The Shift
For years, I led large-scale transformations, as a senior consulting leader at a global consulting firm. The kind of big changes that look great on paper but rise and fall on the people making them happen. Over time, I realized the most meaningful change doesn’t come from new systems or strategies; it comes from the moments when people choose to show up differently.
That realization and a few big chapters of change in my own life, inspired me to start my own practice. Today, I help others navigate change, with honesty, courage, and a willingness to grow through it, not just get through it.
About Me
I'm Sheena Marcus.
Earlier in my career, I worked in leadership roles at a global consulting firm, helping organizations navigate large-scale change. That experience taught me something important: even the best strategies depend on the people bringing them to life.
Today, I bring that perspective to my work with leaders and teams. I listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and help people find practical ways to move forward.
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What led me here
The moments behind the bigger changes.
During my earlier career at Deloitte Consulting, I saw that organizational change depends on more than systems and strategy. It also depends on the conversations people have, the trust they build, and the choices they make each day.
My own periods of change gave that lesson a personal meaning. I have questioned what was next, balanced professional demands with personal challenges, and learned how uncomfortable it can be to find a new direction.
Those experiences led me to start my own practice. I wanted to work more closely with people as they make sense of change and decide how they want to move forward.
How I work
Honesty, empathy, and room to think.
I bring experience in organizational change and training as an ICF Professional Certified Coach to my speaking, facilitation, and consulting.
Coaching informs how I listen, ask questions, and help people consider their choices. I make room for reflection while keeping the conversation connected to the work at hand.
Whether we are talking about a leadership decision, a team relationship, or a new direction, I want the work to feel useful and personal. You do not need to arrive with all the answers.
Background & qualifications
The experience and training I bring.
Coaching & education
- International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
- Leadership Coaching Certification, Georgetown University
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Earlier career
Former Senior Leader at Deloitte Consulting
Specialized training
- Immunity to Change methodology
- Positive Intelligence / Mental Fitness program
- Excellence in Facilitation
- Improv Program & Conservatory, The Second City Chicago
Business certification
Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Work with me
Let's talk about what you have in mind.
I work with organizations through speaking, leadership workshops, retreats, and consulting.
Get in TouchThe Work
I’m not interested in quick fixes or surface-level change. The work I do goes deeper, helping people reconnect with what matters, face what’s been holding them back, and move forward in a way that actually lasts.
I’ve lived through my own seasons of change … climbing the corporate ladder, questioning what was next, and balancing personal challenges while trying to keep it all together. Those experiences taught me what real growth feels like: uncomfortable, humbling, and ultimately freeing.
That perspective shapes how I coach, facilitate, and speak. I bring equal parts honesty and empathy, depth and practicality, blending what I’ve learned through years of transformation work with what I’ve lived as a human navigating change myself.
Because real leadership, and real change, start from the inside out.
The Heart
At the center of everything I do is a simple belief: people are capable of more than they realize, especially when they have the space, support, and courage to see themselves clearly.
Change isn’t easy, but it’s always possible. Whether it’s a leader finding their voice, a team rebuilding trust, or someone choosing a new direction in life, I’ve seen what happens when people step into that work with honesty and heart.
That’s why I do this, to help people move through change in ways that feel meaningful, not mechanical, and to remind them that growth isn’t about having all the answers … it’s about being willing to begin.
Background
I bring both formal training and lived experience to this work, blending evidence-based coaching approaches with practical insight from years of leading transformation and growth.
Certifications & Education
International Coaching Federation (ICF) – Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Leadership Coaching Certification, Georgetown University
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Specialized Training
Immunity to Change methodology
Positive Intelligence / Mental Fitness program
Excellence in Facilitation
Improv Program & Conservatory, The Second City Chicago
Professional Experience
Former Senior Leader at Deloitte Consulting