Pandora Ray

My personal biography/journey...

Coaching has changed the way I approach my work professionally, personally and relationally. Of all my experience as coach, administrator, and facilitator it has become the pinnacle of my career. It has engendered a profound appreciation for the value of serving others selflessly in a way that supports and encourages "self" and "other" awareness to engineer systemic change. The work provides me perpetual inspiration to discover the future through intention rather than serendipity. We are living in perhaps the most challenging, yet exciting of times. Let's work together to discover the change you want to see, the who you want to be.

My professional/coaching journey...

I've been told that I am a person that "thinks" differently. I discovered that much of my success as a leader in health care and public health was due to my innate coaching ability. Once I could name it, I sought professional training, earning certifications as a Master Coach, Coach Specialist, Professional Coach and Action Learning Coach. Along the way I was fortunate to learn from Coach Mentors who taught me much about the art and science of coaching. When asked what I prefer - people, process, policy or things, I reply, "YES".

Four succinct words or statements that describe my strengths, engagement with my clients, or passions as a coach...

Strategic thinking partner
Focus on expanding perspective
Keen ability to foster rapport and trust
Holding space for reflection and action design

Four words or succinct statements that describe my unique approach to life or recreation...

Courage and vulnerability co-exist
If I can't change my perspective, I change my location
"If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed" - Mark Twain
Dogs don't think about what they can no longer do; they think about what they can do

My education and certifications...

• CPC, CMC, CCS, PCC in process - Center for Coaching Certification
• CALC - Worldwide Institute for Action Learning
• Certified to administer and debrief Leadership Practice Inventory, Team Management System Questionnaire
• Certified Meditation Instructor - Open Heart Project
• Masters in Public Health- University of North Carolina
• Masters in Organizational Design - University of Phoenix
• BA in Sociology and Pre-Law - Mills College

My community involvement...

• Pro bono coach with Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership - Denver University
• Former Court Appointed Special Advocate - CASA Golden