CORE Leadership & Life works with accomplished leaders who recognize that effective leadership cannot be separated from personal sustainability.

The work integrates leadership development and wellness because leaders do not operate in silos. How leaders think, decide, relate, and sustain themselves directly shapes the health of their teams, organizations, and long-term impact.

CORE begins with one-on-one work. From that foundation, the work may extend to leadership teams, organizations, and retreats designed for reflection, alignment, and renewal. This leaders-first approach ensures that organizational work is grounded, authentic, and sustainable.

CORE is intentionally selective. This work is designed for leaders who are ready to engage thoughtfully, reflect honestly, and invest in their capacity to lead well over time.

The work of CORE is shaped by my own leadership experience.

I am Beverlee J. McClure, Ed.D., founder of CORE Leadership & Life. My career has included serving as a university president, a cabinet-level secretary, a nonprofit executive, and an entrepreneur and business owner, navigating growth, complexity, and change across higher education, public service, and mission-driven organizations.

Across these roles, I have worked alongside leaders carrying significant responsibility for people, culture, and outcomes. CORE reflects decades of experience supporting leaders at pivotal moments and helping them build leadership capacity that is both effective and sustainable.

Leadership is not only about what you build. It is also about how you sustain yourself while building it.