Claire is a former C-Level executive who worked for 22 years for the largest Pepsi bottler in the country - a joint venture between Suntory and PepsiCo. She has a diverse 36-year background in Human Resources and is a Certified Halftime Coach and Crucial Conversations instructor.Claire’s demonstrated impact around leadership and career development with corporate professionals has led her to specialize her practice, Espy Consulting Group, LLC, as a professional leadership and career transition coach and consultant. She has the reputation as a trusted advisor, partner, and confidant who is approachable and credible.Claire’s coaching philosophy aligns with the belief that the client already possesses unique gifts required to become who they were created to be. Coaching is about discovering those gifts and co-creating an environment where the client can safely explore the reality they seek to lead their life and others with meaning, purpose, and impact. Claire helps leaders pause and reflect so they can get clear on what matters most to confidently navigate the challenges they face. A native North Carolinian and graduate of UNC-Greensboro, Claire resides in the Raleigh-Durham area with her husband, Chris. They have 2 grown daughters, 2 sons-in-law, and one exceptionally beautiful granddaughter. Claire has a passion for immersing herself in God’s creation through art, music, cooking, entertaining and great food, active traveling with her husband, and savoring moments with her family and friends.