ABOUT

Mary Scifres is an expert in organizational and leadership development with extensive work in innovation, growth, and creative worship design. An internationally-acclaimed speaker, teacher and author with over two decades as a consultant and executive leadership coach, Mary helps clients reclaim their purpose, refocus their mission, and reenergize their work. As a consultant and turnaround specialist, Mary diagnoses systemic troubles that arise from change, growth, leadership conflict, and intergenerational differences—troubles that disrupt organizational unity and dilute effectiveness. Bringing tools of conflict competence and emotional intelligence, Mary helps leadership teams instill a unified sense of purpose and clarity of direction that helps move their organizations forward with renewed energy and enthusiasm. As a leadership and executive coach, Mary helps top-performing clients get where they want to go—unlocking untapped potential, inspiring innovation and growth, and uncovering gifts and resources hidden within. Mary helps clients gain the skills to expand their vision, focus strategically, and transform untapped potential into life-giving realities.

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Mary has two Masters degrees from Boston University, a Bachelor's degree from University of Indianapolis, and post-graduate certification in Organizational Development and Leadership from Southern Methodist University. A member of the John Maxwell Leadership team, Mary has studied executive coaching and change management techniques with business leaders from Microsoft, Nordstrom, Boeing, and ICF. With over seventy-five published books, Mary writes extensively in areas of creativity, growth, and change. Her newest book, The Gospel According to Beauty & the Beast: A Story of Transformation, is available on Amazon.