Turn Insight Into Impact
Executive leadership coaching for mission-driven leaders navigating complexity, growth and change
Meet Mireille Lopez Humes
I’m an executive leadership coach who partners with leaders to uncover what’s hidden beneath the surface, transforming perspective into power. With over two decades leading organizations through growth and change as a Vice President, Chief of Staff, Executive Director, and turnaround principal, I understand the weight, complexity, and nuance of executive leadership.
Certified through Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership and holding two master’s degrees in leadership, I bring a rare blend of strategic insight, cultural fluency, and compassionate perspective to every engagement.
My coaching is rooted in a belief that growth begins by uncovering and building on a leader’s innate strengths, helping them lead with clarity, resilience, and authenticity.
Credentials:
- Executive Master’s in Leadership – McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University
- Master’s in Educational Leadership – Trinity Washington University
- Certification – Georgetown University Institute for Transformational Leadership
- Vice President and Chief of Staff, Executive Director, Turnaround Principal
- Adjunct Professor – American University
Coaching Services
MLH Executive Coaching combines strategic insight with cultural awareness to unlock leadership potential through personalized, strengths-based methods.
Leadership Wellness Coaching: Live Well. Lead Well.
For leaders who want to stay focused, grounded, and energized through change.
Designed for leaders who want to stay focused, grounded, and energized—even through times of transition and great change.
This one-on-one coaching engagement helps you find balance between leading others and sustaining yourself. Using your CliftonStrengths™ and personal goals, we’ll develop routines, mindset shifts, and practical strategies that restore clarity, energy, and purpose.
You’ll leave with a renewed sense of balance, a sustainable plan for your well-being, and the capacity to lead with confidence and calm—because when you live well, you lead well.
Preparing for the C-Suite: Coaching for Emerging Executives
For senior leaders ready to elevate their influence and step into executive leadership.
You’ve mastered operational leadership. Now it’s time to elevate your influence and prepare for the C-suite.
This one-on-one coaching engagement helps senior leaders strengthen the core competencies needed for executive success, strategic thinking, influence, and presence. Using the CliftonStrengths™ framework, we’ll build on what you do best while expanding the mindset and skills required to lead at the next level.
You’ll leave with greater clarity, confidence, and readiness to step into senior executive leadership.
Thriving in the C-Suite: Coaching for Newly Appointed Executives
For new executives ready to lead with clarity, balance, and vision.
You’ve made it to the table. Now it’s about leading with clarity, balance, and vision.
This one-on-one coaching experience supports new executives in navigating the first critical months of their role. Together, we’ll create a focused 30-60-90-day plan to set priorities, assess your team, and align others around your leadership vision.
Grounded in the CliftonStrengths™ framework, this coaching helps you make confident decisions, communicate with impact, and lead through change with authenticity and calm.
You’ll leave with a clear roadmap, a grounded sense of leadership identity, and the tools to thrive in the C-suite.
The Coaching Process:
Discovery: Understand your goals, challenges, and leadership context.
Assessment: Identify strengths, patterns, and growth opportunities.
Coaching Engagement: Apply strategies and tools in real time.
Sustained Growth: Build long-term impact and resilience.
Testimonials
“Gentle accountability was exactly what I needed.”
"Working with Mireille helped me strengthen a part of my leadership I’ve always struggled with, having difficult conversations. There were a few times during our work together that this came up, and each time, Mireille helped me uncover why the conversations were challenging and how to have them in a way that worked for me and got the job done."
Yolanda J, Director, Family League of Baltimore
“Her guidance has brought renewed focus and momentum to our business.”
"Working with Mireille has been a transformative experience for Siyana Partners. She helped us clarify our goals, develop realistic action steps, and make decisions that were both practical and strategic. Her guidance has brought renewed focus and momentum to our business, and we are truly grateful for her support."
Alexandria Tyson and Dr. Felicia Jones Taylor, Co-Founders and Partners, Siyanna Partners Consulting
“The perfect balance of grace and grit.”
"Mireille is an excellent coach who offers benefits to every type of professional at any stage of their leadership career. She marries a caring and understanding approach with a seriousness and tenacity that center accountability and focus on optimal development. The intersection of grace and grit is the hallmark of Mireille's effectiveness."
Ray Baker, Director, Maryland Building Trades Council
Unlock leadership potential with tailored coaching that drives measurable impact.