About

I grew up with two older brothers in a suburban town just outside of Chicago, IL. I was a classic tomboy, impossible to get me to wear a dress, and much more interested in sports, trucks, and mud puddles. I fell in love with playing soccer, and dedicated every free moment to practicing with teammates, coaches, and in the back yard with my brothers.

I attended university on a soccer scholarship, which became the core aspect of my college life. Soccer was at the heart of how I learned comradery, commitment, grit, dedication, teamwork, excellence, and what it takes to be a high performer. After undergrad I decided to pursue a masters degree in Education and relocate to San Diego, CA. I figured I had endured long, brutal winters long enough and wanted to live closer to the ocean where it was sunny and warm. I played semi-pro soccer for San Diego while in graduate school, until I realized I needed to move on and “get a real job”.

I taught 8th grade science and math for two years, and then decided I wanted to start a holistic wellness and fitness business; so I ventured off and started my first LLC at 25. I was a strength and conditioning coach and holistic nutritionist for 8 years, which was quite fulfilling in many ways. Creating impact with exercise and nutrition can be quite powerful, however I realized I wanted to help support change and transformation on a deeper level.

Around this time I was also very invested in meditation gatherings, reading 10’s of hundreds of spiritual/meditation books, attending week long silent meditation retreats all over the globe. I decided to pursue my PhD in Professional Coaching and Human Development to take a deeper dive into human potential and transformation. I was fascinated with the dozens of maps and models of human development and psychology showing how human growth has been charted over time and through various domains. I was enveloped in consciousness studies and how individual and collective consciousness evolves, and ways in which this is and has been measured historically, and the tremendous impact stages of consciousness has on one’s life.

I was experiencing my own deep awakenings that were fueling my curiosity to understand more. In the middle of my doctorate coursework, I met my now co-founder of iConscious.global. He and I spent 7-8 years working together to create a framework that integrated many of the maps and models into one comprehensive and applicable framework that could support the expedition of peoples growth. We also wanted to map out the higher stages of development which traditionally stopped where ego development ended - and which had not yet been traced.

Throughout this time I was working with clients as a life coach, which quickly transitioned into working 1:1 with individuals and leadership teams at various companies. In 2016 I moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to spread my wings and get more involved. I was hired by John F Kennedy University to develop and teach a course for the Consciousness and Transformation department, developing and teaching The Evolution of Consciousness and Human Development. In 2018-19 I was also an intricate part of the LovingAI project, which used emotionally-sensitive technology programmed with iConscious as a dialog framework for the famous robot, Sophia.

Since moving to the Bay, I have worked with hundreds of clients across Google, Apple, Hubspot, Uber, the US Dept. of Defense labs, and numerous startups, etc. My core interests are in leadership, consciousness, and human potential, and the intersection of technology – how we are using technology (AI specifically) as an acupuncture point for the evolution of consciousness and human potential.

Carole has been a trusted partner in my leadership development journey for more than four years. She has consistently challenged me to think and act differently, offered clarity in recognizing and navigating organizational dynamics, and, most importantly, provided invaluable guidance and insight that have strengthened both my personal and professional relationships. Her support has not only elevated my career but has also given me a deeper sense of fulfillment, balance, and clarity in how I approach leadership every day.

James Owen

President, Fuse Federal

Working with Carole Griggs has transformed the way I lead and the way I see myself as a leader. She helped me overcome roadblocks, step into authenticity, and use my voice more effectively. As a result, I’ve been able to expand my impact and create environments where people feel empowered to do their best work and grow.

Aric Hagberg

Computing and AI, LANL

Carole’s guidance has been truly transformative. She helped me embrace the perspective that life happens for me, not to me — a shift that has profoundly influenced how I navigate both my professional and personal life. Her professionalism, clarity, and wisdom have been instrumental in building my confidence and resilience. I am deeply grateful to Carole for opening my eyes to this empowering outlook — one that will continue to shape my path for years to come.

MB

I've worked with Carole over the past 2 years and she has been transformational on the way I engage in the workplace and beyond. I started engaging with Carole when I was a bit beaten up from my prior role and starting a new role in a new place -- she helped me identify what baggage I was carrying with me and work through how to show up in a better way. Over the course of engaging with Carole, I became more confident in my ability to engage a broad range of personality styles (in particular the very aggressive ones), I learned more about my own strengths and how to develop them, and improved my overall presence + awareness in a broad range of situations. In total, I feel much more like my true self and others have noticed it as well. Thanks so much Carole!