Shane Barry is a Leadership Coach and Facilitator, and founder of aer-i Leadership Development. With 20 years of corporate HR experience, including sitting on executive leadership teams, he brings a lot of real-world experience to his practice.
Based in Chicago, Shane has coached leaders and facilitated training in the United States, Europe, Australia and the Middle East, within a wide range of industries including financial services, healthcare, cyber-security, manufacturing and the food industry.
Shane is passionate about helping people who feel stuck or are at a crossroads in their career to regain a sense of clarity and control through a values-led approach. He believes that life is too short to feel trapped in role or organization that is causing pain or stress. He also loves working with people who are new to leadership and want to get off on the right foot, and with experienced leaders who want to become more engaging, authentic and present with their teams.
Clients who have worked with Shane describe him as engaging, empathic, insightful and action focused.
His education includes a M.A. in Social and Organizational Psychology, a B.A. in Behavioral Science, and a Diploma in Executive and Leadership Coaching. He is also qualified in the EQi emotional intelligence assessment. Shane is on the Advisory Board at Misericordia Home in Chicago.
About the Founder
aer-i is the phonetical pronunciation of the Gaelic (Irish) “Ar Aghaidh”, which in English translates to “Forward”, and moving leaders forward is what aer-i Leadership Development is all about!
“Ar Aghaidh” also happens to be the motto for my hometown of Castlebar, County Mayo, on the west coast of Ireland!
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Testimonials
Client in a global manufacturing organization:
“Your insights have helped me develop and challenge myself to become a better leader. You provided me with great feedback, challenged my way of thinking, and helped me learn more about myself. I feel that because of your coaching and guidance, I can come to work as a better leader and an overall better person in my day-to-day life.”
Client in the financial services sector:
“Our coaching sessions prevented me from full burnout. I was able to put myself first, create some healthy boundaries and understand what I needed to be at my best. This has helped me be a better and more available leader for my team”
Client in a manufacturing environment:
