At our core, we believe that the future of work depends on unlocking the full potential of your people. That’s why we created the People-Forward Leadership™ framework—to help organizations build psychologically safe workplaces, develop talent at every level, and elevate leaders’ skill sets so they don’t just cope with change but thrive on it.
To retain the best talent, people must feel aligned to a clear purpose, connected to a supportive culture, and empowered to excel. We partner with you to shape these conditions through executive coaching, immersive workshops, and scalable leadership development programs, equipping leaders with the resilience, adaptability, and vision they need for today’s rapidly evolving environment.
As the workplace undergoes transformational shifts—new generational pipelines, unprecedented disruptions, and the pressing need for inclusive leadership—our approach ensures that leaders are ready to meet these challenges head-on.
By placing people at the center of everything we do, we help you create a lasting impact where your workforce is fully engaged, prepared, and inspired to move your organization forward.
In short, a People-Forward Leadership™ approach is the key to success in the modern workplace. We’re here to help you achieve it.
A world where every workplace enables people to thrive, perform their best work, and drive lasting impact. Â Â
We equip leaders and teams with the insights, tools, and strategies to embed a people-forward mindset in every aspect of their work—cultivating trust, growth, and sustainable success for all.
In support of our vision and mission, we embrace the following values and guiding principles that shape everything we do:
Community & Belonging
We cultivate authenticity, diversity, and inclusion so every voice is heard, valued, and respected.
Growth & Innovation
We challenge ourselves by trying new things, learning from our mistakes, and encouraging creativity.
Transparent Communication & Trust
We foster open, honest dialogue and mutual respect, believing that trust is the foundation of strong relationships.
Solution Orientation
We view challenges as opportunities to innovate, focusing on finding solutions rather than dwelling on problems.
Continuous Development
We commit to ongoing personal and professional growth, recognizing that learning keeps us evolving and competitive.
High Standards & High Spirits
We strive for excellence without sacrificing our joy—holding ourselves accountable while celebrating our achievements.
Client-Centered Service
We honor our clients through unwavering commitment, respect, and quality in every interaction.
Fun & Fulfillment
We take pride in our work and love what we do. Above all, we believe in enjoying the journey as much as the destination.
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WE'RE YOUR PARTNERSÂ IN HELPING LEADERS ADVANCE AND THRIVE IN THE WORKPLACE
I started my career as a labor and employment attorney, litigating wrongful discharge cases, discrimination, and unfair work practices. After a decade in the courtroom, I realized a stark reality: many organizations were not equipping their leaders to truly value their people as their most important asset. I knew I wanted to drive change from within rather than just fighting issues on the outside.
My first major initiative was helping a mid-sized transportation company establish its HR department. My team and I created policies that comply with state and federal laws, designed a new compensation system, and developed robust onboarding and exit processes. We also launched a leadership development program that leveraged real case law to spark dialogue and co-create best practices—an approach that quickly began transforming the culture from the maintenance team to senior leadership.
Recognizing that effective leadership development balances theory with practice, I became an organizational consultant, deploying a scholar-practitioner model. Over time, I created mid-manager and senior-level leadership development programs, coached executives, and trained thousands of employees across a 12,000-person organization. In parallel, I taught and directed graduate leadership programs, led professional development for academic institutions, and earned my doctorate in human development and organizational systems. These experiences culminated in the People-Forward Leadership™ framework—a model designed to foster growth, well-being, and sustainable success for both individuals and organizations.
 A key passion throughout my journey has also been advocating for female leaders, helping them overcome societal pressures and internal limiting beliefs that hold them back from excelling in their careers. This commitment led me to serve as a faculty member in Smith College’s Executive Education program, where I continue to support the advancement of emerging and senior women leaders.
Over the years, I’ve been honored with multiple accolades, including the Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management Excellence Award, which reflects our firm’s dedication to fostering inclusive cultures and better workplace experiences. After a decade, I remain proud to be an award-winning leader in people-centered strategies, elevating individuals, transforming organizational cultures, and building workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Today, we’re returning to our roots: empowering mid-size to large organizations to adopt a People-Forward Leadership™ approach. We’re here to help you create a culture where people matter—and where every employee can do their best work.
Career Development & Management
Gayle has extensive experience in human resources, recruiting, and customer service within the healthcare and hospitality sectors and excels in guiding individuals to discover and excel in their optimal career paths by highlighting future-ready capabilities.
DEIBAÂ & Executive Leadership Coach
With a wealth of experience in leadership development and DEIBA across the insurance and tech industries, Cathy excels at fostering inclusive leadership and nurturing diverse talents and positioning organizations for innovative success and cultural growth.
Executive Leadership & Mindset Coach
Duane is a certified leadership coach and seasoned business executive, leveraging his extensive corporate and executive leader in Fortune 100 companies focusing on empowering leaders and high-achieving professionals to realize their fullest potential.
DEIBA, DISC, Leadership & Team Development
Nancy is a highly skilled coach and facilitator who works to unleash the power of workplace teams by fostering collaboration, building a diverse and inclusive leadership pipeline, boosting productivity, and creating a psychologically safe workplace.
Leadership Development & Executive Coaching
Using her over 25 years experience in the nonprofit, academic, and corporate sector, Galia helps bring positive change to organizations by developing leaders in strategic, effective, and human ways through strategic execution, talent development, and training.Â
Leadership & Wellness Coach
Sheena is a strategic advisor and facilitator on the topics of emotional intelligence, DEI, leadership, and resilience. She is an influential advisor in the corporate world for Fortune companies and has over 24 years of working with CEOs of multi-million dollar companies and political leaders.
Career and Leadership Development
Latrice brings 15+ years of diverse expertise in Human Resources, Career Development, and Leadership Development across business sectors, industries, and diverse populations. She excels in quickly building rapport and strong partnerships with clients and business leaders at all organizational levels.
Operations Coordinator
Digital Media Manager
Multimedia & Podcast Editor
Marketing & PR Specialist
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PhD, Human & Organizational Development, Fielding Graduate University
Identity and Leadership Development and Implications for Organizational Change.
JD, Employment & Labor Law, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
Labor and Employment Practices, Discrimination Litigation, Mediation & Negotiation
BA, Communications, Loyola University
Organizational Communication and Public Speaking
MA, Organizational Development, Change & Leadership, Fielding Graduate University
Management Development Program, Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Certified Psychological Safety Practitioner, The Fearless Organization
Certified DISC Consultant, PeopleKeys
Certified EQ-i 2.0 and EQ360, EITC
Master Certified Leadership Coach, The Life Coach School
Associate Certified Coach, ICF
Certified Senior Professional Career Coach, International Association of Career Coaches
Certified Career Transition Specialist, CTL Consortium
Certified Personal, Executive, and Professional Coach, CaPP Institute
Certified Salary Negotiation Specialist, Career Planning Academy
Certified Personal & Digital Branding Strategist & 360Reach Analyst, Career Thought Leaders Consortium
Certified Image Consultant, AICI
Licensed Fashion Feng Shui® Master (one of 14 in the World)
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Member of Forbes Coaches Council
Invitation-only community of leading business and career coaches
Entrepreneur Leadership Network
Invitation-only community of leading business leaders and consultants
Expert Member of Newsweek Expert ForumÂ
Invitation-only community of thought leaders and experts in their industry
Harvard Business Review Advisory Council
An opt-in research community of business professionals assembled to enhance the overall content.
27+ Years Experience in Executive Leadership
Practicing Employment Attorney, Assoc. VP of Human Resources, Director of Professional and Diversity Development, Organizational Consultant, Executive Coach, Associate Professor, Graduate Program Director, Associate Dean
Built a multiple 6-figure diversity and organizational development consulting practice.
Built and managed a nationally recognized and awarded quarter-million-dollar retail sales business with over 100+ sales reps and team leaders.
Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Award, Bronze for Diversity and Inclusion
Enterprising Women, Enterprising Women of the Year Award
WOCIP Disrupter Award
Impact Company of the Year Award, DotCom Magazine
Female Entrepreneur to Look Out For, Entrepreneurs Herald
Women of Distinction Award Nominee, Washington State University
Villager Award, Afram Global Organization, Inc.
Iris Woman of Achievement Award, Greater Vancouver Chamber
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TEDx Speaker
Dent Conference Speaker
International Keynote Speaker
3x #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author
Brand Ambassador for Chico's, Madison Reed, and Catherine's Clothing
Monthly Segment on ABCs KATU AM Northwest Morning Show
Past Editor-in-Chief of the AICI Global Magazine
Past "Dress Code" Columnist for the Vancouver Business Journal
LA Talk Radio Co-Host, the Forever Fierce Show
Featured interviews with Natasha Gregson Wagner (creator of the fragrance Natalie) and Amy Errett, CEO of Madison Reed
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Forbes, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, PopSugar, Thrive Global, Emerge Women's Magazine, Who What Wear, DARE Magazine, The Columbian, Oregonian, Huffington Post, Sisters of AARP and various other podcasts, newsletters and websites.
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