communication, self-mastery and leadership, church and missions, Birkman Assessments

Testimony:

“Steve patiently led me through a complex process to create a structure and system for a nascent non-profit. I highly recommend him!” Wendy Biddle, Professor of Psychology, UGeorgia

“Steve Dykstra has a listening heart. He is an experienced coach. I have learned a lot from him. Thank you, Steve, for your listening and loving heart, and wisdom.” Rev. Moon Kim

Peter Elgersma

Coaching Topics: Faith in business,  leadership, staffing, boards, relationships.

Testimony:

" With over 30 years of leadership experience across a wide range of industries, Peter brings a strategic and thoughtful approach to coaching that balances practical business insight with a deep understanding of people and organizational dynamics. He has led multiple divisions, overseen complex transactions, and advised executives and boards through growth, conflict, and transition.

Peter is appreciated for his calm, no-nonsense presence, his ability to quickly grasp the heart of an issue, and his commitment to both business outcomes and personal integrity."