Lisa McClinton

Owner / CEO
📧 lisa.mcclinton@creativecoachingconsultant.com

A visionary systems leader and transformational coach, Lisa McClinton is driven by the belief that empowered school leadership is the cornerstone of student success. She brings deep experience in executive coaching, instructional systems, and strategic planning. As CEO, Lisa leads with empathy, clarity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in inner-city and under-resourced schools.

Tai Ingram

Owner / President
📧 Tai.Ingram@creativecoachingconsultant.com

Tai Ingram is a dynamic strategist, facilitator, and leadership coach with a strong background in public education leadership. As President of Creative Coaching Consultants, Tai specializes in helping school leaders navigate complex challenges, drive alignment, and cultivate sustainable systems for growth. She believes in leading with heart, honoring every voice, and building cultures where everyone can thrive.

Michael Benford

Owner / CFO
📧 Michael.Benford@creativecoachingconsultant.com

With a keen eye for operational excellence and financial sustainability, Michael Benford ensures the firm’s mission is supported by strong systems and sound practices. As CFO and co-owner, he brings both business acumen and a deep respect for the educational mission at the heart of the work. Michael is committed to helping school leaders access the tools and support they need to implement lasting change—effectively and responsibly.

We’re Creative Coaching Consultants, a collective forged from extensive school and system-level leadership. We believe empowered leaders are the cornerstone of thriving teams and successful schools. Our role as coaches is to foster deep collaboration and co-create environments that enable sustainable success, supporting leaders in doing their best work while being their best selves.

For too long, leadership development has focused on isolated skills, overlooking the vital link between individual growth and collective success. We champion a different path: one where true leadership flourishes through genuine connection, a shared vision, and an unwavering commitment to each person’s potential and continued growth. The future demands leaders who not only navigate challenges but also ignite their teams’ brilliance, fostering innovation and organizational flourishing.