Meet the Team

CEO, Primeast Global

Gary Edwards

Gary Edwards, CEO and founding director of Primeast, is a dynamic facilitator and trainer with over 30 years of experience in leadership, teamwork, and culture change. Specializing in designing and delivering impactful interventions, Gary has worked globally across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa.

His expertise lies in helping organizations thrive in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world by mastering matrix, virtual, and remote teamwork, fostering cultural alignment, and developing high-performing teams to drive collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Gary is a certified Leadership Circle and System Practitioner, Barrett Values Centre Cultural Transformation Tool™ Practitioner, and Myers-Briggs coach. Skilled in both in-person and virtual settings, he facilitates groups of all sizes and provides one-on-one coaching to support leadership and organizational transformation. Comfortable in diverse environments, Gary's work empowers teams and leaders to align with purpose and achieve sustainable success.

CEO, Primeast North America

Beth Williams

Beth is our Primeast North America CEO. She is a Professional Certified Coach, Leadership Circle Certified, and a certified practitioner in MBTI, Barrett Values,DISC and EQi 2.0. With over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, financial services, media, and high-tech industries, Beth brings extensive expertise in sales, marketing, management, and human development to her executive coaching and facilitation work. Her corporate background includes leadership roles in advertising and publishing, where she was part of an executive team providing consulting and sales services to the newspaper industry.
Beth is known for her high-energy facilitation style, engaging participants to inspire meaningful behavior change and improved workplace performance. She integrates values-based leadership, emotional intelligence, and 3-D vision—driving transformation at individual, team, and organizational levels. As an executive coach, Beth both supports and challenges clients to make intentional choices that strengthen relationships and deliver measurable business results. She also has experience launching and growing nonprofit outreach programs.

Director, Partner

Martin Carver

Martin is a partner at Primeast, a seasoned management consultant, facilitator, speaker, and professional coach with a global reach. Based in the UK, he uses his extensive experience to guide managers and leaders through personal and cultural change.

Martin has held senior management roles, including Head of Finance, University Manager, and Head of L&D, where he worked with professionals at all levels—from graduates to executives—on leadership, organizational development, transformation, and coaching.

A specialist in leadership development, Martin has worked across industries such as oil and gas, IT, finance, pharmaceutical, and education. He supports senior leaders and teams to enhance effectiveness and drive results. Certified in MBTI, FIRO-B, DISC, Mental Toughness, Team Management Systems, Positive Intelligence, and Emotional Intelligence (EQi & EQi 360), Martin’s work emphasizes values-based transformation and coaching. He is also a Certified Coactive Coach (CTI), PCC (ICF), and Leadership Circle Practitioner.

Client Partner & Director

Simon Tarver

Simon is a Client Partner and Director at Primeast, with 30 years of experience in training and development across commercial, public, and charity sectors. An accredited coach and facilitator, Simon specializes in designing and delivering innovative leadership programmes that foster personal growth and team performance. His expertise spans senior and C-suite teams to graduates, applying experiential learning techniques to challenge thinking and improve outcomes.

Simon integrates world-class tools, including Leadership Circle, Barrett Values (CTT Level 2), and Globesmart, to embed culture-based learning and enhance collaboration. He is also a certified practitioner in MBTI, Insights Discovery, DISC, Belbin, and Kirkpatrick.

A champion of inclusive learning, Simon leverages diverse techniques, from outdoor simulations to psychometric measures, ensuring a rich, impactful experience. Passionate about unlocking individual potential, he helps leaders at all levels thrive in diverse cultural and organizational setting

Commercial Director

Sarah Morgan

Head of Learning Design Studio

Michelle Kerfoot

Michelle leads the Primeast Learning Design Studio, bringing extensive expertise in creating blended programmes for learners from graduate to senior leadership levels. A learning professional since 2007, she began her career in Financial Services, excelling in delivery, design, and content management roles.

Since joining Primeast in 2018, Michelle has collaborated with global clients across industries such as Financial Services, Healthcare, Housing, Engineering, Agriculture, and Manufacturing. Her skills include project management, learning needs analysis, competency frameworks, instructor-led design, blended solutions, and eLearning development.

As a certified ATD Instructional Designer, Michelle is passionate about designing engaging, effective learning experiences that drive learner success. She also leverages her expertise as a Barrett Values Centre Certified Practitioner to help clients understand and evolve their organizational culture. Michelle excels in tailoring high-quality, blended learning solutions to meet diverse organizational needs, ensuring impactful outcomes.

Client Partner

Owen Wibberley

Owen is a Client Partner at Primeast, an experienced facilitator, coach, project manager, and L&D specialist with a passion for personal development through continuous learning. As chair of the Primeast EDI champions committee, he advocates for inclusive workplaces and enriching learning experiences.

Owen has spent much of his career in the Far East and now in EMEA, designing and delivering high-energy, experiential leadership programs for employees at all levels across sectors like engineering, construction, oil & gas, telecommunications, and public services. His professional background includes work in both the private and public sectors, delivering impactful programs for major organizations.

Since joining Primeast in 2020, Owen has specialized in the design and delivery of engaging leadership and management programs, facilitating dynamic sessions for small and large groups alike. He holds an MA in Global Cultures, is a BVC Certified Practitioner, CIPD Level 5, Globesmart Culture, and IBI accredited, bringing a wealth of expertise to every session.

Senior Consultant/Coach/Facilitator

Amy Wilczynski

Amy is based in New Jersey, North America. She is a dynamic coach, facilitator, and Leadership Circle certified consultant specializing in transformative leadership development and creative facilitation for all organizational levels, including executives. Known for her high-energy, interactive workshops, Amy fosters safe, experiential learning environments that drive innovation and strategic growth. With a background in corporate training and seminar facilitation in the pharmaceutical industry, she seamlessly transitioned into leading workshops for global organizations of all sizes, from managers to C-suite leaders.
Amy's strategic insight and mentorship began early in her career at a global pharmaceutical company, where she was selected to train new hires and later took on mentorship roles. Over the past decade, she has been pivotal in restructuring her company to support growth, managing client projects from SOW creation to successful deliverable execution. Amy’s creative problem-solving and tailored program design empowers teams to overcome challenges and accelerate business performance.

Senior Consultant/Coach/Facilitator

Debbie Hirsch

Debbie is based in New Jersey, North America. She is an executive coach, facilitator, trainer, and communication expert with nearly 20 years of coaching and consulting experience. She is MBTI and EQ-i 2.0 certified and works with individuals and teams across all organizational levels. Debbie’s background includes 17 years as an officer and account director at major New York advertising agencies, where she partnered with executives from companies like P&G, General Mills, and Pillsbury to build strong working relationships—consistently earning top client ratings.
With a passion for fostering collaboration and emotional intelligence, Debbie helps clients engage in transformative conversations and develop sustainable leadership skills. Her deep understanding of corporate dynamics ensures practical and impactful coaching outcomes. Known for her dynamic presence, Debbie offers fresh perspectives delivered with clarity, ease, and humor, empowering clients to strengthen relationships and drive meaningful results.

Director of Design

Margaret Maat

Margaret, based in Texas, is a certified leadership coach holding credentials in Leadership Circle Profile, EQi-2.0, MBTI, and Barrett Values. With over 20 years of experience in coaching, learning, group facilitation, organizational development, and change management, she has designed and implemented innovative leadership programs for large and mid-sized for-profit and non-profit organizations. Margaret specializes in building organizational capacity to navigate continuous change and has coached emerging leaders across the financial services, electronics, pharmaceutical, high-tech, and healthcare industries. Focused on the “people and process issues of business life,” she is known for bringing clarity to complex challenges and crafting tailored solutions. Margaret integrates “brain-friendly” learning principles to foster high engagement and lasting behavioral change. Her storytelling ability drives essential leadership lessons, and clients praise her thought-provoking questions and support in helping them lead authentically from their core values.

Client Engagement Manager

Rebeca Lazo

Rebeca is a passionate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professional based in New York, dedicated to helping organizations build workplaces where everyone feels valued, heard, and seen. With academic experience from Cornell and Columbia, she developed a deep understanding of how social issues impact individuals and organizations. Transitioning from the mental health field to employee wellness, Rebeca offers culturally responsive and empathic care. From 2018 to 2021, she expanded her expertise by supporting a tech start-up in developing its DEI and training initiatives. Rebeca uses a data-driven approach to enhance team members' sense of belonging and fosters open communication to encourage mutual learning. As a dynamic change agent, she collaborates with clients to identify strengths and growth areas, providing candid feedback and innovative solutions that drive employee growth and development. Rebeca excels in delivering analysis and implementing creative strategies to support inclusive workplace cultures.

Senior Consultant/Coach/Facilitator

Marion Witte

Marion is a Certified Master Coach with additional certifications in EverythingDiSC and Hogan. Based in Delaware, North America, she is a trusted advisor who leads innovative HR programs and is available to work with clients worldwide. With over 25 years of domestic and international experience in human resources and organizational development across the pharmaceutical, chemical, and life sciences industries, Marion excels in executive and team coaching, talent management, employee engagement, organizational culture, change management, inclusion and diversity, and leadership development. She has successfully guided organizations like Dow Chemical, Barr Laboratories, Hoffman-LaRoche, and DSM through growth, mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings to achieve strategic goals. Marion believes every story deserves to be heard and fosters safe, open dialogue that encourages vulnerability and growth. Her ability to build trust and challenge high performers helps leaders leverage their strengths, address emotional intelligence gaps, and become more authentic, effective, and influential.

Senior Consultant/Coach/Facilitator

Scott Cooksey

Scott is a seasoned facilitator based in Oklahoma with over a decade of experience leading management workshops worldwide. With 13 years in banking and financial services, he held various business development and advisory roles before transitioning to leadership development. His work has taken him across North America, the Caribbean, Australia, and the Middle East, focusing on industries such as manufacturing, energy/oil & gas, information technology, and professional services. Scott firmly believes that success stems from the ability to connect and inspire others. His confident, conversational style encourages clients and workshop participants to engage in meaningful discussions and discover strategies for driving organizational impact. By fostering authentic connections, Scott helps leaders build momentum toward cultivating healthy corporate cultures. Open to opportunities globally, Scott is committed to empowering organizations and individuals to achieve lasting success.

Senior Consultant/Coach/Facilitator

Sharon Nasr

Sharon, based in Texas and working globally in a virtual capacity, is an experienced manager with a strong background in the professional services and retail industries. With 25 years in retail management, she offers a unique perspective, having coached and trained customer service representatives, sales teams, managers, and executives. Sharon excels in supporting others through administration, client relations, instructional design, marketing, program and event coordination, analytics, and virtual production. Her expertise includes program management, ensuring timely delivery of programs, and virtual production, where she manages online environments, moderates interactive segments, and troubleshoots technical issues. Sharon is passionate about handling details and behind-the-scenes tasks, allowing facilitators and leaders to focus on their strengths. She collaborates with experienced leaders, new managers, and individuals committed to growth, ensuring smooth execution of all program elements. Sharon’s excellent communication skills and adaptability make her an invaluable support in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Senior Consultant/Coach/Facilitator

Brendan Geary

Brendan is based in the USA and is open to traveling anywhere around the globe. He is a Professional Certified Coach (IICF, PCC) and Leadership Circle Certified, specializing in executive and team coaching for leaders navigating complexity and driving higher performance. With over 25 years of strategic leadership experience as an HR Executive and Consultant across industries such as railway, financial services, supply chain, and technology, Brendan brings broad business expertise to his coaching practice.
He partners with leaders and teams facing challenges and change, guiding them to increase self-awareness, clarify their vision, and take actionable steps toward achieving lasting results. Brendan integrates the principles of Conscious Leadership to help clients shift into a creative mindset, operate "above the line," and create sustainable transformation. His coaching goes beyond short-term insights, fostering meaningful development that endures. Brendan is deeply passionate about personal growth and leadership development, empowering clients to unlock their full potential and deliver on their goals.

Administrator & Project Coordinator NA

Dianne Capobianco

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Beena Kavalam

Beena is a Primeast Associate based in New Jersey, North America. She is an ICF Certified Coach and Leadership Circle Certified leadership consultant, executive coach, facilitator, and trainer with extensive corporate experience across the Pharmaceutical, Communications, CPG, and Tech industries. She began her career as a management consultant at Accenture, specializing in business process design and project management. Beena has led teams in developing call center training programs, customized business systems, and impactful leadership development initiatives.
After earning her MBA, Beena transitioned into brand management, working on iconic brands like Bayer Aspirin®, Flintstones™ Vitamins, and International Delight®. Her combined experience in consulting and brand management allows her to seamlessly shift between executive coaching and serving as a strategic advisor—a key advantage for her clients. Known for her direct yet warm “Indian Jersey girl” communication style, Beena brings clarity, direction, and momentum to leaders and teams. Her high energy and engaging facilitation style consistently captivate and inspire audiences.

Senior Consultant/Coach

Bill Brubaker

Bill is a Certified Professional Coach through iPEC and is also Leadership Circle Profile certified. With extensive experience in leadership development, Bill specializes in coaching executives and teams to enhance their leadership effectiveness, emotional intelligence, and organizational impact. His dynamic coaching approach helps leaders identify strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful results. Bill is known for creating a supportive and engaging environment where clients can explore new perspectives, build self-awareness, and implement strategies that drive personal and professional growth. His work spans various industries, where he partners with organizations to develop high-performing leaders and foster collaborative, resilient teams. Bill’s clients value his insightful guidance, practical strategies, and ability to inspire lasting transformation. Through a balance of challenge and support, he empowers leaders to unlock their full potential and create positive, sustainable change in their organizations.

Producer

Chris Brim

Chris, based in New Jersey, is an experienced virtual learning specialist with a graduate degree in Adult Education & Development. He has supported educational initiatives across diverse industries, including healthcare, food manufacturing, and aerospace. Known for his calm, cheerful, and results-driven approach, Chris is often described as a "joy to work with."
Chris began his career in education with a healthcare provider in Louisville, Kentucky, where he led a six-year project designing and implementing training programs for electronic medical records. His leadership in managing software instructors and instructional designers contributed to the program's success.
Following this role, Chris transitioned into virtual learning support when approached by a client seeking a Virtual Producer for their expanding online course offerings. Since then, he has honed his expertise in virtual platforms such as Zoom, Webex, MS Teams, and Adobe Connect, becoming a trusted resource for delivering seamless and engaging virtual learning experiences.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Keynote Speaker

Megan Billnoske

Megan, based in Texas and certified in Everything DiSC, is an accomplished leadership trainer, coach, and speaker with over 14 years of experience and a global reach. She has trained more than 14,000 leaders across 12 industries and draws from her expertise with renowned organizations like Disney Institute, Franklin Covey, and Brené Brown. Megan specializes in creative problem-solving, team performance, and leadership development, delivering innovative, energizing experiences that inspire transformation. With a background in corporate training and development, Megan has held leadership roles such as Worldwide Talent Manager and Program Manager in top Houston-based companies. A professional artist, she values diverse perspectives and believes in crafting strategies tailored to each leader’s unique gifts. Megan is known for her servant leadership, strategic mindset, and infectious optimism. She has supported organizations worldwide, from the U.S. to Dubai, Singapore, and beyond, and is passionate about mentoring students and young professionals entering the workforce.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Kim Pisolkar

Kim is a Certified Professional Coach with certifications in EQi-2.0, DISC, Barrett Values, and Leadership Circle Profile. Based in Washington, D.C., she brings over 20 years of experience in human resources, organizational development, and leadership development. Kim is a skilled coach, facilitator, and learning program designer with a broad industry background, including consumer products, food, chemical, and financial services in both corporate and manufacturing environments. She partners with business leaders and teams to drive change, improve systems, and solve organizational and leadership challenges. Kim’s expertise spans strategic business planning, HR process improvement, change management, compensation, workforce and succession planning, talent acquisition, and organizational realignment. Known as a creative systems thinker, Kim delivers innovative solutions that help businesses stand out and accelerate growth. She excels in simplifying complex challenges and designing impactful programs in feedback, performance management, succession planning, and talent engagement and retention.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Karen Benoy Preston

Karen is a certified Professional Coach (ICF, PCC) and EQi-2.0 Certified Practitioner based in the greater New York–New Jersey Metropolitan area, with a willingness to travel globally. She specializes in coaching leaders and teams through authentic transformation, fostering trust, connection, and confidence to navigate complex business challenges.
With extensive experience in business management, entrepreneurship, and non-profit leadership across retail, transportation, insurance, and facilities management, Karen brings deep insight into organizational dynamics, communication, and strategic problem-solving. She partners with executive teams to address misalignment, guide mergers and acquisitions, facilitate succession planning, and establish core values for startups.
Karen’s personalized values assessment tool helps clients align with their authentic selves, driving fulfillment and sustainable success. Her dynamic coaching style empowers leaders and teams to build resilient, value-driven cultures where authenticity thrives and business performance excels.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Elizabeth De La Pena Veeser

Elizabeth is based in North America. She is an engaging coach and facilitator, blending theory with practical strategies to drive meaningful results. MBTI certified, she brings over 25 years of corporate Human Resources experience across industries such as energy, consumer products, retail, and manufacturing. Her leadership roles have included global responsibilities supporting up to 2,000 clients, with a strong focus on leadership and executive development through customized talent management processes and leadership programs.
Elizabeth believes every individual has the potential to achieve their goals and is known for quickly building collaborative, trusting partnerships. Her coaching style combines supportive listening, honest feedback, challenging questions, and exploring new possibilities. She guides clients in applying innovative approaches that deliver sustainable, bottom-line results. Encouraging yet accountability-driven, Elizabeth empowers clients to grow and reach their aspirations. Her practical, results-oriented approach makes her a trusted partner in leadership development and organizational success.

Producer

Stephen Potter

Stephen, based in New Jersey (New York City Metro Area), is an experienced multimedia producer specializing in virtual meetings, webinars, and technical support. With extensive experience executing high-profile virtual events worldwide, he is proficient in managing platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and more. Stephen leads all technical aspects of virtual instructor-led training, enabling facilitators to focus on delivering impactful content. Known for his proactive, tech-savvy approach, he excels at troubleshooting A/V issues and finding creative solutions. Stephen is a personable and reliable producer who enjoys collaborating with global teams and delivering seamless virtual experiences. His expertise includes leading production teams, implementing best practices, and advising on emerging technologies and platform solutions to enhance virtual events.

Senior Consultant/Coach

Frank Faeth

Frank, based in Quebec, Canada, is a seasoned facilitator, consultant, and designer with over 30 years of experience delivering impactful workshops worldwide. Certified in MBTI and DISC, Frank specializes in helping organizations mobilize passion to achieve results. He has designed, developed, and facilitated numerous soft skills programs for a wide range of public and private sector clients. His expertise spans industries such as chemical, manufacturing, oil and gas, engineering and construction, technology, pharma, defense, and financial services.
Frank excels in equipping individuals, teams, and leaders with skills, strategies, and techniques to thrive during times of change. He partners with managers at all levels to design and implement initiatives that enhance service quality and organizational effectiveness. Known for creating a safe, dynamic, and engaging learning environment, Frank's interactive and experiential approach, grounded in accountability and group dynamics, inspires participants to grow and succeed.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Tracy Burke

Tracy is a certified Professional Coach and Leadership Circle Profile practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience helping organizations, executive leaders, and teams achieve impactful results. Beginning her career as an experiential educator for at-risk youth, she transitioned into corporate consulting with Pecos River Learning Centers, creating transformational learning experiences. Tracy later joined Aon Consulting and served on the Customer Experience Leadership Team at a top hospital network, where she led initiatives to improve service, build customer loyalty, and enhance employee engagement. Most recently, she led Coaching Services at Full Circle Group. Tracy expertly blends leadership mindset and skillset development to help leaders solve complex business challenges. Known for her authenticity, intuition, and commitment, she challenges leaders to step outside their comfort zones, fostering deep self-awareness and sustainable growth. Tracy’s compassionate yet direct coaching style drives meaningful change and empowers leaders to unlock their full potential.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Dewitt Dees

Dewitt, based in North Carolina and certified in Leadership Circle Profile, is a dynamic expert in employee development, leadership training, and executive coaching. With 30 years of experience in roles such as CEO, Director, and Senior Vice President within the energy, industrial, municipal, and utility sectors, he has a proven track record of driving positive, sustainable change. Dewitt is passionate about empowering leaders and teams to strengthen professional relationships and achieve lasting growth. His strategic approach focuses on cultivating strengths, resolving challenges, and fostering team alignment with a shared vision and clear mission. Known for his energy, enthusiasm, and ability to simplify complex concepts, Dewitt effectively connects with teams, enhancing their performance and self-reliance. He excels in improving managerial relationships through personalized coaching and designing impactful team-building strategies that maximize competitive advantage. Dewitt is eager to bring his expertise worldwide to inspire and elevate leadership excellence.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Joni Goodman

Joni, based in Texas, is DISC/PIAV and TriMetrix Certified. She is an accredited learning and performance professional, executive coach, speaker, author, and facilitator. With a background in bioscience research and development within a global pharmaceutical company, Joni transitioned into sales, sales management, and eventually sales training. Her career evolved into consultancy, focusing on customized learning and development solutions that integrate learning technologies to optimize business performance and productivity.
Joni fosters a safe and inclusive environment for personal and professional growth through her open and engaging facilitation style. She is accredited in several methodologies, including Situational Leadership, and is a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator. Joni's expertise spans instructional design, training delivery, coaching, learning program evaluation, talent management, knowledge sharing, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion, and change management. Her comprehensive approach empowers individuals and organizations to achieve lasting success.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator

Michelle Guinane

Michelle, based in Virginia, brings over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and higher education institutions. Her expertise spans change management, career development, talent management, leadership development, and organizational transitions. Michelle’s extensive background supporting diverse functions—including customer service, engineering, IT, manufacturing, sales & marketing, operations, and compliance—enables her to deliver client-focused solutions tailored to various audiences. As a forward-thinking systems strategist, Michelle partners with leaders to design and implement impactful people strategies while fostering talent growth. Known for her creativity and ability to simplify complex concepts, she effectively engages diverse teams and drives meaningful results. Clients frequently seek her expertise for facilitating processes, training leaders, and guiding future leaders. Michelle’s adaptability and collaborative approach make her a trusted advisor across industries, recognized for her dynamic facilitation, strategic thinking, and passion for empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their goals.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Rafael Ayala

Rafael is a certified coach based in the USA, commuting to Mexico and working globally. As a people development expert and seasoned consultant in effectiveness and human relationships, he specializes in supporting the Hispanic workforce. With over 25 years of experience, Rafael has helped teams, executives, and organizations improve performance and organizational culture across 15 countries. His diverse background includes senior management roles in the agricultural and plastic industries in Mexico, professional experience in mass media (TV, cinema, radio, and magazines), and founding a non-profit counseling center for people in crisis. Rafael is also a dedicated educator, teaching a Master’s course in Negotiation and Communication since 2006. Known for his strategic insight and commitment to growth, Rafael partners with leaders and teams to drive lasting results and create positive workplace cultures worldwide.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Tania Zeigler

Tania, based in Colorado, is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and certified in the Leadership Circle Profile and EQi-2.0. With 20 years of leadership experience in healthcare, insurance, government, and non-profit sectors, she specializes in coaching executive leaders to enhance their executive presence, emotional intelligence, influence, and organizational effectiveness. Recognized as an Outstanding Leader by the Denver Business Journal, Tania brings deep insight into the challenges leaders face. A dynamic leadership communications expert, she has trained leaders worldwide in public speaking, executive presence, influence, and storytelling. Tania also serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Women’s Foundation of Colorado. Her coaching approach focuses on uncovering and amplifying each leader’s unique brilliance, fostering transformational mindsets that drive meaningful results. Tania finds joy in helping leaders achieve balance, fulfillment, and new possibilities in their careers and lives.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Julie Klingel

Julie, based in Colorado, is an ICF Certified Professional Coach with certifications in Leadership Circle Profile, DISC, and Hogan. With over 20 years of experience as an executive coach, leadership development consultant, and licensed therapist, she has worked across both for-profit and non-profit sectors. Julie holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and served on the graduate faculty at the University of Santa Monica for 13 years.
Her leadership experience includes guiding organizations through significant transitions, fostering positive change, and rebuilding trust. Julie partners with senior leaders in industries such as healthcare, government, banking, higher education, technology, supply chain, and entertainment to enhance leadership effectiveness and address team dynamics impacting performance.
Julie’s compassionate and insightful approach helps leaders clarify and achieve their goals. Drawing on her psychotherapy background, she empowers leaders to foster genuine connections, build trust, and navigate change with authenticity and confidence.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Karen Thornburg

Karen is a certified professional coach (Coach U, DISC, MBTI) based in North Carolina, North America, and is willing to travel globally. With over 30 years of experience in leadership development, team development, coaching, facilitation, instructional design, and creative problem-solving, Karen empowers clients to turn vision into reality. She has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits, including telecommunications, airlines, technology , real estate and fast food chain industries.
Karen's approach blends her psychology and education background with hands-on experience, fostering trust, engagement, and growth. Known as a creative catalyst, she builds on clients' strengths to develop innovative solutions aligned with core values. Her expertise spans training design and delivery (in-person and virtual), leadership and team coaching, mediation, problem-solving, needs assessment, and strategic planning. Karen's intuitive and collaborative style makes her a trusted partner in driving sustainable, results-driven change.

Senior Consultant/Keynote Speaker/Coach

Ken Blackwell

Ken is a certified coach, trainer, and keynote speaker based in New Jersey, North America, with certifications in DISC and Hogan assessments. With over 25 years of experience, Ken specializes in “rescuing Accidental Leaders and Dysfunctional Teams,” empowering organizations to build stronger, more resilient relationships and drive productivity. His extensive work with diverse U.S. and international companies across various industries allows him to identify key trends and solutions that others often overlook. Known for his centered, engaged, and optimistic approach, Ken creates a safe, inclusive environment where clients feel comfortable addressing difficult challenges. His grounded, practical style, paired with good humor, makes even the toughest situations manageable. Whether coaching front-line supervisors or C-suite executives, Ken customizes his approach to meet each client’s unique needs, avoiding a one-size-fits-all strategy. Ken is passionate about helping organizations connect, communicate, and collaborate to achieve lasting success.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Marian Janes

Marian, based in New Jersey, is a Professional Certified Coach (ICF-PCC) and certified in Everything DiSC. She specializes in leadership coaching for organizational performance, serving as a learning and growth expert, leadership igniter, and master facilitator. With extensive experience in learning and talent development, Marian excels at fostering growth in dynamic business environments and aligning leadership development with strategic company goals. Her passion as a lifelong educator drives her to challenge clients to unlock their potential, sparking meaningful change and sustainable results. Marian is a creative thinker who delivers practical solutions to complex challenges, empowering individuals and teams to navigate chaos and disruption effectively. Her diverse leadership and coaching expertise enables clients to take ownership of their personal and professional growth, even in the most demanding circumstances. Once the spark is ignited, Marian fuels unstoppable momentum for success and transformation.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

David Bell

David is a Professional Certified Coach (ICF) based in Texas with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. His extensive background includes sales development, leadership, facilitation, and coaching, working with financial advisors, bankers, and leaders. David is a financial services expert dedicated to fostering better conversations to build stronger relationships. He excels in delivering sales training and coaching to audiences working with intangible products and services.
David is passionate about serving those who serve others, helping clients achieve personal, financial, and professional goals. He believes that meaningful connections, trust, and in-depth discovery are the foundation for successful relationships in both sales and leadership. His engaging and enjoyable approach to learning promotes lasting growth and development.
Specializing in performance and leadership coaching, David emphasizes core values of growth, accountability, relationships, leadership, integrity, and collaboration. He empowers clients to discover strategies that drive sustainable success while staying true to their principles.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Frank Byrnes

Frank, based in Quebec, Canada, is a seasoned facilitator, consultant, and designer with over 30 years of experience delivering impactful workshops worldwide. Certified in MBTI and DISC, Frank specializes in helping organizations mobilize passion to achieve results. He has designed, developed, and facilitated numerous soft skills programs for a wide range of public and private sector clients. His expertise spans industries such as chemical, manufacturing, oil and gas, engineering and construction, technology, pharma, defense, and financial services.
Frank excels in equipping individuals, teams, and leaders with skills, strategies, and techniques to thrive during times of change. He partners with managers at all levels to design and implement initiatives that enhance service quality and organizational effectiveness. Known for creating a safe, dynamic, and engaging learning environment, Frank's interactive and experiential approach, grounded in accountability and group dynamics, inspires participants to grow and succeed.

Senior Consultant/Facilitator/Coach

Elisa Mueller

Elisa, based in Brazil and willing to travel globally, is a Certified Professional Coach and MBTI certified expert in organizational development, leadership, and business development. Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French, Elisa brings 26 years of experience in coaching, facilitation, and training. She has held senior roles in HR, Learning & Development, and Change Management within large corporations, including Shell Brazil. At Shell, she led transformation efforts, training and development initiatives, automation of convenience stores, and managed the Lubricants Customer Service Centre. Elisa also contributed to developing and implementing Shell Brazil's first sales management information system. Beyond her corporate roles, Elisa is dedicated to teaching math and Portuguese to underprivileged children. Her diverse experience spans HR, leadership and talent development, organizational growth, relationship management, sales, M&A, and business re-engineering. Elisa's facilitation style blends participative, exploratory, delegating, and directive approaches to foster impactful learning and growth.