Terry Musch

Terry's Story

In 1989 Terry left a successful career in the aerospace industry, a career he had been building for well over a decade. His last position as the head of Production Engineering on the Global Positioning Satellite program gave him the chance to introduce innovative collaborative leadership and career development processes that got him in touch with his true calling: To help people align their unique talents with their genuine passions in creating a purposeful life. Becoming a coach in the early days of the profession, Terry became fully engaged in the birth of the new profession of executive and personal coaching. Terry's focus was, and has remained, leadership and personal development coaching, enabling leaders to become collaborative, and individuals to fully actualize sustained fulfillment in their life's work.

Over the past 20 years, Terry has developed a deep understanding of the many steps it takes for each individual to walk the path of the work they are called to do; and he has great compassion for those engaged in that process. "In today's volatile economy," he says, "those aspiring to find work that is motivated by passion requires courage - courage to align to their uniqueness, to learn how to go to where they are invited, to be seen for who they really are, to feel a deep sense of belonging." Terry believes that the ability to engage the process of self-actualization will be a critical advantage for those looking to be prosperous in the unfolding economy.

Social networking is only effective when connected to those who create authentic collaboration and community; this is what Terry has centered his work around. His clients can expect to continuously evaluate how their inner work is being reflected in the reality they are creating; and to raise their awareness so they can be increasingly effective at creating a fulfilling life.

Terry is based in San Luis Obispo, California, but works with clients located all over the nation.

"I am a practical futurist, deeply engaged with what is happening on our planet, with my eye always on what is working for people in improving their lives. Enabling you to lead or serve others in an optimal way is what I am truly about."

~ Terry Musch

Credentials and Experience:
Terry graduated from the University of Washington, has done graduate work at UCLA in Systems Analysis, and worked closely with W.E. Deming and Bill Conway in implementing Total Quality Management at Rockwell International. Experience at implementing Re-engineering and Lean Six Sigma in aerospace has furthered his experience. Terry has given keynote addresses at the National American Society of Training & Development and at International Human Resources and Management conventions. His professional coaching certification is from The Hudson Institute in Santa Barbara, and he received advanced training through The Coaching Clinic Training Program at Corporate Coach University in Seattle, WA.

Terry created his own practice in 1996 serving such firms as Evergreen Hospital, AWAS, The Boeing Company, Virginia Mason, Nokia, Sungard, Drake Beam and Morin, Mulvanny G2 Architecture, University of Washington, Pacific Gas and Electric, and many others, as well as hundreds of individual clients. He developed the 9 Elements [link to 9E page] in 2007 to maximize personal performance and help create strengths-centered organizations.

A lifelong learner committed to personal evolution, enlightened leadership, organizational transformation and rapidly evolving global trends and consciousness, Terry's ability to ensure you have the latest information is one of his core strengths.

From small companies to Fortune 100 organizations, from individuals and teams to executive leaders responsible for strategic decision-making, Terry is comfortable in all venues. He has worked in aerospace, nuclear power, utilities, real estate finance, health care, small business, publishing, government, and telecommunications as well as with hundreds of individuals from all walks of life.

Terry focuses on what is working for his clients and builds on that foundation to further engage their unique talents and strengths. With specific focus on personal effectiveness and measurable accountability, Terry gets results that are transformative and rewarding at every level.

"If you are willing to commit to the continued unfolding of your uniqueness, I will work hard to ensure you bring it to the world in a sustainable way that is deeply fulfilling."

~ Terry Musch

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