the mires collaborative helps companies and individuals achieve expanded influence and greater success through a variety of custom-tailored development and coaching experiences and programs. our initiatives guide sustainable, long-term personal and organizational growth.
about
leigh
​Leigh is a highly accomplished coach, learning leader, and organizational development consultant with more than 20 years experience in both public sector settings and privately held companies. As Chief Learning Officer for Thornton Tomasetti, Leigh developed and implemented talent development programs for a global organization of engineers, architects, and other professionals collaborating from 38 offices worldwide. She coordinated the firm’s performance management systems, set operational goals based on TT’s corporate vision, and facilitated strategic planning initiatives for the company. Prior to working with Thornton Tomasetti, Leigh was Partner and Director of Organizational Development and Training for Walter P Moore, an engineering and consulting firm with 24 offices across the U.S. In that position, Leigh designed industry award-winning employee development programs recognized as key contributors to the company’s successful growth. For three consecutive years during Leigh's tenure, Structural Engineer magazine named Walter P Moore among its “Best Places to Work” specifically citing the firm’s internal training programs as exemplary. ​
Leigh’s expertise in coaching, strategic planning, change management, performance management, and learning architecture design and development has benefitted clients in a wide variety of industries. She has authored and co-authored numerous articles advancing new thinking about strategic planning, employee development, and employee retention, and she is frequently a requested speaker and facilitator for conferences and meetings for organizations such as American Council of Engineering Companies, American Society of Civil Engineers, Society for Marketing Professional Services, and the Society of Design Administration.
Leigh holds a Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology and Human Development from Texas Tech University, a teaching certificate in English and History, a Professional in Human Resources certificate, and is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation.
Active in the non-profit community, Leigh has served on the board of the Austin Child Guidance Center, a non-profit agency that provides need-blind mental health services to youth, and has served as a weekly volunteer with The Care Communities, an agency providing non-medical services to people with terminal illnesses.
what
we
offer
Organizational
Development
We serve organizations in a variety of ways, applying years of experience and deep expertise to help craft strategies, establish or rebuild systems, execute organizational change, and/or improve talent management efforts.
Leadership
Development
Being a good leader requires more than just technical or operational knowledge; effective leadership flows from an individual's identity and integrity. We build custom leadership development experiences that enable leaders to reach their full potential so that their business can do the same.
Executive
Coaching
Our coaching practice focuses on clarifying a client’s needs, wants, goals, and/or vision, and then co-creating the steps needed to get there. We employ evidenced-based coaching practices to help clients who are in leadership positions or are transitioning to another high-value position.
Learning &
Development
Organizational learning and career development are game-changers for firms seeking to maximize their success. Our learning experiences and knowledge management processes yield measurable results and are sustainable long after we leave the engagement.
Life & Couples
Coaching
Our coaching practice extends to individuals and couples seeking to improve their lives and enrich their relationships. Through our sister company, The Couples Collaborative, we offer retreats and coaching in the areas of health and wellness, financial fitness, and burnout recovery for couples and individuals.
why
us
Meg Brown
Chief Talent Officer, Principal at Perkins + Will
Leigh Mires is an extraordinary individual with extensive experience in helping organizations and individuals learn to excel. Leigh brings exceptional assessment, facilitation and coaching skills. Beyond her deep experience and knowledge, Leigh is an excellent listener with the ability to help people get out of the weeds and focus on what really matters. She is an exceptional relationship builder with an uncanny ability to help people become their personal best. ”
Lynn Simon, FAIA, LEED Fellow
Head of Real Estate &
Workplace Services Sustainability, Google
Leigh is really good in leadership teams—there is not a client I’m working with that could not be helped by her.”
Ray Messer, PE, DBIA
Chairman Emeritus, Walter P Moore
Wayne O’Neill
CEO, Reset to Grow
Leigh has an uncanny knack of asking the probative questions that help an organization, or individual, get to the bottom of a strategic, organizational or interpersonal matter. And, she does so in a pleasant manner!"
Leigh is unusually good at understanding the ART of organizational development and leadership development… especially in design and construction.”
Karen Szymanski, PhD
President/Founder at Gateways Learning, Inc
Leigh works in a way that helps people self-actualize, find their own answers.”
our
clients
Among our architecture & engineering clients
Cooper Carry
Corgan
FKP
HKS
Lawson-Fisher Associates
Thornton Tomasetti
Walter P Moore
Word + Carr Design Group
Urban Fabrick, Inc
Among our clients
Austin Film Society
Central Presbyterian Church, Austin
FEMA
Network Technologies International
Paramount Healthcare Co.
Region 13 Education Service Center
Senior Care Centers