Meet Our Life Coaches

Dave Turo-Shields, CEC, ACSW, LCSW

Dave brings nearly 19 years experience helping others achieve their life goals.

Hello and welcome! I am excited you've taken the step to learn more about what life coaching can do for you.

For the past 17 years, I have successfully worked as a psychotherapist and have owned a counseling practice for over 7 years. My wife describes me as a student for life. My pursuit of personal development is extensive. I've benefited tremendously from what I've learned and implemented in my life. The good news for you is I bring numerous resources to meet your own desire for personal fulfillment. Life coaching is an exciting way to celebrate your strengths, while moving from a good life to one which is extraordinary. You're likely closer to a joy-filled life than you even realize. Enhancing your happiness, abundance and success are just a few choices away!

My areas of expertise in life coaching include:

• Relationship & Marriage Coaching: Those in significant other relationships hoping to achieve an extraordinary relationship and those singles who want to be in awesome relationships
• Small Business Coaching: Home or small business owners
• Spirituality Coaching: Helping you live from "The Center" outward into your life
• Parent Coaching: Helping parents survive, celebrate and be the best parent you can be with the challenges of parenting, especially parents of gifted children

Professional Training & Certifications

Dave received his undergraduate degrees in psychology and social work at Manchester College. He completed his Masters degree in Clinical Social Work at Indiana University.

• Certified Empowerment Coach (CEC), Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State of Indiana
• Association of Certified Social Workers (ACSW), National Credential of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• Master of Social Work (MSW), Indiana University
• Bachelors in Psychology and Social Work, Manchester College, Indiana

Personal Information:

I love watching folks "get it" in their own lives through life coaching. When the light bulb flashes on, suddenly clients lives are infused with joy and energy... the way it can be for anyone willing to step into the adventure of life.

I enjoy giving workshops, writing, reading, cycling, hiking and camping. I'm on adjunct faculty for Indiana University and I love all our new technology.

I am married over 15 years to my soul-mate, Christine, who is a psychotherapist and one of the most natural life coaches I've ever known. We are currently developing and facilitating marriage enrichment workshops and retreats and have great fun watching couples stretch and claim passionate relationships. We are the proud parents of two children, Nicholas, age 8 and Sarah, age 6. They are wonderful and a couple of our best teachers about life. I'm now ramping back up to full time vocational work. I've been a stay-at-home father for over 7 years and this fall each child will be in school full time. Christine and I are hoping to be publishing at least two couples books/workbooks in the next 24 months.

I was recently featured on the "Carol The Coach" radio talk show here in Indianapolis. It was great fun to be in the studio fielding questions from curious individuals about life's challenges.

A Favorite Quote:

"I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function is to be fully alive, not to simply exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall infuse my time here now."

~~ Jack London

What My Clients Are Saying:

"Dave Turo-Shields has the innate ability to "dance" with his clients. Experiencing Dave as a coach has been both miraculous and moving. Every person, at some point, feels like "dancing in life." And, if you're looking for a partner, he's the one!"

Peggy

Leslie S. Ressler, CEC, CPA
  
Leslie brings over 25 years of experience of working with groups and individuals. She has helped many to navigate through life’s peaks and valleys and created a safe and secure place for others through her very sensitive nature.  

Hi and welcome to our site! I am so pleased you have taken the time to find out more about life coaching. Life coaching can help you create whatever it is that you would like to see in your life.  

I started my career in the corporate arena. In my last corporate position, I was the Chief Financial Officer for a Golf and Country Club Management Company. I presided over all accounting, financial and human resource functions. I was involved in and privy to many sensitive areas, especially as it related to my involvement with people.  My calm and caring ways got the company and its employees through many difficult situations including the most sensitive of circumstances that affected the lives of the employees. These experiences along with a lot of my own life changes renewed in me a new sense of purpose. I left corporate   America  after many years of service to pursue my passion to be of service to individuals in helping them find life fulfillment and to begin creating whatever they truly desired in their lives. Although I did not understand it at the time, my corporate background has provided a backdrop for my organized and effective coaching approach. My true passion is and always was to the individuals who make the changes happen.

The changes that you can experience with life coaching are truly exciting. I bring with me extensive experience both in terms of my own personal development and the experiences of others. Many people tell me how courageous I was to leave my stable position and pursue my dream to help others. You will find, as I did that when you follow the path that you were meant to follow, everything just seems to fall into place. You can begin the journey yourself whenever you are ready.

My areas of expertise in life coaching include:

• Personal Development and Life Purpose Coaching: Helping you grow yourself in directions that are right just for you and find true passion in your life
• Spirituality Coaching: Getting in touch with your spirit (your soul) in ways that work for you to enhance your fulfillment in your life
• Helping Professionals and Other Passionate-Sensitive Types: Specialized coaching for  those of you who give of themselves day in and day out to help you be the best you can be
• Energy and Stress Management Coaching: Helping you create energy and life balance in your life while minimizing stress

Professional Training and Certifications

• Certified Empowerment Coach (CEC), Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Licensed in the states of  Florida and Louisiana
• Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in Accounting at Louisiana State University  
• Qualified Administrator of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter (Personality Profile) and the Campbell Interest and Skill Survey 
• Administrator of various employment screening tools and profiles

Personal Information:

I love working with people and watching them become who they are meant to be. So many times that person is waiting to come out and feel alive. I enjoy seeing them unfold to their true potential and not only visualize their dreams but begin to live them.

I enjoy reading and writing. I am working on writing various self-help articles and plan to write a self-help book one-day soon. I am a romantic at heart and like reading and writing poetry.  I love being in nature whether it’s walking or just quietly sitting with a good book and enjoying the view. I enjoy relationships and being with good friends. That to me is soul nurturing. Singing and music are my passion. I do it and listen to it as often as I can.

I am married for thirteen years to my husband, Jeff and we have a wonderful son, Joseph, who is almost 10. I love them dearly and have learned so much from them. I feel so blessed to have them in my life. My father (also Joseph) died over 20 years ago and I never thought that I would again have a true family……….how wrong I was. I am originally from  New Orleans and have lived in  South Florida for the past eighteen years. It was always my dream to live in   Florida  , as I love the beach and the sunshine. We adopted my pet cat Lucian 13 years ago. He has FIV (the feline equivalent of HIV) and must stay indoors in order to protect other cats. Having him has prevented us from having others pets. He is still very healthy and has been a true joy in my life.

A Favorite Quote:  
“Life is a Journey, not a Destination”

What My Clients are Saying:

“You’re a great coach! Your warmth, empathy, and genuine curiosity really made it easy for me to open up and be honest with you and myself. I so appreciated your caring nature and empowering style – it gave me the power to go after my dreams. Anyone who wants to realize their dreams would definitely benefit from your coaching.”

Jane