Instructors for business, leadership and outdoor skills.

​Our instructors are conversational, consultative and coaching in their approach.
We have handpicked experts in various fields to offer you the practical, relevant and applicable support you need to thrive and succeed. 

Belinda Gates, PCC
Founder, Executive Coach

As the founder of Wildside Institute, Belinda is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation and provides overall leadership development and facilitation services for Wildside experiences. She is an author, pilot, certified RiderCoach for Harley Davidson, certified pistol instructor for the NRA and works through many channels to deliver lasting positive change in others. Belinda will help design a unique learning experience for you and your team to deliver the outcomes you need for continued success. Click here for more information about Belinda. 

Craig Caudill
Lead Outdoor Skills Instructor

Craig is one of the region's leading experts in outdoor survival, tracking and navigation. As the Owner of Nature Reliance School, he regularly teaches corporate, government agencies and individuals on topics of safety and survival. He is the author of several books, an Adjunct Instructor of backcountry skills for the DEA, and Infragard Partner and Educator with the FBI and has trained with various Departments of Emergency Management for search and rescue and lost person behavior. He has completed courses in nearly 30 various disciplines of outdoor survival, self-defense and weaponry. 
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Henrietta Pepper
Branding & Strategic Positioning

When it comes to business-to-business, business-to-consumer, non-profit or even personal branding, Henrietta provides expert guidance and insight. Henrietta consults in the disciplines of strategic positioning, creating brand ambassadors, brand expression and discovering your WHY.
​Henrietta has served a myriad of clients in multiple vertical markets, including manufacturing, health care, financial, tourism, retail and more. 
Henrietta is also an instructor at the University of Louisville and is the author of best-selling books which can be found here.

Sherah Basham, PhD
Criminal Justice/Private Security

Sherah offers safety training, policies and planning for your business and employees. She is a criminal justice professor and has 20+ years experience in the criminal justice field in the areas of administration, investigations, campus security, and higher education. Sherah provides critical insight to corporate campus security, active-aggressor plans and policies and methods for protecting your environment, employees, customers and others.

Cathy Slider
Sales/Persuasive Writing/Blockchain

Cathy developed top-performing sales teams in three different industries - banking, tax refund solutions, and nonprofit development. She was  the Vice President for Development at Hosparus Health and continues to offer her expertise in board development. Cathy is also a blockchain industry subject matter expert. She writes executive level course material and also works with a blockchain company that specializes in global trade finance.​

Sam Buhlig
Cyber Security Specialist

Sam is a cybersecurity expert that is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences of all things cyber. He has been working in Information Security / Cybersecurity for 15 years. This body of work includes both Fortune 5 companies and the Federal Government. His list of accolades includes creating course curriculum and being an instructor of that material at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, in Glynco Georgia. 

Gail Ferreira, PCC
Executive Coach,
​Hogan Assessment Certified

​​Gail spent most of her career as a sales and marketing leader in financial services, higher education and e-commerce industries.
​Now, as a business and leadership coach, Gail provides guidance and support to help leaders navigate change, reach their potential and achieve bottom line results. Gail has an MBA from Boston College and is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. 

Lynda Stucky
Executive Speech & Voice Branding Coach

Lynda brings a unique learning offering to our programs. She works with participants regarding their speech, delivery, public speaking, tone, pitch and more. 
​This is often times an overlooked aspect of leadership and it makes a big difference in the delivery of your message.
Lynda is a speech language pathologist, coach, speaker and author.
​She holds a BGS, MA, Speech Pathology from the University of Kansas.

Michele Shelton, CDP, CPC 
Professional Speaker, Executive Coach & Consultant
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Michele started disrupting the DEI space over 20 years ago and continues to challenge and champion organizations to do the work of creating diverse, inclusive, and equitable cultures. She empowers others to overcome adversity and unapologetically elevate their voice in bringing solutions to the challenges of today. Michele holds a BA from the University of Louisville and ministry certificate from Louisville Seminary. 

A unique approach that Wildside Institute offers is the curriculum
that takes you into nature to connect, learn outdoor skills and acquire
​a new blend of confidence and self-esteem that strengthens your leadership style. ​

Contact us today.