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about us.
our belief is that being a leader is one of the most important responsibilities anyone can take.
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we pride ourselves on our holistic approach to people development, which comes from our ability to challenge assumptions, undo legacy behaviors, and stay up to date on the latest research.
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the experience we bring across industry taught us the sticking points when it comes to choosing the right partner.
our goal is to provide a seamless and memorable experience with everyone we work with.
get to know us.
founding team
niki
marin
niki brings a diverse perspective on organizational structure and strategy setting for evolving teams.
her prior professional experience includes wealth management at Goldman Sachs, executive sales at Google, strategic programs at Jigsaw, and military leadership as a logistics officer in the Army.
niki has an MBA from the Yale School of Management, an MSA from Central Michigan University, and a BS from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where she was an accomplished division one tennis player.
business acumen
career transitions
leading in adversity
co-founder
keynote speaker
leo
marin
identity
leadership
team effectiveness
leo has successfully led teams in volatile environments, including a combat deployment as an officer in the U.S. Army. He also brings varied experience from working in multicultural advertising sales, business operations, and learning & development at Google, where he designed an award winning leadership program and consulted with hundreds of executives on team effectiveness.​
leo earned a MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and a BS from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. he is originally from Colombia.
co-founder
coo
expert facilitators & coaches
elisa ramos
miller
elisa is a talent development leader passionate about driving individual and enterprise growth. At Google, she designed and facilitated global training initiatives across UX, engineering, and people operations. As the founder of ROAR, she delivers tailored leadership trainings for organizations like Amazon, Google, and Lyft. An ICF-certified professional coach, Elisa has guided over 1,000 clients into Fortune 500 opportunities.
elisa holds a M.A. in Urban Planning and a B.A. in Psychology from Clark University.
cultural transformation
employee engagement
leadership
coach
facilitator
demarcuspegues
demarcus is a senior executive coach with a genuine passion for talent and leadership development as well as efforts geared towards diversity, inclusion, and belonging. With over a decade of advanced training and applied experience in the field of organizational development, he helps individuals, teams and organizations learn and develop so they can more readily identify, pursue and achieve the positive and sustainable changes they desire.​
demarcus holds both a Ph.D. and M.A. in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University.
group dynamics
diversity in leadership
teaming
consultant
executive coach
niamh
mcelwain
niamh brings more than 20 years of international experience in the field of learning & development. She is a CPCC accredited executive coach, who spent 16 years working in leadership development and team effectiveness at Google based in Ireland, Poland and Silicon Valley. Niamh uses her background as an orchestral & choral director to infuse playfulness, improv, and dynamism into her design and facilitation style, ensuring engagement & impact!
niamh earned a Bachelor in Music Education from Trinity College Dublin, and an International MBA from DCU & NEOMA Business School, France.
women's leadership
career growth
neurodiversity
coach
facilitator
ceasar
muñoz
ceasar blends empathetic leadership with strategic acumen, driving team alignment and scalable growth across global settings. His diverse journey, from combat fields in Southeast Asia to corporate boardrooms in the Midwest, enriches his innovative approach. Off-duty, Ceasar’s pursuits range from poetry and baking to running and early morning golf.
ceasar earned an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BS from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. .
facilitator
sales acumen
influence
public speaking
sales coach
ashley clarey
ashley helps organizations, teams and leaders discover the stories at the heart of who they are and develop a robust understanding of stakeholder needs, experiences and behaviors in order to launch products, build brands, grow business and create customer loyalty.
ashley has 20+ years of experience leading, managing and collaborating with complex, global, cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical programs and is a devoted talent developer. She has deep industry experience in financial services, healthcare and consulting and has worked at world class global companies including Goldman Sachs, Bridgewater, and Accenture.
coach
facilitator
storytelling
executive comunication
leadership
michele wolfenstein aptman
michele is a learning and development leader, accredited coach, and change expert. She works with leaders of all levels, individual contributors, and teams and has spent the past 25 years working at tech, sales and marketing companies. Michele spent 16 years at Google working on managing transitions and group dynamics. Her external coaching clients include consulting firms, consumer goods companies, academic institutions, tech, marketing, and sales organizations.
michele holds a B.A. from American University, certificate in Principles and Practices of OD from Columbia University, and multiple coaching certifications.
coach
transition coaching
group dynamics
leadership
lizzie
docel
lizzie specializes in communication coaching and is the founder of Unscripted Speech. With experience in acting, improvisation, speech therapy, and marketing, she has broken down what makes effective communication. Her professional experiences span adult learning and facilitation at Google and English language coaching at Northwestern University. She works with senior leaders individually and in groups who are looking to increase their executive presence.
lizzie has an M.A. in Speech Therapy from NYU, a B.A. in Marketing Sciences from Miami University, & professional acting and improv training from NYU, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, and iO Chicago.
public speaking
executive presence
storytelling
speech coach
facilitator
merri
mccann
merri is an organizational psychology practitioner with a depth of knowledge in organizational change, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and team development. she maintains several accreditations in neuroscience-based coaching, emotional intelligence, and facilitating cultural change. she has worked at Google across roles in Partnerships, Business Development, Learning & Development and Change Management. She is passionate about helping individuals and teams navigate change.
merri holds an ​M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University
coach
facilitator
intercultural development
change
emotional intelligence
sarah
tate
coach
sarah is an executive coach, speaker and facilitator with twenty years of experience navigating
fast-moving corporate environments in advertising, marketing and technology.
She works with both individuals and teams at the executive level, who are navigating transitions
in their careers and their organizations.
she led large global teams at Alphabet for thirteen years, in the UK & Hong Kong.
sarah has taken a postgraduate diploma in Executive Coaching at Ashridge Hult and is an
associate member of the EMCC. She loves to write poetry and publishes her work on social media, where she has a large following.
transition coaching
working in complexity
humanist
facilitator
sivan is a seasoned technology and business leader with 25 years experience. She brings innovative thinking to transform business, organizations and product performance from her diverse experiences leading global organizations in various industries in companies such as Google, Amplify Education, as well as early stage startups and the military.
sivan completed her Bachelor in Computer Science while serving as an Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) officer, and obtained her MBA at Columbia University. She actively contributes to Medium through her insightful articles for managers and leaders.
sivan
hermon
coach
facilitator
tech managers
strategy
culture change
internship opportunities
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