Ellen is a Partner with ISHR Group with almost 30 years of experience in assessing and coaching global leaders. As an Executive Coach, Ellen’s direct but supportive approach, combined with her sense of humor, has enabled Ellen to have a track record of success with leaders across industries and with a variety of leadership challenges.

Before joining the ISHR Group in 2003, Ellen was a Director of Talent Assessment & Development for Spherion’s Human Capital Consulting Practice. Prior to consulting, Ellen spent 10 years with GE in a variety of Human Resources roles in the US and Europe. She began her career in Pharmaceutical Sales. Ellen designed ISHR’s Executive Assessment methodology and has traveled the globe coaching Human Resources and Business Leaders in how to effectively assess and develop their internal leadership talent. Ellen’s clients range from mid-size portfolio companies to large global enterprises. She is certified in the Birkman Method, Hogan Inventory, the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) and is a trained DiSC facilitator. Ellen is a graduate of The Coaches Training Institute (CTI). Ellen’s “Incites on Leadership” article appeared in Enterprising Women. She is the co-author of “GUIDE Coaching: A Leader’s Guide to Building Alignment and Engagement.”

Ellen holds a BA in Psychology from Gettysburg College and an MBA from St. Joseph’s University. A recent empty nester, Ellen is an avid hiker, traveler and yoga practitioner. She resides in Atlanta with her husband Kevin and is on the Board of The Global Village Project, a school for refugee girls.

Monique is the founding partner of ISHR Group bringing over 30 years of experience as a business owner, an HR leader, and a strategic thought partner to both corporate and private equity/portfolio company clients.

She started her career with General Motors, and later joined General Electric’s Human Resource Management Program. Experiences include expertise in global executive assessment, leadership development, and team effectiveness. Monique earned her certification as a Six Sigma Quality Program Black Belt. She is a certified practitioner of the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) and the Birkman Method, and is a trained DiSC facilitator.

Monique received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan, a Masters of Labor & Industrial Relations from Michigan State University, and a Juris Doctorate cum laude from Albany Law School. She is the co-author of “GUIDE Coaching: A Leader’s Guide to Building Alignment and Engagement.” She was named one of “40 Under 40” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2004), an Enterprising Women Magazine Woman of the Year (2007), a WBE Star by the Greater Women’s Business Council (2011), and a Womenetics POW! Awardee (2012). She is a member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO), an alumna of Leadership Atlanta (2016), Leadership Georgia (2018), and the Atlanta Women’s Foundation Inspire Program (2019). She is on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and chairs the Board Development Committee.

A hiker, diver, photographer, and traveler, Monique lives in Atlanta with her husband, Justin, and three rescue dogs.

Kelly is a skilled executive coach and organizational development consultant with over 20 years of experience. She combines genuine respect and positive regard for her clients with a laser focus on business results. Kelly’s successful track record includes the delivery of both individual and team–based coaching services with senior level executives. Kelly started her business career with IBM followed by 8 years as the Director of Organizational and People Effectiveness for Ernst & Young, LLP. She was an undergraduate at the Georgia Institute of Technology and completed her graduate work at the State University of West Georgia. She holds an MA in Psychology and Organizational Development and a BBA in Management. She completed her training as an executive coach with Corporate Coach University. Kelly currently resides in Atlanta with her husband and three children. Her passions include reading, biking and hiking.

Kimberly is a talent specialist with a passion for helping organizations maximize their people investments. She began her career in Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Management at The Home Depot before moving into talent consulting. She holds experience across both the corporate and non-profit arenas and specializes in executive assessment, leadership development and coaching, and talent acquisition. Kimberly leverages her talent expertise, engaging style, data-driven approach, and project management rigor to drive results for clients. Kimberly holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia, and a M.S. in Counseling from Georgia State University. Kimberly lives in Atlanta with her husband, Steve, and their three sons. She is actively involved in the community and has held a number of volunteer leadership positions. From chairing Spotlight on Art at Trinity School, the premier art series in the Southeast that mobilizes over 100 volunteers and raises over $1 million annually to benefit the school’s operating budget, to serving on several non-profit Boards, Kimberly engages meaningfully and deeply with her community. Additionally, she enjoys exercise, reading and travel.

With over 25 years of global human resources experience, Sherry has a proven track record for delivering business results by bringing out the best in others through action-oriented executive assessments and leadership coaching. Clients value her broad experience and ability to find the opportunities in some of today’s toughest challenges. She served as a senior human resource leader for several GE businesses in a variety of industries and geographies. She is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and earned a master’s certificate in Evidence-Based Coaching from Fielding Graduate University and Coaches Training Institute. She is a certified practitioner of the Birkman and Hogan Profiles. Sherry graduated from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management Women’s Director Development Program. Sherry resides in Chicago, Illinois, and Birmingham, Alabama. Her passions include running, traveling and researching and writing stories of her women ancestors.