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About Troy Heflin

“My vision is to create a better world through authentic leadership.”

Troy Heflin has spent the last 25+ years walking alongside leaders, helping them find clarity in complexity, direction in uncertainty, and purpose in their work. His industry experience includes manufacturing, finance, transportation, consumer goods, government, non-profit, and social impact sectors.

His journey has spanned the globe, from union shop floors to corporate boardrooms, from high-growth startups to multinational organizations, all anchored by one mission: Help leaders become more effective for greater impact, scale, and fulfillment.

Career Highlights

Former CHRO at Volvo Financial Services
Global HR executive at Volvo Group, supporting senior leaders through culture transformation
Led initiatives recognized with Top 100 Global Workplace award by the Great Place to Work Institute and Fortune magazine
Trusted advisor to executives during critical transitions and growth phases
Founding partner of Clarify North, offering neuroscience-based coaching and leadership advisory

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What Sets Him Apart

Blends real-world executive experience with science-backed coaching tools
Integrates applied neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and adult development theory
Known for building deep trust and helping leaders reconnect with what matters
Described by clients as a steady, strategic presence during high-stress moments

Education & Credentials

B.S. from Purdue University

Master’s in Organization Development from Pepperdine University (thesis on generational shifts in the workplace)
PhD-level coursework in human development and coaching at Fielding Graduate University
PCC-certified by the International Coaching Federation
Executive education from MIT Sloan School of Management
Neuroscience training through the Academy of Brain-Based Leadership

Sample of Certifications

The Leadership Circle Profile 360™
S.A.F.E.T.Y.™ Model - A neuroscience for leadership assessment
Results Accelerator™
DiSC™, Decision Styles™, FIRO-B™

Affiliations

Community Member, Conscious Leadership Institute
Advisory Board Member, Harvard Business Review
Advisory Board Member, Academy of Brain-Based Leadership

Beyond his credentials, Troy is deeply passionate about helping leaders slow down, reflect more deeply, and lead more consciously in a world that rarely makes space for it.

CLARIFY NORTH - NETWORK & REACH

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While Clarify North operates as a focused niche firm, we are proud to partner with a broad network of certified coaches and consultants. Clarify North has reach across six continents:

North America
Europe
South America
Asia
Australia
Africa

Our affiliate team brings deep expertise across key sectors, including: Financial Services, Manufacturing, Transportation, Healthcare, Government and Non Profits.