Bio: Eileen Terry

Executive Coach – Business Consultant - Philosopher

A multi-experienced and -multi-dimensional woman, Eileen started an active business career that has spanned the last 35 years. Her first business, a Kool-Aid stand, was fully capitalized with 100% R.O.I. (cost of goods and wagon were fully financed by parents). The golfers on the 7th hole of the local golf course were her target market. This first sales and marketing opportunity stimulated Eileen’s interest in pursuing a business career.

Eileen graduated with degrees in Philosophy and Sociology. After not finding a real market for a “Philosopher-in-Residence,” she started her business climb with Procter & Gamble. While employed there, and then at Pillsbury Corporation, she perfected her persuasive sales skills. She moved on to Southland Corporation and then Chevron, taking positions from multi-unit oversight to marketing, merchandising, and operations management.

Eileen’s next stop was Blockbuster, Inc., where she successfully progressed upward through several positions before becoming the only female to reach the top ranking of Executive Vice President inside Blockbuster. Eileen was responsible for working with 1000-plus franchisees across the United States and Puerto Rico representing 1,050 stores, the company’s non-Blockbuster branded domestic retail concepts, and the operation of Blockbuster’s 400 Canadian stores with 1 billion in revenue and 100 million in EBITDA. She has served as the Global Diversity Officer driving forward Blockbuster’s global diversity efforts, and she successfully developed a world-class diversity council and program that resulted in several national awards by key ethnic/diversity groups. In addition, Eileen is MBTI and BarOn EQ-I certified. BarOn EQ-I and The MBTI are two of the most informative and highly regarded assessments of the BarOn EQ-i®, and the The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI). When utilized, these three tools provide comprehensive data in the three areas identified as integral for personal and professional success.

Eileen is currently developing her own Consulting/Coaching business, Eileen Terry Consulting, also known as ETC. or (et cetera), which seemed an ideal name since she is multi-talented.

What others have to say

“Having a personal executive coach was a great experience for me. And the coach is what made the difference. Eileen Terry made me feel important from day One. She believed in me every step of the way, even when I doubted myself. She was tough on me, asking me to think differently and get out of my comfort zone. She helped me answer my own questions by asking me more questions; teaching me to trust myself and have confidence in my ability as a future executive. She made me think about what I really wanted and helped me create goals that fit my personal and professional life together. She immediately reinforced me when milestones were reached and she consistently gave me feedback and homework to improve my skills each week. I looked forward to each session with Eileen because I could be myself and not worry about discussing conflicts at work that I need her coaching and guidance with.

When someone asked me the other day, 'Who would I have on my Board of Directors if I owned my own company'" I said 'Eileen Terry is one of those people'. She is passionate, intelligent, confident, and funny and would always have the important truth conversations that needed to happen. She is great at making people feel comfortable talking about what they are uncomfortable about! Now that's a great coach. Thanks Eileen, for a wonderful six months of challenging and stretching me to grow and learn even more than I thought possible!”

- Amy Christianson, Starbucks Corporation

“Eileen stands out as one of the most insightful and well-rounded professionals with whom I have worked. Her vast experience, expertise, and business acumen allow her to quickly assess any business issue, determine a successful strategy, and garner team commitment to achieve results. The thing that impresses me the most about Eileen is that her passion for people equals her passion for the business. Even as she quickly rose to be one of the most senior and respected executives in the company, she maintained an approachable quality. She was always a willing and supportive mentor and coach. Eileen is a confident change agent, a talented business professional, and a great leader. I enjoyed working with her and learning from her.”

- Susan Brooks, Blockbuster Inc.

“You have had a tremendous influence in my life. I am one of those people that just needs a little nudge… thanks for pushing me to strive for my true potential.”

- Glenn Lunde. CMO, Panda Express

“Eileen is a phenomenal coach - her worldly wisdom, honesty and integrity successfully guided my progress - but it was her humor and compassion that make the progress a pleasure. Her real world experience and success sets her apart from so many of the 'theoretical' coaches. She helped me create tangible results through actionable steps and grow in ways I could not have foreseen. I recommend her highly - but only if you are interested in hearing the truth, taking action and learning to laugh and breathe a bit.”

- Rachel Arnold, VP Business Development, Log Enterprises