About Us

Few things better teach the interconnectedness of things than the systematic study of physiology, structure and related interdependencies of human wellness and peak performance. After all, the slightest misalignment can cause pain in unexpected places.

Drawing on the experience of her history as a Junior Olympic athlete and first career as a respected Doctor of Chiropractic, it’s just such a deep understanding of cause and effect that makes Jo Anne Nelson a keen observer and analyst of the root cause and impact of misalignment in organizational structures, dynamics and wellness. ”With Jo Anne we didn’t just understand how to do it, we did it,” said one client.

These are some of the many reasons Jo Anne is routinely sought for her counsel and coaching in interpreting challenging dynamics and putting in place concepts and practices that clients need to build and sustain peak performance, personal and professional success, wellness and well-being. And it’s why clients find her a welcome partner in transforming business cultures into high performance organizations that routinely define performance standards for their industries.

Steel. Glass. Stone. While architecture often finds startling and beautiful ways to use these raw materials, great architecture is usually more than an imaginative use of walls, windows and engineering principles. In fact, truly great architecture is an expression of the social, business, artistic and user-driven forces that have erected it—a coming together of many voices and agendas into a single form.

Navigating the many different constituencies that give input into the design and function of complex initiatives while keeping focus on ultimate goals is something Sandy Nelson was known for during his first career as a leading architect. And they are the same skills that today have earned Sandy a reputation for having a unique ability to transform complex and highly politicized group dynamics into strikingly simple, innovative, compelling shared visions and strategies.

CEOs and their senior executive teams routinely turn to Sandy as a trusted advisor and thinking partner.

James started out in life to be a musician. In fact, studying it in college eventually led him to a career as a concert producer. But it was his ear for customer needs and his curiosity about technology that eventually took him on a new path: innovation and relationship marketing. This combination of the desire, willingness and ability to see what others don’t, and his passionate belief that customers—and especially best customers—are the business, have led to innovative business solutions for his clients. He is an inventive problem-solver and team leader with creative vision and bottom-line sensibility.

James has over 30 years of multi-disciplinary experience with high-profile, global brands and B2C clients in packaged goods, durables, transportation, telecomm, and financial services.

Cynthia is a highly experienced organizational consultant who specializes in change management, strategic planning, leadership development and executive coaching. Her work includes one-on-one coaching, conducting team-building sessions, facilitating large-scale change initiatives, strategic planning retreats and visioning sessions with senior
executive staff.

She has consulted to the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations Albany Office, and has taught undergraduate and graduate students at NYU and American University, respectively. A published author and respected speaker, Cynthia is a founding member of the Diversity and Spirituality Network, which explores the creation of new paradigms in diversity work, and is a member of the board of directors of Democracy 2000, which promotes cooperative resolution of intractable public policy issues.

A college scholarship tennis player, John earned degrees in Humanities and French from the University of Oregon before embarking on a career in banking.

However, discovering that he preferred the human part of business, he left banking to join an international corporate training organization and began his work in organizational transformation. Today, John has over 20 years of experience and distinctive expertise in executive and team coaching, experiential learning design and teaching.

His solid grounding in business, linguistics, somatics and team dynamics makes him uniquely adept at facilitating diverse teams and individuals in achieving strategic objectives and building tangible value.

John is also known internationally for his work in the “challenge course” industry, where hedesigns courses, trains leaders, and facilitates groups and individuals and is a pioneer in the emerging field of business simulation events and action learning.

What’s the first thing you notice about a person? Usually, it’s the way they look. Or more accurately, what they’re wearing. In fact, whether or not you consciously feel it, in just one glance, you’re already telling yourself a story about that person from their appearance.

Few understand this as well as Nicole. Combining her storytelling and design skills, Nicole has worked for over 15 years helping top advertising agencies and client such as Apple, Yahoo!, Wells Fargo, Capital One, Nestle and Visa tell their stories visually. And her holistic approach to business gives her a unique starting perspective that is grounded in an understanding of her clients’ business problems and objectives to determine design strategy.

She is also an artist, mother, and certified yoga teacher. And a snappy dresser.

The Greeks believed that true health was part mind, part body. Though this is now commonly accepted wisdom, it is not commonly practiced – particularly by busy executives. Rob however has been on a mission to change that ever since he earned a degree in exercise science from The George Washington University.

A certified personal trainer accredited by National Academy of Sports Medicine, Rob is a leading fitness professional who has worked with executives in Washington, DC for nearly ten years. His programs for busy executives are tailored for those who want to optimize their performance in all areas of their lives.

A high performance college athlete in swimming and diving at the NCAA level, Rob is a three time Ironman finisher, has completed six marathons including the Boston and New York marathons, as well as several other multi-sport races. In his spare time, he enjoys downhill skiing, kiteboarding, surfing and mountain biking. Which means when you’re sweating, he’s right there with you.