Achieve sustainable success
I bring clarity to the space where processes and people collide, so you can lead in a way that is regenerative, not depletive.
I am Marcie Shelton.
I help leaders move on from the places they are stuck. I go after the root cause, not the symptoms: the space where processes and people collide.
As a Strategic Leadership Advisor, I partner with leaders and teams in small and midsize businesses and nonprofits. My home base is the Greater Sacramento region, where I serve in person. I also work virtually across North America.
Leaders often come to me when their organization is at a crossroads.
Rapid growth
The business is growing faster than the way you work. You need to realign your leadership team before the cracks widen.
A cultural shift
Something fundamental is changing, and you want to bring people along with clarity and purpose instead of confusion.
Unsustainable success
What got you here is wearing you and your people out. You are ready to build something stronger for the future.
These turning points are opportunities. My work is to help you find the root cause, not just treat the symptoms.
Two paths, one consultation to start.
For leaders
One-to-one executive coaching, group coaching and 360 assessments for leaders who are ready to stop doing it all themselves.
Coaching for leaders
For organizations
Strategic planning, facilitation, training, talent strategy and speaking so your leadership team can get on the same page, and stay there.
Partnering with organizationsEvery engagement starts with a conversation.
From a single facilitated session to a standing partnership, each engagement is shaped around the problem you are actually trying to solve.
All services
Group Coaching
Intimate small-group leadership coaching sessions offered for Business leaders, managers and supervisors. Six-month cohorts are held once per month and are capped at 10 people. Receive expert guidance, peer support and real accountability. Hosted in-person in Roseville, CA.
Executive Coaching
One-on-one executive coaching for leaders who want to lead with more clarity, confidence, and less burnout. A customizable 6 to 9 month partnership with measurable results. 360 assessments available.
Leadership Team Development
Facilitated leadership team development that builds trust, sharpens communication, and aligns your team on strategy and goals, so you can grow without burning out your people.
The Learn. Do. Be. Leadership Loop™
Lasting change is a loop, not a lightning strike. We move through it together, at a pace your organization can sustain.
- 01
Learn
Get clear on what actually matters: the root cause beneath the symptoms.
- 02
Do
Act on what drives measurable progress, not what merely feels busy.
- 03
Be
Become the leader your team and your board need you to be.
Getting out of the office is great for the soul.
Local in-person sessions can happen over coffee or even outside: walking, hiking, or even paddleboarding or golfing. Routine conversations can happen on Zoom, with in-person connection woven in along the way.
What clients say.
“Marcie is an engaging facilitator and presenter. She brings a unique perspective, yet also left me with practical tips I could incorporate into my own work.”
“Marcie Shelton has been a pivotal force in our professional growth and culture. Her feedback and insights have helped us navigate challenges and achieve our goals. We appreciate her flexibility and commitment to a productive work environment.”
“Marcie is an amazing coach and confidant! If you're looking to level up your leadership or need guidance in a business decision, Marcie has the experience and wisdom to help champion your success. She asks the right questions and shares the right insights.”
The book, a conversation, and a talk worth watching
The book
Marcie writes about leadership too. Her author site carries her book and the thinking behind it.
Know MoreiHeart Radio
Hear Marcie talk leadership on iHeart Radio.
Listen to the interviewSPAN 2025
Watch Marcie on regenerative leadership: replenishing people and results, not just extracting performance.
Watch the recapQuestions, answered
The things leaders usually ask before we start. If yours isn't here, the fastest way to an answer is a conversation.
What is the Learn. Do. Be. Leadership Loop™?
The Learn. Do. Be. Leadership Loop™ is a unique framework designed to help leaders move from simply doing tasks to leading with confidence. It closes the gap between surface-level action and meaningful progress by helping you learn what matters, do what drives results, and be the leader your organization needs.
What types of challenges do you help leaders solve?
I partner with leaders to navigate rapid growth, cultural shifts, and unsustainable work practices. My focus is on bringing clarity to the intersection of processes and people, refining decision-making, and creating regenerative solutions for long-term organizational health.
Where do you offer your coaching and advisory services?
I serve local businesses and communities in person throughout the Greater Sacramento region. I am also available for virtual sessions with leaders and organizations across North America.
How are your group coaching sessions structured?
Group coaching involves 90-minute sessions held one weekday per month. To ensure focused attention and open dialogue, these in-person sessions in the Greater Sacramento region are capped at 10 participants.
What problem are you trying to solve?
If you are at a turning point and ready to build something stronger, start with a consultation. We'll talk about where you are, what you are trying to solve, and whether we are a fit.
In person across the Greater Sacramento region, virtual across North America.