Shandel is an executive coach with a proven track record of assisting business professionals realize their personal and professional goals. She is the founder of  Shandel Group (formerly True Life Coaching). She has worked with all types of business professionals from entrepreneurs to employees of Fortune 500 firms.

Inside the corporate walls, Shandel specializes in assisting the executive to first lead with awareness and integrity.  Followed by developing high performance teams who are ready to improve communication, build trust, and optimize relationships.  Leaders of teams are never disappointed with the ROI of the time invested and the teams reap rewards not only in the initial team building exercise, but the long term payoff in the bottom line results. 

As an author, speaker, and coach, Shandel has many tools to assist and equip you with principles and concepts that can take you and your goals and dreams to the next level.

Melanie is extremely passionate about using her skills, experience and education to make an impact in leadership development and growth, wherever possible. As an associate with the Shandel Group, Melanie guides individuals and organizations through their journey of leadership development via training and executive coaching as well as organizational development initiatives. 

She is a member of the Quinault Indian Nation and serves on the board of Native Action Network. Melanie is inspired to make a positive difference within her team, community and Indian Country. 

Before transitioning into consulting, she spent 17 years building a career in the Hospitality and Gaming industries, serving in many different capacities, including: Executive Leadership, Hospitality Management, Tribal Gaming, and Human Resources. She hold a BA in Hospitality Business Management and a MA in Organizational Leadership.