“Through Lori’s coaching I’ve learned to move from a macho, aggressive leadership style to being more grounded and calmer. Instead of flying off the handle, I now approach challenges and people with more reason. This has increased the psychological safety of my team, drastically improved many relationships and made us more successful as a team.”
Keith McAleese, Vice President, NTT Data
Lori Shook
Leadership Development Coach
Lori has 25+ years coaching experience. She supports leaders to have healthy relationships with all their stakeholders, so they can empower and develop direct reports, manage up and influence others skillfully.
Professional Background and Experience
Lori started coaching in 1996 and earned the designation as an ICF Master Certified Coach in 2001. Since then, she has helped grow the coaching industry, she has trained thousands of coaches and leaders, and coached hundreds of people in a multitude of roles and businesses. Her training and coaching experience, along with her study of neuroscience, has deeply enriched her understanding of the human experience and how we operate in relation to others.
Coaching Areas of Expertise
Lori’s approach is based on neuroscience and systems thinking. Key factors include increasing positivity, reducing common emotional states that generate dysfunction in teams and learning to optimally use the brain to create, relate and have healthy debate. Clients appreciate Lori's pragmatic approach, where personal development is accessible, practical, and highly useful. Her down to earth nature makes it easy for clients to be honest with her and with oneself, which is the only starting place if one wants to change and develop.
“Through Lori’s coaching I’ve learned to move from a macho, aggressive leadership style to being more grounded and calmer. Instead of flying off the handle, I now approach challenges and people with more reason. This has increased the psychological safety of my team, drastically improved many relationships and made us more successful as a team.”
Keith McAleese, Vice President, NTT Data
“Through Lori’s coaching I’ve learned to move from a macho, aggressive leadership style to being more grounded and calmer. Instead of flying off the handle, I now approach challenges and people with more reason. This has increased the psychological safety of my team, drastically improved many relationships and made us more successful as a team.”
Keith McAleese, Vice President, NTT Data