The people who do the work.
Insights 4 Life is a team of coaches, trainers and the people who support them. Meet the people behind every engagement.
Linal Harris
Linal Harris is the founder and president of Insights 4 Life Coaching. He holds a Professional Coaching Certification (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and provides coaching to corporate executives, entrepreneurs, professional athletes and government officials across the globe.
Prior to graduating from Corporate America, he held the role of Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at U.S. Cellular, and previously built and led the company's international and domestic call center operations, as he also did at Allstate Insurance Company. Linal is also a radio host, author and motivational speaker, and hosts the weekly radio show “Inspirational Perspective” on WVON 1690 AM. He currently resides in Chicago with his wife and son.
Our coaches and trainers.
Melanie Perry
Executive CoachMelanie Perry has 20 years of combined experience in Human Resources, Human Capital Consulting, and Executive Coaching. She helps Senior Leaders and High Potential Leaders at Fortune 500 organizations achieve critical initiatives by up to 50% faster. As a strategist and leadership development expert, she trains teams to exceed company growth goals with minimal oversight.
Carlos Jones
Executive CoachBorn in Bogota, Colombia, and welcomed into an American military family at three, Carlos grew up across the U.S. and spent influential years in Germany, and is a Whitworth University alumnus with a degree in religion and philosophy. A 2007 intensive training program set him on the path to coaching, with further guidance from mentors Hans Phillips and Gary John Bishop, and he has since completed over ten advanced training programs. Today, Carlos is an ontological leadership coach who champions a holistic approach, intertwining personal well-being, relationships, and career aspirations. He is based in Spokane, Washington, with his wife and their two daughters.
Jess Oladapo
DEI Consultant & TrainerJess is a Social Scientist and Mental Health Professional with education and formal training in Sociology and Social and Counseling Psychology. She began her career as a Social Worker in 2005 and transitioned to teaching in higher education in 2009, where she teaches Sociology and Psychology with an emphasis on Belonging, Social Justice, and Restorative Justice Practices. For her, “love is a business strategy.” As a Professional Counselor, she works with clients on work/life balance and on marginalized and minoritized identities and their impact on mental health.
Dr. DeAndre Redd
Executive Trainer & Business CoachDr. Redd is an Executive Trainer, Business Coach, and Consultant. As the former Chief Strategy Officer of a security startup, he helped devise a strategy that culminated in $40 million in sales, and as a Chief Administrative Officer he managed a $700 million budget for one of the nation’s largest Fire Departments. His fiscal management work secured $42 million in savings for the Chicago Fire Department, and he is also an adjunct professor in business and technology disciplines. His background includes service as a Detective with the Chicago Police Department and appointment to the FBI task force.
Brittany Trama
Project Manager & CoachBritt brings over 15 years of corporate experience, where she worked with Fortune 500 companies including Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt. As a Kolbe Certified Consultant, 90 Day Year Authorized Partner, and Tiny Habits Certified Coach, she has dedicated more than 30,000 hours to supporting nonprofits, small businesses, and corporations. Her passion lies in helping new leaders accelerate their performance through rapid upskilling.
The team behind the team.
Adeola Fashola
Director of Creative Services, Video ProductionBorn on the southside of Chicago and raised in the south suburbs, Adeola grew up loving art and films because of the storytelling behind them. As the Producer and Video Production Assistant of Inspirational Perspective, he visually passes on the message and purpose of the show to its audience. His purpose with his video production work is to help others tell their story.
Andrea Clarke
Executive AssistantAndrea serves as the Executive Assistant at Insights 4 Life, providing administrative and operational support to keep daily activities running smoothly. She assists with scheduling, communications, project coordination, and organizing key initiatives. With a detail-oriented and proactive approach, Andrea helps ensure that priorities stay on track and that the team can focus on delivering meaningful experiences and achieving its goals.
Andrea Ramos
Marketing & Social StrategistMichelle Regidor
Business Development AssociateMichelle Regidor is a dedicated Business Development Associate focused on building strong client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and supporting business development initiatives. With a background in customer service, sales, administrative operations, and CRM management, she brings a client-centered approach to helping businesses grow. She is passionate about understanding client needs, developing meaningful partnerships, and contributing to long-term business success through effective communication, organization, and reliable support.
