My Story
From Building Companies to Building Leaders
The Road to Coaching
Throughout her career, Shirley-May has served as a trusted advisor to both cross-functional partners and external clients. She discovered that taking a holistic approach to leadership not only drives immediate success but also fosters long-term growth- for individuals, their teams, and the organizations they support.
Her current coaching practice takes in 20 years of experience in the corporate space as well as various leadership roles. She positions herself as a partner and trusted advisor to her clients, helping them move with intention and focus on a path that they actively choose.
Finance and Business Background
Shirley-May started her career at KPMG in Los Angeles. She was an active CPA for 10 years and went on to build the consulting arm of Parker & Lynch in San Francisco- here she partnered with CFOs and Founders on internal strategic initiatives such as IPO readiness, financial system implementations/ migrations, and stop gap leadership solutions.
In 2015 Shirley-May joined Uber Technologies, focusing on recruiting leadership in the finance organization. When she left Uber in late 2018 she was manging a large team and leading all recruiting efforts for finance, legal, policy, and communications teams for North America. During this time Uber grew from less than 3k employees to 25k employees.
Shirley then moved on to leading talent at Sonder and Gusto. Her last role at Gusto was advising engineering, product, and design leadership on all HR matters from employee performance and talent planning to integrating teams from mergers and acquisitions.
True Leadership: Internal to External
Effective leadership is crucial for any organization’s success. Our Leadership Development Coaching equips current and aspiring leaders with the tools and insights needed to inspire and motivate themselves and their teams.
We focus on enhancing your leadership capabilities by exploring your leadership style, improving communication skills, and fostering emotional intelligence. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, you will develop a deeper understanding of team dynamics and refine your decision-making processes. Invest in your leadership journey today and create a positive impact within your organization with the support of dedicated coaching.