Operation Butterfly’s story began 10 years ago when founder, Sheila Thornton Warfield, wanted to create a platform to share inspiration, information and insights with those seeking positivity in both words (via her blogs) and images (via her pics).

Now, Operation Butterfly has added Professional Coaching to help clients create the outcomes they deem most appropriate for their journeys. Operation Butterfly will provide personalized services to clients who need a sounding board, a friendly companion, or perhaps a trusted confidante to help them develop pathways and on/off ramps on their journeys to get to the place they want to be - realizing their full potential or getting real close.

Operation Butterfly will continue to be a place for inspiration through words and images to help readers (and clients) reframe, reshape and rethink the possibilities associated with their unique journeys and better align with their Life purpose.

Operation Butterfly optimizes its relationships with clients by leveraging its unique operating framework, WARMTH(tm). WARMTH enables clients to use their unique ingredients to maximize what’s possible.

Sheila Thornton Warfield is a Certified Professional Coach (C.P.C) who founded Operation Butterfly, LLC in 2014. Her love of Marketing and leading and inspiring others has shaped her story in meaningful ways and has resulted in a rich repository of experiences and insights she shares with clients to help improve their career trajectories.

Sheila’s experience in Corporate America spans more than 25 years, working at some of the world’s most iconic brands like Herman Miller, Amway, and AT&T. Sheila has also led Marketing organizations at JM Smith Corporation, RedSail Technologies, and Brightspeed. Her ability to adapt and optimize her circumstances has consistently enabled her to perform and contribute in meaningful ways and attain the success for her and her teams. As a practicing servant and collaborative leader, Sheila has always been advocates to ensure all voices are heard to ensure the best possible outcomes for the company, the team, and the individual.

Sheila’s enthusiasm and positive attitude are exceeded only by her creative genius and commitment to helping clients effectively build and curate their career journeys. 

Sheila received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and her Master of Arts in Advertising from Michigan State University.  

A former working mother of three, Sheila’s home base is in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her husband and feline companions.