About Us
Our Philosophy
Our MISSION
You are the expert in your sphere of influence and leadership. Our goal is to guide you to your greatest success—unleashing new possibilities and potential. As a partner, we come alongside you to create space so you can find your voice, see your vision, and imagine what the right action for the future could be for you, your team, and your organization.
Our relationship-based coaching mindset allows us to co-design creative interventions and sustainable solutions. We enter with a plan using evidence-based models, knowing we will need to pivot and flex to meet your unique needs in the moment. Much of the value we bring as consultants is in our external objectivity and neutrality. We listen and observe what’s happening, looking for subtle dynamics and for what’s not being said.
Whatever our journey looks like together—whether taking small steps in a new direction or diving into a new trajectory of transformation—you will leave ready to carry the work forward and continue pursuing your success.
We give voice and action to an emerging future.
Our COMMITMENT
to Each other and Our Clients
We believe every voice holds value and everyone should be empowered to bring their full and authentic self to work. We celebrate diversity and feel a deep responsibility to move organizations from good intentions to meaningful action around equity and inclusion. We approach this work with intentional awareness, curiosity, and respect. As consultants and coaches, we recognize our ability to influence individual behavior and organizational culture, and we aim to always create safe and inclusive environments that encourage our clients to learn, grow, connect, and innovate.
Our IMPACT
Our work facilitates profound, sustainable transformation—both individually and organizationally—that lasts for years after the engagement ends.
Our Values
Our Team
Laurie K. Cure, PhD
Gail Gumminger, MPA
HOLLY LEMASTER
BARB WARD
Julie Klein
Beth Stiner, MOD
MYSTIE JOHNSON-FOOTE, MD, MBA
KAYLA CURE
Peter James
Reta Coburn
SUSAN DAVIS
JACQUELINE WONG
Elyse McDonald
Kailey Bowser
ALISA BENNETT
CARLA HAMBY
MADELINE J. CASHDOLLAR
Libby Nicholson, PHR
Chelsea Brandly
Jolinda Pullen
HANNAH KAISER
PAULA SPARKS
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