About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Randy May is a leadership strategist, educator, and training architect with extensive experience transforming large‑scale learning systems across state government and the United States Air Force. He holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, and a Master Trainer Certification, grounding his work in evidence‑based leadership theory, behavior science, and adult learning principles. His expertise includes strategic planning, instructional design, culture building, and operational leadership.
As Training Program Manager for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Randy leads a statewide training division delivering 750+ trainings annually to more than 15,000 behavioral health professionals. His expertise includes strategic planning, instructional design, learning management systems (LMS), diversity and inclusion, and operational leadership.
Previously, Randy served as a Pipeline Manager overseeing technical training for 19 Air Force specialties and guiding development for 56 courses impacting over 3,000 Airmen each year. He empowered teams across seven states, taught 2,500+ college‑credited instructional hours, and developed more than 1,200 pages of validated curriculum supporting critical national missions.
Across his leadership career, Randy has built a reputation for developing people, strengthening systems, and driving mission‑aligned change. His approach integrates organizational leadership, lifelong learning, and empowering leadership to help individuals and organizations turn insight into sustained impact. Randy brings a grounded, insightful, and motivating presence to every stage. His sessions blend practical tools and real‑world leadership experience, helping audiences build clarity and confidence they can apply immediately.
Our Story
Guiding Flame was born from a career spent developing others across leadership programs that shape thousands of professionals each year, behavioral science, and a passion for training. After years of leading large-scale training operations, mentoring instructors, and helping teams navigate complex human challenges, We recognized a shared truth: leadership is developed through lifelong learning principles.
That belief became the foundation of Guiding Flame.
Drawing on experience in behavior science, adult learning, and empowerment-based leadership, Guiding Flame exists to help people understand what drives them, above and below the surface, and use that to lead with purpose and influence. Our work blends structured learning frameworks, real-world coaching strategies, and a commitment to lifelong learning to help individuals and organizations turn awareness into action and potential into impact.
Just as a flame guides travelers in the dark, Guiding Flame illuminates the path for leaders seeking meaningful growth. We equip people with the tools to build stronger teams, navigate challenges with confidence, and create cultures where others can rise.
