About

Personal Brand Strategy & Advisory

What deserves your attention next?

We're living longer than any generation before us, creating unprecedented opportunities to pursue multiple chapters of work, leadership, creativity and contribution.

For accomplished professionals, the future is no longer defined by a single career path. New ventures, expanded influence, thought leadership, community building and meaningful second or third acts are increasingly within reach.

Shift Brand Lab works with accomplished executives, founders and operators who have 20+ years of experience, helping them clarify what they want to build and position themselves for the opportunities they want to create.

Through a strategy-first process, Shift helps clients identify what makes them distinctive, articulate a compelling point of view and create the visibility, influence and momentum needed to bring their vision to life.

Brand Strategy Process

Clarity

What deservesyour attention now?

Distinction

What should yoube known for?

Expression

How do you bringyour vision to life?

Growth

How do youbuild momentum?

Tracy Glass

Meet Tracy

Tracy Glass is the founder of Shift Brand Lab, an independent brand strategy and advisory practice helping accomplished professionals navigate new chapters. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience building brands, communities and ideas, she helps clients clarify their vision, articulate what makes them distinctive and transform experience into opportunity.

Brands Tracy has worked with

Bialetti · Blix · Coleman · Cuddl Duds · Cuisipro · EFT Universe · Fellowes · Good Cook · Grillmaster · High Hopes · HoMedics · International Housewares Association · Leo Burnett · Mr. Coffee · Snapware · Sunbeam · Teva · The Inspired Home · Thermos · Trudeau · Wings Credit Union and more

Founder testimonials

“As a client for almost three years, I can confidently say that my experience has been nothing short of exceptional. Tracy is truly in a league of her own! Her innate ability to innovate and think creatively sets her apart from anyone I have ever worked with. From the very beginning, Tracy has consistently exceeded my expectations, anticipating my needs and delivering outstanding results that align perfectly with my vision.”
Frank HarmonPast President, University Club of Chicago · Investor
“Tracy Glass is a skilled communicator. Tracy mines for insight, through careful listening. A strategic thinker, capable of connecting dots and furthering relationships while strengthening strategic connections in her trust based network. Tracy’s superpower is her character.”
George O’SheaStrategic Advisor to Consumer Brands, Investors & Acquirers
“Tracy is a true partner in every sense of the word. … She is the real deal and her work for us drove results that led to stronger business and valuation for investors.”
Brian GoodmanCreative Sales & Marketing Executive
“Tracy and I have been working together creating my brand vision. She propelled my ideas forward into action. Tracy is wonderful to work with. She is responsive and helped me cross the finish line like a true partner.”
Jessica Lederhausen, DDS, MPHCoach, Speaker and Author

Markets served

Consumer Products & Retail

Home, lifestyle, housewares and consumer goods

Health & Wellness

Wellness, fitness and healthy living

Financial & Professional Services

Financial, advisory and professional services

Education & Personal Development

Learning, leadership and personal growth

Experiences & Hospitality

Travel, leisure and lifestyle experiences

Associations & Social Impact

Membership and mission-driven organizations

Case studies

Stories of possibility.

The Healing Catalyst

Physician and Ayurveda expert built an internationally recognized platform of books, podcasts and speaking, bridging Eastern and Western medicine to help people live longer, healthier lives.

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The Lagom Method

Former dentist, pro athlete and public health advocate built a brand ecosystem around the Swedish ethos of balanced living, with a book launch and a multi-tiered coaching platform.

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First Year Forward

Co-founders launched a Chicago-based nonprofit that turns divorce into a journey of personal growth and resilience through guided healing circles and an alumni community, now expanding nationwide.

Visit First Year Forward

Jillian Eichel

Experienced professional turned founder, entrepreneur and podcast host, building a private practice and podcast series that guide people through meaningful personal and professional transformation.

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Nora Collective

Investor and entrepreneur founded an AI-powered platform advancing midlife women’s health to address a critical gap affecting millions of women facing elevated chronic disease risk during the hormonal midlife transition.

In development

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