NECS Bios

M. J. Jiaras

Dr. M.J. Jiaras is the president and founder of Integrated Coaching Solutions and is a consultant focusing on executive coaching, leadership development and strategic focus. Additionally, M.J. blends academic and practical experience with widely regarded expertise in group dynamics.  Fortune Magazine recently voted two of M.J.’s coaching clients to their list of the nation’s “50 Most Powerful Executives.” With an expertise in leadership development, organizational change and performance enhancement M.J. tailors proven processes to the needs of his clients to create significant and sustainable positive results for his clients. The specific services offered by M.J. are one-on-one coaching, team-building, CORE Leadership retreats, selection assessments, strategic focus and change management. Clients include Allstate, The Chicago Community Trust, CNA, Draft/FCB, Discover, Exelon/ComEd, Harris Bank, Humana, Hyatt, The Joffrey Ballet, Office Max, Ravinia Festival, Takeda Pharmaceutical, United Airlines and Walgreens.

Tamara Keefe

I believe coaching is transformational. When people are fully aware of all they are capable of and clear about their why, anything is possible. By honoring what is and creating a vision for the future, we work together to use the timeless principles of leadership, service and communication to create a successful and fulfilling life. Over the past 25 years, I have had the privilege of coaching, training and facilitating at all levels of organizations. I work with leaders virtually and in person, across industries, cultures and geographic regions to choose actions that are in alignment with what they want to create. It’s through a leader’s desire to learn and grow with the added support and accountability of coaching that transformation happens. Tamara received her MA in Adult Education at the University of South Florida, worked with Sue Miller-Hurst & Associates and was trained as a Dialogue Practitioner (Coaches Training Institute). She has been awarded the ACC Credential by International Coach Federation.

Heather Kaye

Heather Kaye is a seasoned executive coach and facilitator who brings over thirty years of experience working with and for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and corporations.  Over ten years ago, Heather married her expertise in executive coaching, facilitation, and organizational development with her passion to support nonprofit organizations to create The Executive Sanctuary. Overwhelm, burnout and scarcity thinking were chronic issues for her clients and throughout the sector. The Sanctuary provides a forum for leaders from a mix of organization size, experience and issue areas to come together in small groups to build a practice of resiliency, share case studies and develop a trusting community to address these issues.  She is an accomplished facilitator with an ear for hearing what’s not said, tackling unexpected challenges and galvanizing teams behind overarching goals. Heather is the founder and President of Invision LLC, The Executive Sanctuary, and holds a Masters degree in Organizational Development from American University. Heather is also a graduate of Leadership Greater Washington and the National Speakers Association, a member of the International Coaches Federation and the author of Awakening Vision and Purpose. She has been on the faculty of both Newfield Network Coaching and American University.