Thomas Norris combines extensive corporate leadership experience with professional coaching expertise and academic credentials in organizational development and psychology. As founder of True North Coaching Solutions LLC, he has provided over 2,500 hours of executive coaching to leaders across diverse industries, including healthcare, technology, finance, and manufacturing.

Relevant Qualifications

• MS Organizational Development, Loyola University Chicago

• BA Psychology, California State University San Bernardino

• ACC Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation (ICF)

• Certified Professional Life Coach, Professional Christian Coaching Institute (PCCI)

• Mental Health Coach, American Association of Christian Counselors

Platform Details

• Speaking Experience: Regular presenter at UMass Global Extended Education webinars and seminars on topics including “Employee Disengagement: Causes, Implications, and Cures,” “Emotional Intelligence and the Mindfulness Connection,” and “Leading Change.”

• Teaching Experience: Adjunct Professor at UMass Global and University of La Verne MBA programs, teaching organizational leadership, change management, and professional development.

• Professional Network: Active member of the International Coaching Federation, the American Association of Christian Counselors, and various professional development organizations.

• Previous Writing Experience

• “Breaking Free: The Mindfulness Solution to America’s Burnout Crisis” (Norris, 2025)

• “Transforming Stress Through Mindfulness: The CAPTURE Model” (Norris, 2024)

• “Do You React or Respond to Negative Emotional Triggers?” (Norris, 2023)

• “Practicing Mindfulness: Avoid Stress and Burnout” (Norris, 2024)“
• Make Leadership Best Practices Common Practice: Build Employee Engagement and Performance” (Norris, 2023)

Professional Accomplishments:

• Corporate Leadership: Fortune 500 experience including Corporate University Dean at American Auto Association (AAA), Assistant Vice President of Education and Development at L’Oreal USA, Director of Organizational Development at Transamerica Distribution Finance, and leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson Health Care.

• Ministry Experience: Lay Counselor for Corner Stone Church Care Ministry, Executive Coach for The Honor Foundation (career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces), Bible Study Fellowship Small Group Discussion Leader.

Thomas Norris combines extensive corporate leadership experience with professional coaching expertise and academic credentials in organizational development and psychology. As founder of True North Coaching Solutions LLC, he has provided over 2,500 hours of executive coaching to leaders across diverse industries, including healthcare, technology, finance, and manufacturing.

Relevant Qualifications

• MS Organizational Development, Loyola University Chicago

• BA Psychology, California State University San Bernardino

• ACC Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation (ICF)

• Certified Professional Life Coach, Professional Christian Coaching Institute (PCCI)

• Mental Health Coach, American Association of Christian Counselors

Platform Details

• Speaking Experience: Regular presenter at UMass Global Extended Education webinars and seminars on topics including “Employee Disengagement: Causes, Implications, and Cures,” “Emotional Intelligence and the Mindfulness Connection,” and “Leading Change.”

• Teaching Experience: Adjunct Professor at UMass Global and University of La Verne MBA programs, teaching organizational leadership, change management, and professional development.

• Professional Network: Active member of the International Coaching Federation, the American Association of Christian Counselors, and various professional development organizations.

• Previous Writing Experience

• “Breaking Free: The Mindfulness Solution to America’s Burnout Crisis” (Norris, 2025)

• “Transforming Stress Through Mindfulness: The CAPTURE Model” (Norris, 2024)

• “Do You React or Respond to Negative Emotional Triggers?” (Norris, 2023)

• “Practicing Mindfulness: Avoid Stress and Burnout” (Norris, 2024)“
• Make Leadership Best Practices Common Practice: Build Employee Engagement and Performance” (Norris, 2023)

Professional Accomplishments:

• Corporate Leadership: Fortune 500 experience including Corporate University Dean at American Auto Association (AAA), Assistant Vice President of Education and Development at L’Oreal USA, Director of Organizational Development at Transamerica Distribution Finance, and leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson Health Care.

• Ministry Experience: Lay Counselor for Corner Stone Church Care Ministry, Executive Coach for The Honor Foundation (career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces), Bible Study Fellowship Small Group Discussion Leader.