WE DEVELOP LEADERS AT THE SPEED OF BUSINESS

Wayland works with leaders at all levels to fully develop their leadership potential and achieve profound transformational change. His approach draws from the latest leadership research and adds in a healthy dose of nature, wonder and magic – elements that enliven the human experience, inspire growth and deepen wisdom. He marries the science and art of leadership to take clients through bespoke development experiences that are designed to help them evolve into significantly stronger leaders.

Prior to founding Copperbox, Wayland was a core team member of Korn Ferry’s CEO and Executive Development practice. His work included leadership coaching and real-time executive assessment, as well as designing leadership development programs that expand executive thinking. He has worked with hundreds of leaders globally in organizations such as Abbvie, Scholastic, Nike, Deloitte, John Deere, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and State Farm. His experience living and working in China, the UK and Mexico has given him a nuanced perspective on how to lead effectively across different countries, regions and cultures. He has also led executive career development for top talent at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business’ Executive MBA Programs in North America and Europe.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Wayland earned his MBA from Baruch College and his Masters of Science in Learning and Organizational Change at Northwestern University. He is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and is a certified professional coach through the Coaches Training Institute (CTI).

AND LIFE…
When he is not doing the work he loves, you will likely find Wayland playing his guitar, running through Texas Hill Country, cooking with family and friends, or practicing the Japanese ‘art’ of Tsundoku (buying books and letting them pile up unread).

EXPERTISE AND COACHING APPROACH
Ed specializes in executive coaching and executive team development. His approach brings his leadership and consulting experience to practical immediate change. Ed takes these steps in his approach to developing client leaders:

Efficiently gathers confidential observations from key people
Ensures the individual is committed to the coaching process
Agrees with absolute clarity on the expected interpersonal behaviors and development areas with the individual and key people
Focuses on caring and frank discussions about behavior and its impact on others
Evaluates outcomes based on observation by key people during and at the conclusion of the assignment.

RECENT CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS HAVE INCLUDED:
Executive coaching for senior leaders in pharmaceuticals, health care and higher education.
Onboarding consulting in consumer goods and environmental engineering.
Presentation skills training for senior executives and high potential employees at global accounting and financial services firms.
Before becoming an independent consultant, Ed was a World-Wide Partner at Mercer Human Resource Consulting and Global leader for performance management consulting services at Watson Wyatt.

Clients have included John Deere, PwC, Citibank, Coleman, New Era, Ball State University, College Of American Pathologists, Erie Family Health Centers, and Toshiba, among others.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Ed earned his BA from Lake Forest College and his MA from Loyola Chicago. He attended the Harvard Business School Management Development program and earned his Program Specialist In Organization Development (PSOD) designation from National Training Laboratories. He has published articles on the aging workforce, performance ownership, 360 degree feedback and severance strategies. He is the co-author of The Total Onboarding Program (Wiley), a guidebook on designing and leading a new manager onboarding program.

AND LIFE…
Ed has served as board chairman for Global Alliance for Africa for the past five years. This group provides digital learning, libraries and art therapy in East Africa. He passions include reading, biking, walking, cooking and spending time with his wife, adult children and just recently a baby grandson. If you want to sidetrack Ed, ask him what he is reading and be prepared to be asked the same.

EXPERTISE
Katerina uses her expertise in social network analysis to partner with leadership coaches in their work and advises HR analytic companies on relevant human capital-related KPIs. Since 2016 she has taught data-driven decision making for organizational performance at Northwestern University.

Katerina also co-founded Human-Matter, a space for exploring how technology and behavioural science can be combined to help people live better lives.

To help others move away from a person-focused to an eco-system focused mindset, Katerina regularly writes about the importance of communities, meaningful relationships, and the web of interactions and connections everyone has.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Katerina earned her Ph.D in social network analysis and human behaviour at Maastricht University (The Netherlands), where she also completed her Master of Science in Strategic Learning for a Knowledge Society. She has published articles on innovative learning and social network analysis in the Mixed Methods Social Network Analysis and The Internet and Higher Education, among other publications. Katerina has also contributed to the HSTalks series Future Work Now. Her passion for learning and professional growth has led her to join the On Deck Course Creator Fellowship, a community for top talent to grow their career through action-oriented programing and peer-to-peer learning.

AND LIFE…
When Katerina is not talking about or analysing networks, you will find her in the middle of nowhere camping, hiking or sailing with her children or in the middle of the kitchen trying out a new recipe. If it looks like no one needs her she will pick up her Kindle for a good read. After moving several times (Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, South Korea, USA, Ireland), she has given up on building up a physical library and now carries her library in her pocket.

EXPERTISE AND COACHING APPROACH

Jessica Dawson has a passion for human development that was birthed in an unexpected way. She is a former stockbroker who experienced the collapse of her then employer in 2008. The company and industry devastation highlighted how much great leadership can make or break an organization. Jessica’s unprecedented employee experience activated her to pursue her passion for human capital development.

For almost a decade, Jessica has created and executed coaching and leadership development solutions for some of the largest organizations in the world. Jessica works with leaders at all levels, helps them harness their unique talent set to unlock their leadership excellence. In her coaching approach she creates a safe environment for leaders to pause and expand their perspective of themselves and their teams. This healthy pause is essential for leaders to successfully navigate a rapidly changing workplace landscape. Jessica uses the latest research in workplace and leadership to create a transformational experience for each leader.

Prior to coaching for Copperbox, Jessica has had eight years of experience as a Learning & Development Consultant at Gallup. Jessica has globally coached and advised hundreds of leaders throughout the world. She has worked with organizations such as Twitter, Southwest Airlines, Regions Bank, Highmark Healthcare, USPS, Stanford University, and Atlanta Public Schools.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Jessica earned her BS in Economics from Spelman College and her MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Jessica is a PCC-level certified coach with the International Coach Federation and is a CliftonStrengths Certified coach.

AND LIFE…
When Jessica is not living out her passion for human development, you will likely find her spending time in nature walking or cycling. She also enjoys traveling to different cities and countries to visit friends and family that are dispersed around the world. She is known to experiment with different recipes and reads/listens to many books and podcasts.

EXPERTISE AND COACHING APPROACH

Robert is passionate about supporting leaders and their teams taking the next step in reaching their highest potential. He is expert at helping them gain deep insights into their self-limiting thinking, behaving and how to overcome them using the Developmental Sprint learning process. Participants experience a whole new pathway for personal growth and development within the context of a small peer coaching group using the Immunity to Change methodology to quickly gain life-changing insights into how their thinking is holding them back.

Robert has had extensive experience working both internally and externally as an executive coach and senior organization development consultant with a broad range of clients including: Zebra Technology, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, International Truck and Engine, Leo Burnett, NovoNordisk and Fel-Pro.

At Zebra Technology, Robert was the manager of Organization Development and led the design and delivery of an innovative company-wide leadership development program that had leaders at all levels receive in-person feedback from their direct reports. Coaching was also provided following the feedback sessions.

As an executive coach Robert builds open and honest relationships providing leaders with effective feedback regarding mindset and behaviors based on personal observations, 360 feedback interviews, and supplemented with targeted surveys and self-assessments. Using the assessment data, Robert works with the leader to set goals, identify measures of success and build a customized development plan. His objective is to zero in on the capabilities leaders most need to develop now – and moves them into action quickly.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Robert earned his MS in Organization Development and M.Ed. in Counseling and Educational Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. His BA is in Philosophy from Denison University. He is a certified master somatic coach from the Strozzi Institute and has completed the Immunity to Change online coaching program with Minds at Work. He is a certified Developmental Sprint facilitator from the Developmental Edge. He also is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher from the Zen Life Meditation Center.

AND LIFE…
When he is not doing the work he loves, you will likely find Robert outside the year round running, camping, backpacking and walking his dog Abe.

EXPERTISE AND COACHING APPROACH

Sarah’s immense passion for social impact and making the world a better place is exemplified through her experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) implementation in organizations along with her involvement in discussion facilitation and peer education. These experiences paired with her social media, marketing, customer service, and administration skills have informed her about how to partner with individuals and organizations to foster their own sustainable, equitable services and practices.

Sarah deeply believes in the power of empathy and kindness, centering her work on the values of interconnectedness and belonging. She is fascinated by the human experience within society. Therefore, her curiosity and practice of these values has enabled her to grasp a deeper understanding of effective change-making that promotes organizations and individuals to be their bests.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Sarah is working towards her Bachelor’s in Sociology and is in her final year at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, earning a certificate in Social Justice and Education as well. Sarah has training in both implicit bias reduction and violence prevention. Additionally, she has experience in research regarding social scripts about flirtation in the media, how it informs different generations, and perpetrates violence. Her history with violence prevention related work is synthesized by this research, as it documents the role in which media plays in our socialization.

AND LIFE…
Splitting her time between Madison as a student and north of Chicago where she grew up, Sarah enjoys live music, spending time with friends and family, and traveling. She loves new experiences, learning, and a good conversation by a bonfire.

EXPERTISE

Kim began her career as a special education teacher, curious about the mind-body connection and having a deep compassion for those who learned, processed and absorbed information differently. Acting as a consultant and advocate for those who did not thrive within the prescribed systems, she continued her learning to support her students and their families. Kim developed a passion for identifying opportunities for change to enhance the support for those with different needs.

Kim has brought her heart for serving others into her wellness practice. She is a 20-year yoga practitioner and certified yoga teacher, specializing in stress, anxiety and trauma. Her work with clients incorporates neuroscience and the mind-body connection, and how the body holds onto the stories and beliefs we have about ourselves and the world. Kim guides her clients to use specific and targeted practices which allow them to unravel what has been holding them back, achieve a clearer vision of their present, and ultimately self-regulate their stress management leading to higher level thinking and processing skills. Seeing her clients release the stories and the tension held in their systems is another step towards making the world a better place. In addition to her role at Copperbox, Kim also serves as the Somatic Clinician for the Here and Now Mental Wellness Clinic.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Kim is a certified yoga teacher RYT-200, and has additional certifications in Yoga for Trauma, Advanced Polyvagal Theory in Yoga, TRE (Tension/Trauma Release Exercises), Neurogenic Yoga and is currently in the process of working towards her 300 Yoga Certification in Myofascial Yoga. Kim received her Master of Arts in Teaching, in learning disabilities and social emotional disorders from National-Louis University, and a Bachelors in Arts from University of Illinois.

AND LIFE…
When she is not working with clients or running impactful workshops, Kim loves to do yoga (of course), hike on the coast or in the mountains, read, and hang out with her husband, Bobby. She is constantly entertained by her two twenty-something children. Kim also enjoys doting on her two Havanese dogs, Hallie and Lucy, as well as connecting with friends over tea and a good laugh.

EXPERTISE AND COACHING APPROACH

Steve focuses on coaching leaders with high potential for development. His approach combines his knowledge as an organizational psychologist of human behavior with his practical experience in guiding organizations and individuals through change. He helps leaders go through a journey with multiple components: to gain insights into their own behavior and to recognize its impact on others; to develop a broader perspective through a sense of purpose and the creation of a desirable work culture; and to become both personally and organizationally adaptable and resilient to deal with a turbulent world.

Steve’s career involves three prongs that have shaped his approach as an executive coach – assistant professor at the University of Minnesota College of Business, General Electric internal consultant/HR professional, and talent management consultant at Mercer Human Resource Consulting.

Throughout his career, he has helped organizations transform their leadership talent to prepare for the future. At GE’s Aircraft Engine business, he led a program of team-based management problem-solving groups to help the organizational leaders transform from a more top-down control leadership culture toward more collaborative decision making.

As an external consultant he helped organizations manage change and develop talent through the use of leadership development programs, assessment centers, and coaching. He has helped organizations prepare for potential leadership changes by coaching leaders to prepare for higher level roles. In one case, the whole leadership team was facing potential retirement and he conducted a systematic process of coaching potential successors; in others, single individuals were coached to prepare them for the CEO position or Senior Executive Leadership roles. He has worked across a range of industries, including manufacturing, health care and consumer goods; in both large companies such as General Motors, Ford, Kimberly Clark, as well as mid-sized and smaller firms.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Steve has a BA in Psychology from Xavier University, Ohio and an MA and PhD in Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University.

AND LIFE…
Steve enjoys an active life style – exercising, walking, riding bikes and playing golf, while also reading both leadership books and good mystery novels. He is an avid sports enthusiast, who reserves his fall Saturdays for watching college football. Observing the varied growth and development of his children and grandchildren has become a favorite past time.

EXPERTISE AND COACHING APPROACH

Kim’s passion is helping individuals and organizations navigate transition and reach peak performance.

In her coaching work she does this by providing support to rising professionals and executive leaders seeking to make significant, transformational change in their companies and in their work lives. Her coaching and organizational assessment work draws from an appreciative inquiry, strengths-based model of change, rooted in a results-focused, evidence-based approach.

Kim has coached talent from organizations such as: McKinsey & Company, BCG, Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, State Farm, Mercer Advisors, Northern Trust, Evercore, Peter J. Solomon Company, Kraft Foods, Mars Wrigley, Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, McDonalds Corporation, BOSCH, BP, Eaton Corporation, U.S. Cellular, Vertiv, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gap Inc., Foot Locker, & Walgreens Co., as well as since 2006 numerous start-ups organizations.

In addition to her work in private practice coaching, her in-house professional experience includes the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where she delivered 1:1 coaching and leadership assessments to guide Executive MBA candidates and Chicago Booth alumni through complex career change and leadership, W.W. Grainger, where she was a member of the leadership team providing organizational design, change management, generalist direction, and leadership coaching. OnePoint Communications, an early-stage, venture capital-backed telecom company acquired by Verizon Communications, where she led a team of human resource professionals in the design and roll-out of corporate human resources activities including: M&A due diligence, corporate divestitures, talent acquisition, leadership development, corporate compensation, post-merger integration, and organizational restructures.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Kim holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Communications from Northwestern University and is an ICF certified executive coach. As an early-stage stroke survivor, Kim is also a dedicated student of the application of neuroscience to the field of coaching and is a professional Affiliate of The Institute of Coaching, McLean/Harvard Medical School.

AND LIFE…
Kim resides in the metro-Chicago area where she and her family (including dog Matilda) spend their free time taking in the beach, kayaking, and discovering hidden used bookstores. Kim is generally never seen without a camera or drawing pencil in-hand as capturing the magic of life’s moments is one of her greatest joys.

EXPERTISE AND COACHING APPROACH

Jenna excels at helping business leaders navigate major transitions and disruptions, such that they triumph in managing change and achieving their goals through a process that strengthens resilience and confidence. Candor, humor, and mutual accountability are hallmarks of her coaching style.

Throughout her career Jenna has had the pleasure of working with exceptionally talented, deeply discerning professionals – from high-potential young leaders to accomplished executives – helping them identify their core values, zero in on target outcomes, and land career opportunities in some of the most competitive industries and companies in the world.

Her professional experience includes Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where she provided customized 1:1 coaching to hundreds of top consultants and senior alumni, advised companies on talent acquisition and development, and created content and programming at the national and global level. Prior to BCG, she was Associate Director of Employer Development at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Booth) where she managed relationship development across the technology, consumer, and healthcare sectors, established new relationships with 50+ employers, coached Boothies on how to land their dream opportunities within those companies, and designed thought-leadership events for alumni in industry.

She has worked with hundreds of leaders on coaching and talent acquisition and development, at companies including Alphabet/Google, Amazon, Baxter, BCG, Bristol Humana, LinkedIn, LVMH, Microsoft, Neiman Marcus, Netflix, Nike, Salesforce, Starbucks, Walgreens, Workday, and several investment firms across private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds.

Jenna is a recognized expert on coaching and career change and has been quoted in the Chicago Tribune, Poets & Quants, Real Simple, US News, and Yahoo Finance.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Jenna earned a BA from Indiana University, holds certifications from Hudson Institute of Coaching and Hogan Assessment Systems, and completed Chicago Booth’s Executive Program for Emerging Leaders. A self-described ‘lifelong learner’, she is currently studying ontological coaching with Advanced Coaching Practicum

AND LIFE…
Jenna is passionate about food, design, architecture, and college basketball. She enjoys exploring parks and nature preserves while maintaining a steady flow of coffee and matcha to keep up with her toddler’s boundless energy. In the spirit of authenticity, she is not above binging 90s/00s sitcoms, loves flowers and gardens but has a steadfast black thumb, and her taste in music is mostly stuck in the 60s-80s.

EXPERTISE AND COACHING APPROACH

Dr. Tamika believes that one should never be afraid to ask for what you want and that people may not remember what you said or did, but they will remember how you made them feel. This is why she believes in following your dreams no matter how big or small and treating people with kindness and compassion. Dr. Tamika’s purpose in life is to offer a tailor-made coaching experience to support others on their journey to unlocking their fullest potential and purpose for their life.

As a Strategy & Advisory HR Consultant working with clients nationwide, Dr. Tamika successfully leads innovative and intricate projects in DEI assessments, performance management, HR effectiveness, culture assessments, talent management, and process improvement across the HR life cycle. By developing strong partnerships with executive leaders, Dr. Tamika is a change agent in organizational development and leadership.

Dr. Tamika is also an inspirational speaker who presents on macro/microaggressions, guest lectures at The University of Maryland, is a Leadership Coach facilitator at Spelman College, and is an Adjunct Professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Dr. Tamika earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology as an Adjunct Professor. Dr. Hood also earned her master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Maryland and her Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Tamika also holds professional certifications, including Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Mindfulness and Acceptance for Intercultural Competency and Social Justice, Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Assessor (IDI-QA), Certified Professional Diversity Coach (CPDC), and Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

AND LIFE…
Dr. Tamika is a devoted wife and mom-preneur who enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and writing spiritually inspired poetry.

EXPERTISE AND COACHING APPROACH

Jeff is passionate about developing leaders – CEO’s, Presidents, General Managers, C-level staff. After a career being the “man in the arena” leading P&Ls and divisions, he now advises other leaders on their own journey. Jeff specializes in executive effectiveness in decision making, strategy, leadership and people management. In addition to his direct management and leadership background, his clients have included executives from small companies just starting with less than $1 Million to large companies with over $1 Billion in revenue.

Jeff’s 35-year management career includes roles as a President leading P&Ls from $5 million to $650 million in revenue. His career experience encompasses various functional roles related to strategy, M&A, turnarounds, consulting, product development, manufacturing and marketing at large enterprises like the US Navy, General Electric and Brunswick Corporation, as well as small companies. Jeff has been a senior executive in several industries including aerospace, recreational marine engines, recreational vehicles and boats, parts and accessories, and transportation industries, and he has consulted for industrial products, banking, transportation, and insurance industries.

In his career, over 45 President/General Managers reported to him, 25 of them in their first general management role. He has specialized in leading businesses from strategy formulation to setting up sustainable execution management plans and processes.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Jeff has an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern, an MS in Aerospace Science from Embry-Riddle University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from University of Cincinnati. He is a graduate of CoachU and certified as an ACC coach by the International Coaching Federation.

Jeff is a former Naval Aviator and carrier pilot and served as a White House Liaison Officer for the Secretary of the Navy. He has been on various industry boards and local boards in his community.

AND LIFE…
When he is not working with clients, Jeff enjoys a variety of athletic and family activities. He is an enthusiastic golfer and pickleball player, an avid reader and a strong believer that we are in the golden age of serialized comedy and drama series on streaming services. He and his wife Heather have six children — which led to decades of basketball and soccer coaching for Jeff — and a pack of dogs and cats.

EXPERTISE AND COACHING APPROACH
Since the beginning of her career, Kim has been building and improving organizations’ talent management systems, including performance management, career pathing and development, succession and leadership development.

Some of the representative clients over her career have included: ACNielsen, Booz Allen Hamilton, Cigna, Eli Lilly and Company, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Stanford University, U.S. Steel and United Airlines.

Kim developed her own Career Development coaching methodology to help individuals discern and navigate among different career motivation styles (achievement, meaning and balance).

She helps her clients discern the cultural landscape of their present organization and set goals that align both with their values and career priorities. Kim is passionate working with leaders to build cultures of accountability, innovation and collaboration in our fast-paced global and digital world. She believes that downtime, rest and an understanding of how we spend our time, is critical to the success and well-being of our own lives and our teams.

Furthermore, she believes slowing down and really listening to others is the super power that all leaders need to build the high-performance teams and careers they want.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Kim earned her BA from the University of Notre Dame. She is about to complete her certification in the Hogan Assessment tool.

Kim previously worked with Watson Wyatt (now Willis Towers Watson) and Mercer.

See her Linked profile for her thought leadership. Some pieces: appeared on the Engaging Leader’s 198th Podcast to talk about: Team Effectiveness; was recently published on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice; and authored the piece: Just Do It! – Have A Career Conversation.

AND LIFE…
When Kim is not doing the work she loves, you will likely find her laughing with her 10-year old son, taking advantage of cultural life in her Chicago backyard, and dabbling in her art, including water colors.

EXPERTISE AND COACHING APPROACH

Kelly is a leadership assessment specialist and executive coach who brings experience working with C-suite executives across industries. A large portion of Kelly’s work today includes partnering with private equity firms to assist in talent assessment and development of leaders in portfolio companies. She does this in mind with the PE firm’s goals for the company, ensuring to align assessments and developmental actions to the enterprise’s needs.

As a coach, she looks for ways to build on an individual’s strengths while simultaneously mitigating their risks, helping them see and create their own story through fresh eyes. Her coaching engagements begin with a multi-pronged assessment approach, including 360 feedback, to offer a well-rounded perspective on a leader’s strengths and opportunities. This process also helps to create awareness of the strengths the leader may continue to leverage in new or different ways, as well as pinpoint the impact of their development areas on their colleagues. Together, Kelly works with leaders to craft actionable development plans focused on implementing new habits that will get them to where they want to go.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in both psychology and English from Villanova University and a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology from Purdue University. She is also certified in multiple tools designed to provide workplace insights, including Hogan Assessments. Her research has been featured in the Journal of Applied Psychology, International Journal of Selection and Assessment, and Personality and Individual Differences, among other peer-reviewed journals.

AND LIFE…
Her favorite things to do in her free time are traveling, walking her dog Coco, and enjoying the many Chicago restaurants with her husband.

Expertise and Coaching Approach

Paul is a dedicated and proven project leader who strives for maximum effectiveness and efficiency in serving clients. Prior to joining Copperbox, Paul was a core team member of Korn Ferry’s Advisory practice area with a particular focus in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and Leadership Development. Paul often played a key role in organization assessment and transformation projects; whether helping clients to assess their overall current state or develop C-Suite talent, he often anticipates project challenges and provides solutions to keep projects on track while providing the highest outcomes.

As an Engagement Project Manager Paul works across a variety of industries including financial services, technology, retail/wholesale, energy, and healthcare. He has ten years of experience helping organizations solve their business problems.

Education and Credentials

Paul earned his BA in Psychology from Arizona State University. He is professionally trained in project management and is working toward his PMP certification.

And Life…
Outside of work Paul spends time being hands-on with his “3 R’s”: repair, recipes, and recreation. He enjoys DIY projects, cooking, and is a moderate hiker who leads outdoor activities for his daughter and friends. He is also an active member of his community’s volunteer Grounds and Trails committee.

Expertise and Coaching Approach
Lindsey believes in the power of the human spirit and the magic of what is possible when that spirit is ignited. For this reason, she believes the greatest asset of any organization is its people. She is intent on helping others to better understand themselves, to create more connections to the living world around them and to realize the full potential of their desired impact on the world.

Lindsey is an experienced organization effectiveness consultant and coach specializing in team coaching and team development. She leverages systems thinking, expert facilitation and authenticity to inspire and guide positive change. Lindsey approaches her coaching relationships the same as all of her relationships: with care, curiosity and collaboration. She’s in her zone when she is creating space for individuals to show up authentically, connect with one another deeply, and to dream and design together effectively.

Whether you need to decide on your destination, don’t have a map or not sure where you got lost along the way, Lindsey is the partner to jump in the passenger seat with a smile and say, “Let’s do this! Together.”

Education and Credentials
Lindsey earned her BSBA in Marketing and Management from Drake University. She is a certified Systemic Team Coach through the Global Team Coaching Institute. Lindsey is a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory and is a trained facilitator.

And Life…
While not caught in the ever-exciting web of work, Lindsey can be found at live music shows, hiking through the Rockies or enjoying a bonfire at home. She has a penchant for new experiences and new people – which she satisfies through travel, research and saying “yes!” to most any opportunity that presents itself.

EXPERTISE AND COACHING APPROACH
Victoria has coached emerging leaders across a varied set of industries, including education, finance, and the nonprofit sector. She is passionate about amplifying her clients’ communication skills and cultivating their ability to navigate ambiguous and dynamic business environments. She combines an engaging manner sharpened by improv performances at Second City with a deep grounding in principles of scientific management and psychology from her studies at Northwestern University.

She is also an experienced business professional, and currently collaborates with Fortune 500 companies to develop and activate agile digital marketing strategies. Victoria also serves as an 1871 mentor, guiding Chicago entrepreneurs in evolving their strategic approaches to team building, cultural development, and marketing for maximum impact and ROI.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Victoria earned her BA in Communication Science at Michigan State University, where she supported student entrepreneurs at the University’s first Incubator, Spartan Innovations. She is a certified OLCC coach, having successfully completed Northwestern’s coaching program, and has completed the ACE coaching accelerator program. Victoria has received a Masters in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University, where she discovered her interest in understanding generational differences in leadership styles and preferences. Her master’s thesis focused on understanding which leadership behaviors inspire employee passion for work.

She is a professionally trained facilitator and an alumna of The Second City’s improvisation program.

AND LIFE…
When not coaching or improvising Victoria seeks out opportunities to learn new hands-on skills like candle-making and foraging. She also takes every possible opportunity for “forest bathing.”

She is currently tackling her lifelong goal of learning how to swim! (And plans to be the first in her family to learn!)

EXPERTISE AND COACHING APPROACH

Michael Zheng is an executive coach who brings over a decade of experience working with senior leaders on topics of strategy development, change management and organizational effectiveness.

His expertise includes individual coaching as well as broader team facilitation, with a particular focus on translating coaching insights into tangible performance improvement for leaders and their organizations.

Previously a senior engagement manager at McKinsey and Company, Michael has worked with national and regional healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, PE and VC firms, philanthropies and public health entities. He brings extensive content knowledge of the US healthcare system, consumer and technology industries and the global foundation/donor ecosystem.

While at McKinsey, Michael led efforts to redesign the Firm’s internal flagship leadership training program for consultants and achieved recognition as master faculty for his role in teaching and facilitating a broad range of training programs. He also spearheaded efforts aimed at LGBTQ+ recruiting and retention across his firm’s west coast offices.

Prior to management consulting, Michael discovered his passion for leadership development and team dynamics as an outdoor guide and instructor, planning and leading adventure trips across the American West, Asia and East Africa.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Michael holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Harvard College.

In addition, he is a certified Wilderness First Responder and is a part of Royal Road University’s executive coaching program.

AND LIFE…
Michael is happiest in the outdoors, and you’ll find him eagerly exploring the mountains and lakes of the Pacific Northwest across all seasons. He is a new but proud co-parent of a Bernedoodle puppy and enjoys cooking and eating all kinds of spicy food.

Steve leads sustainable business innovation at Quantis, a leading international sustainability consulting group that uses science and data to guide top organizations to their sustainable future. In 2019, he became an Adjunct Professor of Sustainable Business at the University of New Hampshire’s Peter T. Paul School of Business and Economics, and has been a guest lecturer in the UNH Sustainability program and for the University of Vermont business school’s Sustainable Innovation MBA program.

Before joining Quantis, Steve was recruited to innovate the learning and consulting services portfolio for the NeuroLeadership Institute, including topics such as diversity and inclusion, psychological safety / motivation and the mitigation of bias in decision-making. In 2019, he wrote and delivered a TEDx talk to 900 people about the systemic intersection of negotiations theory, psychological motivations and politics.

Steve has been an Associate Partner at Korn Ferry delivering assessment, coaching and development for high-potential executives at international companies. He was a core member of the team that rebuilt the company’s renowned business simulation assessment for global CEO candidates, and was one of only three global CEO assessors for financial and strategic leadership acumen.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Steve earned his MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley, and his BA in Linguistics and Cognition from the University of New Hampshire. He is currently finishing his master’s degree in Sustainability from Harvard University.

AND LIFE…
Steve has too many interests to master any of them. You might spot him canoeing, teaching wine tasting, setting up a tent in the snow, learning a new language, listening intently to acoustic music or making a laughing mess while cooking with his young daughter. He lives with his wife and daughter in the beautiful seacoast region of New Hampshire.

B.K. has over 20 years of experience providing strategic advisory in public- and private-sector organizations. B.K.’s areas of expertise include strategic leadership and thinking, strategy formulation and execution, and strategic change and transition enablement. He has worked with a range of leaders, from senior-level partners of management consulting and professional services firms, to Federal, State, and foreign government officials. These leaders have spanned industries ranging from paper to electronics, colleges and universities, branches of the military, and NGOs. B.K. has consulted and coached throughout the U.S. and in Canada, Iraq, Argentina, Poland, Singapore, Mexico, Germany, Italy, Bermuda, England, France, and the Netherlands.

B.K. is the co-author of Leading with Strategic Thinking (John Wiley & Sons, 2015) and the author of Strategic Planning: A Practical Guide to Strategy Formulation and Execution (ABC-CLIO, 2011). He has also co-authored several other books, including The Manager as Leader (Praeger Publishers, 2006), and articles in HBR and HBP.

B.K. is currently on the graduate faculty of Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy (SESP), where he teaches and conducts research in the areas of Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, and Strategy Formulation and Execution.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
B.K. earned his Ed.D. with emphasis in management and organization development, from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He earned an M.A. with emphasis in administration, supervision, and higher education, from Appalachian State University.

AND LIFE…
B.K. has devoted decades developing and refining his skills in Tsundoku (the Japanese art of acquiring books and letting them pile up unread). When not engaged in his advisory work you might find B.K. in the kitchen experimenting with an undoubtedly-about-to-collapse cake recipe or at a pond trying to figure out the origins of the myriad of frog calls he hears on warm summer nights.