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COREY FERNANDEZ

Executive Coach & Leadership Development Trainer

Corey@humanergy.com

Helping Leaders Navigate Change & Drive Strategic Results

Corey Fernandez is an executive coach and leadership development trainer with over 20 years of experience guiding more than 1,000 leaders and their teams through strategic change and growth. He’s known for helping organizations unlock leadership potential, build resilient teams, and successfully navigate complexity.

Key Expertise:

  • Executive & Team Coaching

  • Leading Through Change

  • Strategic Leadership Development

  • Virtual Facilitation & Group Coaching

Career & Experience

Corey spent half of his career leading large-scale consulting engagements with Fortune 500 companies, equipping managers to become strategic change agents and key drivers of success. Now, as a dedicated coach and facilitator, he works closely with executives managing large-scale transformations and mid-level leaders executing key initiatives.

He leads monthly group coaching forums for leaders across Michigan and beyond and is an expert in creating impactful virtual coaching and training experiences—from intimate team sessions to large groups of 100+ participants. His adaptive approach resonates with leaders at every level and across generations.

Beyond Work

Corey lives in Michigan with his wife Jessica and their two young children. His personal mission is closely tied to his professional one: helping leaders create better workplaces, which in turn creates stronger communities for families like his.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan and is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), having completed an 80-day sea kayaking and mountaineering expedition in Chilean Patagonia.

Based in Traverse City, Michigan. Serving clients in Traverse City, Grand Rapids and Flint, and supporting leaders statewide and across the U.S. through virtual and on-site coaching.

“I had the opportunity to work with Corey from the Humanergy team for one-on-one leadership coaching. The time I spent with Corey was invaluable. Through our coaching conversations, I found more direction and clarity in my career path. Corey’s approach to coaching and the thought-provoking questions he asked helped me uncover the level of impact I wish to have on those that I interact with each day. My leadership style and the relationships with my colleagues and direct reports have undoubtedly improved as a result from my time spent with Corey. Thank you Humanergy!”

Paula Fetzer

Commercial Solutions Officer, Lake Trust Credit Union

“Corey is highly professional, organized, responsive, and extremely open to feedback; a true pleasure to partner with.”

Richard E. Muise, MBA AvMP

Director, American Airlines

“If you ever have the opportunity to work with Corey, you should take it! Corey strikes the right balance of strategic perspective that drives business results with personable, engaging interaction.”

Christine Walsh

VP, Talent & Performance, NielsenIQ

“This was a fantastic experience – transcending even – allowing me to be a better person, leader, partner and contributor to the people and things that I am passionate about. I’ve had the opportunity to attend a lot of trainings – but this was different. Powerful. Corey has helped me be at my best self.”

Jeannette Stawski

Executive Director of AORE