Merle Graybill, MEd PCC

Merle transforms insight, provides compelling vision, and invites action. She is a coach for people creating change.

Are you looking for a success partner who will challenge and inspire you to align your dreams and resources in order to establish, grow or reinvigorate your leadership value?

Merle Graybill is highly regarded as an insightful and strategic coach whose focus, values, and personal style leads you to just that!

The founder and principal of InWorld Coaching, Merle’s draw to coaching manifested in 2006 evolving from 20 years of management and leadership experience at the department, division and executive level including responsibilities for talent from acquisition to succession, as well as, operations, communications and marketing, strategic partnerships, and technology. Also a long-time student of mind-body modalities, Merle weaves this knowledge and skill-building into her coaching including mindfulness, phases of personal change, and the neuroscience of emotional intelligence.

Areas of expertise:

Coaching - leadership, management, career, and personal development
Organizational culture – communication, conflict, regulation, risk and remedy
Employee engagement, performance and development
Diversity, inclusion and cultural competence
Outreach and partnerships
Training and curriculum development

Credentials:

Bachelors in Psychology, Masters in Education
PCC (Professional Certified Coach), International Coach Federation
Training
- Emotional Intelligence
- Gestalt Coaching
- Online Learning Design
- Six Sigma Lean
- Learning Styles
- Healthcare Leadership
- Social Justice Training Inst.
- New Change Equation - change leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Experiential Learning
- Human Resources Mgt (SHRM)
- Adaptive Design
- National Coalition Building Inst. - diversity

Recent Engagements:

Weatherhead Leadership Deep Dive - executives in New Zealand, Dubai, Scotland
Oregon Health & Science University
Cleveland Clinic Healthcare Leaders
Bendix Corporation Directors
Cuyahoga Community College Directors and Deans
Treumart Foundation, Next Gen Leadership Program for non-profit emerging leaders
Mandel Foundation, Neighborhood Leadership Program, for grassroots leaders
Cleveland State University - Diversity Management Masters program, and College of Urban Studies

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“Merle’s executive coaching and mentoring significantly contributed to my success as a passionate and authentic leader in an extremely complex and politically sensitive environment of healthcare and research. From the first time I met with Merle, she understood me and tactfully challenged me to consider different approaches. She pushed me outside my comfort zone, while helping me stay tuned to personal values. Within a short while, I was able to be more diplomatic with my business relationships and more effective at influencing organizational change. She pushed me to think differently, to behave differently and being more like my ideal self.”

“I had no real expectations having done 360s before. The previous debriefs had been underwhelming at best. Merle really changed my perceptions of the follow-ups. She aligned what was being seen by others with the work I was undertaking and still yet had the wonderful audacity to speak of alignment of work to what feeds my spirit. I have since left the organization for other pursuits, and Merle’s recommendations played a big part in me analyzing my next career move and developing a plan for success. I remain in contact with Merle. She is phenomenal at what she does! I would recommend time with her to anyone who wants a different perspective – One that is thoughtful and insightful. She’s not just a coach... she’s a success partner.”

“Merle was my first (and only) coach. As an introvert, I tend to be guarded with people I don’t know well and abhor meaningless small talk. Her casual and caring demeanor creates an inviting environment conducive to deep and honest discussion. She is an exceptional listener, her advice and suggestions are spot on, and both my professional life and personal life have benefitted greatly from her wisdom. With Merle, I am quite fortunate to have hit the coaching jackpot on my first try!”