Chelese Perry is a leadership development consultant and executive coach with The Chelese Perry Group, bringing over 20 years of experience supporting Fortune 100 organizations including The Coca-Cola Company and Abbott Laboratories.
Chelese’s work focuses on helping individuals navigate complex organizational cultures while strengthening their leadership capabilities and well-being. She empowers clients to increase their resilience and emotional intelligence through coaching and leadership training. As a mentor coach, she also supports other coaches in developing their skills and advancing their professional practice.
A skilled facilitator and practitioner of various assessment methodologies including DISC, MBTI, Hogan, CliftonStrengths, EQi, and 360-degree feedback, Chelese creates welcoming and psychologically safe environments that foster trust and meaningful dialogue among diverse groups. As a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, she contributes expert insights on leadership topics featured on Forbes.com.
Chelese holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Florida A&M University and has earned multiple coaching certifications, including Certified Leadership Coach from George Mason University, Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation, and certifications in Group Coaching, Team Coaching, and DISC® facilitation. She is also certified in Professional Account Management, Conceptual Selling, and Strategic Sales Management through the Miller Heiman Group. A certified Reiki Master, Chelese brings a holistic approach to her work. She serves as Adjunct Faculty at George Mason University.