About Us | Intentional Relationships

Intentional Relationships is based in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. The company was launched to help people develop authentic and purposeful relationships in all facets of their lives – romance, personal and business. The founder and senior coach of Intentional Relationships, Sheila Paxton, draws on her wealth of experience as an award-winning entrepreneur who successfully launched three companies and led operations at seven other firms.

Sheila has been a student of relationships for many years and has over 20 years of experience in coaching individuals with their personal and professional relationships. She has developed a proprietary process that assists people in bringing intention into all of their relationships. In addition, Sheila has 20 years of executive-level experience in business consulting, training and product development. She has received industry awards for general excellence, best employer, best training product and most innovative business strategies.

Sheila has been praised as a professional speaker and coach. She was recognized as an influential “training renegade” by Working Woman magazine and is a sought-after speaker on business trends and best practices for conferences and executive briefings worldwide. Sheila’s clients include executives at Fortune 500 companies, as well as small businesses and individuals.

Introducing Scott Armstrong, Master Coach. Scott knows relationships, and has used his expertise in his career in sales, marketing and personal development. He has been mentored by some of the world’s best personal development teachers, such as Anthony Robbins, Jim Rohn, Wayne Dyer, Tom Hopkins, Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy and Mike Litman. Some of Scott’s achievements include: authoring a book, serving two terms as President of Toastmasters International, qualifying for and finishing the 100th running of the Boston Marathon and completing 12 additional marathons overall.

Being active and having accomplished so much in his life, Scott now works with others to achieve their goals and dreams. His personal mission is to embody and promote all aspects of a healthy life—mental, emotional, physical and spiritual, while coaching people who are seeking success in areas related to personal development and healthy relationships. Scott lives with his wife Sarah in the foothills of Boulder, Colorado.

Meet Jan West. Jan brings Intellect, discernment, compassion and business sense to her coaching clients, focusing on strengths and overcoming barriers to change. Jan’s roots growing up cattle ranching inform her down-to-earth style. After earning her Ph.D. in Psychology, Jan ran a successful psychology and consultation practice for 10 years, directed hospital clinics, won research grants, and taught corporate technology innovation.

Jan’s coaching approach successfully impacts clients at any level, from coaching life strategies, leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and business skills. Jan enjoys her family, horseback riding, singing in a chorus, and running her award-winning real estate business. She is on the founding board of a start-up foundation.

Meet Dottie Ricketson. She brings a wealth of experience in relationships to our team. As a Matchmaker and Owner of Introductions Personalized Matchmaking for 6 years, Dottie worked with her single clients to help them be more successful at dating and relationship. Dottie is a self-professed romantic whose passion is helping people prepare themselves for the love of their life.

Recognizing the intimate nature of coaching, Dottie feels personally invested in each of her clients. ”This is a labor of love, after all” Dottie has been heard to say. ”My client’s hearts are in my hands. I take that very seriously.”

Dottie also brings over 20 years experience of corporate experience to the table. As a Senior Corporate Executive with one of the nation’s largest marketing services companies, Dottie was recognized for bringing creative and profitable solutions to business marketing problems. Dottie has used her skills as a volunteer for many non-profit organizations. She uses her own passion for life and her strong business background as the basis for being your Intentional Relationships Coach.

Introducing Susan Kaiser Yurish. Susan has been working with others for 25 years. From her corporate experience to eventually owning her own successful small business, Susan has been coaching others in a variety of ways from the perspective of team goals, individual career strategies and personal life choices. Susan has also been a mentor for the career services department at the University of Colorado and now is part of the “Ask a Buff” program, a coaching and mentor service for those affiliated with the University of Colorado, Boulder. She derives great satisfaction coaching others to become the best possible version of themselves.

Susan received her Bachelor’s degree in the field of Communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Susan believes that when we know how to effectively and intentionally interact with others, thereby creating mutual understanding, all of our relationships become infinitely richer and successful.