About Shrylle - Your Guide to Fulfillment and Purpose

Shrylle Mikkonen smiling, wearing a black cardigan over a red lace top, standing outdoors with a building in the background.

Hey there — I’m so glad you’re here!

I’m always learning, growing, and stepping into my own potential, because I believe leadership starts with self-leadership. Over the years, I’ve discovered that the best leaders don’t just manage others — they first learn how to lead themselves with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Leadership has always been in my DNA. I was the kid organizing the group project, the teammate people turned to for guidance, and now the coach who gets to turn that passion into purpose. Yes, I’m a natural-born leader — but I’ve also sharpened my skills through years of training, devouring books, learning from mentors, and (let’s be honest) plenty of trial-and-error in real life.

Here’s what I know for sure: when people grow into the best version of themselves, everything shifts. Teams thrive. Families feel the ripple effect. Communities change for the better. Because leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about influence.

My favorite part of this work is watching people light up when they realize they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. That moment when the switch flips and they start leading with confidence, joy, and purpose? That’s why I do what I do.

Outside of coaching, you’ll probably find me with a coffee in hand, nose in a leadership book, or dreaming up my next adventure (bonus points if it involves the outdoors and great conversation).

If you’re ready to unlock your potential and lead yourself — and others — with clarity and confidence, you’re in the right place.

Work With Me
Shrylle Mikkonen with long brown hair wearing a light gray turtleneck sweater, smiling at the camera. Background includes a room with books and decorative elements.

Through years of leadership experience, professional training, and coaching mastery, I discovered what so many high-achieving leaders are missing: the space to step back, recalibrate, and lead from clarity instead of constant pressure.

Today, I help leaders and organizations do exactly that.

My coaching blends strategy and human connection — mindset, emotional intelligence, and intentional leadership — to help leaders elevate their influence, strengthen their teams, and create workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. Because fulfillment isn’t just a perk; it’s the foundation of sustainable performance.

And let me tell ya — it’s not about hustling harder. It’s about aligning deeply. When you do, everything shifts: your confidence, your culture, your results, and the way you impact everyone around you.

Shrylle Mikkonen with long hair smiling and raising an arm in the air, wearing a floral-patterned top, with a landscape and blue sky in the background.
Shrylle Mikkonen with a patterned headband is writing on paper outdoors. She is focused, holding a pen, and wearing casual clothing. There's a tree and clear sky in the background.
Shrylle Mikkonen and her family. A smiling family selfie in a wooded area, featuring a woman in a floral dress, a man in a gray T-shirt and baseball cap, and a young boy wearing a cap with reflective sunglasses.

  • To equip high-achieving leaders and organizations with intentional, values-driven leadership skills that build trust, drive engagement, and strengthen teams — creating workplaces where people and businesses thrive together.

    • Certified Leadership Coach

    • Certified Master Life Coach

    • Creator of The 90-Day Leadership Accelerator

    • 15+ years of professional leadership experience

    • Specializing in mindset, emotional intelligence, and intentional leadership

    • Proven track record in corporate leadership — building strong teams, mentoring emerging leaders, and creating an environment where people grew, performed, and stayed engaged.

    • Experience guiding teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

    • I’ve seen firsthand that when you focus on people and culture, the numbers follow.”

  • Leadership isn’t about titles or positions — it’s about influence. The way we lead ourselves is the foundation for how we lead others. I believe leadership begins with self-leadership. The way we manage our integrity, personal excellence, mindset, energy, and emotions directly shapes how we influence the people around us. Titles don’t create leaders — presence, clarity, and consistency do.

    I believe high performance and personal fulfillment are not opposites — they’re partners. When leaders align their values with their vision, they create stronger teams, healthier cultures, and more sustainable results.

    My philosophy is simple: sustainable success comes from the perfect balance of strategy and humanity. It’s not about hustling harder or squeezing more into an already full schedule. It’s about leading with intention, building trust, and creating impact that lasts.

    When leaders grow, everyone around them grows. And that ripple effect is how we create workplaces — and lives — that feel as good as they look.

Shrylle Mikkonen with long, wavy brown hair and a patterned top, posing indoors.

A few Fun Facts About Me 

Magic

Coffee and cozy kitchen time are my happy places — caffeine + creativity = magic.

Water

I feel most at peace when I’m in, on, or near water — lakes, rivers, oceans... give me sunshine and a shoreline, and I’m home

Spring Over Everything

Forget the fall girly give me spring! Fresh blooms, longer days, sun on my skin, and that buzzing energy of anything is possible. I thrive when the world wakes up.

Pets

I run two businesses, including a pet-sitting gig that fills my days with tail wags and joy.

Garden

I grew up on an organic farm, now I’m a wannabe flower farmer — this is year two of growing my own cut-flower garden!

Adventure

I believe in turning the ordinary into an adventure, camping or even just to the grocery!