Jerome Daley, PCC, Dmin

Outdoor enthusiast. Leadership mentor. Wine lover. Contemplative theologian. Married to his muse Kellie, father of three, grandfather of two. Alternating life between North Carolina and Spain.

Professionally, Jerome is an executive coach, leadership mentor, and pilgrimage guide. He is passionate about strengthening leaders in the marketplace journey toward true identity and authentic purpose. He has over 30 years in catalyzing personal growth and development: 20 years as a professional coach, 10 years in church leadership. Following a year-long sabbatical in the mountains of Colorado, he spent the next four years as a full-time writer. Jerome is the author or co-author of 12 books, which you can find online here.

Story

Jerome spent his early years in banking and real estate before shifting toward personal growth and development. In 2005 Jerome entered the world of leadership coaching and now partners with The Restored Leader as part of their executive team. He works with for-profits and non-profits to “increase influence without losing your soul.” His specialties include self-leadership, culture-crafting, spiritual formation, team building, and nonprofit board development. In 2007 Jerome co-founded and became Publisher for several years of Christian Coaching Magazine.

Between 2007 - 2012 he served as Senior Advisor and Adjunct Faculty at the Center for Coaching Excellence, based in Minneapolis. From 2010 - 2013, he partnered with Extraordinary! Inc. to deliver trainings and coaching to corporate clients along the East Coast. Following that experience, Jerome experienced a great awakening through the contemplative tradition of the ancient Celts, monastics, and mystics which inspired and informed his work ever since. Jerome and his wife started a contemplative organization called The Vining Center in 2021 where they continue to host spiritual retreats.

Training

Jerome is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the Center for Coaching Excellence (CCE), and the Institute for Life Coach Training (ILCT). He is assessment-certified in EQi-2.0 and Professional Dynametrics Programs, but his tool of choice for personal and professional development is the Enneagram, where he has studied extensively with Russ Hudson. Jerome is also trained in conflict coaching and mediation through Peacemaker Ministries.

Education

• BA in Business Administration 1987

• MA from Columbia International University 1991

• D.Min. in Leadership & Spiritual Formation, George Fox University 2025

Darren Ho, PCC

Founder, Executive Leadership Coach

After 19 years in a corporate leadership role, Darren Ho knows first-hand the daily pressures leaders face. Darren is founder of The Restored Leader, the leadership coaching firm I joined in 2026 after a five-year friendship.

Originally from the Los Angeles area, Darren is a first-generation American citizen. He and his wife and three children currently reside in Indianapolis, Indiana. Before that, the Ho family lived in Asia and Europe for 11 years and as a result, are passionate global citizens.

Darren earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Southern California. He received his Executive and Organisational Coach education from the International Executive Coaching and Leadership and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) of the International Coach Federation. Darren received his Master of Arts in Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, celebrating his graduation in June 2023.

Doug Grasso, RPh, ACC

Executive Leadership Coach

With more than 30 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry — and a deep passion for operational excellence and leadership development — Doug brings seasoned insight to every coaching engagement. He understands the challenges leaders face and equips them with the tools and mindset to pursue meaningful growth. Doug practices this commitment through his Executive Leadership Coaching and in his role as Vice President of Commercial Operations at Precision AQ.

Doug holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Purdue University and is a licensed pharmacist. He is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation and a Certified Christian Leadership Coach through Coach Approach Ministries. Doug and his wife live in Indianapolis, IN, and they enjoy time with their three adult children.