MEET THE TEAM
Coaching with Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting is a powerful step towards creating the life you want. Our certified, professional coaches help individuals, leaders and teams increase productivity, overcome obstacles, and achieve goals.
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Darcy Luoma
Founder & CEO
Darcy Luoma, creator of Thoughtfully Fit®, is a Master Certified Coach, dynamic facilitator, and inspiring motivational speaker. She has worked as director for a U.S. Senator, deputy transition director for a governor, and on the national advance team for two U.S. presidential campaigns. As the owner and CEO of Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting, she’s worked in forty-eight industries with more than five hundred organizations to create high-performing people and teams. The media has named Darcy the region’s favorite executive-and-life coach four times. Darcy balances her thriving business with raising her two energetic teenage daughters, adventure travel, and competing in triathlons.
Education
- Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management – Masters of Science in Organization Development (MSOD), Master’s Thesis on the Impact of Life Coaching on Overall Life Satisfaction
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, La Follette School of Public Affairs – Public policy graduate seminar graduate
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Bachelor of Science – Double major in Mathematics and German with teaching degree
- Landmark Forum – Chicago, Illinois
Professional Experience
- United States Senate – Director for 12 years
- White House – National Advance Staff
- Wisconsin Governor – Deputy Transition Director
- Public Policy Research Non-Profit – Senior Education Outreach Specialist
- Leadership Institute – Coordinator and Lead Facilitator
- Hallatt Consulting Group – Consultant and Motivational Speaker
Coaching
- University of Wisconsin–Madison – Director of Professional Life Coaching Certificate (PLCC) program
- International Coach Federation (ICF) – Master Certified Coach (MCC), Active Member and Registered Mentor Coach
- Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. (CCE) – Board Certified Coach (BCC) with speciality designation as Executive/Corporate/Business/Leadership Coach
- Coaches Training Institute (CTI) – Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)
- CRR Global – Organizational and Relationship Systems Certified Coach (ORSCC) to work with teams and couples
- Institute of Coaching Professional Association (ICPA) – Member of ICPA at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate
- Brava Magazine – Voted Madison, Wisconsin’s Favorite Life Coach, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Isthmus – Voted Madison, Wisconsin’s Favorite Life Coach, 2012-2013
- International Coach Federation–Wisconsin – Active Member and Former Board of Directors
Community Service & Professional Organizations
- National Speakers Association – Professional Member
- Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce – Member
- Madison Area Business Consultants (MABC) – Member
- Consulting for Organizational Reflection and Effectiveness (CORE) – Founder’s Circle
- Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) – Scholarship recipient, Past president with keynote speaker Elizabeth Edwards, banquet chair with keynote speaker Hillary Rodham Clinton, and board member
- Greater Madison Federal Agency Association (GMFAA) – Active participant and award-winning committee member
- TEMPO – Active member since 2003 of this professional organization of women in executive and leadership positions
- Wisconsin Women’s Network
- Madison Organization Development Squad (MOD Squad)
- Organization Development Network (ODN)
- Association for Training and Development (ATD) – South Central Wisconsin Chapter
- Wisconsin Institute for Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia, Inc. (WILDD) – Advisory Committee Member
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Greater Madison Area Chapter
Other
- Mom –To two spunky, challenging, confident, fun-loving daughters
- Triathlete –Competed in triathlons every year since 1998, including multiple sprint, olympic, half-ironmans, marathons, and a full Ironman
- Small Business Administration – Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- 20 years experience – Facilitating, coaching, training, motivational speaking and consulting in small businesses, universities, non-profits, and corporations throughout the United States, China, France and Mexico
- And before that…Rollerblade Demo Team instructor, corn detassler, photographer’s assistant, babysitter, house cleaner, camp counselor, resident assistant, secretary, office manager, dishwasher, raspberry picker, peer counselor, mathematics tutor, dormitory front desk worker, apple picker, lawn mower! Not even kidding.
Jill Mueller
Vice President for Training and Learning Experiences
JILL MUELLER, PCC, CPTD, M.Ed. (Master of Science in Administrative Leadership, Adult Education, Human Resource and Workforce Development at UW-Milwaukee) is the Vice President for Training and Learning Experiences at Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting. Throughout her career, Jill has worked in government, higher education, and college access. She received her Certified Professional Coaching Certificate from UW‐Madison and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation.
Jill is a Certified Team Performance Coach through Team Coaching International and also completed the robust Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) training where she developed the tools and skills to help teams solve their people problems and become high-performing. Jill is passionate about creating engaging training and coaching experiences that challenge participants to consider new ideas, provide immediate takeaways, and incorporate a whole lot of fun.
The coaching experience for me was a tremendous opportunity to learn about myself and grow in the manner and at the pace that met my needs. Jill brought so much to our relationship. Her questions caused me to think and provided different perspectives. She was always present with me with empathy, and she challenged me. Her listening is extraordinary! I could not imagine a better fit, coach and person. I highly recommend Jill to anyone who wants coaching.
Education & Certifications
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
Professional Life Coaching Certification (PLCC) - University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Master of Science in Administrative Leadership, Adult Education, Human Resource and Workforce Development - University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Bachelor’s in Elementary Education - International Coach Federation
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) - Association for Talent Development
Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) - Team Coaching International
Certified Team Performance Coach (CTPC)
Services Provided
- Training
- Professional Coaching
- Small Group Coaching
- 360 Assessments
Blog Posts
Mike Touhey
Mike Touhey is a highly experienced executive coach who leverages over 20 years in senior operating executive roles to work with clients to help them develop the leadership skills to be more effective and have greater influence and impact in their organization. He has “walked in the shoes of leaders at all levels in the organization which gives him a high degree of credibility with his clients. His coaching accelerates their growth as leaders.
Mike brought his strategic and executive experience to our coaching discussions, allowing me to build my confidence, form my own leadership approach and achieve my goals in my new executive role.
Education & Credentials
- Marquette University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marquette University
Masters in Business Administration - IBM
Leadership Development Program - Harvard University
Advanced Leadership Training Program - Northwestern University–Kellogg School of Business
Advanced Leadership Training Program - Coach U
Certified Graduate of Coaching Training Program - International Coach Federation
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
Services Provided
- Leadership and Executive Coaching
- Leadership Development
- Leader Onboarding
- Leading Change
- Executive Communication Strategy
Blog Posts
Sharon Barbour
Sharon Barbour has over 15 years of coaching experience. She is skilled at getting to the heart of a matter so that you can focus on what’s important, whether that’s completing a major project or growing through a life transition. To inspire lasting change, Sharon uses methods that draw from traditional coaching techniques, presence-based coaching and adult development.Sharon also teaches coaching at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health.
Working with Sharon has been the greatest investment in myself and in my business.
Coaching helped guide me through a swell of transitions in my life and helped me re-ground in my own sense of worth, belonging and accomplishment. I’ve rekindled a sense of purpose and growth in my career and I’ve found ways to prioritize the things that are most meaningful and fulfilling for me.
I look forward to sessions with Sharon and have highly recommended her to my closest friends and colleagues.
Education & Credentials
- Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science & Design - University of Michigan
Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education - Coach for Life
Life Coach Program Graduate - Presence Based® Coaching
Certified Presence-Based Coach, Leadership Development, 2012 Mentor Coach - International Coach Federation
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Services Provided
- Life, Leadership and Executive Coaching
- Team and Small Group Coaching
- Mentor Coaching
Blog Posts
Nancy Turngren
Nancy Turngren is a professional coach who works with professionals looking to optimize their personal life and career performance. Individuals that work with Nancy gain insight into how they relate to those around them and how to best work with others. Nancy has her Master’s in Organizational Management Development and has been a mentor for the University of Wisconsin’s Professional Coaching Certification program for the past seven years.
Coaching with Nancy helped me see that my perception of myself and the way my colleagues perceive me were not in alignment. I’ve learned how to be less hard on myself and more open to new and different ways of doing things. I’m more comfortable trusting what comes from within me, and less concerned with the approval or influence of others.
Education & Credentials
- Millikin University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Wellness Coach Training Institute
Certified Health and Wellness Coach - Fielding Graduate University
Master of Arts in Organizational Management & Development
Certificate in Evidence-Based Coaching - Center for Credentialing and Education
Board Certified Coach - International Coach Federation
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Services Provided
- Life, Leadership and Executive Coaching
- Team and Small Group Coaching
- Organizational Development Consulting
- Organizational and Team Assessments
- Retreat Facilitation
- Change Management and Team Building Facilitations
- Customized 360 Review
- Training and workshops
Ndidi Yaucher
Ndidi Yaucher is passionate about personal development, and was drawn to life coaching as a tool to bring out the best in others. She loves learning about her clients’ goals and supporting them by helping them identify small, doable steps to move in them in the right direction to fulfilling their dreams. In addition to being a certified professional life coach, Ndidi has a doctorate in pharmacy and a masters in business administration.
Ndidi asked questions that made me think about things in a new way. There were times that I felt stuck in my train of thought and she helped me see that a different angle or approach might have sparked something different. My time with Ndidi gave me the opportunity to be present and fully explore my thoughts.
Education & Credentials
- University of Colorado at Denver
Pre-pharmacy studies - University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, School of Pharmacy
Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy - University of Cincinnati, College of Pharmacy
Doctorate of Pharmacy - Cardinal Stritch University
Masters in Business Administration - University of Wisconsin–Madison
Professional Life Coaching Certification (PLCC)
Services Provided
- Life, Leadership and Executive Coaching
Blog Posts
Brian Yaucher
Brian Yaucher has been serving others through a career in nursing for 15 years. Upon the birth of his children, he searched for a way to have a flexible work schedule. Enter coaching! He enjoys working with his clients’ to first meet them where they are, and then create a safe space to allow them to find a path forward. He strongly believes in coaching the person, not the issue, which builds skills they can use again and again.
Education & Credentials
- University of WI–Oshkosh
1990–1992 - Madison Area Technical College–Fort Atkinson
Licensed Practitioner Degree, 1996 - Madison Area Technical College–Madison
Associate Degree in Nursing, 2001 - University of Wisconsin–Madison
Professional Life Coaching Certification (PLCC), 2015
Services Provided
- Life, Leadership and Executive Coaching
Nancy Clark
Nancy Clark is an organizational development consultant, trainer, and coach with a passion for developing people and organizations. She has held a variety of roles in different industries focusing on operational, program, process, and leadership effectiveness. She holds a Master’s of Science degree in Organizational Development and Secondary Science Education, and several certificates. Her personal mission statement: Live a life of adventure and service, both professionally and personally.
Education & Credentials
- The American University
Masters in Organizational Development (MSOD), Master’s Thesis on Whole Scale Change Approach in a Non-Profit System - University of Wisconsin – Madison
Masters of Secondary Science Education - University of Wisconsin – Madison
Bachelors of Secondary Science Education
Services Provided
- Training
- Professional Coaching
- Small Group Coaching
Kara Barnes
Business Operations Specialist
Kara Barnes is our Business Operations Specialist. You’ll find her in Denver, CO, barely keeping up with her husband on a mountain bike or kicking his butt at a yoga studio. She works closely with the team in a “catch all” administrative support role. She’s particularly passionate about designing realistic strategies to help busy, driven, individuals to find balance and supportive systems for long-term business and career success.
Sydney Murphy
Administrative Assistant
Sydney Murphy is our Administrative Assistant. You’ll find her trying to keep up with her three kids or taking care of animals on their mini-farm. When she’s taking a break from “mom life”, she enjoys all things sports, especially running in 5k’s and mud runs. For the past 10 years, Sydney has been a stay-at-home mom. She is excited to be back in the workforce and use her organizational skills to help the business run smoothly.
Megan Cain
Public Relations Specialist
Megan helps creative entrepreneurs get out of the weeds by stepping in to take the lead on projects so they can focus on the bigger vision they have for their business. She listens to their brilliant ideas and then figures out how to make them happen. Megan is passionate about teaching people how to grow food through her website, The Creative Vegetable Gardener. In 2019, she and her husband took a year off to travel in a teardrop trailer, hiking and biking their way across the US.