Marilyn Wiles

About Marilyn Wiles

Marilyn is an accomplished executive and leadership strategist with an extraordinary background in human resources, strategy, operations, organizational transformation, and executive coaching. Her extensive experience across government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors has shaped her expertise in leading organizations through change, driving innovation, and building cultures of respect, accountability and trust.As a certified executive coach, Marilyn partners with C-Suite leaders to strengthen leadership capacity, align workforce strategies, and foster high-performing teams. Her results-driven approach has consistently produced measurable outcomes—from creating a multi-million-dollar franchise in just a few years to leading a workforce transformation that reduced a three-million-application backlog to just-in-time processing.Marilyn’s cross-sector perspective is grounded in roles such as:• Senior Resource Advisor and Organizational Expert at the Department of Defense• Chief Operating Officer of an award-winning Federal franchise • Executive Director of a National Immigration Center• Agency Director for Two Global Operational Budgets• Senior Resource Manager at the U.S. Capitol• Founder and CEO of a Consulting, Training, Strategy, and Coaching Consultancy• Senior Executive Coach serving public and private sector leaders• Operations Director for the University of Oklahoma\'s, Oklahoma Aerospace and Defense Innovation Institute.With a BS in Business Management and an MBA, Marilyn is also a graduate of Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and the Federal Executive Institute. She is a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation (ICF). She is the Co-Author of “Your Coach is Your Compass.” Marilyn is also a member of the internationally acclaimed Explorer’s Club.As CEO and Co-Founder of Enlighteneering, Inc, Marilyn leads a team passionate about developing enlightened, innovative and i leaders who transform the way organizations think, work, and grow.

Experience

1. CEO President

   Enlighteneering, Inc

   Apr 2001 — Present · Duncan, OK, US

   Enlighteneering, Inc.(ENL) is a woman-owned, HUBZone-certified firm specializing in building enlightened leaders, resilient teams, and data-driven organizations. Under the leadership of Marilyn P. Wiles, MBA, PCC, ENL delivers strategic recruitment, leadership development, and executive coaching solutions that transform how organizations think, act, and perform.ENL integrates advanced technology with human insight through its proprietary E*ST2AR® platform, an AI-enabled system for leadership analytics, talent alignment, and performance tracking. The firm’s expertise spans organizational transformation, workforce optimization, and leadership pipeline management across federal, defense, and enterprise sectors.Major achievements include leading national-scale initiatives for the U.S. Army Talent Management Task Force, Department of the Treasury, Department of Homeland Security, USDA, and USPTO, reaching thousands of leaders worldwide. ENL also co-developed an ICF Level 1 Accredited Coaching Foundations Course with Enlightened Pathways, LLC, preparing the next generation of credentialed coaches and executive leaders.With a network of more than 300 certified coaches, consultants, and facilitators, ENL delivers scalable, results-driven programs grounded in innovation, integrity, and measurable impact. The firm’s success is built on its ability to integrate strategy, technology, and leadership science to create lasting organizational advantage.Enlighteneering, Inc. stands as a trusted partner for clients seeking excellence in leadership, culture, and performance—empowering organizations to Enlighten. Innovate. Lead.

Education

• Oklahoma City University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Management

  1986 — 1990

• CTI Co-Active Coaching

  Co-Active Coaching

  2013 — 2013

• Harvard University, JFK, School of Government

  Executive Leadership - Senior Officials in National Security

  1995 — 1995

• Federal Executive Institute

  Leadership in a Democratic Society

  1996 — 1996

• Averett University

  Master, Business Administration

  1990 — 1992

Skills

• Contract Management
• Managerial Finance
• Human Resources
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Policy
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Coaching
• Change Management
• Analysis
• Dod
• Staff Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Business Strategy
• Budgets
• Performance Improvement
• Program Management
• Performance Management
• Strategy
• Business Development
• Workshop Facilitation
• Team Building
• Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Management Consulting
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Project Management
• Consulting
• Proposal Writing
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Business Transformation
• Organizational Development