Our Team
Leadership coaches - program facilitators
Russell Verhey- Team Lead
Andrea Nelson Trice
Educational Background & Academic Experience: Holds a Ph.D. in Higher and Adult Education with emphasis on Organizational Behavior from University of Michigan and served as faculty at Purdue University
Extensive Professional Experience: Over 20 years of experience as a coach, evaluator, consultant, and author, working with major organizations including Northwestern University, Hope International, Compassion International, YMCA, United Way, and National Science Foundation
Multi-faceted Coaching Approach: Combines her expertise as a social scientist, seasoned consultant, and former counselor to help leaders build stronger teams, develop effective strategies, and create safe spaces for exploring both professional goals and personal vulnerabilities
Heather Zweifel
Strategic Organization Development Leader - Executive People Leader and Doctor of Organization Development who helps organizations elevate culture, align strategy, and achieve sustainable performance through talent development and leadership programs
Cross-Industry Executive Coach - Experienced in healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors, leading large-scale culture initiatives and coaching executives through complex organizational change
People-First Approach with Global Perspective - Combines strategic rigor with human insight, building trusted partnerships while drawing inspiration from her travels and cultural experiences to bring authenticity and adaptability to her leadership work
BRANDON GOULD
Executive Coach & Leadership Developer: Empowers leaders at Fortune 100 companies, startups, sports organizations, universities, and non-profits to deliver extraordinary impact through purpose-driven excellence.
Proven Track Record: Since 2012, has delivered 3,500+ hours of executive coaching and 150+ leadership programs with 97% client satisfaction, partnering with top performers at Google, Nike, NFL, NBA, Stanford, and dozens of other renowned organizations
Distinguished Background: U.S. Air Force Academy graduate who served as a decorated pilot, flight instructor, and leadership consultant before becoming a U.S. Senate staffer, with advanced education from Duquesne University and Stanford Graduate School of Business
Tiffany Edgar
Michigan-raised Leadership Mastery Coach with construction industry roots who helps growth-focused individuals and organizations unlock their potential through people-centered leadership development approaches.
Extensive cross-industry experience in automotive, manufacturing, and financial services, specializing in leadership training and development across diverse organizational and cultural backgrounds.
Partners with CEOs and executives with over a decade of experience implementing processes that bridge vision with sustainable growth while increasing employee engagement and productivity in varied business environments
Michael Eber
Seasoned Global Executive: 30+ years of international consulting across construction, real estate, higher education, nonprofits, and Fortune 100 companies, with prior director-level roles leading technology and strategy projects worldwide, including tenures at Deloitte, a $20M private foundation, and a real estate and property management firm.
Credentialed Executive Coach: ICF Level 2 Professional Certified Coach with an MBA in international management and public policy, Lean Six Sigma green belt certification, and proficiency in Myers-Briggs, Hogan, StrengthsFinders, 360 Feedback tools, and other leading assessment frameworks.
Results-Driven People Developer: Partners with C-suite leaders on their most complex challenges by integrating theoretical learning with hands-on expertise, using a deeply personalized approach to drive organizational outcomes, employee excellence, and lasting transformation.
Christina Congleton
Coaching Expertise and Specializations: A certified coach since 2007, she specializes in authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and vertical development, working with executives globally using a whole-person approach that integrates mind, body, feelings, relationships, and behaviors.
Research and Publications: Christina co-authored scientific papers on meditation neuroscience and was part of the MGH/Harvard Medical School team that demonstrated how mindfulness practice changes the brain, with her research influencing major financial firms and her Harvard Business Review articles being widely republished.
Educational Background and Credentials: She holds an EdM in human development and psychology from Harvard University and a BA in biopsychology from Oberlin College, plus certifications as an Integral Coach, Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and practitioner of multiple assessment tools including Hogan and Enneagram.
Phil Alexander
Experienced Executive Coach: Passionate about helping leaders achieve superior results across organizations, careers, and personal lives, with expertise in professional visioning, strategic planning, executive team leadership, and leading change across private industry, federal government, and non-profit sectors.
Value-Driven Approach: Known for "value-per-minute coaching" that immediately focuses on what matters most, broadening client perspectives, helping navigate ambiguity and complexity, and compassionately challenging leaders to grow.
Strong Credentials & Military Background: U.S. Air Force veteran who led intelligence analyst teams, holds an MBA and Air Force Academy degree, earned Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation from ICF, and completed elite coaching programs including training from two of the world's top fifty coaches.
Amy Soto
20+ years of cross-sector impact — Amy has coached executives and designed leadership programs across Fortune 100 companies, healthcare systems, academic medicine, and global nonprofits, including a physician leadership initiative that drove a 22-point jump in engagement.
Proven program architect — From directing Cone Health's Physician Leadership Academy to managing CCL's flagship C-Suite program (Leadership at the Peak, 98 NPS), Amy turns leadership theory into measurable behavior change at scale.
Coaching grounded in lived experience — Drawing on positive psychology, systems thinking, and her own navigation of loss and setbacks, Amy creates psychologically safe spaces where leaders build self-awareness, resilience, and the clarity to lead through defining moments.