Ginger Jenks, MCC

Ginger Jenks specializes in leadership development, communication, team building and life design. She works with organizations, teams and individuals, coaching them to be who they are capable of being.

The author of the book, “Wag, Live, Love – What Dogs Teach Us About Happiness and Life,” Ginger has also created several coaching programs, including SuperTeam, 9 Goals and Professional Human Being.

Ginger is the CEO of Magellan Enterprises, which she founded in 1995. As a Master Certified Coach, the highest credential awarded by the International Coach Federation, Ginger is in the top 1% of her profession.  She is also a YPO (Young Presidents Organization) Speaker Resource.  See a sample facilitation/speaking video here.  Ginger also has many national media credits.

Ginger has served on the Board of Directors and the Finance and Executive Coaching Committees for the International Coach Federation (a global organization of 19,000 coaches from over 100 countries) and the Advisory Board of the International Consortium for Coaching in Organizations.  She has also held various other leadership positions in organizations outside of coaching.

Drawing forth the potential in the whole person or team is Ginger’s sweet spot – more joy, better results! Consciousness around goals, vision and communication develops stronger mental agility and more wins.

With deep experience in coaching and personal success in business, sports and music, Ginger brings a unique perspective to her clients and audiences. Dynamic, fun and funny, Ginger’s programs deliver on many levels: practical take-aways, new concepts, deep wisdom and memorable stories.

Ginger is a top competitor with her Grand Champion Samoyeds in dog agility and conformation. She is an accomplished trumpet player, having at the age of 16,performed with the Boston Pops Orchestra, under Arthur Fiedler. A core Magellan concept is that leaders who are Professional Human Beings – attending to development of all aspects of themselves – lead happier lives and more easily create strong relationships, which translates into more success in all venues.

Originally from Boston, Ginger presently lives in beautiful Colorado. She coaches several CEO’s, and clients have ranged from executives at Fortune 500 companies, to entrepreneurs, to agility competitors. Many of her clients are associated with the commercial real estate industry, where Ginger spent 13 years andhas considerable expertise and experience.

Ginger’s life purpose is to experience joy and help others to do the same.

Richard Bentley PCC

Present Positions:

• Director, Results Coaching Systems (Europe)
• Director, International Coach Federation Global Board
• Past President, UK International Coach Federation

Educational & professional qualifications:

• BA (Open)
• Professional Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
• Level 4 Certified Coach, Results Coaching Systems
• Assessor, International Coach Federation
• Marital Counselling, National Marriage Guidance Council
• Team Coach Training, Results Coaching Systems
• Intuitive Coaching, Results Coaching Systems
• Business Coach Training, Results Coaching Systems
• Coach’s Toolkit, Results Coaching Systems
• Co-Active Coach Training, Coaching Training Institute
• Imagework, Skyros Centre

Coaching experience:

Over 1,500 hours of coaching experience, mainly with professionals, executives and business owners. Also specialises in business relationships and team coaching and has designed a Team Coaching training programme for Results that now forms part of the ICF Accredited Training Programme. Has worked as facilitator in both public and private sectors

Training experience:

Has headed up training for Results Coaching Systems in Europe for past three years and has trained over 400 individuals in coaching skills both on open programmes and in the workplace, for example training over 50 partners in legal firm. Also trained HR specialists in Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York. In previous career was responsible for design and action learning programme in own business that won a National Training Awards commendation and Investors In People programme.

Consultancy experience:

Prior to becoming a coach was a corporate communications consultant advising a wide range of organisations on their internal and external communications. Clients included Barclays Bank, Open University, BDO Binder Hamlyn, VSO, Milton Keynes Economic Partnership and Diageo.

Business experience:

After a career in educational public relations with The Open University and University of North London, started own corporate communications consultancy. Clients included BDO Binder Hamlyn, The Open Business School, Cranfield School of Management, Barclays Bank and Training and Enterprise Councils. Also served as non executive director on Milton Keynes Foundation and Milton Keynes Theatre and Gallery Company (£30m Lottery Fund project).

Laurie Cozart, PCC

Laurie Cozart brings a unique talent mix of corporate communications and product marketing, public speaking development and business communications expertise to every assignment and every new client.  For more than a decade Laurie has applied the skills and expertise she has learned as a performing artist to work with executives, managers and leaders in major companies including East Bay Mud, Sutter Health, Ventura Health and Idaho National Laboratories.   Laurie has also developed and facilitated training programs for major corporations, large national conferences such as the National Staff Development and Training Association and on-line educational forums.

In addition to her business accomplishments, Laurie is also a working actor and brings that unique awareness to the business arena to help corporate professionals improve image, body language, speaking skills and overall presentation delivery by using on camera training techniques.

Laurie helps her clients to find the courage to “Be Seen and Heard” in a way that creates instant rapport.  Her intensive, interactive communication skills development programs begins by helping you see yourself as others see you. Laurie helps clients build on their strengths and eliminate their weaknesses. Laurie’s clients develop the kind of winning presence and rapport building skills that successful leaders possess.  As a leader you are always in the spotlight!  Laurie believes the foundation of success in business and in life is the ability to authentically engage and connect with others.

Laurie, the creator of “Be Seen Blueprint”, teaches experts how to become “Superstars” that create impact and inspire change when they speak.  Her blueprint maximizes your authentic speaking strengths and boosts the audience’s energy while delivering relevant, persuasive and logical content that sells!

She helps make it possible for you to distance yourself from the masses and enjoy greater success by developing these critical communication strategies:

• Charismatic expression, both verbal and non-verbal
• Concise and congruent speech and movement
• Confidence and influence
• Clarity of message
• Building rapport and trust
• Strategic presentations for maximum sales results

Whether you’re looking to take your speaking skills to the next level, you’d like to learn how to present your ideas more clearly in any situation, you want to improve your sales and productivity, you want to move up the corporate ladder, or you simply want to improve the relationships in your life, Laurie can help you create ongoing results.

Laurie has done over 100 National TV and Web Commercials and has been featured host on ShopNBC. Laurie has been featured in Smart Money Magazine, More Magazine, Care.com and on several radio talk shows. Laurie is a graduate of the University of Utah with a BA in Business Management, a graduate from Coach Training Alliance and The Academy of Coaching and NLP and has served on the Board of Directors of A Hand-Up Coaching. Laurie is a Member of The International Coach Federation and the American Society of Training and Development and an instructor at the University of California at Davis.

Søren Holm, MCC

Søren Holm is one of the most accomplished and experienced coaches in the Nordic Region of Europe. He has a university degree in behavioural sciences, followed by more than 25 years experience as a trainer, consultant and manager. He was a founder and second president of the Nordic Coach Federation, a board member and vice president of the International Coach Federation and is a Professional Certified Coach by ICF.

Over the years Søren has worked with hundreds of coaching clients from many different backgrounds. He excels with fast, entrepreneurial clients who are willing to grow their results by growing themselves, and who see the connection between inner growth and outer results.

In addition to his coaching services, Søren offers training in Core Competencies for Leaders.

Cathryn Mattson

Cathryn Mattson is an experienced executive who has worked across a variety of industries and sectors, both domestically and globally.

She has held senior leadership positions in Fortune 100 companies as well as leading nonprofits. In addition to managing organizations, she has coached executives in manufacturing, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, financial services, arts management, education and a broad spectrum of mission-driven organizations.

Because of her interest in and commitment to helping leaders fully develop their potential, Cathryn’s offerings include individual and team coaching, as well as workshops, focused on improving communications and interpersonal skills, developing leadership presence and effectiveness, and leading a more satisfying life.

Cathryn’s educational background includes an MBA in Marketing and Strategy from Columbia Business School, an MAT in English from Converse College and a BA magna cum laude in English and Spanish from Tufts University. She is also a graduate of the Newfield Network’s coach training and certification program and have attended leadership and coaching programs at the Center for Creative Leadership, the Aspen Institute and the Harvard Medical School Continuing Education program.

 Linda Miller, MCC

Since 1995, Linda has been an executive coach, trainer and facilitator.  In 1997, Linda helped launch Corporate Coach U, a leader in organizational coach training, and in 2000, Linda was recruited by The Ken Blanchard Companies to launch its coaching business. Since her transition into coaching, Linda has coached and trained leaders and teams globally.  In addition, she is a keynote speaker and designs and delivers customized workshops including “Coaching Essentials for Leaders,” a coach training program that The Ken Blanchard Companies offers throughout the world.

Linda has co-authored two books, including Coaching in Organizations: Best Practices from The Ken Blanchard Companies and co-authored chapters about coaching in Leading at a Higher Level, from The Ken Blanchard Companies and in Coaching for Leadership by Marshall Goldsmith.  Linda has also been featured in numerous articles, radio and TV segments including the Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, Strategy and Leadership, HR Magazine and ASTD’s Training and Development, KING 5 TV News and on NPR radio.

Holding two master’s degrees and an honorary doctorate for her contribution to the coaching profession, Linda worked for 12 years in the behavioural science field. Active in the International Coach Federation (ICF), Linda is a former board member and founding recipient of the Master Certified Coach (MCC) designation. While residing in Seattle and in Phoenix, Linda co-founded and co-hosted local ICF chapters. One of the highlights for Linda in recent years has been co-leading a team that has moderated Arizona state legislative debates in 2008, 2010, and 2012.

Michelle Payne, MCC

Internationally recognized business advisor Michelle Payne turned to coaching after a decade of executive leadership in the retail industry. At Gap, Inc., Wet Seal Inc., and Limited Inc., Michelle headed up teams as large as 1000+. Michelle knows how to get to the top. She’s passionate about helping others understand their power and apply it to achieving their goals.

Michelle is a Master Certified Coach and in the top 1% of her profession in the world. She has coached executives across the U.S., in the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and Switzerland. Her strong sales background enhances the value of every coaching engagement.

She is a leader in not only the business world, but also the coaching industry. Some of her accomplishments:

• Participating coach in a program between the International Coach Federation (ICF) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
• Nominated and elected for the Board of the International Coach Federation, 2006-2009.
• Selected core leadership coach for California State University, Sacramento’s
• Exemplary Leadership Program.
• Faculty at Coach U, the top accredited Coach Training Organization in the industry.
• Co-founded and is Chairman of the Board of A Hand UP Coaching, an international non-profit organization that arranges coaching partnerships for women in need (affiliated with Dress for Success Worldwide and sponsored by AT & T Wireless).
• Winner of the Outstanding Women Leader Award for 2003.
• Board memberships: International Coach Federation, A Hand UP Coaching

Michelle and her clients have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Smart Money Magazine, L.A. Times, Sacramento Bee, The Business Journal and Entrepreneur Magazine.

Dan Petersen

Dan Petersen is a personal and professional development coach based in Cortez, Colorado. He works with organizations who know the value of having leaders who can respond to any situation with authenticity and ingenuity. Using the principles of “inside-out leadership,” Dan helps managers and executives access their highest human capacity. His coaching supports them in becoming resourceful leaders able to address today’s unique business challenges. The foundation of his work is helping individuals transform hidden potential into functional competence. Dan was the founder and leader of the Edges Learning Community for coaches for ten years.

Prior to becoming a leadership coach, Dan was a healthcare practitioner for more than twenty years in San Diego, California. He received his DDS from USC and holds a master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Dan completed post-graduate work in orthodontics and holistic healing with an emphasis on body/mind psychology. Certified as a coach by the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara, Dan was also a faculty member of their Coaching Intensive Training and seminar programs.

David Matthew Prior, MCC

Bruce Sandy, PCC

Bruce Sandy is a Professional Certified Coach with over 24 years experience as a coach, consultant, senior executive, recruiter and trainer. He works with executives, managers, teams and professionals who want more out of their organizations, careers, and relationships. He helps leaders and organizations reach their full potential.

Bruce provides a variety of services including coaching, facilitation, emotional intelligence assessments, and leadership and team development and training. He has worked with executives, leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the world. Bruce has worked with Fortune 500 companies, governments, public agencies and non-profit organizations. Bruce’s clients have included executives and managers from Constellation Brands, Bank of America, Ballard Power Systems Inc., Siemens, Armtech, Placer Dome, National Bank Financial, HSBC, University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston, Ceres Organic, The University of Central Michigan, Conference Direct, the B.C. Association of Child Development & Intervention, the British Columbia Institute of Technology, the Municipality of Squamish, the Government of B.C., the B.C. Ministry of Health, B.C. Ministry of Forest and Range, and Land & Water B.C.

Bruce has held executive and leadership positions in public, private and non-profit organizations in B.C., Ontario and Nova Scotia such as the COO of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Western Ontario. He is a founding director and former executive Board member of the Vancouver Chapter of the International Coach Federation.

Bruce is insightful, innovative, inspirational, focused, and humorous. He has coaching, assessment, and leadership training from the Coaches Training Institute, The Centre for Right Relationship, Team Coaching International, Learning in Action (Emotional Intelligence), and the Newfield Network. Bruce holds a Masters degree in Public Administration and Health Services Administration from Dalhousie University. He earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia. Bruce has taught and guest lectured for management and leadership courses at UBC, Dalhousie University and BCIT. Bruce is a regular contributor to The Globe and Mail and the Vancouver Province on leadership and team development, executive and career coaching, and mentoring. He enjoys time with family and friends, travel, scuba diving, hiking, kayaking, and volunteer work.