Meet Our Coaches
Manish A. Shah
CEO, Take Flight Team Building, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist
Manish A. Shah is a certified Take Flight facilitator and an International Coaching Federation Executive Coach through the Emory Goizueta Business School. Manish specializes in coaching executives in both nonprofit and for-profit board roles, guiding them toward personal goals and growth milestones. He integrates the Take Flight framework to enhance team building and self-awareness. Manish is also a certified personal trainer and certified nutritionist. With a diverse career in management consulting including leadership roles at Jabian, IHG, and Delta Air Lines, Manish brings a broad perspective to his coaching practice. He holds an MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill, an HBA from Western Ontario, and serves on multiple boards, including Atlanta Travel Leaders.
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Donna Peters
Executive Coach and Business Coach
Donna Peters is an award-winning Executive Coach and the founder of The Me-Suite. With a background in neuroscience-based leadership and a 1:1 coaching approach, she helps executives lead with authenticity. Donna is a faculty member at Emory University and a four-time medal-winning author. Her experience spans global consulting roles, and she has worked in six countries. Donna holds an MBA from Cornell University and is a sought-after speaker on leadership, personal branding, and team effectiveness.
Carla Street
Executive Coach
Carla Street is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) specializing in executive development and leadership growth. With over 20 years of experience in PR, marketing, and leadership coaching, she integrates neuroscience into her practice, fostering positive mindsets in teams and individuals. Carla has taught at Emory Executive Education and served on Google’s leadership coaching team. She’s a published author in the field of neuroleadership and has presented at leadership conferences. Based in Tucson, she enjoys art, music, and spending time with her family and her dog, CoCo.
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Charu Kumar
Executive Coach
Charu Kumar brings over 20 years of experience in business process improvement and change management to her coaching practice. With expertise in Lean Six Sigma, she helps organizations embrace operational efficiencies and innovative methodologies. Charu holds an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. Her strategic approach to change management ensures seamless transitions, empowering teams and individuals to achieve their goals. Charu is passionate about fostering collaboration across departments.
Scott McAllister
Executive Coach and Speaker
Scott McAllister is an Executive Coach with over 30 years of experience guiding leaders to unlock their potential. Specializing in self-discovery, Scott helps clients clarify their mission, values, and strengths, empowering them to excel in their careers and personal lives. His corporate experience includes senior roles at American Express, GE, and Comcast. Scott’s community work includes board roles at organizations like Outward Bound, and he holds an MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill. He is also a husband and father, actively supporting his children in sports.
Lori Wilson
Executive Coach
Lori Wilson is an executive leadership coach with 25+ years of experience, specializing in adaptable leadership, emotional agility, habit change, work-life balance, stress management, and mindfulness. Using a neuroleadership approach, she has coached leaders at organizations like the CDC, Facebook, Delta Airlines, MailChimp, and NielsenIQ. Lori is certified as an executive coach through Emory University and holds accreditation with the International Coaching Federation. Lori is also specialized with 360 qualitative assessments. With a passion for wellness, she also earned a functional nutrition certification from Life University.
Jeremy Faa
Business and Executive Coach
Jeremy Faa, a former Fortune 500 President and COO, has led transformational growth across global enterprises like Coca-Cola and emerging businesses such as Fairlife. With deep and extensive leadership experience spanning four continents, Jeremy excels in strategic transformation and building high performance teams across marketing, operations, strategy, and finance. Now an executive coach and advisor to leaders in Venture Capital and CPG sectors, Jeremy helps clients overcome complex challenges and unlock personal and organizational growth. Certified as an Executive Coach through Emory’s Goizueta Business School, he blends operational expertise with coaching excellence in every engagement.
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Neha Negandhi
Public Speaking Coach
Neha Negandhi is a TEDx speaker and Public Speaking Coach with over a decade of experience in corporate communication and nonprofit leadership. As a former radio show host and trained journalist, Neha excels at storytelling and audience engagement. She serves on executive boards for various nonprofit organizations, earning recognition for her leadership work. Her corporate experience includes roles at Turner Broadcasting, T-Mobile, and Starbucks. Neha resides in Roswell, GA, with her family and is passionate about empowering clients to speak with clarity and conviction.
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Torez Black-El
Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
Torez Black-El is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist with a focus on helping executives reach their health and fitness goals. As the owner of 720 Fitness, Torez emphasizes a positive mindset as a key element of successful training. With certifications from the National Fitness Trainers Association, he designs personalized fitness programs to ensure clients achieve lasting results. Torez has a background in national training with CRUNCH Fitness and LA Fitness and is passionate about overall well-being and physical health.
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Pauline Newman
Executive Coach, Certified Nutritionist
Pauline Newman is an Executive Coach, Nutrition Specialist, and Certified Holistic Health Coach with over 15 years of experience. She offers transformative coaching in leadership, health, and personal growth, working with individuals and teams across industries, from education to corporate organizations. Pauline’s holistic approach combines neuroscience, positive psychology, and health science to achieve personal and professional success. Her diverse background spans executive roles in finance, real estate, and wellness. Pauline holds certifications from the International Coaching Federation and enjoys time with family, outdoor exercise, and crafting.
Shaloo Savla
Executive Career Coach
Shaloo Savla is a career coach and certified life coach with nearly 20 years of experience helping executives achieve career breakthroughs and personal fulfillment. He specializes in resume optimization, LinkedIn profile enhancement, and strategic coaching, guiding professionals to secure leadership roles and thrive at the top. Currently leading Revenue Operations at an AI-driven B2B SaaS startup, Shaloo has held leadership roles at EverQuote and Wayfair, and began his career at Fidelity Investments and Boston Consulting Group. Shaloo holds an MBA and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard and is a CFA Charterholder. His coaching approach integrates professional success with personal balance, helping clients excel across all areas of life.
Rafiq Batcha
Executive Coach, Acting, and Improv Coach
Rafiq Batcha is a seasoned actor, filmmaker, and Executive Coach who leverages his 20+ years of corporate experience to help business leaders become more compelling communicators. With a background in improvisation and acting, Rafiq uses Hollywood techniques to cultivate authenticity and empathy in leaders. He holds an MS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Emory University. As a certified improviser from The Groundlings, Rafiq works with executives to develop confidence and presence. He splits his time between Los Angeles and Mumbai.