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ABOUT US

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Teresa McKee, CEO of Work2Live, is a transformation and leadership coach, certified mindfulness meditation facilitator, EFT practitioner and writer. Combining her training and education, including a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.S. in Psychology, specializing in Leadership Coaching Psychology, with her experience of over 35 years as a business consultant, Teresa integrates behavioral science with results-oriented processes to help executives and teams achieve their goals.

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In addition to executive coaching, Teresa facilitates workshops and webinars, conducts conference presentations and facilitates the Dynamic Coaching Certification Program. She is also the host of A Mindful Moment podcast, produced in both English and Spanish, to help people learn how to live a more enriching life. She is currently providing leadership and team development training, as well as leadership coaching services, in the First 5-funded Welcome Baby and Home Visiting Programs in 13 hospitals and 28 agencies in L.A. County, the Mama’s Neighborhood home visiting program, and the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s Home Visiting Expansion Program.  She provides self-development and advocacy trainings to community members and organizations, including parents and non-profit leaders. She has also recently introduced online mindfulness classes to coaching professionals in the United States and Canada.

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Teresa is an avid volunteer and in addition to volunteering for various events, has served as Secretary/Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the My Stuff Bags Foundation since 2014, and was a member of the finance committee for Maternal Mental Health NOW.  

 

Her new book, Dynamic Response Ability, will be released by Balboa Press in 2023.

Melissa Sims, CPDC(c), RYT is our Podcast Manager, Social Media Director, and Web Designer. She contributes to our workshops, is a guest writer for our blog, and is the voice behind many of our YouTube videos. Melissa also manages our online self-development classes. She brings over 10 years experience in social media management, and has written numerous guest pieces for various industries, including travel, real estate and yoga. Melissa is also a Certified Yoga Teacher, and sometimes brings yoga, mindful meditation, breath work, and asana into our workshops. 

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Michael McKee has over 20 years' of experience writing and developing curriculum as an AP teacher.  With an M.S. in education from Pepperdine University, he brings a unique depth of educational knowledge and experience to the Work2Live programs. Having worked with thousands of teenagers, in addition to facilitating professional development for teachers, Michael knows what it takes to have a lesson received while providing the motivation, inspiration and support that learners need to achieve success.  

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Our Past & Current Clients

  • Mama's Neighborhood (LA County Department of Public Health)

  • PAC/LAC

  • Partnership for Families

  • Public Health Institute of California

  • Spiritt Family Services

  • Welcome Baby Program (13 Hospital Sites)

  • El Nido Family Services

  • Families in Good Health

  • First 5 Best Start Community El Monte/South El Monte

  • First 5 LA Home Visiting Programs (22 Agency Sites) 

  • Friends of the Family

  • Gospel Church of Christian Fellowship

  • LIFT Los Angeles

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