Randy May

Randy May is a leadership trainer, coach, and workforce development professional with more than 20 years of experience developing people, leaders, and learning systems. A retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, he built his career leading teams, improving organizational performance, and developing the people and processes required to accomplish complex missions.

As a Training Enterprise Manager, Randy directed 20 training programs across seven states, leading 120 instructors, curriculum developers, and support staff. His experience includes technical instruction, curriculum development, organizational improvement, and large-scale training operations. He has delivered more than 2,500 hours of instruction and led initiatives that strengthened workforce readiness, improved learning systems, and increased organizational effectiveness.

Through Guiding Flame Academy, Randy helps organizations develop leadership capability through coaching, behavioral science, adult learning principles, and intentional practice. His approach emphasizes self-awareness, accountability, and the everyday behaviors that shape team performance. He works to create engaging learning experiences that move beyond inspiration to provide practical tools leaders can apply in their work and relationships.

Randy holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, is an Association for Talent Development Master Trainer, and is Maxwell Leadership Certified. Drawing on his applied leadership and training experience, he developed the Leadership Loop Assessment to help leaders and leadership development professionals examine the patterns behind behavior, including the beliefs, needs, and motivations that may influence how people lead. Through his work, Randy helps leaders turn insight into intentional action and build environments where people can take ownership, grow, and reach their potential.