Mary-Kay H.

Hello, I’m Mary-Kay Haseley, an coach who walks alongside you and offers 25 years of experience in leadership, emotional intelligence, and business strategy. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with high-impact organizations like The Walt Disney Company and Shorelight Education, where I’ve honed my skills in coaching emerging and seasoned leaders, improving team dynamics, and fostering growth through emotionally intelligent leadership. I specialize in helping leaders navigate difficult conversations, manage change, and build stronger relationships within their teams. My approach is rooted in emotional intelligence, communication, and empathy, all aimed at driving engagement and productivity in the workplace. Currently, I work as a Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Coach with Coach Forward, LLC, and as a Business Skills Coach for American Apprenticeships Work. I also serve as a consultant to Premise Entertainment, where I led a $50M+ production budget and implemented strategies that improved staff retention and kept production costs under budget. Previously, I held the role of Vice President of Partner Operations at Shorelight, where I led a team of 20 and managed partnerships with top universities across the U.S. I helped streamline operations, increase student retention, and integrate leadership coaching throughout the organization. I also launched and managed Shorelight’s first university partnership at the University of Central Florida, growing international student enrollment by 600% in just two years. Earlier in my career, I served as Vice President and Head of Florida Feature Animation at The Walt Disney Company, where I was responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of Disney’s Florida animation studio. I played a key role in overseeing large-scale animation projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, and fostering a creative and collaborative work environment. Additionally, I worked as Senior Director of Human Resources for Artist & Professional Development, focusing on employee relations and talent development within the animation division. My time at Disney helped solidify my expertise in managing large teams, creative leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. I’m passionate about coaching leaders through complex challenges and helping them grow both personally and professionally. I’m an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and I’m certified in EQ-I 2.0 and EQ 360. Outside of work, I have traveled across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. I’m also an avid baseball fan, which adds an extra layer of excitement to my life!

My coaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that effective leadership begins with self-awareness. I partner with leaders to deepen emotional intelligence, expand perspective, and strengthen their ability to lead with clarity, presence, and intention. Through thoughtful inquiry and reflection, leaders access their own insight to create meaningful and sustainable impact.