Experience

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  Bloom Growth™

  • United States

  • Bloom Business Growth Coach

    • Feb 2020 - Present
    • United States

    I support entrepreneurial, US$5M+ companies, to grow quickly using the Bloom Growth system.What it is: An Execution and Communication SystemHow it works: Prioritization and SimplificationWhy Teams Choose it: Individual and Organizational Growth

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  Leading Teams

  • Greater Chicago Area, Global

  • Executive & Team Coach and Facilitator

    • Feb 2008 - Present
    • Greater Chicago Area, Global

    Leading Teams helps you realize your company’s vision faster. How? We help unlock your true potential by identifying, nurturing and leveraging the gifts that each person on your team brings to the table.From customized company retreats to interactive workshops to one-on-one coaching, Leading Teams partners with you to get the most out of your leaders and your teams to achieve better results. And the best part is that your employees will be more engaged and feel greater fulfillment and joy in their work.When you partner with Leading Teams, together we will elevate your leadership in your company by truly empowering your people. We will improve communication through understanding each other better. We will help everyone stretch towards excellence by leveraging your strengths and creating an environment that supports growth.Examples of what we can do together:• Myers Briggs personality assessment workshops – to build personal awareness and understanding amongst your teams• StrengthFinders workshops and coaching – to identify and leverage the gifts that each member brings to the table• Customized company retreats – designed to achieve the results your team needs• 360-degree reviews – customized reviews of key individuals to support their growth and the needs of the team/company• Individual professional coaching – to support your key players as they grow and achieve results that matter

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  Entrepreneurs' Organization

  • global

  • EO Insignia & EO Quantum Leap Forum Program Director, MyEO Forum Director

    • Nov 2009 - Jul 2016
    • global

    As a part-time, contracted consultant, managed the EO Insignia & EO Quantum Leap Forum program for the Entrepreneurs' Organization - for members of EO with 7+ years of tenure, or those with a business of US $15M+. Also supported MyEO Forums. EO Forum Trainer.

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  The Entrepreneurs' Organization, EO

  • Vice President, Global Events

    • Jul 2003 - Feb 2008

    Vice President of Events for a global membership organization of entrepreneurs who are under the age of 50 and own their own business with revenue of at least US$1 million. Managed a department of professionals and coached teams of entrepreneurs working together to plan and execute world-class business educational conferences and high-impact events around the world.

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  Maritz Travel Company

  • Senior Travel Director

    • Jan 1998 - Jul 2003

    Led teams of up to 110 travel directors, operating international incentive and business meeting programs for Fortune 100 companies.

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  BMO Harris Bank

  • Chicago, IL

  • Operations Manager

    • Aug 1993 - Jan 1998
    • Chicago, IL

    Recruited from University into the Operations Management Training program. Received extensive training on project management and people management skills. Improved productivity, quality and employee engagement through a variety of special projects and then as the manager of a 22-person team in commercial loan operations.