Business & Entrepreneurship

Hi, I’m Tom Ward, and I’m a coach. I help individuals, teams and groups lead and perform better through coaching (ICF-PCC). My work is informed by a life of service and leadership in a variety of roles and settings: entrepreneurial, corporate, academic and military. I believe learning and changing are the keys to fulfilling your aspirations. Design thinking anchors my approach to leading adaptively and effectively, and I would be happy to share my approach with you.

Whole Life Productivity for Freelancers, Content Creators, and the Self-Employed. If you are constantly busy, but wonder if your time is as well spent as it could be, I might be your coach.

French by birth, I lived in the UAE/France for 18 years before calling the US home. I am fortunate to have served in various roles from consultant, board member, to tenured faculty member. I earned a Ph.D in Management from URI, an MS in Education from Syracuse University, an MBA and BS from Bentley University. I received my executive coaching training from The Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute and Designing Your Life. I have almost 20 years of experience as an educator, I am a published academic/author, I have extensive executive and entrepreneurial experience, I am a very active community volunteer, but more importantly I consider myself a change agent.

As a design thinking expert trained at Johns Hopkins University and the Mayo Clinic, I specialize in improving health service models and sharing my insights through academic publications. Leading over seven Taiwanese universities in a major project endorsed by the Ministry of Education, I facilitated workshops for over 1000 participants, empowering educators and students with design thinking skills. My work, recognized by the Teaching Research Program, demonstrates my commitment to applying professional knowledge in practical settings to enhance life and work quality.

Pati Froyo is a certified Executive Coach, Speaker, and business transformation expert. Her mission is to help leaders create strategic breakthroughs in their careers and businesses. Pati helps hard-working executives who are dissatisfied with their career advancement, feel concerned about a job transition, or are struggling through a leadership challenge. She provides executive coaching to troubleshoot leadership and career challenges and get solutions that will elevate leadership impact and get careers back on track. Pati brings the insights and expertise gained as an executive over 30+ years of corporate business experience, across multiple industries and functional areas, spanning North / South / Central America, Caribbean, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa. Pati is credentialed by The International Coaching Federation, and she is certified in Polarity Thinking, as a Transformational Thought Coach, and as a Designing Your Life Coach. Pati graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Miami in Florida, under a full academic scholarship, earning B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science. An avid fly fisher and active philanthropist, when she is not coaching or on stage, Pati often finds herself in fishing waders by day or a gown at black-tie charity events by night.

Claudia enables humans to design their professional future in a rapidly changing world of work. Fascinated by digital and agile transformation, she strongly believes that in times of constant change, seeking to create the perfect master plan for a successful career and a happy life is no longer the best choice. A more agile approach to career and life development are more promising. In her coaching practice she combines scientifically proven classical methods from career diagnostics and counseling with elements from design thinking, life design and positive psychology. She works for  entrepreneurs, executives and professionals who are looking for a significant transformation in their careers and lives beyond. Prior to her “second career” in coaching and career counseling Claudia spent over 10 years in innovation and transformation consulting. This is where she learned from the scratch what it means to accompany humans through change processes and deal with uncertainty and ambiguity. Claudia holds a master’s degree from University of Zurich (Switzerland) and has completed various further education programs in the areas of career counseling, coaching, life design and design thinking.

Carol is an award – winning entrepreneur, career coach, writer and Stanford MedX speaker. She is a coach for several international entrepreneurship/leadership programmes and designed a coaching/mentoring approach based on her research with innovators. Carol works with clients who want to design a portfolio career, start up business or build a new creative life for health & wellbeing. Passionate about helping individuals explore innovative and creative pathways to success she has incorporated the Design Your life and Strengthscope methodology in her 3 step coaching framework.

Originally trained as a co-pilot for the Navy, Chris knows the importance of having a trusted partner alongside for the journey. A few years ago, while at an important career crossroads himself, he was fortunate to have found a trusted partner to serve as his coach. The process of working with his coach was life-changing, and helped him to move in a new direction. Now Chris has the privilege of coaching individuals who are navigating their own significant career transitions, helping them move from where they are now, to somewhere they’ve never been.

As the Founding Partner of BigName.pro, the people innovation specialist, my mission is to harmonize the principles of life design with strategic marketing and digital innovation to forge sustainable career paths for corporate talents. My advocacy for personal agency has guided my role as a trainer and lecturer, sharing insights on Personal Branding and Career Design at leading institutions such as SDA Bocconi, St. Gallen University, WHU Düsseldorf, ESSEC Paris, and others. My belief in visual thinking’s transformative power spurred the creation of the Personal Branding Canvas, the most widely utilized tool for crafting Personal Branding strategies, distributed for free within the Career Innovation Toolkit.

To empower everyone to become our best so that we live our lives to the fullest

Nitesh has an expertise in the area of Manufacturing, Education and High tech area impacting future of manufacturing and education. He is the Managing Director at Best Group based out of India and Europe.

Matthew Temple is a Career and Executive Coach with 20 years of experience helping people get unstuck, discover their interests, change career paths, and move forward. He has coached many clients in his own practice and at Harvard Business School, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and the Kellogg School of Management, where he serves as Senior Director of Alumni Career & Professional Development. Matthew has worked across industries including consulting, CPG, financial services, healthcare, and tech. Previously, Matthew worked in Private Equity and M&A for Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank. He served as Director of International Business Development for Ask.com. He has presented hundreds of workshops around the world and has lived and worked in Hong Kong and London. Matthew holds a BA in European History from Harvard University, an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, and an MS in Learning & Organizational Behavior from Northwestern University. He’s served on the Harvard Alumni Association Board and the Advisory Board for iRelaunch, which helps people return to the workforce. He’s a diehard Red Sox fan, Jeopardy champion, and an avid traveler (visited 100+ countries).

Proof that careers can be resilient and sustainable, Eric combines his personal, business and coaching knowledge together. Mid-career, Eric worked in technology companies in human resources and client-facing roles in the US and Europe, moved to the Netherlands where he was a graduate university director of admissions and career adviser; and where he helped found a consultancy that explores complexity in governance, conflict and sustainable development. Returning home to Wisconsin, Eric acquired and rebuilt an artisan eco-packaging manufacturing company, and concurrently, running the human resources committee for a group of renowned urban environmental education centers. Eric is coaching individuals with their Sustainable Career Visioning and Modeling, Job Search Strategy and Execution, Job Performance and Positioning, and Job and Post-Career Transitioning.

Fiona is a career coach, based in the UK but working globally, who offers early and mid-career development coaching via on-line 1:1 sessions. She helps innovative and ambitious clients take a person-centered and creative approach to exploring their strengths, and their possible future selves, before supporting them to take the first steps to improve their work-life. With personal experience of both the corporate and public sector as well as entrepreneurship, Fiona believes that different life-stages require different solutions; navigating these transitions however can be lonely and Fiona provides a supportive space alongside tried and tested frameworks. Practicing life-design since 2019, after the book changed her own life, she has helped 100’s of clients to reconnect with themselves and move towards a working life that is more meaningful and balanced.

Teresa Fuller (MBA ’17) is an expert in AI-driven CPG marketing and enterprise tech sales. She is combining her education, an MBA from Darden and a bachelor’s degree in strategic communications from Miami University, Ohio, with her career expertise to launch her executive coaching practice, Congressional Consulting. Her career spans revenue-generating roles at early-stage startups like Bask Suncare, Trunk Club, Framebridge, Copperleaf and GoCanvas, focusing on scalable growth and operational efficiency. Fluent in four languages, she excels in global business relations.

Kelly Harris Perin of Little Bites Coaching is an executive coach and facilitator dedicated to supporting people, teams, and organizations to work better and feel better. Kelly believes we ALL deserve a ‘dream job’ where we can make an amazing impact without hard trade-offs. She’s an expert in healthy productivity, transitions, and feedback. www.littlebitescoaching.com

Eugene Siew is a Life+CAREer coach and Master Facilitator of workshops. As a former Product Designer at startups and companies like Meta, Wealthfront and Apple, his 15-year career has resulted in a number of 0→1 products and patents.

I’m Dr. Sophie Lorn-Clifford, a dedicated naturopathic and functional medicine doctor, wellness consultant/coach, and the founder of LiveWHOLE Wellness. My passion lies in helping individuals attain optimal health and resilience in mind, body, and spirit, unlocking full potential for healing. My journey has taken me around the world, studying longevity habits in Japan, exploring medicinal plants in Italy, and discovering the healing properties of hot springs in Germany and Iceland. I earned my doctorate at Bastyr University, including a certification in medically supervised water fasting during a residency at True North Health Center. I integrate this knowledge into my LiveWHOLE model to provide my clients with the latest advances in integrative medicine. My holistic approach combines evidence-based medicine with complementary healing modalities to address physical and psychological roadblocks. The LiveWHOLE integrated health model grants clients access to wellness education, clinical excellence, and empowerment coaching for transformative healing and limitless potential. Born in a refugee camp and immigrating to the US, I saw the sacrifices my family made for the American dream at the expense of their health, which fuels my mission to help others who may be sacrificing their own health in order to achieve their dreams and serve others. My personal entrepreneurial journey alongside my husband has taught me how stress and suboptimal health can impact one’s potential, which is why I offer guidance to organizations and strive to support others in their pursuit of optimal health and life exploration. When I’m not working, I cherish time with my family and love exploring the world, embracing life design to the fullest. I’m excited to hear your story and help you on your journey towards optimal health, deep-rooted wellness, and a life of wholeness.

Jessica Robinson Gemm is an coach and strategic consultant who is dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organizations reach their full potential.

Hi, I’m Joy and I founded Silver Hair Confidence Coach® to support second-career entrepreneurs through moments of self-doubt, setbacks, and during times when clarity is less than 100%.

I work with my clients to create strategies for positive change – to cross their rubicon. As your coach, I can help you create your leadership strategy, career strategy, team, or organisation’s growth strategy – optimising what makes you powerfully unique. I have coached hundreds of executives and developing leaders and combine my coaching experience with leadership and organisational development to help you understand what your strategy for success looks like, design a pathway to your ambition and goals, and overcome obstacles and challenges that might be holding you back. I operate from Sydney with a global client base. I have over 25 years corporate leadership and organisation development experience in multiple sectors, with emphasis on strategy and change. I launched my own practice in 2019 and became a DYL certified coach in 2020, with a goal of helping growth-oriented leaders and organisations get powerful insights and design and create the life they imagine.

Mark’s passion is developing empowered leaders who build cohesive, high-performance teams to deliver breakthrough results. He believes people are the force multiplier in successful businesses transforming markets and our world. His specific focus is on Technology Leaders, having led global technology teams in many different markets. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), he has helped develop 1,000+ leaders and hundreds of teams globally. He is certified with many standard assessments such as Everything DiSC, ESCI, the Leadership Challenge, and, of course, Designing Your Life. His work with Teams leverages certifications in the Team Effectiveness Model and The 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team. He also teaches and coaches in MBA programs at Darden, Duke, and JMU to provide a solid foundation for the next generation of leaders and to stay current on emerging leadership themes. He is also certified in the anthym platform that uses music and the arts to bring together virtual and hybrid teams in a fun and productive way. He uses inspiring musical timepieces from every decade to help leaders relate to the joys and nuances of everyday leadership through his blog, LeadingWithMusic. A Georgetown Executive Leadership Coaching program graduate, Mark also holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Rice University and Bachelor’s degrees in Physics, Electrical Engineering, and Applied Math from Southern Methodist University.

I help aspiring entrepreneurs and students design their business and personal growth strategies. I draw upon my own experience of 8 different career pathways – including my first with McKinsey Tokyo and Los Angeles – and starting 3 successful companies. I specialize in cross border business in the US and Japan. Fluent in Japanese.

Lisa Pratt Slayton is the founding partner and chief executive officer of Tamim Partners LLC. Tamim Partners was founded for the purpose of coming alongside leaders and their teams to grow in wholeness and cohesion as they seek to serve their organizations for the common good and health in their daily work, in their cities and beyond. She also works with executive as well as emerging leaders to guide them in the deeper inner work needed to lead from a place of coherence and integration. Prior to founding Tamim Partners in April of 2019, Lisa was on staff of the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation (PLF), where she served for 14 years, the last 6 as CEO. Lisa currently serves as a Board Director for Leadership Foundations. She is passionate about great books, excellent wine and beautiful shoes. A small community on the coast of Maine is her place of renewal and restoration. Lisa attended Mount Holyoke College and Bakke Graduate University (M.A., Social and Civic Entrepreneurship). Residing in Pittsburgh, she has been married to Roger for 42 years, has one adult child and two beloved Labradors, Thea and Grace.

Ruth is a trusted career partner who works with motivated professionals to define career options based on their experience, strengths, talents, and values. Ruth’s career programs use proven tools and processes that support diverse individuals.

Swati is the founder of Working Creative, a coaching and consulting practice rooted in learning and development, social impact, and work-life design. Swati is passionate about helping other “working creatives” – achievers who feel that the job they get paid to do isn’t fully capturing their spirit – develop the courage and agency to craft the kind of productive life they want. Through narrative coaching, imaginative courses, and thoughtful writing, Swati helps organizational leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers design meaningful work that nurtures greater freedom, well-being, and expression.

Hola! I´m Gabriela a career, life, and Wayfinder coach for young and vibrant minds between the ages of 18 – 99, that have incredible dreams, longings, and soul callings but are underneath layers of dust (doubts) or don’t know how to make them a reality. I help to clarify their inner world and pursue a life path that aligns with their strengths, curiosities & values, in a journey towards authenticity.

My coaching practice combines my engineering, product design and life coaching background. With 16 years experience as a Silicon Valley leader and my Life Designing training, I support my clients to realize the life they desire. I am Colombian and I live in CA.

Robyn Rohde is a dedicated ally in the journey towards your personal and professional fulfillment. With a playful heart and a wealth of experience, Robyn brings a unique blend of small business, career, and life design coaching, supported by her deep understanding of human behavior and a degree in clinical mental health counseling. She has 15 years of leadership experience, extensive training in diversity, inclusion, and equity, and is an ally and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. Picture a safe haven where you are invited to explore your wildest dreams for yourself or your business, where all domains of your life interact, and any challenges find solutions tailored just for you. That’s the space Robyn creates—a place where you can explore, grow, and thrive, no matter what life throws your way. Are you feeling stuck in a rut, longing for change, or simply seeking guidance to reach your fullest potential? Robyn’s here to walk beside you on this adventure. Together, we’ll build a course towards your goals, celebrating every victory and overcoming every obstacle along the way. Whether you’re craving personal growth, academic success, stronger relationships, or you desire to take your small business to the next level, Robyn offers compassionate support and personalized strategies to help you flourish in every aspect of your life. So, why wait?

I consider myself an avid lifelong learner and a passionate student. I have experience in both public and private organizations, working with both startups and Fortune 100 companies. Most recently, I helped build Slack Technologies from 150+ employees to DPO and to the sale to Salesforce, the second largest SaaS acquisition in SV history. I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Utah, an MBA from St. Mary’s, a coaching certification from The Hudson Institute and a pilot’s license from the FAA. I live in the East Bay with my husband and 3 cats. My 3 life maxims 1) Self-Awareness is the key to everything 2) Personal Growth is a b*tch 3) Have courage and be kind.

I spent 15+ years in leadership roles, growing teams within organizations. In 2008, I shifted into coaching professionally to focus on the part of the work I loved the most. Since then, I have worked one-on-one with more than 500 individual clients to clarify values, increase capacity, improve skills, and become more effective. In addition to my coaching training and Designing Your Life tools, I utilize my master’s degree in conflict resolution, mindfulness training, and positive psychology methods to tailor my approach based on the client’s specific needs. I meet clients where they are, help them conceptualize where they want to go and create a tangible path with specific steps to meet their goals. Through deep listening and curious inquiry, I offer practical support and consistent accountability. I pair insight with action to create measurable change. Clients I work with have an intentional space to reflect and a thought partner available to support and guide the process. I tend to have a sweet spot for people in transition, whether it is a job that’s no longer working, a change in the family, or a personal loss, I find my approach to be particularly helpful for those leaving something behind and walking toward a new future.

Navyug Mohnot is a passionate advocate for design-led transformation and personal growth. As the CEO of QAI, a global leader in Process Improvement consulting, he is dedicated to helping organisations thrive in today’s dynamic landscape.

Lisa Sansom is the owner of LVS Consulting, using positive psychology tools and techniques with her clients through speaking, corporate training, consulting, and coaching. Clients come from all leadership / management / supervisory levels, from across industries, including health care, education, CPG, manufacturing, construction, retail, real estate, and more.

Rebecca is a coach, consultant, and fierce believer in the potential of all humans to thrive. She began her career in the classroom, where her work with diverse learners deepened her conviction that we all do best when we understand ourselves, our needs, and leverage our strengths. Across her work in academia, organizations within the nonprofit and private sectors, and in coaching relationships, one thing rings consistently true regardless of environment: People who are set up to leverage their superpowers and live into their fullest selves are the pulse of change. Rebecca grounds her practice in the space where relationships and strategy collide, knowing that, at times, we must create a beautiful mess in order to envision our most emboldened and impactful future. Rebecca is also Hogan certified and is currently accepting clients ranging from 1:1 engagement to professional development of teams.

For as long as I can remember, seeing people feel or act “stuck” has always crushed me. Whether it is seeing someone stuck in their life or their career — languishing and lost — I can’t handle it. For some reason, I’ve always believed in options. I’ve sided (more often than not) optimism. I have trusted in the power of ideas paired with hard work. I continue to believe that people can grow to be better versions of themselves. These are core beliefs. My strong sense of curiosity initially led me to journalism and then to a now 30-year career as a learning designer. Today, I lead a team of learning designers at McKinsey & Co. I am a frequent facilitator. I am a certified coach through the Hudson Institute of Coaching. Previously, I have worked at Deloitte in both their tax and consulting groups. I have run my own small learning consulting firm. I also worked at Jellyvision in Chicago and post-college, I worked for several daily newspapers.

Hi I’m Annie ! I’m a Business and Life Coach to female entrepreneurs and leaders who want to make their mark on the world and turn their wisdom into profit without selling their soul or burning themselves out in the process.

I am an organizational consultant, facilitator, and a coach with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in design thinking and life design methods, by leading transformational processes in organizations, entrepreneurs, and individuals’ lives.

Gaby is a social innovator interested in human development and education. She is the founder of The Life Experiment where she designs experiences for organizations to increase the well-being of their employees. She also helps individuals connect with themselves, their purpose, and design a life and business they love through coaching sessions, transformational online programs and personalized workshops.

In an AI-driven world, the essence of leadership is evolving. I help companies hone leadership skills that are primed for the digital era—leaders who can navigate digital shifts seamlessly while fostering a robust culture of innovation. As these leadership skills are nurtured and developed, businesses don’t just adapt, they unlock exponential revenue growth and profitability. Embark with me on a transformative journey through my signature ‘ACTION’ framework, a pioneering 360-degree approach crafted to usher individuals and organisations into an era of unparalleled growth and realisation. Why is ‘ACTION’ distinctive? It’s not merely a strategy; it serves as a conduit to deep and enduring change, ensuring that both individuals and organisations transcend traditionally perceived boundaries. My robust methodology is steeped in two enriching decades of leadership at global heavyweights like Deloitte and KPMG, and personal mentorship by industry giants, including Dr. John Maxwell and Dr. Robert Cialdini. By amalgamating these experiences with cutting-edge thinking from my active involvement with academia such as MIT, Stanford, Cambridge, and INSEAD, I offer a bespoke solution to address the intricate challenges of leadership, communication and influence. Further enriching this tapestry of expertise are my credentials in neuroscience, hypnotherapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). These dimensions highlight a comprehensive approach to transformation, championing both sustainability and effectiveness.

I have spent nearly 30 years working in impact-oriented roles with nonprofit organizations, for-profit social ventures, government agencies, and higher education. Throughout my career, I have moved between sectors in various management and consulting roles, titrating between work in the trenches of building social-impact companies and organizations and supporting students and professionals as they navigate the opportunities and challenges of building careers that prioritize people and the planet just as much as profits. I have coached, funded, educated, evaluated, and supported aspiring impact-oriented professionals as the Director of Social Entrepreneurship at the NYU Stern School of Business and now as a faculty member and coach at CU Boulder’s Masters of the Environment program, a two-year sustainably graduate program. I hold an MBA from Columbia Business School and an MA in Education from Columbia University’s Teachers College.

Dr. Mariyam Ahmed is a registered clinical psychologist. She believes in providing a genuine, empathic and non- judgmental space for her clients to identify and follow their life and career goals. She aims to provide a collaborative environment to develop strategies to meet each individual’s unique goals. Dr. Ahmed supports clients in developing and working on their clearly defined goals and facilitates building of skills that can be applied long term. Dr. Ahmed has a practice in downtown Toronto and believes in providing a highly personalized approach, tailored to each of her client’s individual needs, and to help attain the goals they’re striving for. If you’re looking for extra support and guidance or you are just ready to move in a new direction in your life, Dr. Ahmed looks forward to working with you.

Brianna Stahl of Arise & Renew Coaching is dedicated to empowering individuals, teams, and organizations to achieve profound personal and professional growth. With two decades of diverse experience across various fields, Brianna believes in the transformative power of personalized coaching and holistic well-being. She’s an expert in strategic life planning, stress management, and fostering deep connections through mindful practices. Ready to unlock your potential? Discover more at www.ariseandrenewcoaching.com.

If you are like most people I partner with, you want your work to be an opportunity to learn about, grow, and express yourself. You also long for work that brings meaning to your life and makes a positive impact. But for reasons that are unique to each of us, there are times when we feel dissatisfied and stuck when it comes to work. Perhaps your career is not aligned with who you are or who you have become. Or you are at a transition point where what work means to you is changing. Perhaps you want to explore a new profession, but you are overwhelmed by where to start. I believe these challenges are an exciting invitation to get curious about what you want from work and life. I have seen this from my work journey and from partnering with many others on theirs. I am an accredited coach with extensive experience working with executives, entrepreneurs, and technical and non-technical professionals. I believe in combining learning with strategic actions to drive change that can be sustained over time.

Find your happy place in Life & Work…

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Fernanda Ortega is the CEO & Founder of EAGER Consulting. She is a Transformational Career Coach and Mentor who supports professionals and business owners who are eager to move from unfulfillment to limitless possibilities by discovering and creating their next roadmap.

As an Organizational Development Consultant, Sara believes that personal transformation drives organizational change. By working on a profound level with individuals, she helps them reshape their reality and, in turn, impact the organizations they are part of.

I love books, watercolors, ballet, evening walks, meaningful conversation, singing, and delighting in the beauty all around us. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (TM) I have the unique capacity to understand the impact of investing in yourself as we navigate life’s changing seasons. I specialize in working with creatives and small book clubs (6-9 in each cohort) in Seattle, Honolulu, or virtually.

James Maynard, a seasoned strategist and growth advisor based in Canada, specializes in coaching executives in transition, crafting their professional narratives, and designing fulfilling career paths. With an extensive background spanning three decades in executive leadership within the technology and telecommunications sectors, James is passionate about helping individuals reimagine and redesign their lives. As a disruptor in the industry, James leverages his expertise in disruptive innovation, transformative business models, and scaling global technology companies to guide clients through the intricacies of career shifts. James brings a wealth of practical experience to his coaching practice. Internationally acknowledged as an expert in innovation, investment, and commercialization ecosystems, James served as the CEO of Wavefront, a national Center of Excellence with international impact. Under his leadership, Wavefront played a vital role in nurturing entrepreneurial endeavours, making him a valuable mentor for those seeking to design a purpose-driven life. James, a regular contributor to the Globe and Mail and a sought-after speaker on innovation, received the IEEE Canada R. H. Tanner Industry Leadership Award in 2013. James combines strategic insight with a commitment to continuous learning to empower individuals in designing lives rich in purpose and fulfillment.

Micaela is a business coach and consultant with extensive experience in developing entrepreneurial projects for start-ups, companies and freelancers. Since 2021 she is certified with Six Seconds and she uses tools, methods and a validated EQ assessment suite to help her customers (individuals & groups) measure and develop their emotional intelligence. In the early 2000s she founded two startups for the development of Smart Cities projects through stakeholder involvement in participatory design processes, and she has been passionate about Design Thinking ever since. In 2015 she decided to leave her companies to help people realize their entrepreneurial projects blending over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience and her business specializations (at MIP Politecnico Milano and at BGI – Building Global Innovators program at MIT Boston) with Emotional Intelligence and Design Thinking. She operates in Italy and online giving workshops, coaching and speeches. As a certified Life Design Coach, she wants to expand her reach and help her clients design a better life and business.

Stefania Brucini is the first and only Productivity Coach in Italy who helps entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and freelancers to give more value to their time, to be more productive applying their strengths and leveraging on their happiness, creating time and energy in every life domain. Her philosophy about productivity is from the perspective of value, strengths and happiness. She operates in Italy and online giving workshops, coaching and speeches. The main goal of her work is to help clients in creating value for a meaningful life. Stefania works also in the corporate world, helping managers and entrepreneurs to identify their strengths, to be more happy and therefore more productive. She is the podcast author and host of “Valorizza il tuo tempo” (it means: “value your time”): a podcast listened to by over 140,000 people. She has been included by Spotify Italy in the list of the most interesting female podcasters of the moment. She is the founder of Simple Tiny Shifts®: a new planning method that helps stop procrastinating what really matters in life.

Alicia Rivers is a distinguished professional with a 15-year career in the U.S. Marines and Army, marked by exemplary leadership and commitment. As an aristocrat and scholar with a rich background in global exploration, Alicia combines her esoteric wisdom and extensive experience to promote sustainable development and leadership in Africa.

I am dedicated to empowering leaders to build productive, engaged teams. I believe people are the key to transforming businesses and markets. Specializing in law firm leadership, I serve as an executive coach and am a former practicing litigator. As a Master Certified Coach (MCC), I have coached over 1,000 leaders globally.

Mentor / Coach / Teacher / Advisor (Home base EUR & Canada) Change is the only certainty in life and work, and we have 24 hours in a day I am a purpose-driven coach & mentor & insight creator with a passion for empowering individuals, teams, and organizations to not only meet but exceed their personal and business goals, unlocking their true potential. My approach is both holistic and pragmatic, aimed at ensuring you take control of your life and career, steering towards a personal, holistic business model. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in crafting fulfilling life and work futures, I offer practical guidance in a warm, supportive manner. Together, we will uncover your aspirations and work towards achieving them. I’ll assist you in gaining clarity in your life and career decisions, provide valuable resources, and help you overcome any self-imposed limitations or doubts that may stand in your way. Most importantly, I will empower you to rediscover the confidence needed to become your best self. As a world citizen with a fervent desire to make a positive impact, I believe that together, we can contribute to making the world a better place.

I was born and raised in Colorado and have been fortunate to spend over two decades contributing to Denver’s growth and success. My journey began as an Auditor with Deloitte, leading me to roles as Controller and CFO. As a CPA, I have always strived to make an impact on my community. This passion led me to find the CFO and Controllers Roundtable in 2006, serve as the Chair for the Colorado Society of CPAs and Treasurer for Girl Scouts of Colorado. I cherish the experiences of mentoring young professionals and guiding my peer to find the success professional and personally they seek. In my role as the Mindset of Leadership Founder and Owner I have the privilege of coaching diverse teams, ranging from US Military to Fortune 500 companies. It’s been a journey of mutual learning, where I have emphasized the importance of teamwork, self-awareness and growth. As an entrepreneur for the past 14 years, I have built a network of incredible professionals and found freedom to build my best life and I am passionate about sharing. My guiding philosophy is straightforward: “Listen, provide value, and cherish every relationship.” I believe in empowering everyone to design a life filled with purpose and vision.

Raluca is an enthusiastic person. She has been involved in different leadership roles over the last 15 years. She has a tech background with a master’s in computer science. She has changed different roles: software engineer, agile coach, and product manager, always being driven by curiosity, openness, and eagerness to learn and make changes in her environment. She has been a leader and a coach for different teams during these years, helping people to remain focused, and productive and to find their ways to overcome the barriers and pressure. She is involved in innovation programs and guides teams to do innovation for their products.

Salah is a Leadership, Co-Active / Professional Coach and Learning Facilitator on a mission to spark courageous curiosity with play and humor. I help individuals, teams and leaders balance clarity with action.

Gaia is a marketing consultant with 12+ years in startups and corporations such as Vodafone and Amazon. She is a coach and mentor for professionals, students and entrepreneurs.

Aalia is a Communication and Connection Specialist and Coach. Through extensive knowledge in Communication and Coaching, she helps each of her clients unlock the power of their voice, find deep Connection with themselves, with others, and with their purpose. She is the Designing Your Life Coach and Parent Coach for the Crunchmoms group, a Senior Speech-Language Pathologist and Learning Development Specialist at The Developing Child Center, and leads the Parental Engagement group for the Aga Khan Social Welfare Board.

Kenneth D Blake, MD was born and raised in the New York Metropolitan area. He is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a board certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon. He practices in the Denver Metropolitan area. He has held various leadership roles including being Past President of the Araphahoe, Douglas, & Elbert County Medical Society, and Surgone, PC. He is a prior Chairman of the Department of Surgery At Sky Ridge Medical Center. He is a founding Partner in Provider One Solutions, whose goal is to bring providers and technology to underserved areas.