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March 1-3, 2022

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March 30, 2022

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Participant Profiles March 2022
Angelica Eling
Gorham, ME, US
Senior Design Program Manager, Klaviyo
Angelica Eling
Angelica Eling she/her
Gorham, ME, US
Senior Design Program Manager, Klaviyo

Sr. Design Program Manager at Klaviyo with nearly a decade of experience in research and design operations. Responsible for delivering lightweight processes that catalyze a 50+ person UX team designing exceptional customer experiences.

My superpower is:

Digesting a lot of information quickly.

Axel Jütte
Sankt Ingbert, Germany
Mindfulness + Conscious Leadership Trainer/Coach, SAP SE
Axel Jütte
Axel Jütte he/him
Sankt Ingbert, Germany
Mindfulness + Conscious Leadership Trainer/Coach, SAP SE
My superpower is:

Mindfulness and Creativity.

Brenda Berys
Miami Lakes, FL, US
Head of Global Events Strategy + Experience, SAP
Brenda Berys
Brenda Berys she/her
Miami Lakes, FL, US
Head of Global Events Strategy + Experience, SAP

I’m passionate about designing experiences that invoke and inspire human connection and curiosity. I strive for the unimaginable and make the impossible, possible. Over the last decade, I’ve produced small to large scale events ranging from corporate tech, music, art fairs, and renegade parties.

My superpower is:

Creativity.

Brittany Higginbotham
Seattle, WA, US
Communications Associate, Institute for Public Relations
Brittany Higginbotham
Brittany Higginbotham she/her
Seattle, WA, US
Communications Associate, Institute for Public Relations

Communications Associate for the Institute for Public Relations with experience in media relations, managing events, coordinating and facilitating programs, and developing digital strategies to support impactful public relations and communications research.

My superpower is:
Caresse Cranwell
Pottsville, NSW, Australia
Facilitator + Collaborator, Wicked Elephants
Caresse Cranwell
Caresse Cranwell she/her
Pottsville, NSW, Australia
Facilitator + Collaborator, Wicked Elephants

I’m part of a co-op — Wicked Elephants — in Australia. Our mission is to support collaborations to impact on wicked problems. We work with serious play, embodiment, build nature connection and taming elephants – all those things that get in the way of creative WE space.

My superpower is:

Connection to Nature.

Carolina Gollner
Bavaria, Germany
Change Wise
Carolina Gollner
Carolina Gollner she/her
Bavaria, Germany
Change Wise

Communication scientist with 3 children, working as consultant for 18 years.

My superpower is:

Helping people and groups unleash their power.

Christina Rudolph
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Global Learning Analyst, Egon Zehnder
Christina Rudolph
Christina Rudolph she/her
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Global Learning Analyst, Egon Zehnder
My superpower is:
Claudio Castro
Austin, TX, US
Design Program Manager, Klaviyo
Claudio Castro
Claudio Castro he/him
Austin, TX, US
Design Program Manager, Klaviyo

Hi, my name is Claudio and I’m a Design Program Manager at Klaviyo. Nice to meet you! A bit about me:

1. I relish opportunities to help the underserved and underrepresented.
2. I love enabling people to do what they do best.
3. A huge music nerd, so let me know what you’ve been listening to lately!

My superpower is:

Facilitation.

Devony Boyle
Seattle, WA, US
Coach, Devony Boyle Coaching
Devony Boyle
Devony Boyle she/her
Seattle, WA, US
Coach, Devony Boyle Coaching

I’m a professional coach, certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, former HR exec, and a moonlighting ski instructor who specializes in helping clients find work-life harmony and emotional health through mindset management and self-coaching skills to help reduce overwhelm, exhaustion, and anxiety.

My superpower is:

Resourceful and intuitive.

Jaime Cruz
San Francisco, CA, US
Talent Management Programs Lead, Asana
Jaime Cruz
Jaime Cruz she/her
San Francisco, CA, US
Talent Management Programs Lead, Asana

Hello! I’m Jaime and I live in San Francisco, CA and work at Asana. My job/role/purpose is to help employees learn and grow in the workplace, whether that’s developing leadership skills, navigating career growth or managing performance. Outside of work, I enjoy yoga, nature, meditation and my dog, Yogi Bear!

My superpower is:

One team mindset.

Jamie Heinze
Egg Harbor Township, NY, US
Chief People Officer, Silverback Strategies
Jamie Heinze
Jamie Heinze she/her
Egg Harbor Township, NY, US
Chief People Officer, Silverback Strategies

Chief People Officer for a performance marketing agency.

My superpower is:

Getting shit done!

Jana Ertrachter
Jacksonville, FL, US
Principal, Ertrachter Group
Jana Ertrachter
Jana Ertrachter she/her
Jacksonville, FL, US
Principal, Ertrachter Group
My superpower is:

Facilitation.

Johanna De Ruyter
Woollahra, NSW, Australia
Coach, Fearless Communicators
Johanna De Ruyter
Johanna De Ruyter she/her
Woollahra, NSW, Australia
Coach, Fearless Communicators

I coach, train, present and perform for audiences online and offline. I am a public speaking coach with Fearless Communicators. I apply insights and practices from many years engaged in collaborative theatre-making and Playback theatre, applied improvisation, leadership presence coaching, martial arts/yoga and embodiment practices.

My superpower is:

Get people moving.

Josh Fineman
London, England
Josh Fineman
Josh Fineman he/him
London, England

A big kid at heart exploring how to use his strengths of creating and holding space to bring more connection and love into peoples lives.

My superpower is:

Being able to make people feel they can let go and be themselves.

Julie Johnson
Atlanta, GA, US
Design Program Manager, Klaviyo
Julie Johnson
Julie Johnson she/her
Atlanta, GA, US
Design Program Manager, Klaviyo
My superpower is:
Julie Lungaro
Cambridge, MA, US
Product Design + Design Ops Leader, Klaviyo
Julie Lungaro
Julie Lungaro she/her
Cambridge, MA, US
Product Design + Design Ops Leader, Klaviyo

I have 10+ years of experience in human-centered design and working within an agile product development process as well as 4+ years of leadership experience with direct reports under my leadership. I’m a hands-on, nurturing leader with the ability to take ownership and work collaboratively in leading multiple work streams and design initiatives.

My superpower is:

Building relationships; Always seeking information + ideas.

KC Endeman
Folsom, CA, US
Education Specialist, Graphic Design + Social Media Ambassador, Innovative Education Management
KC Endeman
KC Endeman she/her
Folsom, CA, US
Education Specialist, Graphic Design + Social Media Ambassador, Innovative Education Management

40-something, homeschooling, LGBTQIA+ youth supporting, doodling, self-taught graphic designing, chronically ill/disabled, California Multiple Subject credentialed teacher.

My superpower is:

My superpower is engaging my creativity and affinity for the details.

Kimberly Arnold
San Rafael, CA, US
Courageous Leadership LLC, Soul Motion
Kimberly Arnold
Kimberly Arnold she/her
San Rafael, CA, US
Courageous Leadership LLC, Soul Motion
My superpower is:
Kourosh Dini
Chicago, IL, US
Owner, The Dini Group Ltd
Kourosh Dini
Kourosh Dini he/him
Chicago, IL, US
Owner, The Dini Group Ltd

Psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and writer.

I’m currently teaching a cohort based class called *Waves of Focus – Guiding the Wandering Mind*, in which I help those who struggle to manage their responsibilities and interests despite their continued frustrated attempts at productivity through the latest apps or systems.

My superpower is:

Efficiency.

Laura Ratner
Beverly Hills, CA, US
Director of Service + Training, Lawry's Restaurants Inc.
Laura Ratner
Laura Ratner she/her
Beverly Hills, CA, US
Director of Service + Training, Lawry's Restaurants Inc.

Michigander turned Angeleno. I stumbled into the hospitality industry almost 20 years ago and worked my way up from Server to Corporate Trainer and into my current role as Director of Service & Training with Lawry’s Restaurants. No formal L&D training. Always trying to find a way to connect with people and figure out what motivates them.

My superpower is:

Clear, concise communication.

Lian Passmore
Whangarei, NL, New Zealand
Engagement and Wellbeing Manager, Northpower
Lian Passmore
Lian Passmore she/her
Whangarei, NL, New Zealand
Engagement and Wellbeing Manager, Northpower

I like to call myself a Wellbeing Generalist – a jack of all trades and master of none! I am passionate about improving workplace wellbeing by preventing mental harm in the workplace and enhancing the wellbeing of individuals, teams, our organization and the communities we work within. Here to learn and take a new practice with me into my everyday!

My superpower is:

Growing up bi-cultural which gave me a great skill – to bridge the communication gap!

Lizi Oceransky
San Diego, California, US
Owner, Lizi Oceransky Coaching
Lizi Oceransky
Lizi Oceransky she/her
San Diego, California, US
Owner, Lizi Oceransky Coaching

I consider myself a citizen of the world. I have lived in different parts of the world and from each experience I have become more compassionate and empathetic human. I hold a Masters in Counseling and I’m a PCC Coach by the ICF. I’m very curious about the relationship between our mind and our hearts. I’m a passionate DEIB advocate. I’m trilingual.

My superpower is:

My superpower is my genuinely curious, multicultural, and diverse self.

Lori Prutsman
Bothell, WA, US
The Burnout Coach, Prutsman Coaching + Consulting
Lori Prutsman
Lori Prutsman she/her
Bothell, WA, US
The Burnout Coach, Prutsman Coaching + Consulting

I’m Lori Prutsman is The Burnout Coach. I live in the Bothell, WA area with my husband and my cat, Harley. When I’m not coaching, you’ll find me enjoying time with my family & friends, planning my next big adventure, and exploring all that the West Coast has to offer on my Harley Davidson.

My superpower is:

Compassion.

Maria Scileppi
Los Angeles, CA, US
Founder, For The Curious
Maria Scileppi
Maria Scileppi she/her
Los Angeles, CA, US
Founder, For The Curious

I strive to live artfully. I’m a designer at the intersection of creative innovation and talent development. Former IDEOer, Head of L+D at Mother / Founding Director of 72U – 72andSunny’s talent incubator. I help companies attract and develop talent by designing programs that nurture creativity and foster a collaborative environment.

My superpower is:

Curiosity.

Megan Johnson
Murray, UT, US
MLJ Coaching and Consulting
Megan Johnson
Megan Johnson she/her
Murray, UT, US
MLJ Coaching and Consulting

I am a Development Coach and Enneagram Teacher. I have expertise in leadership development and human resource management. I believe that life is generative with the opportunity to be creative, productive, and always holds new possibilities. I currently live in Salt Lake City, Utah with my husband, five year old son, and a really old chihuahua.

My superpower is:

Insight for potential.

Michelle Honchariw
Corte Madera, CA, US
Principal, The Trium Group
Michelle Honchariw
Michelle Honchariw she/her
Corte Madera, CA, US
Principal, The Trium Group

I’m passionate about great stories and experiences that connect us through our shared humanity. Having started my career in theater, I love creating space for authentic human moments. Now, as a Principal at Trium, I work with CEOs and Founders to unlock their potential and empower their organizations, via both leadership strategy and 1:1 coaching.

My superpower is:

Being the most creative person in a room full of quants, and the most analytical person in a room full of creatives. Also finding the right GIF for every occasion.

Michelle Poole
Austin, TX, US
CEO, Coaching 4 Good
Michelle Poole
Michelle Poole she/her
Austin, TX, US
CEO, Coaching 4 Good

Michelle Poole is an executive coach and co-founder of Coaching 4 Good. She is passionate about re-invigorating the hearts and minds of those she works with to help increase their personal and organizational leadership impact. Her mission is to bring humanity back into the workplace by cultivating more clarity, courage, connection and compassion.

My superpower is:

Creating Connection.

Nick Alvarez
Orange, CA, US
Global Onboarding Generalist, Alteryx
Nick Alvarez
Nick Alvarez he/him
Orange, CA, US
Global Onboarding Generalist, Alteryx

I’m a #peopleperson with a background in finance and organizational psychology. I’ve always loved creating connections amongst others & helping people become better versions of themselves. I’m on a mission to creating healthy organizations and work cultures where people grow, thrive, & feel like they belong.

My superpower is:

I bring people together, make others feel seen & try to stoke curiosity and growth.

Nnenna Ozobia
Nnenna Ozobia
Nnenna Ozobia
My superpower is:
Noy Dancig
Belvedere Tiburon, CA, US
Facilitator at Stanford + Founder of an Intelligence-Driven company
Noy Dancig
Noy Dancig she/her
Belvedere Tiburon, CA, US
Facilitator at Stanford + Founder of an Intelligence-Driven company

Founder of BlackLab – an Intelligence-Driven Security company (based on my experience as a special agent in the Israeli Security Agency, specialized in Human Intelligence). Facilitator for the Women in Management (WIM) program at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. Guide and group facilitator at Chief working with senior executives.

My superpower is:

Empathy and warmth.

Rachel Schaffer
Clinton, NY, US
Chief Engagement Officer & Principal Consultant, Big Tent Consulting
Rachel Schaffer
Rachel Schaffer she/her
Clinton, NY, US
Chief Engagement Officer & Principal Consultant, Big Tent Consulting

Rachel is a workplace strategy consultant and life coach. She believes that no matter where people work, they naturally seek connection with others, look for communities of belonging and find ways to make meaningful contributions. She is the mom of two vivacious teenage boys, a wife, a yogi and dog lover.

 

My superpower is:

Building community, creating containers for meaningful experiences and helping others discover what makes them come alive in their work.

Robin Athey
Longmont, CO, US
Leadership + Somatic Coach, Purpose Guide, Integral Growth
Robin Athey
Robin Athey she/her
Longmont, CO, US
Leadership + Somatic Coach, Purpose Guide, Integral Growth

Hi there. Boulder, Colorado. For 40 years, I’ve circled the ‘human aspects’ of organizational effectiveness: as a coach, consultant, facilitator, leader, thought leader. I also have a background in somatics & trauma. I’m here as I develop workshops around a book that I’m writing on ‘Widening Our Window of Creative Response’ under pressure.

My superpower is:

Deep listening. Attuning. Guiding leaders to reveal their purpose, essence, gifts.

Sarah Jackson
Seattle, WA, US
Senior Director of Communications, Institute for Public Relations
Sarah Jackson
Sarah Jackson she/her
Seattle, WA, US
Senior Director of Communications, Institute for Public Relations
My superpower is:
Sarah Smith
Toronto, ON, Canada
Learning Analyst, Egon Zehnder
Sarah Smith
Sarah Smith she/her
Toronto, ON, Canada
Learning Analyst, Egon Zehnder
My superpower is:
Sherronda Johnson
Memphis, TN, US
Owner, Fairy Godmother Services
Sherronda Johnson
Sherronda Johnson she/her
Memphis, TN, US
Owner, Fairy Godmother Services

Sherronda Johnson is part ninja, part magician. She brings nearly 40 years of stage management experience to every project. Working behind the scenes, Sherronda uses her superpowers to create joyous and collaborative communities, the simplest ways to achieve a goal, and keep the project on schedule. She leads with the magic of storytelling.

My superpower is:

Simple Effective Strategies.

Shoshana Bloom
London, UK
Shoshana Bloom
Shoshana Bloom she/her
London, UK
My superpower is:
Stephanie Hart
Mobile, AL, US
Learning Designer/ Cultivate All, LLC
Stephanie Hart
Stephanie Hart she/her
Mobile, AL, US
Learning Designer/ Cultivate All, LLC

Coming from a background in higher education (both student affairs and academic affairs) I’m now working for a small consulting firm that offers innovative learning programs on empowerment, community, and culture for a variety of corporate clients.

My superpower is:
Steven Jones
East Norriton, PA, US
Strategic Pulse, LLC
Steven Jones
Steven Jones he/him
East Norriton, PA, US
Strategic Pulse, LLC

Steven is an executive & leadership coach and founder of Strategic Pulse, LLC. He leverages two decades of experience as a Neuroscientist to help clients maximize their personal, professional, and leadership effectiveness.

My superpower is:
Tricia Nabors
Lancaster, PA, US
President, Nabors Coaching Group LLC
Tricia Nabors
Tricia Nabors she/her
Lancaster, PA, US
President, Nabors Coaching Group LLC

Tricia is president of Nabors Coaching Group LLC, a coaching and leadership development firm based in Pennsylvania. She has more than twenty-five years of direct experience spanning the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. She has been a psychotherapist, career coach, and executive director where she served as a thought partner.

My superpower is:

My superpower is my interpersonal strength where I function as a two-way, highly connected communicator who makes one happy that they are with me and connecting. My interpersonal style includes high empathic attunement to the other, coupled with an open/honest expression of my ideas and responses to that other. Despite my high attunement to the primary person with whom I am communicating, I flow easily when there is a change.

Virginia Hernandez
San Antonio, Texas, US
Owner, LifeShift Coaching and Consulting
Virginia Hernandez
Virginia Hernandez she/her
San Antonio, Texas, US
Owner, LifeShift Coaching and Consulting

I am a certified ICF-ACC and NBC-HWC coach. I utilize the theoretical frameworks of Positive Psychology & Wellness and Wholehearted Living with coaching clients. My practice is also informed by over 40 years of experience in health & human services and higher education administration. Visit www.lifeshiftcc.com to learn more about me.

My superpower is:

The 3 Cs–Clarity, Compassion, and Courage.

Vishal Jain
Oakland, CA, US
Director, Business and Program Development, Ever Forward Club
Vishal Jain
Vishal Jain he/him
Oakland, CA, US
Director, Business and Program Development, Ever Forward Club

Non profit leader and loving friend, family member, and partner. Working to create greater gender equity by building healthy masculinity. Excited to connect, grow, and learn from passionate down to earth people. My only hobby is food, and I welcome any and all recipes and restaurant recs.

My superpower is:

Over-organized communication. 🙂

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