Meet our team
Shawn Breeden, Partner, HS-BCP, MA
Shawn is a Board Certified Therapeutic Coach, Human Service Practitioner holding a MA in marriage and family counseling. Over the past two decades Shawn has worked with hundreds of organizations and individuals throughout the United States. As a Therapeutic Coach, Shawn brings innovative solutions and insight to develop healthy leaders and strong teams. Shawn guides organizations to cultivate successful cultures through individual coaching, group facilitation and large group training's. Shawn is a trained facilitator for The Arbinger Institute, 6-Seconds Emotional Intelligence and DISC Personality Profiles. Shawn developed and uses Your One Degree to help individuals develop significant impact in life.
Shawn and his wife Autumn were married in 1999 and they have four children: Troy, Dasha, Tilly and Samantha. Shawn is a third generation Arizonan and is currently based in the Phoenix, AZ.
Steve Merriman, Partner, MA
Steve Merriman has spent a 30 year coaching career developing players for big moments. From Division I athletes at the University of Michigan to coaching with several major league teams, Steve has consistently delieverd results through key instights and relationships. As a member of the 2015 Kansas City Royals organization, Steve received a World Series Championship ring (which he keeps locked in a safe most of the time).
Steve was instrumental in the development of the Chicago Cubs' advanced pitching metrics, blending a keen understanding of science and people. Off the field, Steve has lead various business ventures both in the sports world and beyond.
Steve’s coaching philosophy has always focused on developing healthy individuals. Helping each person reach their full potential is the first step to lasting results. Healthy people produce strong teams. Strong teams win.