Meet our TEAM

Sharon believes human connection is the essence of existence, enhancing personal and collective growth. As an Enneagram type 3, she is driven by a love for humanity and a passion for positive change. As the founder of 9Paths, Sharon leverages genuine human connection, trauma-informed practices, the Enneagram, and inclusion to create balanced organizations. Established in 2013, 9Paths specializes in training programs for Fortune 100 companies, focusing on workplace psychological safety, racial dynamics, and trauma-informed trainings.

Sharon, a published author, speaker, and organizational trainer, advocates for mental health care and quality clinical treatment. She founded The Greystone Retreat, a counseling clinic servicing the Nashville Metro area, and believes recovery from trauma can unite and connect people, communities, and workplaces.

Sharon cherishes spending time with her family and hiking with her German Shepherd, Chewy. She enjoys reading, travel, concerts, and exploring Nashville’s fabulous restaurants. A firm believer in the power of volunteering to strengthen communities, Sharon actively supports NGOs as a first responder when needed.

Milton Stewart is a senior consultant for 9Paths. He is a visionary Enneagram specialist and the creative force behind Kaizen Careers, Coaching and Consulting LLC. As a self-preservation Enneagram 7, he leverages the Enneagram to foster personal growth and transform corporate culture, promoting diversity and inclusion through deep personality insights. As one of the few African-American male Enneagram educators, Milton brings a unique perspective. His acclaimed podcast, “Do It For The Gram: An Enneagram Podcast,” offers actionable Enneagram wisdom to a broad audience. Additionally, Milton has made history as the youngest and first African-American male Global Board Member of the International Enneagram Association, underscoring his profound influence and pioneering contributions to the Enneagram community.

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Nelson Turburgh is a senior trainer who started his career at Dow Midland Operations in 1985 as a Process Control Technician with an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Electronics from Ferris State; Nelson spent 14 years in maintenance and plant roles across North America. Transitioning to a Work Process and Empowerment Coach in the late ‘90s, he developed skills in driving performance improvements, saving plants from closure, and advancing to a Site Operations Excellence Leader. This role involved spearheading Continuous Improvement initiatives and serving as a Learning Leader. Nelson successfully led significant improvement projects, enhancing metrics such as cost, productivity, and EH&S. As an Enneagram seven, Nelson’s strengths include candid leadership coaching, diagnosing team performance gaps, and facilitating custom improvement strategies and conflict resolution with teams.

Seema Patel serves as an associate trainer for 9Paths. She is a dedicated advocate, therapist, and educator committed to creating inclusive spaces. As an Enneagram Type 2, Seema brings empathy, insight, and practical wisdom to her work. She integrates Enneagram principles with mindfulness, communication techniques, and conflict resolution strategies to empower others in personally and professionally building healthier relationships. Seema is also an Enneagram trainer with a strong passion for antiracism efforts, leveraging her expertise in psychology, Enneagram studies, and social justice to drive positive change and foster meaningful connections. Through her initiatives, Seema strives to cultivate environments where diverse voices are respected, differences are embraced, and genuine connections thrive, aiming to contribute to a more compassionate and interconnected world.