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Edwardyne brings dynamic leadership and over 25 years of experience in theatre, training, and sales to her coaching work. Her special interest is in helping clients change their communication behaviors through mindful self-awareness, strategic and conscious decision making, practice, and positive reinforcement. With sensitivity and a passion for excellence, Edwardyne coaches her clients to tell their stories using their voice, body, emotions, and spirit to become their most authentic selves. Prior to launching her own boutique coaching and training company, Edwardyne worked in a variety of roles and industries: as a headhunter for derivatives traders, as a Beluga whale trainer at the NY Aquarium, and as a Broadway actress, to name a few. As a consultant and executive coach committed to education, equality, and mental health advocacy, Edwardyne uses her coaching and facilitation skills in partnership with several non-profit organizations to close the opportunity gaps in NYC public schools. Additionally, she volunteers with The National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD) to deliver mindfulness and communication skills training to families of emotionally dysregulated/ BPD patients. Edwardyne has a BA in Mathematics and Political Science from the College of New Rochelle. She obtained her ICF Associate Coach Certification (ACC) through CTI, is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), and a member of ATD, IMATA, Actors’ Equity, SAG-AFTRA and the Manhattan Mother of Twins club.

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Violet brings a unique blend of psychology, theater, and mindful performance to her coaching practice. She approaches leadership as a dynamic fusion of art and science, grounded in her belief that authentic human connection is at its core. Her coaching approach is rooted in her training with CTI and their Co-Active Model, a philosophy she passionately advocates for due to its emphasis on nourishing the individual's inner resources. A graduate of Villanova University with a focus in Psychology, Cognitive Science, and Philosophy, Violet provides a deeper understanding into human behavior and cognition, enhancing her coaching particularly for clients that struggle with limiting perspectives and self-images. With deep empathy, she helps her clients navigate who they want to be and how they choose to show up in the world, transforming their relationships with themselves and the communities around them. She brings these skills to serve a diverse client base across the globe, in private coaching and Executive education programs at Columbia University, Bain & Company, InterBank, and more.

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Victor’s rich background in learning-development and the arts infuses his work as a speaker, certified coach, and consultant. His purpose is to inspire expression and illumination, guiding others to discover, embrace and shine their unique, individual light. He’s had the privilege of working with people of all ages and walks of life from all over the world. His very diverse career spans the worlds of public-school teacher, teaching artist, professional actor, TED speaker coach, executive coach, and communications consultant– in addition to many, many years of bartending and waiting tables. He’s an actor, remember? He specializes in emotionally intelligent life leadership and communication. You can see his website here: http://prosceniumllc.com. Victor has an M.A. in Acting from the London Academy of Performing Arts, UK. He’s a member of the National Speaker’s Association and an ICF-Associate Certified Coach. He is also a trained and experienced graphic facilitator and a published writer.

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Diane is a dedicated and highly skilled speech-language pathologist based in New York City, whose career has been shaped by a deep passion for helping individuals communicate more effectively. She earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Brooklyn College, where she first discovered her calling. Diane holds the prestigious ASHA certification with a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology, underscoring her professionalism and expertise. Her career began in the Early Intervention program, working with young children, and has evolved to include roles across various educational settings, including preschools, elementary schools, and now high schools. In each of these environments, Diane has addressed a wide range of speech and language challenges, including autism, apraxia, articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language issues, and fluency disorders. Diane’s training in PROMPT therapy, a hands-on method focused on improving articulation, has further enhanced her ability to support children and adults with specialized needs. She is known for her unwavering commitment to her clients, helping them gain confidence and communicate with clarity. In addition to her work in schools, Diane offers freelance speech therapy services, with a focus on accent modification, which allows her to extend her impact to a broader community. Her mission is clear: to make a positive difference, one word at a time, helping individuals improve their communication skills and build meaningful connections.

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Byron is a stage and television actor, educator, published author, keynote speaker, and senior consultant with a focus on leadership development and change management. He has designed and led training programs globally for over a decade and his nearly 30 years of coaching spans from the world of figure skating to the executive boardrooms of fortune 500 corporations. Byron has a unique approach to coaching that is based in the world of figure skating, where he is an accomplished championship-level athlete and Olympic coach. In addition to serving as president of his own company, Triple Axel Executive Coaching, Byron has gained invaluable experience as board president, vice president, and director roles for nonprofits, and as the Director of Skating for Washington Ice Skating Association, Seattle. Byron devoted a decade to the hospitality and restaurant industry and is working on his first book on leadership. Byron is an InclusionScore Diversity and Inclusion Professional (DIP) consultant certified in ISO-30415 based D&I Service Management (DISM) and a certified Prosci change management practitioner. He is a graduate of Landmark Education, completed coursework in Mass Communications at Emerson College, obtained his Essential Facilitation certification from Interaction Associates and is a Double Master Rated Coach, Professional Skaters Association (PSA)

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Joel is an executive coach and leadership trainer with 30 years of experience. He has trained and coached clients on six continents at companies from the Fortune 50 to non-profits, as well as through his work with the executive education programs of Harvard Business School, Columbia, the Kellogg School of Management, Duke, and other institutions of higher education.  Joel works with leaders to improve their executive presence, shift ineffective behaviors, build confidence, increase emotional intelligence, inspire action and organizational change, improve individual and team relationships, approach difficult conversations, foster team development, and achieve emotional stability and work-life balance. As a senior affiliate of a successful executive training and coaching firm since 1994, Joel has been instrumental in the formation of the company’s core philosophies and approach to behavioral change as a program designer, leadership trainer, and executive coach.  He has served as coach and leadership trainer for the Boston Consulting Group, The New York Times, Google, KPMG, American Express, Procter & Gamble, Bain Capital, Johnson & Johnson, Booz Allen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Deloitte, the Federal Reserve, General Electric, Harvard Medical School, The Hearst Corporation, Merrill Lynch, Praxair, Prudential, Eversource, Société Générale, UBS, and many other organizations. Joel leverages his unique background in business, the arts, and human behavior to deliver powerful insights for his clients. Prior to his work in executive coaching, Joel studied computer science at MIT, and was the sole proprietor of a successful software consulting firm, working on the trading desks of several of Wall Street’s most prominent investment banks. A conservatory-trained theater artist, Joel has directed and performed in professional productions throughout North America. He has an exceptional ability to help clients communicate with clarity, warmth, and passion—to tell a compelling story with maximum impact. Joel also has an extensive background in psychology and human behavior. He holds a master’s degree in education from Lesley University, and has trained extensively in human development, relationships, and communication. He has worked internationally with challenging populations including prison inmates, traumatized survivors of disaster, and individuals with severe personality disorders—and has taught hundreds of mental health workers in the US and abroad.  Joel is also a long-time practitioner and teacher of meditation, helping clients achieve calm and non-reactivity, even under extreme stress.

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Marylee is an actress, producer, singer, writer, and storyteller who most recently won 2nd place in the July 2022 Moth Radio Hour Story Slam Boston. She is the co-producer and co-host of “Stages Podcast” and can be heard wherever you listen to your podcasts. Her production company, TIMA, founded with Tony Award winner La Chanze, is part of the investment team for Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo. As an actress, Marylee performed in the first American company of “Ragtime” in Los Angeles and in the longest running off-broadway play in history, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” She writes for Gaiam Yoga, The Elephant Journal, LA & Boston Yoga Magazine, Bliss.com and Life As A Human Magazine. ​ Her essays explore yoga and focus on her experiences with her fifteen-year-old son Seb, and the ways he helps her grow. He makes her crazy with his aspiration to be a pro-boxer! Marylee received her BS in Communications, Television Communications, Theater, and Voice from Emerson College. She is a registered yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner and founder of Chakras Yoga. She lives on a farm in Massachusetts with her husband Michael and you can learn more about her on her website: https://www.maryleegfairbanks.com.

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With 25+ years of corporate experience as a human-centered leader and well-being expert, Adena empowers leaders and individuals to deliver extraordinary results through realized potential, confidence and balance. During her extensive work experience at a world-class biotechnology company, Adena led global teams through elevated performance and process improvements. Known for building a motivated and highly engaged work-force through coaching and empowerment, Adena consistently focused on creating a healthy and happy environment to enable her team to thrive and do their best work. Adena understands what leaders and organizations need to function in a fast paced, ever-changing environment as well as the importance of balance and resilience. Now as an executive and personal development coach, Adena supports individuals to step into their full potential, conquer self-doubt, illuminate blind spots and deepen self-awareness so they can fully show up and proactively manage their growth, development, and effectiveness. In addition to her corporate experience, Adena also ran numerous half marathons, marathons and Spartan races (obstacle course races). Adena took her passion for all things health and wellness and also became a credentialed health coach. She supports clients in a co-creative process enabling them to take charge of their health. Adena provides private coaching and group detoxes, empowering individuals to make behavior and lifestyle changes in a simple manageable manner, leading to profound changes and a better quality of life.

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According to Leilani, ”what could be slowing your momentum is all in your head and body – literally.” Leilani specializes in whole brain strategies for individual and collective transformation. Her experiential processes bring lightning speed results to tough challenges. Like a network chiropractor, Leilani gently confronts obstacles that prevent optimal choice and change. She deepens your ability to ask your own questions and receive your own answers. Leilani sparks the hearts and minds of those who want extraordinary results aligned with their highest aspirations.

As a multicultural facilitator, executive coach and organizational developmental consultant, Leilani is a game changer. She was awarded a fellowship from Regis University for her thought leadership in workplace creativity, communication and mind-body connection at the Institute on the Common Good.  She’s created a 360° Leadership Vitality Check Up and Brain Jewells® Transformation Process for fostering inclusive leaders to create a positive work culture. She facilitates leaders and teams to be more innovative, engaged and responsible for their impact. Her lifetime experience in the performing arts is integrated into her unique approach to leadership and learning for profit and nonprofit organizations.

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Maggie Steig, PCC, boasts a distinguished career spanning 17 years, where she has made significant contributions internationally as a leadership trainer, executive coach, and facilitator for esteemed Fortune 100 companies and prestigious executive education programs, including those at Harvard, Duke, and Vanderbilt. Prior to her esteemed tenure as a coach, Maggie thrived in the realm of corporate events as the owner and director of Extraordinary Events, where she specialized in designing, selling, and producing large-scale events in the Boston area. With a profound emphasis on fostering self-awareness and expanding clients' visions of themselves, Maggie's coaching methodology is tailored to each individual, offering clarity to their goals and strategies for enduring professional and personal growth. Her coaching aids leaders in setting clear, values-aligned goals, refining executive presence, honing relationship-building skills, mastering difficult conversations, delivering compelling presentations, nurturing creative thinking, and overcoming self-limiting beliefs and behaviors. Maggie's educational background includes completing the Leadership Coaching Program at Georgetown University and achieving certification as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She has served as a coach for renowned organizations such as McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, and The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, among others. Maggie's expertise extends to leading Women’s Leadership programs globally and coaching school principals and organizational development professionals. Additionally, she is trained in Archetypes at Work methodology and is certified to administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Beyond her professional endeavors, Maggie's diverse background includes a past career as a professional actor and improv performer, holding membership in SAG and Equity. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Metalsmithing from Boston University, graduating summa cum laude and receiving Britain’s Royal Society for the Arts Medal. 

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Lynn is the Founder and Director of The Center for Mindfulness, LLC at Mind Body Knox and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in EMDR therapy. Utilizing a combination of evidence-based treatments, Lynn has had vast experience working with individuals to reduce stress, heal from trauma, and enhance quality of life both personally and professionally. She is a Level 1 Qualified MBSR Teacher and a Certified mPeak (Mindful Performance Enhancement, Awareness, and Knowledge) Coach.

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“Where you spend your attention is where you spend your life” - James Clear.

Dawn Swenson has a passion for guiding leaders through periods of transition and growth. She leverages her 21+ years of experience in sales, product operations and change management to help individuals and teams achieve their full potential.
She is a certified Co-Active Coach (CPCC) through the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) and a Prosci® Change Practitioner, ensuring she can effectively navigate the complexities of organizational change.
Outside of work Dawn enjoys spending time with her family and friends, lots of laughter, and walking her dog. In addition she attends or curiously strolls any type of antique, vintage, or arts & crafts fair.