Ground your growth, before you grow your ground

Change affects how we lead, how we work, and how we show up in life. At Well Grounded Consulting, we support the whole person and the whole organization. We turn stories into strategy and help you strengthen your business, advance your career, or move through personal transition with clarity and grounded confidence.


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About Us

We believe every person and every organization carries a story — and within that story is the insight needed to grow. At Well Grounded Consulting, we turn stories into strategy by supporting the whole person and the whole organization.

Shelley Brage-Merida

Shelley Brage-Merida

Change Management • I/O Psychology

Shelley Brage-Merida is a strategist, author, and change practitioner dedicated to helping people grow through life’s transitions. With a background in social work, organizational change management, and industrial-organizational psychology, she brings a deeply human-centered approach to personal, professional, and organizational development.

As Co-Founder of Well Grounded Consulting and creator of Seasons of Change, Shelley transforms real experiences into practical strategies. She guides individuals, leaders, and teams in understanding the season they’re in, building capability, and confidently stepping into what comes next.

Quay Merida

Business Strategy • Operations Management

Quay Merida is a business leader and coach known for his steady presence, strategic thinking, and action-focused approach. With years of experience in business operations, leadership development, and team performance, he helps people and organizations turn clarity into momentum.

As Co-Founder of Well Grounded Consulting, Quay works at the intersection of leadership, confidence, and execution. He guides individuals and teams in strengthening their capability, improving decision-making, and moving from vision to results.

Seasons of Change

Every season brings lessons. Seasons of Change is a gentle, inspiring journey through growth, uncertainty, letting go, and becoming. Whether you're in a moment of stillness or preparing for what's next, this book offers grounding, hope, and clarity.