Shelby Tomanovich

Shelby Tomanovich is a Career Development Coach and Founder of Shelby Tomanovich Consulting, where she helps overlooked professionals gain the recognition, promotions, and leadership opportunities they deserve. With a decade of experience in the hospitality and entertainment industry, Shelby’s journey from bartender to managing partner shaped her deep understanding of leadership, growth, and visibility in the workplace. By age 30, she had earned five internal promotions, led over 50 managers and 800 employees, and managed multi-million-dollar operations—all while turning struggling teams into thriving, high-performing ones.

Throughout her career, Shelby faced the challenges of being underestimated in a male-dominated industry. Rather than allowing setbacks to define her, she transformed them into fuel for growth. Through resilience, strategy, and an unwavering drive, she learned how to position herself for success and negotiate her worth. Her leadership philosophy centers on empowerment—using influence not as hierarchy, but as a platform to elevate others. This perspective led her to create a career coaching practice dedicated to helping professionals achieve the same breakthrough moments she once fought for.

Today, Shelby empowers ambitious individuals to strategically position themselves for promotions, lead with confidence, and create careers that align with their values and potential. Her signature approach combines mindset, visibility, and communication strategies to help clients get noticed, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Shelby believes success isn’t about waiting for the right opportunity—it’s about building it. Her motto, “Lead like a woman, grow your career like a man,” captures her commitment to helping others rise with authenticity, courage, and impact.

• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - BS