Our Leadership

Aaron Shields
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A recovering rocket scientist, Aaron excelled in the aerospace and B2B Tech sectors, becoming obsessed with creating and leading high-performing teams focused on solving real problems with a people-first approach. Aaron is passionate about teaching principles of connection, discovery, authenticity, and self-awareness to help people can discover who they are, what they are made to do, work with purpose, and enjoy more fulfillment in and out of the office. He works with individuals, couples, and corporate teams.
Focal areas:
- Career & Professional Development
- Change Management and Culture
- Product Management and Development
- Marriage & Fatherhood
- Hiring & Interviews
- Authentic Leadership

Katie Shields Â
FOUNDER & CONNECTIONÂ STRATEGIST
A business owner and homeschooling mom of seven, Katie knows what it's like to feel like there's a lot on your plate.
Katie gathers experts in personal and professional development with the explicit goal of teaching deep human connection. With the chaos of today’s world, communities recovering from a global pandemic and countless individuals feeling lost and confused, it’s her firm belief that nothing is more important than understanding our true identity, clarifying our values and purpose, and connecting these with the people that surround us.
Katie focuses on moms, couples, and families, especially those dealing with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Focal areas:
- Marriage & Motherhood
- Family Relationships
- Parenting children with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Listening & Communication
- Self-Care and Confidence

Cory Ivins
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER, FOUNDRY
 Having grown up in the world of sales, Cory has applied principles of human connection to close millions of dollars of revenue for technology companies. His focus has now shifted to advising executive teams, individuals and couples. His goal is to help people learn more about themselves and their loved ones, nurture key relationships, and thrive in a world where finding happiness and joy together is becoming increasingly rare.Â
 Focal Areas:
- Enterprise Sales (Especially B2B/SaaS)
- Identity and Connection
- Healing Emotional Wounds
- "Nice Guy" Syndrome
- Marriage and Fatherhood
- "Dead Bedroom" Situations
- Mental & Physical Fitness

Nathan Walker
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, UN-METHOD
An International speaker, storytelling coach, and trainer, Nathan has coached thousands of people in connecting people to compelling stories and driving impactful change in life, relationships and business. As a certified Habit Finder Coach and NLP Practitioner, Nathan’s passion is helping people change the way they think, and in so doing, they change the way they act, live and love.
Focal Areas:
- Pitches & Presentations
- Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) and Timeline Therapy
- Habit Finder™ Professional Evaluations
- Public Speaking & Storytelling