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Meet Teri Hires, NBC-HWC, FMCHC

Throughout her career, Teri has been known as a teacher, a coach and a business leader. The common theme, regardless of which hat she wears, has been the joy of working with people, whether leading corporate sales or business teams, coaching individuals on leadership skills, or helping people focus on healthy habits.

As a business coach, Teri’s focus is to meet people where they are at any given point in their career. She believes “asking questions is gold” for any leader, and she incorporates this skill into her own coaching by helping leaders explore options and discover their best outcomes. Adaptability, intention and influence are consistent themes with her clients. Able to build relationships and make quick connections, her approach has been characterized as innovative and direct, strategic yet practical.

As a health coach, Teri’s goals are to support her clients as they transition toward a healthier lifestyle. She also helps them cut through the confusing clutter of web resources regarding food and lifestyle options that might work best for their individual bodies. She believes in the power of food as medicine, the importance of physical movement and the necessity of quiet reflection.

Regardless of the topic, Teri’s approach to coaching focuses on the simplicity of taking small steps toward defined goals while making the most of the unique strengths of each client.

Credentials:

Teri’s academic credentials include a doctoral degree in higher education administration (with a minor in management) from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX, a master’s degree in vocal performance from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA, and a bachelor’s degree, also in vocal performance, from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. In addition, she has credentials in mediation and dispute resolution from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.

In the wellness realm, Teri is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), a credential obtained through a collaboration of NBHWC and the National Board of Medical Examiners. She is also a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC) through the prestigious Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

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Why Me?

I have worked with a number of people to make lifestyle changes. Here’s what they have to say!

Katelin W.

"Through weekly talks, Teri worked with me to examine my eating habits and support healthy changes. Making these life changes, at a time of high stress, helped me maintain a healthy brain and a healthy body when I needed them most. And, I was able to lose 40 pounds! What I most appreciated were the recipes, articles and resources that she provided on any given topic from our talk that week. I still love my coconut curry chicken! Teri was a great support for me making lasting changes in my life. I’m so grateful for her help."
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2018-02-22T21:40:48-05:00
"Through weekly talks, Teri worked with me to examine my eating habits and support healthy changes. Making these life changes, at a time of high stress, helped me maintain a healthy brain and a healthy body when I needed them most. And, I was able to lose 40 pounds! What I most appreciated were the recipes, articles and resources that she provided on any given topic from our talk that week. I still love my coconut curry chicken! Teri was a great support for me making lasting changes in my life. I’m so grateful for her help."

Krista T.

"Teri brings her deep expertise in corporate executive coaching to functional medicine—addressing each client as a whole person with unique needs and capabilities. I’ve had the privilege to work with her from both the business and functional medicine angles, and I particularly appreciate her direct style and expert listening skills. She asks the right questions to help me explore my best options and outcomes. I am convinced that integrating her business and functional medicine experience can bring enormous benefit to leaders looking to realize their full potential."
Hires Health
2018-08-13T13:31:52-04:00
Teri brings her deep expertise in corporate executive coaching to functional medicine—addressing each client as a whole person with unique needs and capabilities. I’ve had the privilege to work with her from both the business and functional medicine angles, and I particularly appreciate her direct style and expert listening skills. She asks the right questions to help me explore my best options and outcomes. I am convinced that integrating her business and functional medicine experience can bring enormous benefit to leaders looking to realize their full potential.
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Brent A.

"I’ve been very fortunate to have Teri as a leadership coach. Teri draws upon a wealth of experience to provide very actionable and candid coaching to business executives. She has a very strong understanding of how to bring out the best in leaders and how to navigate leadership challenges that arise. She accomplishes all of this with a friendly attitude and great sense of humor."
Hires Health
2023-12-20T23:13:47-05:00
Brent Testimonial
"I’ve been very fortunate to have Teri as a leadership coach. Teri draws upon a wealth of experience to provide very actionable and candid coaching to business executives. She has a very strong understanding of how to bring out the best in leaders and how to navigate leadership challenges that arise. She accomplishes all of this with a friendly attitude and great sense of humor."

Joan H.

Without Teri’s mentoring and coaching, I never would have seen myself approaching so many paths and avenues for personal and professional growth. Teri has the never-ending ability to see a person’s potential, target the areas that need ‘development’, and then direct the development that needs to take place to meet defined goals and objectives. It has been, and continues to be, an exciting, fun, and growth focused process that never would have been on my radar without her input, belief in my abilities, and development of my ability to grow.
Hires Health
2024-01-11T13:22:23-05:00
Without Teri’s mentoring and coaching, I never would have seen myself approaching so many paths and avenues for personal and professional growth. Teri has the never-ending ability to see a person’s potential, target the areas that need ‘development’, and then direct the development that needs to take place to meet defined goals and objectives. It has been, and continues to be, an exciting, fun, and growth focused process that never would have been on my radar without her input, belief in my abilities, and development of my ability to grow.

Rita W.

"It was a privilege to work under the guidance of Teri as my executive coach. Teri possesses a deep understanding of leadership and professional growth. She was instrumental in helping me identify my strengths, work on my areas of improvement, and develop effective strategies to achieve my professional goals. Her approach was practical and tailored to my individual needs, making her advice highly effective. The standout aspect of working with Teri was her ability to attentively listen, understand my challenges and offer recommendations that I could action immediately. Thank you, Teri! Your advice has had a significant impact on my professional journey."
Hires Health
2024-02-03T14:15:39-05:00
"It was a privilege to work under the guidance of Teri as my executive coach. Teri possesses a deep understanding of leadership and professional growth. She was instrumental in helping me identify my strengths, work on my areas of improvement, and develop effective strategies to achieve my professional goals. Her approach was practical and tailored to my individual needs, making her advice highly effective. The standout aspect of working with Teri was her ability to attentively listen, understand my challenges and offer recommendations that I could action immediately. Thank you, Teri! Your advice has had a significant impact on my professional journey."
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