Sheila R. Carmichael, MCC
Leadership Consultant and Executive Coach
Leadership Strategy Call
- 30m
A focused conversation to explore the leadership challenges holding your high-potentials back, where current development approaches may be leaving blind spots unaddressed, and whether my executive coaching solutions are the right fit for your next move.
Come with your questions. I'll bring an honest perspective — and a few of my own.
Organizational Consultation
- 30m
A focused conversation to examine the organizational dynamics quietly undermining your team's performance, where traditional consulting approaches may be missing the human side of the equation, and whether my leadership development solutions are positioned to move your culture forward.
Come with your challenges. I'll bring a fresh lens.
ICF Mentor Coaching Strategy Call
- 30m
You're pursuing your next ICF credential — and you want mentor coaching that does more than check a box.
This complimentary 30-minute call is your opportunity to explore what working with a Master Certified Coach looks like, and whether it's the right fit for where you are in your coaching journey.
In this conversation, we'll discuss:
- Where you are in your credential pathway (ACC, PCC, or MCC)
- What's working in your coaching practice — and where you feel stuck
- How the 3D Authentic Coaching Presence™ approach goes deeper than traditional mentor coaching
- Your timeline, goals, and any questions about the process
This is not a sales call. It's a strategic conversation about your growth as a practitioner.
You'll leave with clarity on your next step — whether that's working together or not.
Fewer than 5% of coaches worldwide hold the MCC credential. This is your chance to develop alongside one.
About Company
Transitions D2D is a leadership consulting and executive coaching firm for executives navigating high-stakes moments—promotions, transitions, and the pressure to show up differently at the next level.
Founded by Sheila R. Carmichael, MCC, with 30+ years across Fortune 500 industries, we specialize in what others overlook: transforming blindspots into strategic advantages. Currently pursuing her DBA in Organizational Leadership, Sheila brings both practitioner expertise and research-backed insights to her coaching.
Our work equips executives with authentic presence, sharpens self-awareness, and develops the clarity, connection, and courage leaders need when the stakes are highest.
What We Do
FAQs
Greg R.
Partner/Principal
Transitioning into a large organization involves many complexities, both professionally and personally. Sheila's coaching helped me navigate the intricate dynamics focused on balancing the demands of both. Her approach to reframing perceived challenges—both professional and personal—as opportunities to develop a new kind of leadership was truly transformational. She showed me that I didn't have to abandon my current success playbook but instead reengineer it more strategically. The customized program included specific strategies for handling difficult conversations. The sustainable results speak for themselves—we've achieved profitability while maintaining team performance, and I have a balanced approach to total wellness."
Sarah U.
VP Community Relations
"Sheila's executive coaching was a game-changer for my leadership effectiveness. What initially felt like an uncomfortable spotlight on my blind spots became the foundation for my most significant professional growth. Her ability to create psychological safety allowed me to be vulnerable about areas where I was struggling, particularly around executive presence during high-stakes meetings. The customized development program she designed didn't just address immediate concerns—it provided me with sustainable frameworks that I continue to use daily. The accountability structure kept me committed even when the work got challenging.”
Will C.
Partner/Principal
"As someone who built my career on technical expertise, developing deep executive relationships felt uncomfortable. Sheila helped me see this as an opportunity, not a weakness. Her 360 process revealed that my direct communication style—effective for building trust quickly—needed refinement for lasting executive relationships. Six months later, I successfully led our sector group's restructuring and transformation, and I continue to apply what I learned in my leadership today."
Christine L.
Executive Director
"The vulnerability Sheila created space for in our coaching relationship allowed me to address leadership challenges I'd been avoiding for years. Her approach to reframing blind spots as growth opportunities completely shifted my mindset. Instead of feeling defensive about feedback from my team about my communication style, I began to see it as valuable data for development. The customized program she designed included practical tools I could implement immediately, and the accountability structure ensured I stayed committed to the changes. My team engagement improved by 35% during our six-month coaching engagement."
Neil C.
President
"Sheila's ICF mentor coaching was both challenging and supportive. She helped me identify blind spots in my approach that were limiting my effectiveness with senior executives. Her feedback was direct but delivered with such expertise that it accelerated my growth. I now lead and coach with greater confidence."
Jacqui M.
Associate Director
"Sheila's mentor coaching for my ICF certification was exceptional. Her ability to model the coaching competencies while simultaneously developing my skills created an integrated learning experience. She helped me identify subtle patterns in my coaching that were limiting client breakthroughs—particularly how I was rescuing clients rather than empowering them to find their own solutions. The trust and psychological safety she created allowed me to experiment with new approaches without fear of judgment. Her feedback was precise, actionable, and delivered with genuine care for my development as a coach."
Greg R.
Partner/Principal
Transitioning into a large organization involves many complexities, both professionally and personally. Sheila's coaching helped me navigate the intricate dynamics focused on balancing the demands of both. Her approach to reframing perceived challenges—both professional and personal—as opportunities to develop a new kind of leadership was truly transformational. She showed me that I didn't have to abandon my current success playbook but instead reengineer it more strategically. The customized program included specific strategies for handling difficult conversations. The sustainable results speak for themselves—we've achieved profitability while maintaining team performance, and I have a balanced approach to total wellness."
Sarah U.
VP Community Relations
"Sheila's executive coaching was a game-changer for my leadership effectiveness. What initially felt like an uncomfortable spotlight on my blind spots became the foundation for my most significant professional growth. Her ability to create psychological safety allowed me to be vulnerable about areas where I was struggling, particularly around executive presence during high-stakes meetings. The customized development program she designed didn't just address immediate concerns—it provided me with sustainable frameworks that I continue to use daily. The accountability structure kept me committed even when the work got challenging.”
Will C.
Partner/Principal
"As someone who built my career on technical expertise, developing deep executive relationships felt uncomfortable. Sheila helped me see this as an opportunity, not a weakness. Her 360 process revealed that my direct communication style—effective for building trust quickly—needed refinement for lasting executive relationships. Six months later, I successfully led our sector group's restructuring and transformation, and I continue to apply what I learned in my leadership today."
Christine L.
Executive Director
"The vulnerability Sheila created space for in our coaching relationship allowed me to address leadership challenges I'd been avoiding for years. Her approach to reframing blind spots as growth opportunities completely shifted my mindset. Instead of feeling defensive about feedback from my team about my communication style, I began to see it as valuable data for development. The customized program she designed included practical tools I could implement immediately, and the accountability structure ensured I stayed committed to the changes. My team engagement improved by 35% during our six-month coaching engagement."
Neil C.
President
"Sheila's ICF mentor coaching was both challenging and supportive. She helped me identify blind spots in my approach that were limiting my effectiveness with senior executives. Her feedback was direct but delivered with such expertise that it accelerated my growth. I now lead and coach with greater confidence."
Jacqui M.
Associate Director
"Sheila's mentor coaching for my ICF certification was exceptional. Her ability to model the coaching competencies while simultaneously developing my skills created an integrated learning experience. She helped me identify subtle patterns in my coaching that were limiting client breakthroughs—particularly how I was rescuing clients rather than empowering them to find their own solutions. The trust and psychological safety she created allowed me to experiment with new approaches without fear of judgment. Her feedback was precise, actionable, and delivered with genuine care for my development as a coach."
Greg R.
Partner/Principal
Transitioning into a large organization involves many complexities, both professionally and personally. Sheila's coaching helped me navigate the intricate dynamics focused on balancing the demands of both. Her approach to reframing perceived challenges—both professional and personal—as opportunities to develop a new kind of leadership was truly transformational. She showed me that I didn't have to abandon my current success playbook but instead reengineer it more strategically. The customized program included specific strategies for handling difficult conversations. The sustainable results speak for themselves—we've achieved profitability while maintaining team performance, and I have a balanced approach to total wellness."
TestimonialsAbout me
Hello!
I'm Sheila Carmichael, MCC—executive coach, author, and what my clients call "The Blindspot Strategist."
I know what it's like to lose your voice in a room full of executives—and I know what it takes to find it again. That journey shaped everything I do today.
With 30+ years of Fortune 500 leadership experience across seven industries and credentials held by fewer than 5% of coaches globally, I partner with executives ready to stop fixing weaknesses and start leveraging what they can't yet see. My book PRESENCE: Self-Coaching Strategies to Ignite Your Authentic Leadership and my 3D Authentic Presence (3DAP)™ Framework guide leaders toward clarity, connection, and courage when the stakes are highest.