Our Team

Coaches Who've Been There

Our coaches aren't academics — they're former executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders who have lived the challenges you're navigating. That experience is your advantage.

Meet the Team

Our Coaches

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Daron Shepherd

Founder & Lead Coach

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Daron brings over four decades of experience as a C-suite executive, business owner, and coach. He founded Step Up Coaching with a single mission: to empower individuals and organizations to break past their blind spots and step into their full potential. His critical-thinking-centered coaching approach helps clients move from reactive to proactive, from symptom-fixing to root-cause resolution.

Credentials & Experience

  • C-suite executive with 40+ years of experience
  • Business owner across multiple industries
  • Certified executive and life coach
  • Creator of the READY peer coaching program
  • Proven track record: 15–120% revenue growth for clients
What We Stand For

Our Coaching Philosophy

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Critical Thinking First

We believe the best solutions come from asking better questions, not giving faster answers. Our coaching surfaces what's really going on beneath the surface.

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Real-World Experience

Our coaches have led companies, built teams, and navigated the same challenges you're facing. We coach from experience, not theory.

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Measurable Outcomes

We track progress rigorously. Every engagement has defined success metrics — because accountability is at the heart of what we do.

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Genuine Partnership

We're invested in your success. Coaching is a relationship, and we show up fully — between sessions, not just during them.

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