Sheila
Royal-Moses
“There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs”
Meet
Sheila Royal-Moses
Sheila Royal-Moses is a high-energy, creative, and results-oriented leader in the field of education. Her deep passion for education reform has fueled more than two decades of work dedicated to expanding access to high-quality public charter schools for underprivileged youth.
How Sheila Helps
Sheila’s approach blends coaching and mentoring to support meaningful, lasting leadership growth.
As a coach, she partners with you to clarify goals, strengthen self-awareness, and develop practical strategies for real-world leadership challenges.
As a mentor, she shares wisdom drawn from more than 40 years of professional experience across corporate, educational, and start-up environments.
Together, the focus is on helping you:
- Build confidence in your leadership decisions
- Communicate clearly and effectively
- Navigate challenges with resilience
- Develop a leadership style that is authentic to you
Client
Testimonials
Sheila’s coaching provided me with valuable strategies and tools as I developed my working style with our new CEO. I was able to create strong systems for prioritizing key outcomes with our CEO, manage through challenging and high stress situations with other staff, and further facilitate effective communication based on trust. Since working with Sheila, I've experienced a noticeable improvement in the way I engage as a leader within the senior management team. I have been able to engage thoughtfully and use my strong working relationships to help support new senior leaders as they have joined the management team. I would highly recommend Sheila’s coaching services to anyone working to improve the way they engage as a senior leader.
Matt Hardy Vice President of Safety & Administration, Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound SchoolSheila was crucial to our organization's continuity, having both historical knowledge and staff culture insights, allowing new staff to adapt more efficiently and better understand how to work with the team and evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of the organization. Sheila was a crucial ingredient to my success, allowing me to better adapt and embrace changes necessary for success. Sheila was the best coach I have ever had. She has significantly impacted my life both personally and professionally. I am so grateful to her, the growth she inspired and the tough love she provided. She is a wonderful mirror, a friend, and mentor. I love her style of coaching, which is warm, personable and meets you where you are.
Gretchen Mielke Director of Data and Operational Excellence, Spring Point PartnersWhen I first worked with Sheila, I was still emerging as a leader and needed to polish and refine my leadership skills and style. After stepping into a Csuite role, Sheila and I worked together more intentionally to help me “level up” in the areas essential to my expanded responsibilities. Sheila was both thoughtful and tactical in how she coached and mentored me through complex challenges and key transitions. The transformation I experienced has been incredibly validating, especially seeing it recognized and acknowledged by my colleagues. Working with Sheila helped me stay laser focused on the priorities that truly drove the outcomes I was striving for. With Sheila, you can expect honest and raw conversations, but you’ll also find yourself on one of the most rewarding journeys of your career. Her coaching and mentoring have been a true game changer for me.
Tolulop Oladele Chief of Staff, Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound SchoolI invited Sheila to collaborate with my teams at two non-profits: Summer Search in Philadelphia and the Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School (CSIOBS) in Boston. At Summer Search, where I was Executive Director and part of the National Management Senior Team, I wanted to help two talented leaders take on more responsibility as part of my succession plan. Sheila created a plan for each leader and helped them achieve results recognized by Summer Search’s local and national teams. At CSIOBS, I saw the potential in several emerging leaders and invited them to join my senior management team. Once again, I turned to Sheila, confident that her leadership experience would be a game-changer for us. Under her coaching and mentorship, their progress was unmistakable! Welcoming Sheila into our organizations unlocked fresh opportunities for our leaders to grow, innovate, and evolve into strategic, visionary problem-solvers.
Sylvia Watts McKinney CEO and President Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound SchoolThrough my coaching sessions with Sheila, I gained clarity and certainty as I navigated new challenges and opportunities when my leadership roles grew and shifted. I became more self-aware and confident, and my professional trajectory and mindset forever changed. Sheila finds the through lines in your experiences so that you can see more clearly what has happened, and more importantly, what needs to happen next. If you consider working with Sheila, you will have someone in your corner whom you can count on and that will push you to that next level!
Anne McGuirk-Molina Director of Development, Rutgers University FoundationI’ve had the privilege of working with Sheila for more than 15 years, and her coaching has made a significant impact on both my personal and professional growth. She creates a trusted space for honest reflection, introduces practical leadership frameworks, and helps leaders clarify their strengths and challenges. Sheila has a natural way of ensuring that her time with you is purposeful and results driven. From the first conversation, you’ll immediately see the value she brings. Sheila’s genuine care, accountability, and commitment to your success set her apart.
Michele Jones Senior Director of Development and External Affairs, West Oak Lane Charter School
I met with Sheila during a time of uncertainty; I was unsure of what made sense next for my career. Through our coaching sessions, she helped me step back and look at the bigger picture. We explored my strengths, reframed my challenges, and clarified what I truly needed. While I didn’t end up making dramatic changes, I gained something truly valuable: the confidence and tools to chart my next moves with intention. Sheila doesn’t hand you the answers - she guides you to uncover them yourself, using what you already have available.
Amina Omar Director, United Way