People

We draw from a diverse network of highly experienced colleagues and collaborators to match talent, expertise and chemistry with each client and engagement.

The diversity of perspective and expertise we represent enables us to assess concerns and opportunities from a multifaceted point of view, design innovative solutions for you as a matter of course, and remain willingly accountable for successful execution.

Jo Anne Nelson, DC, CMSC

Co-Founder, CEO

Jo Anne’s expertise lies in catalyzing excellence in individual and team execution and development. Dr. Nelson is masterful at building individual and team capabilities that ignite performance and catalyze success. more

Sandy Nelson, AIA, CMSC

Co-Founder, Chairman and President

Sandy is an innovative business strategist, performance catalyst, problem solver, trusted advisor and executive coach to CEOs and senior executives. His background as an internationally recognized architect, ability to reduce complexity to essence, synthesize diverse dynamics and interests … more

James Hipkin, BMus

Customer Experience Optimization

James is an inventive problem-solver and motivated team leader with creative vision and bottom-line sensibility. He 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. more

Cynthia Franklin, MSOD, CMSC

Executive Coaching

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… more

John Arntz, CMSC

Experiential Learning

John brings over 20 years of experience and distinctive expertise to executive and team coaching, experiential learning design and teaching. His work in building embodied learning and sustainable change in individuals and teams consistently produces industry-defining results and lasting value. more