

Our Approach
Winds of Change Farm is home of the Sirocco Companies.
Immersing yourself in the sites and sounds of nature increases focus, creativity and openness to new experiences and ideas. Time spent in nature connects us to each other and the larger world.
Research concludes that spending 29 minutes outdoors results in a 45% increase in productivity, Anderer, J.,"Work productivity improves...." Sept. 26, 2020.
Boost your productivity, vitality and positive outcomes at Winds of Change Farm!
Mission
We coach, consult, and educate to maximize leadership effectiveness, optimize talent, and energize organizational health and well-being.
Vision
We envision energized people building healthy organizations that provide positive outcomes for their stakeholders and surrounding communities.
Purpose
We join our unique company's offerings together to help organizations heighten engagement and performance to achieve profitable growth and fulfill their purpose.
Values
Meet the Partners & Team

Joan M. Starkowsky
President of Sirocco Coach-Consulting, LLC
Managing Partner for Sirocco Well-Being, LLC

Mary Ellen Garofalo
Managing Partner for Sirocco Well-Being, LLC
Consultant to Sirocco Coach-Consulting, LLC
Mary Ellen Garofalo, MSN, RN, CRRN, SPHR has held leadership roles in health care, and human resources serving the manufacturing, construction and baking industries. She is a human resource professional and is certified as a Predictive Index Talent Optimization Consultant.
She was the Director of the Transitional Care Program for a national home health care company. She led a team of nurse managers in multiple states, transitioning catastrophically ill and complex patients home for nursing services through strong relationship building, nursing expertise, sales, and marketing.
Mary Ellen has a Master's Degree in Nursing Leadership and is a certified rehabilitation nurse specializing in complex disease management, catastrophic injuries, case management and transitional care. She is a health educator and nurse coach, providing integrative health and well-being programs for organizations and individuals, including our signature program Self CEO: Path to Well-Being.

We have a horse-handling team, who are experienced in all aspects of horse care and horsemanship.
They assist with the Hoof & Heart Experience, which is a method of learning called equine assisted coaching, using horses as partners in a safe learning environment.
It is used with both non horse people and people familiar with horses. The coaching process is done on the ground with a focus on creating an authentic connection to oneself and others. There is no riding or horsemanship.
Join Us!
Watch for our regularly scheduled virtual and in person workshops and retreats.
We will customize them for you or your group.