Colleen F.

Dr. Colleen Farrell-Felici is a dynamic leadership coach and educator with extensive experience across both the private and public sectors. She is a first-generation college graduate with a strong dedication to assisting individuals, particularly emerging leaders, and executives in their professional and personal development. Colleen specializes in transitional and leadership coaching, partnering with individuals and teams to enhance self-awareness, strengthen communication, build leadership capacity, and achieve greater work-life integration. Her approach is grounded in empathy, strategy, and evidence-based practices, making her a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to develop and retain top talent. Colleen holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is a Certified Life Coach through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). She earned dual master’s degrees from the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels School of Government and Champlain College in Executive Leadership. She recently completed her Doctor of Education in Leadership from the American College of Education. In addition to her academic credentials, Colleen holds certifications in key developmental tools including The Leadership Challenge 360, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), FIRO-B, Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i), Positive Intelligence (PQ), OPM 360, and the Energy Leadership Index (ELI-MP). She also holds a Certificate in Human Resource Management and is certified through The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP). Currently preparing to publish her first book, First-Generation Leadership Journey: Trials and Triumphs, Colleen is passionate about mentoring and community engagement. She serves as a mentor with Heights Philadelphia and the Collective Success Network. Outside of her professional pursuits, she cherishes time with her husband Frank, stepdaughter Kristen and son-in-law Chad, and their three grandchildren—Maci, Chase, and Cole.

Colleen Farrell-Felici, Ed.D, PCC, SHRM-CP ColFar@comcast.net Coaching Philosophy As a first-generation college graduate and leadership coach, I believe transformation begins with self-awareness and the courage to grow. My coaching philosophy is rooted in the conviction that every leader has the capacity to strengthen their impact when given the tools, reflection space, and support to align their values with their actions. I partner with leaders and teams in moments of transition and transformation, helping them clarify vision, improve communication, and foster resilience. My approach blends empathy with evidence-based practices leveraging tools such as The Leadership Challenge, MBTI, FIRO-B, EQ-i and Positive Intelligence to unlock strengths, uncover blind spots, and build sustainable habits that drive both personal fulfillment and organizational success. I view coaching as a collaborative journey: leaders set the direction, and I provide the structure, insight, and accountability to help them achieve meaningful results. Whether supporting executives navigating organizational complexity or emerging leaders building confidence, my goal is always the same to cultivate capacity, confidence, and connection in service of lasting impact. Beyond individual growth, I am committed to shaping environments where people and organizations can thrive. This includes integrating human-centered strategies with organizational objectives to ensure alignment, inclusivity, and long-term sustainability. My philosophy reflects both professional expertise and personal values: that leadership is not about position, but about purpose, presence, and the positive difference one makes in the lives of others.