2025 Leadership Conference Special Activities

Coach, Researcher, and Advisor focused on Careers, Higher Education, and Workforce Development

As an independent consultant, I collaborate with colleges, nonprofits, and companies on initiatives spanning higher education leadership, career development, and workforce strategy. My experience includes roles with institutions and organizations such as Tufts University, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF), the American Council on Education (ACE), the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), Frontrunner Collaborations, and AGB Search.

As a coach, I am dedicated to supporting your success in every aspect of your personal and professional life. Throughout my career, my work has been driven by a fundamental belief: everyone deserves to feel good about their work. My commitment to fostering personal wellness at work includes:

• At the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI) and SIY Global, I partnered with corporate clients around the world to implement programs centered on mindfulness and emotional intelligence, enhancing both employee performance and workplace satisfaction.
• I hold a Doctorate in Human and Organizational Learning from The George Washington University, where my research examined how work environments impact individual well-being and fulfillment.
• As a career coach, I provide personalized one-on-one coaching for professionals, using tailored strategies to support career transitions, stress management, communication skills, and work-life balance.

Additionally, my background as a first-generation college student has not only shaped my personal perspective but has also deeply influenced my professional ethos. My experience taught me the importance of resilience and opportunity, guiding my mission to help others navigate and succeed in their own career paths.

Experience and Training:

• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Human and Organizational Learning, The George Washington University
• Associate Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation
• Certified MentorCoach, MentorCoach LLC
• Certified Health and Wellness Coach, MentorCoach LLC
• Executive Coach, AGB Search LLC
• Researcher, AGB Search LLC
• Leadership Coach, Braven
• AGB Board Professionals Certificate Program
• Former Board Member, St. Augustine College

Human Development Expert; Motivational Speaker, Coach & Author
Lois Barth Coaching & Consulting

Lynne Bolduc is the founder of Waverly Executive Coaching LLC, a bespoke executive coaching firm dedicated exclusively to the growth, success, and wellbeing of legal and compliance leaders.

Her unwavering mission: to help legal and compliance leaders transcend their expertise to unlock their leadership potential, and operate with clarity, confidence and renewed energy to achieve greater impact and build enduring success on their own terms.

With over 20 years of experience in the legal industry and 15+ years in in-house roles, including as Vice President of Legal at Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies, Lynne has an intimate understanding of the complexities of navigating and, more importantly, thriving in highly regulated industries as a legal or compliance leader.

Throughout her career, Lynne witnessed firsthand the pivotal role leadership skills play in driving professional success for legal and compliance leaders. Strategic and innovative thinking, effective communication, emotional intelligence, building

trust with stakeholders and developing an enterprise view are essential skills to thrive and boost impact in today’s corporate environment. Yet, developing these critical skills is seldom a focus for legal and compliance leaders. That’s how Waverly Executive Coaching was born.

Rooted in forward-thinking strategies, data-driven methodologies and neuroscience principles, Lynne’s coaching approach is tailored to each client’s unique values and professional ambitions with a focus on encouraging strategic self-awareness and actionable insights. Lynne’s methodology turns daily work challenges into opportunities for development, helping leaders succeed where it matters most.

Lynne passionately believes that embracing a growth mindset and enhancing one’s leadership skills is not only key for any legal or compliance leader to excel in their role – it also helps reduce stress, increase energy, and experience greater job satisfaction.

Lynne holds multiple coaching credentials, including certifications from the International Coaching Federation, the NeuroLeadership Institute, iPEC, and Hogan Assessments. She is known for her empathic and insightful coaching style, her ability to create a safe, judgment-free space, and for her commitment to support her clients’ growth through structured, highly tailored, action-oriented, and results-focused coaching.

COACHING CREDENTIALS

ACC, International Coaching Federation  Brain-Based Coaching Certificate,

The Neuroleadership Institute

Certified Professional Coach, iPEC  Hogan Assessments Certified

HIGHLIGHTS

Certified Professional Coach with 20+ years of experience in the legal industry

Former VP of Legal of Fortune 500 and midsize companies

Dedicated to the growth and success of legal and compliance leaders

Empathic, insightful, and results-focused coaching approach

Data-driven coaching methodology grounded in neuroscience principles

EDUCATION

GWU, Graduate Certif. in Healthcare Corp. Compliance

Univ. de Montréal, Statement of Advanced Studies in Business Law

Univ. de Montréal, Law Degree (LL.B.)

After 15 years driving results and leading teams in Fortune 500 companies, Barbara Boselli now supports individuals and organizations to thrive in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world. She partners with leaders and teams to navigate change with clarity, communicate with empathy, and build the resilience needed to sustain high performance without burnout.

Through coaching and interactive workshops — blending emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and practical insights from neuroscience — Barbara helps people find meaning and purpose in their work, strengthen focus, and skillfully manage stress. Her approach fosters happier, more engaged individuals and healthier, more productive workplaces.

Barbara has worked with organizations including Google, The World Bank, and Capital One, bringing tools and strategies that inspire immediate action and long-term transformation.

Barbara has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). She is certified by the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute and by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching.

Originally from Brazil and now lives in Westport, CT with her husband and their two sons, ages 9 and 11. You can learn more at bnowconsulting.com.

Siobhan Devine is a veteran communications strategist and seasoned leadership coach. Her expertise centers on change and impact across the societal, organizational and individual levels. She has consulted for Fortune 500 companies and global foundations, built and run cross-border campaigns at the UN, prepped heads of state and CEOs for public appearances, put questions to high-ranking government officials for the New Yorker Magazine, coached dynamic leaders from D.C. to Freetown, guided new families as a postpartum doula, and sat at the bedside of terminally ill people as a hospice companion. Siobhan holds an MA in International Relations and Economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and coaching certifications from Brown University, the International Coaching Federation and the Leadership Circle. She is also a graduate of the intensive Foundations in Contemplative Care program at the New York Zen Center. A lifelong Mets fan, Siobhan believes in breathtaking upsets and lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children.

Theresa Fuchs-Santiago is a Certified Professional Coach and former Executive Search Consultant with over 20 years of global experience across the fashion, lifestyle, and creative industries. She works with senior leaders, emerging executives, and high-performing professionals at key inflection points—supporting career transitions, leadership growth, and deeper alignment in how they lead and live.

Known for her thoughtful yet strategic approach, Theresa helps clients navigate uncertainty, strengthen their executive presence, and lead with emotional intelligence in high-stakes environments. Her coaching blends deep inner work with practical leadership tools, guiding clients to reconnect with their voice, values, and vision—so they can make bold moves and sustain their impact without burning out.

In addition to private 1:1 coaching, Theresa partners with companies to support leadership development, onboarding, and executive transitions, including outplacement services. She provides a grounded, supportive space for leaders to integrate feedback, build confidence, and grow into their next role with clarity and resilience.

Theresa’s work is ideal for organizations committed to cultivating emotionally intelligent, future-ready leaders—and for individuals ready to lead from within.

Steve Gushée is an executive leadership coach and entrepreneur with extensive experience in senior management roles in media, entertainment and real estate. His coaching practice focuses on bringing out peak performance in executives at all levels.

Gushée creates a safe and immersive space for leaders to explore their potential. He focuses on building self-awareness empowering clients to work through challenges and lead more confidently. He uses proven coaching techniques, rooted in positive psychology, to enable peak performance.

Before founding his coaching practice, Gushée served as vice president, network distribution at Home Box Office and held various management positions over a 21 year career at the legendary entertainment company. He oversaw teams responsible for domestic distribution of HBO’s multibillion-dollar content portfolio.

As a leader at HBO, Gushée had significant exposure to organizational development and experience with change initiatives during a disruptive digital transformation in the industry. He is known for mentoring staff and colleagues and for building authentic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Gushée has boardroom experience, involvement with several industry trade organizations and was a President’s Council member at the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. He also founded a property management company focused on premier residential home rentals.

Credentials

• ACC certified coach, International Coaching Federation
• Associate Certified Executive Coach, Coach Training EDU
• BA, Communications, Loyola Marymount University
• Certificate, Executive Management Program, Harvard Business School Executive Education

Top Areas of Expertise

• Confident leadership for C-Suite, senior executives and newly promoted managers
• Career Development
• Managing change and improving real-time decision making
• Changing self-limiting behavior and faulty assumptions
• Effective networking, cross-functional collaboration and alliance building
• Executive presence, blind spots, and culture
• Managing remote & hybrid teams
• Work life balance

Coaching Experience

• C-Suite
• Senior Executives
• Newly Promoted & First-Time Managers
• Emerging & High Potential Leaders
• Account Managers
• Entrepreneurs
• Outplacement

Client Industries:

• Media, Entertainment & Publishing
• Real Estate
• Financial Services (accounting, investment management)
• Technology (software, streaming, startups, web)
• Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
• Education & Non-Profits
• Retail & Consumer Services

Message sgushee@gmail.com for a complimentary 30 minute consultation

Steve Gushée, Executive Leadership Coach

Caldera Services LLC

sgushee@gmail.com

(917) 673-3237

linkedin.com/in/stephen-gushée

I earned my Doctoral degree in Curriculum, Teaching, and Policy, a Master of Education, and a Master of Arts in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business with a minor in English from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While in graduate school, I was inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education. Several years ago, I retired from a career in educational leadership after several decades of service in urban, suburban, and rural school districts in New York State.

After completing my undergraduate studies, I started a career in retail management and then banking and finance, which ultimately led me to explore public education, where I served as an English Language Arts, Reading, and Humanities Teacher in the New York City Department of Education. After graduate school, I transitioned from the classroom to various school leadership positions, ending as a superintendent of schools.

In addition to working closely with teachers, students, school leaders, and parents, I have also presented at national conferences and taught graduate courses. After retirement from public education, I served as a consultant to an alliance of public school districts in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut committed to systems thinking, collaborative inquiry, and continuous improvement. Later, I coached new teachers in the New York City Department of Education through Teach For America. My current coaching clients work across a number of fields. Along with two colleagues, I co-founded a collegial circle to support and advance women in educational leadership roles. Early this year, I started a student-facing non-profit called Youthrupters that focuses on elevating the engagement, agency, autonomy, and leadership of pre-teens and teens.

As a Manhattannite, I love the rich tapestry and diverse cultural landscape of New York City, especially the museums and restaurants. Executive coaching is a natural extension of my career as a public education leader. Coaching is a powerful way to help clients identify and maximize their personal and professional potential through self-awareness and reflection. I very much enjoy being on this journey with my clients.

Joe Keilch is a leadership coach, consultant, and entrepreneur with 25 years of experience bringing curiosity, empathy, and creativity to helping clients reach their potential.  Whether coaching individuals and teams towards a meaningful and needed shift or consulting with leaders on an organizational transformation, Joe combines warmth, kindness, and a sense of humor with a direct communication style and insightful analysis.  His experience as a strategist, advisor, and leader has been driven by a deep inquisitiveness, a desire to identify the underutilized, and a love for helping find solutions amidst ever-increasing complexity.

Joe has coached leaders across industries, including technology, professional services, healthcare, media, non-profits, and startups.  He focuses on helping clients to accelerate their growth, maximize their potential, transform their lives, and amplify their impact.  One client said, “Joe coached me to dig deeper into the questions I was asking and helped me articulate the big issues,” while another observed, “he hit the perfect balance of high-level, more abstract topics and tactical steps.”  A tireless advocate for enmeshing a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the DNA of organizations, more than 60% of his coaching clients are women and almost half are BIPOC.

Before transitioning into leadership coaching, Joe led Brand Marketing, Creative Strategy, Consumer Insights, and Organizational Culture engagements for Fortune 500 clients across the technology, consumer package goods, automobile, sportswear, and non-profit sectors.  He has also served as a business advisor and coach to leaders in the music industry, founded a successful e-commerce business specializing in vintage furniture and collectible design, and performed as an artist in 62 cities across four continents.

He earned an MBA from Fordham University and a BA in African American Studies from San Francisco State University.  He is certified as a leadership coach by the Hudson Institute of Coaching and holds a PCC credential from the International Coaching Federation.

An avid collector of art and design books, records, and 1980s Italian lighting, Joe is a lifelong student who has studied organizational development at NYU, architecture and drawing at Cooper Union, and graphic design at UC Berkeley, as well as indulging his autodidactic streak through real estate, interior design, and photography.  He has six nieces and nephews and finds his greatest joy in laughing with them.

As an ICF Master Certified, and EMCC/Senior Practitioner accredited, Executive Leadership, Team, and Group Coach and Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development expert, Marian Olah brings 20+ years of cross-industry experiences, 4K+ individual and 200+ team/group coaching hours, 800+ facilitated workshops, a global perspective, and a powerful combination of expertise in executive, leadership, and manager development, assessments, learning strategy development, and workshop design and facilitation.

Marian’s work centers on catalyzing transformation on the individual, team, and organizational levels. She supports executives, people leaders, and individual contributors in developing the necessary skills to become more effective leaders and team members, unlock their potential, and thrive while aligning with organizational objectives and.

More specifically, through working with Marian, her individual, team, and group coaching clients experience improvement in the following areas: interpersonal communication, influencing, executive presence, coaching skills, managing up, perception management, giving and receiving feedback, delegating, emotional intelligence, motivating others, team building and collaboration, managing remote teams, leading change, conflict resolution, strategic thinking and planning, developing employees, time management, work-life integration, well-being, managing stress, finding one’s purpose, career development and transition.

Marian’s client portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, including Fortune 500 companies in IT, finance, ad/fin tech, oil/gas, biotech, pharma, hospitals, healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, architecture, insurance, accounting, military, publishing, telecommunications, travel, retail, non-profit, and higher education.

Marian is passionate about developing people and described as an empathic, direct communicator with a light-spirited sense of humor who is able to both provide and receive immediate, targeted feedback. She is known for her perceptive and supportive coaching style, combining curiosity, transformational listening, and a commitment to her clients’ potential, values, and ambitions. She creates high-impact learning experiences in coaching sessions and workshops that transfer back to her clients’ work and personal lives, resulting in desired mindset shift, behavior change, enhanced work effectiveness, and improved performance.

Marian served in Learning and Organization Development leadership roles in architecture, healthcare, higher education, and non-profit organizations, worked for the United Nations and Thomson Reuters, and held tenured Assistant Professor and Adjunct Instructor positions, teaching leadership skills to students in engineering, IT, bio-chemistry, and architecture. She has been developing, training, and coaching professionals in STEM for over 20 years. It continues to be a gratifying experience for her.

Marian is a dynamic team and workshop facilitator with international classroom and online delivery experience for diverse cross-cultural and cross-functional audiences. She also custom-designs engaging executive, leadership, and manager development programs and initiatives that align with organizational objectives, drive business results, and engage employees.

Marian has earned the following degrees and leadership development credentials:

Coach Credentials and Certifications:

• MCC – Master Certified Coach accreditation by the International Coach Federation (ICF)
• EMCC Senior Practitioner – European Mentoring & Coaching Council
• CPC – Certified Professional Coach – Coaching for Transformation – Leadership that Works
• Team Development Essentials/Team Coaching Foundations Certification – Peter Hawkins
• Systemic Team Coaching® Certification in Progress – Peter Hawkins
• Group Coaching Certification in Progress
• Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching® Certification in Progress
• MBTI® Steps I, II, & III
• TypeCoach Certified Professional
• The Hogan Assessments
• ESCI 360 – Emotional and Social Competency Inventory
• Licensed SLII® Trainer – Blanchard®
• Korn Ferry Leadership Architect™
• Coaching with Internal Family Systems Certification (CIFS) – Institute for Healing & Awakening
• Appreciative Inquiry-Based Coaching – Leadership that Works India
• Certified Conflict Dynamics Profile® Administrator
• The Neuroscience of Personality
• Conversational Intelligence®

Academic Degrees:

• MBA in International Business and Strategic Marketing
• MA in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design
• BA/MA in English and Russian Languages and Literatures and Adult Learning

Marian works with individual and organizational clients on L&OD and Coaching focus areas, including:

• Assertive Communication
• Career Development & Transition
• Coaching for Exceptional Performance Collaboration
• Communication skills
• Conflict Resolution & Mediation Creativity & Innovation
• Delegating
• Developing Employees Emotional Intelligence
• Empathy: Active Listening Executive Presence
• Facilitating Effective Meetings
• Finding One’s Purpose
• Getting to Know YOU – An MBTI®Workshop
• Giving & Receiving Feedback
• Influencing Skills
• Leading Change
• Managing Remote Teams
• Managing Stress
• Managing Up Effectively
• Motivating Others
• Perception Management
• Presentation Skills
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Resilience & Mindfulness
• Respect & Trust for Effective Communication
• Strategic Thinking & Planning
• Team Building
• Time Management
• Values Clarification Well-Being
• Work-Life Integration

Marian is a skilled communicator in multicultural environments – visited, worked, or studied in 35+ countries and speaks 4 languages. She draws on these experiences to help her clients elevate their global leadership perspective. She lives in New York City.

Sarah Page is an executive coach and former music industry exec who helps women step into leadership.

With over 20 years in the music industry, Sarah knows firsthand the highs, lows, and downright absurd moments of working in this fast-moving business. As a certified coach (ACC, CPCC), she provides a confidential space for women to think clearly, build confidence, and take action (instead of just overthinking things at 2 AM).

Her coaching is practical, no-nonsense, and deeply supportive, combining sharp insight with humour and a warm, human approach. Clients walk away with clarity, a game plan, and the confidence to take the next step – whether that’s tackling leadership challenges, negotiating a well-earned pay rise, or finally putting themselves first.

Originally from London, Sarah lived in Los Angele before making New York her home. She works with clients globally via Zoom – because great coaching shouldn’t be limited by geography.

Mica Scalin helps purpose-driven professionals evolve their leadership and transform their careers. She brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of the arts, innovation, and leadership, with an interdisciplinary background as an entrepreneur, media executive, and educator. In her role as Managing Partner at Another Limited Rebellion, Mica has delivered customized executive education and leadership development programs to more than 200 organizations worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and government agencies. She is also the co-author of Creative Sprint: Six 30-Day Challenges to Jumpstart Your Creativity.

A pioneer in new media, Mica produced one of the first video podcasts and later helped launch NBCUniversal Digital Studios. At Showtime Networks, she initiated social media marketing efforts, and as VP of Communications at JDub, a nonprofit media company, she led integrated communications strategy. Mica has taught leadership and management in the Entrepreneurship in the Arts MA program at SUNY Purchase and currently coaches emerging STEM leaders in the Rutgers University Master of Business and Science (MBS) program. She has been a guest lecturer and invited speaker at institutions including Arizona State University, UC Davis, Villanova, and Harvard Medical School. She holds a BFA in Photography from the Corcoran School of Art and an MA in Media Studies and Performance from CUNY Queens College. She is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses accelerator.

She is certified in Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance by Rutgers University and ACC accredited by International Coaching Federation.

Connie’s background has spanned a career as a performer, relationship manager and a talent acquisition leader in the asset management, fintech and healthcare industries. She built a 15 year career leading talent acquisition teams across notable companies such as Two Sigma and Arcesium. As a leadership and career coach, Connie is passionate about helping individuals, leaders and executives manage transitions, develop leadership strategies, foster healthy relationships and have the clarity and confidence to excel and thrive in their careers. Connie graduated with a BA from Northwestern University and speaks conversational Mandarin Chinese.

Connie helps clients develop strong communication and leadership skills, navigate change, manage multiple priorities, and cultivate productive relationships, driving successful collaboration in high-stakes environments. Known for her ability to listen deeply, she asks insightful and thoughtful questions and empowers clients to create actionable goals that move them forward. She supports and encourages clients with warmth, humor and empathy, fostering clarity, growth and confidence.

Rini Adhikari is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 20 years of leadership experience across marketing, finance, and digital strategy. She has held senior roles at global organizations including Microsoft, JP Morgan, and the Times of India Group, where she developed deep strategic insight and sharp analytical skills. With an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and an engineering background, Rini brings a unique blend of creative thinking and structured problem-solving to her coaching practice.

Her career spans a rich diversity of industries—from media and banking to tech and entrepreneurship. As the founder of a digital strategy startup, Rini gained hands-on experience building and leading businesses in today’s rapidly evolving digital world. Her international exposure, especially her years in Hong Kong, has shaped her ability to work across cultures and support leaders navigating global environments.

Rini’s coaching style is holistic, personalized, and grounded in real-world business acumen. She integrates emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and strengths-based development into her work, empowering clients to clarify their leadership identity, make sound decisions, and build inclusive, high-performing teams. With over 1,500 hours of coaching, she has guided mid-level to C-suite leaders across hedge funds, banking, technology, and beyond—often during times of transition, complexity, and growth.

In addition to her PCC credential, Rini holds certifications in Emotional Intelligence Coaching, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Positive Intelligence, Transactional Analysis, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) from Cornell University.

Rini is also a sought-after facilitator, delivering workshops on leadership development, DEI, business storytelling, cross-cultural effectiveness, and women’s return-to-work programs. She serves as an ICF Mentor Coach and chairs ICF New York, select committees mentoring aspiring coaches and contributing to the advancement of the profession.

A passionate advocate for community impact, Rini offers pro bono coaching to NGOs supporting underrepresented communities globally. She was honored as one of Asia’s Top 10 Indian Women Entrepreneur Leaders by Women’s Entrepreneur magazine.

Outside of her professional life, Rini is a proud mother and lifelong learner who finds joy in pottery, Mahjong, kickboxing, baking, knitting, and crosswords—living her values of creativity, resilience, and personal growth.

Işılay Çabuk, PCC an ICF certified professional coach, brings extensive expertise in leadership development, communication skills, and executive presence. With over 15 years of experience in high-level leadership positions and a background in both finance and nursing, Işılay has a unique ability to guide leaders across various industries. She has successfully led teams to become more efficient and collaborative, helping them navigate high-pressure and time-sensitive projects, resolve conflicts, and develop strategies for addressing complex challenges.

Işılay has partnered with a diverse range of clients across industries such as financial services, engineering, healthcare, nonprofit, automotive, technology, energy, and telecommunications. Her coaching practice is designed to address the unique needs of each client, helping them develop leadership skills, strategic planning capabilities, and career development strategies. Işılay also offers specialized courses that focus on enhancing executive presence, communication skills, and interpersonal skills, all tailored to support leaders in achieving their professional goals and navigating transitions effectively.

She holds a BBA in Finance from the City University of New York and an RN from Admiral Bristol School of Nursing. Her coaching certifications include PCC from the International Coach Federation, Erickson Coaching International, High-Performance Team Coaching, and Health Coaching with a focus on the science of health promotion and disease prevention. These credentials reflect her commitment to continuous learning and professional development, ensuring that she provides the highest quality coaching to her clients.

Işılay’s life philosophy:

“The way to inspire others is to be courageous enough to pursue your own dreams.”

Laura Fleury has always been wildly curious about people and what makes them tick.

That manifested through her work for over 3 decades as an Emmy-nominated senior leader and creative TV executive whose hit series and franchises drew large and loyal audiences who connected with the stories about real people—especially those impacted by true crime.  That tenure was also driven by an active belief in the power of mentorship, mindfulness, and movement – and the importance of trusting your intuition.  Now, all of her passions are realized in a fulfilling second career as a Professional and Personal Development Coach, facilitator, speaker, yoga + meditation instructor and TV consultant – working with Executives, Professionals and Leadership Teams.

Laura empowers people — especially Type A women — to tame the voice in their heads to hear the voice in their hearts, listen to their bodies and trust their gut.  She partners with her clients (individuals, groups, workshops) to help them identify what they really want and raise their awareness of how they might be getting in their own way in order to reach their dreams for their careers and their lives, with long term satisfaction and fulfillment.

Prior to launching GenXYZen Coaching + Consulting, Laura spent most of her TV career at A+E as SVP in unscripted programming focusing on understanding the complexity of human behavior. She developed, launched and oversaw some of A+E’s biggest hits including THE FIRST 48, COLD CASE FILES, BEYOND SCARED STRAIGHT and GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD franchises.  During that tenure she was able to nurture her coaching and mentoring as a co-founding mentor and member of the SPARK Mentorship Program for rising female leaders (as well as a workshop creator and facilitator); she also served as a leader of A+E’s Diversity Advisory Council.  A graduate of the WICT (Women in Cable and Telecommunications) prestigious Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, Laura has also received a NAMIC Vision Award, a Thurgood Marshall Journalism Award and several Emmy nominations. Laura is also a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200).

Laura earned her coaching certification at the globally-renown and ICF-accredited iPEC, and recently earned her ACC. She is a board member of WICT (NYC) as co-chair of the Coaching Catalyst Committee and an active member of ICF (NYC) as a member and facilitator of the Program Development Committee.  She is nearly fluent in French and currently resides in NY with her rescue pup, Harper.

Originally from the island of Jamaica and a graduate of Texas Southern University, Antoy Grant is known for her exceptional versatility, dynamic presence, and her passion and commitment for both the entertainment industry and coaching field.

Antoy is the President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) New York City Chapter, where she seamlessly integrates her extensive leadership experience and coaching expertise to empower coaches, visionaries, leaders, professionals, and organizations across various mediums. Her roles as an ICF Credentialed Coach, Creative Consultant, Motivational Speaker, and Author showcases a multifaceted skill set dedicated to inspiration, empowerment, and transformation.

Antoy is a Caribbean chameleon that flows seamlessly both in front and behind the camera. She has built a diverse entertainment career and business encompassing modeling, acting, hosting, poetry, writing, producing, directing, content creation, and editing.

She is a Partner, COO & Accreditation Strategist at Coaching Heroes launching in September 2025. As Founder and CEO of Mangoseed Entertainment LLC-NY and Mangoseed Productions-LA, Antoy has overseen the creation of over 40+ diverse projects, including film and television productions, corporate videos, commercials, and music videos. Some projects include the films Gurl Talk and Pheromones, her new streaming platform Mangoseed.TV, and The Antoy Show.

In front of the camera, her acting credits include Luke Cage, General Hospital, Law and Order, Inside Amy Schumer, King of Queens, and films Devil’s Advocate, Eraser, and Deconstructing Harry. She has appeared in numerous films, TV shows, music videos and national magazines.

Antoy co-created and starred in Goddess City, a groundbreaking Off-Off Broadway musical poetry show that explores spirituality, self-love, and empowerment. Its impact on theater led to its inclusion in the anthology book Say Word: Voices From Hip Hop Theater, solidifying its place as one of the first Hip Hop Poetry Theater.

Antoy’s dedication to helping people reach their goals is evident throughout her books, Best Year Ever: Planner + Journal and Best Year Ever: Goal Workbook. She has conducted numerous self-esteem and empowerment workshops, impacting a wide range of individuals and groups through live performances, public speaking, poetry, and retreats.

Antoy is committed to creating meaningful and transformative works in entertainment, and providing exceptional coaching and tools that make a positive impact and inspire change.

Antoy’s Motto Is: “Believe your Dreams, Live your Passions, Create your Destiny!”

At the WICT Conference, Antoy is excited to provide pro-bono coaching to attendees!

Karen Kunkel Young is an executive leadership and career coach who helps creative leaders and senior executives take bold swings in their careers. Named one of New York City’s Top 15 Career Coaches by Influence Digest, Karen brings creative firepower and strategic clarity to transforming high-performing professionals into standout executive leaders.

A master storyteller, Karen brings over 25 years of experience as a creative lead in unscripted television, developing and producing programming for global brands like Netflix, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery, A&E, National Geographic, and Shopify. As Vice President of Programming at ITV America, she led more than 25 multi-million-dollar projects from development through distribution and fostered a culture of creativity and empowerment, contributing to year-over-year growth. Her credits include iconic series like Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style, Tiny House Nation, Four Weddings, Restaurant Stakeout, and Project Runway.

Through her coaching practice, Karen Kunkel Young Coaching, she partners with creative executives, founders, and entrepreneurs to bring opportunities into focus, strengthen leadership presence, and craft compelling narratives that open doors. She also consults with B2Bs and startups to elevate brand storytelling and thought leadership.

A published author and sought-after speaker, Karen is a Certified Professional Coach through iPEC, holds the ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and is a graduate of Boston University. She’s also a driven athlete, proud soccer mom, and avid traveler.

Discover more about Karen at www.karenkunkelyoung.com.

Linda Layne is an executive Human Resources business partner, transformational executive coach, and university educator. Her career spans multiple industries, including luxury retail, financial services, professional sports, and a global hedge fund. She currently serves as a people and organization consultant to luxury brands and as an adjunct professor at Rutgers Business School.

Linda is passionate about adult learning and leadership and is highly competent at leading and building teams. She is a strategic thought advisor and consultant, adept at leading organization-wide restructurings and developing system-wide talent strategies to achieve successful business results.

Her passion for adult learning and leadership in organizational contexts led her to earn a master’s degree in organizational psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a certificate in transformational leadership coaching from Georgetown University. She is also certified in conflict resolution from the Institute of Conflict Resolution at Columbia University. Linda attended the Vertical Development Academy to study adult development theory and polarity wisdom to better understand herself and others-and to lead transformational performance change and relational well-being for individuals and teams.

She is the President of TARK Leadership LLC, a professional career coaching and HR consulting practice focused on the millennial and Gen X population.

A native New Yorker, Linda is also a proud fur parent to her dog, King Charles.

To introduce myself … 

I’m a certified life coach whose experiences as a supermodel, actor, producer, author and stroke survivor/thriver! have helped me cultivate that strong inner life which provides one with the resilience that is critical to wellness and to success in life no matter who you are or what you do….

I was born and raised in Manhattan, New York City. Subsequently I was exposed to many different types of people from all over the world, which was such a wonderful way to learn that no matter who we are or where we hail from, people are so much more similar than different…

My upbringing was rooted in my mother’s spirituality which included Buddhism, Quantum Physics and the work of Joseph Campbell to name a few. I learned how to apply the principles of many of the world’s great consciousness practices, which I later found to be a fundamental way of dealing with any situation that might come along throughout life. I have found that the experiences that we have, particularly the difficult ones, provide us with the greatest opportunities to discover what we are made of…

The glamorous top model that I became was first an awkward kid wearing a body brace for scoliosis. At an early age, I had to learn to hold my head high despite often cruel remarks directed at me, and to value myself for what I liked about myself. I dreamed of being a ballet dancer from early childhood and was accepted at age 9 into the world-renowned School of American Ballet (SAB) where I was probably the hardest-working student in my class. Nevertheless, it became clear I just wasn’t built to be a ballerina. I coped with this disappointment by focusing on things that I could do…

When I was still at SAB,  I was discovered for modeling and shot right to the top of the international fashion world. I had to juggle school and being a kid with having to perform like an adult in the business world, to say nothing of dealing with jealousy and bullying. Once again, I was forced to go within to find ways to cope. Toward the end of high school, I was accepted into three high-ranking colleges and had to decide whether or not to quit my flourishing career. The decision to shut the door on either option was difficult for me but, with the support of my parents, I found a way to totally accept whatever choice I made (modeling) and never, ever, look back. I’ve had a highly successful career in fashion, despite all its pitfalls, including how easy it is to lose one’s sense of self to depression, drugs and alcohol. I didn’t lose myself because I learned how to get grounded…

I was featured on the covers of all the leading fashion magazines including Vogue, W, Elle & Cosmopolitan; in prestigious fashion campaigns and shows including Versace, Fendi, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Club Monaco & Anne Klein; was a particular favorite of Karl Lagerfeld, Oscar de la Renta and Donna Karan among others and was named top model in France for two consecutive years.  It was exhilarating and overwhelming. To withstand the enormous pressures, I learned to focus on being grateful for everything good in my life – and, as I matured, for all of it! – as well as to cultivate habits of patience, and to meditate to keep myself centered and calm. I refused all negative thoughts, and made a game of transforming them into positive thoughts. My experiences – among many others – with the legendary fashion designers and photographers, international travel, inappropriate advances from older, powerful men, and the sex drugs rock’n roll environments, while they were challenging, forced me to develop all sorts of wonderful inner-life coping mechanisms…

Eventually, I also pursued an acting and producing career in TV, film and theatre, receiving critical acclaim for my performance in and production of a Tennessee Williams play which was nominated for a prestigious McCulloch Award by the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle…

Several years, ago I suffered a stroke as the result of an accident. I’d gone from catwalk queen to CAT scan nightmare. A health crisis like a stroke deals a serious blow to one’s confidence and self-esteem and I had to dig deep into my kit of hard-won coping tools to address it. Mainly, I took an action – which instantly diminished my sense of helplessness. This shocking event also motivated me to re-purpose my life. Now, I wished to focus on helping others improve their lives by sharing my own amazing experiences. So I gladly accepted the role of spokesperson for The American Stroke Association (ASA). I enjoy any opportunity to speak to audiences about stroke prevention and treatment; I use this part of my life story as a marvelous lesson in resilience…

I also wrote a book, “Finding the Supermodel in You” (Skyhorse Publishing 2016) which guides the reader on how to build a strong inner life and is helpful for anyone regardless of age or career path. I very much enjoyed speaking to audiences on my book tour which was one more step in becoming who I am today…

I’ve been a natural coach my entire life and recently decided to get certified. One of the reasons I was inspired to do so is because of the pandemic which has taken its toll on all our lives in one way or another. As a certified life coach with an emphasis on the spiritual, I guide people from where they are to where they want to be by helping them connect to their intuitive nature. They can then more easily make the outer changes they so desire…

It is truly a new day. We are living through a magnificent time for transformation, ripe with opportunities for personal growth and change. We are being called to step up to the best of ourselves, to grow to our maximum potential as human beings as we simultaneously help others with our particular talents to rise along with us…

I feel so privileged to be in this profession. I am a certified life coach CPC, ACTP, trained by The Life Purpose Institute, an International Coach Federation (ICF) affiliated school. My background also includes a RYT200 Yoga Alliance certification in Kundalini Yoga; Agape International Spiritual Center’s Foundations classes I & II; and a lifetime student of so many consciousness practices including Kabbalah, Jungian dream analysis for creatives, Buddhism and more…

“Unleash Your Potential: Spiritual Life Coaching For Those Ready To Thrive!”:
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Michael has over 30 years of experience as a teacher, entrepreneur, and business consultant – all experiences he uses when coaching business executives. The focus of his practice is to help executives strengthen their management skills and grow their business. His experience demonstrates a keen ability to work effectively with business executives on networking, collaboration, business development and general business strategy.

Michael is open-minded and authentic in his coaching practice which includes Fortune 500 companies, start-ups or not-for-profits. Michael’s focus is to put himself “in the client’s shoes” and put aside biases so that he can understand the challenges his client is facing.

In his corporate experience at Deloitte and Arthur Andersen, Michael managed client relationships for large multinational and emerging companies. He was the “connector” between the client and the firm. In these roles, he identified and assembled the client service team that would support the client in developing a strategy to solve complex business issues. These experiences provided him with a unique perspective – a business executive who is better able to understand his clients.

Michael also facilitates training programs in such areas as Networking, Business & Relationship Development, and Leadership Development. In his corporate experience he was on the faculty at Deloitte University. In addition, he has provided coaching services to several not-for-profit organizations.

He earned his coaching certification through the iCoach program at the Zicklin Business School at Baruch College, an ICF accredited program. He has also holds a Master’s in Education.

Michael believes that building strong, honest & open relationships has been a theme in his professional career. It has helped him build and develop his network in a mostly unintentional way and develop a successful career. He believes that these skills can be developed and improved by everyone.

With 25 years of experience in financial services across New York and London, Cheryl’s career includes tenures at BNY Mellon, Broadridge Financial Solutions, and Chase Manhattan Bank. Her experiences in banking and wealth management provide her with deep industry insights and firsthand executive-level understanding. Now, Cheryl partners with senior leaders to create meaningful change, strengthen leadership presence, and prepare for what’s next. Her approach is direct, supportive, and grounded in clear outcomes and her clients value the candid dialogue, thought-provoking questions, and actionable strategies they create together.

Cheryl has managed large teams, developed and executed global strategic initiatives, and successfully navigated high-stakes corporate environments. That experience gives her understanding of the challenges leaders face, and the expertise, knowledge, and experience to help them conquer those obstacles to become more effective and productive leaders. Cheryl brings strategic insight, real-world perspective, and a strong results orientation to every engagement. She coaches high-potential leaders and executives across corporate and non-profit organizations.

Cheryl holds a BA and an MBA in Finance from the College of William and Mary. Cheryl served on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Venture Fund and held leadership roles on the U.S. and EMEA Steering Committees of BNY Mellon’s Women’s Initiative Network.

Cassandra Moore, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP

Cassandra is the Founder and CEO of TMYK Group (The Moore You Know).  She provides professional coaching to individual, group and company clients in the areas of leadership and career management. Cassandra holds an ICF Professional Certified Coach credential. She is a Certified Professional Coach and Master Practitioner of the Energy Leadership Index, both certifications obtained from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC).  She also holds a BA in Communications from the State University of New York at Geneseo.

Coaching Methodology

Cassandra’s mission is to provide transformational core energy coaching; designed to liberate her clients towards achieving their goals. She does this by utilizing (ACT), her three-step coaching framework:

• Assess the “who” – become familiar with the client’s needs
• Clarify & Create – gain clarity on goals/develop coaching plan
• Transform – facilitate client insight and learning; partner with client to convert learning into action

Cassandra is known as the motivational Leader of the Human Capital Movement — a movement dedicated to helping people grow, pursue their passions and feel a greater sense of purpose. She has a dynamic Human Resources background with over 25 years of experience working for major corporations such as Comcast, Siemens and Staples.  Her core specialties include employee engagement, executive coaching, leadership development, career management, diversity equity & inclusion, talent management, executive presence and personal branding.

Cassandra’s strength and passion for people is evident in her community involvement. She brings a strong history of serving NPO boards in top leadership roles. Cassandra previously served on the Board of Directors of ICF Philadelphia (ICFP) as Immediate Past President.  She also served a four-year term as President. Cassandra started her board service with ICFP as Board Secretary and was appointed to the role of Vice-President a few months into her term. While serving in this dual capacity, Cassandra demonstrated amazing energy and leadership as she successfully co-chaired ICFP’s Coaches Corner at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women. She also co-chaired ICFP’s Education Committee where she was responsible for delivering dynamic programming for the chapter’s coach community. Cassandra also served as Board Secretary for the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) Philadelphia Chapter.  In 2019, she was honored by Funtimes Magazine for her work with NAMIC Philadelphia’s leadership programs for working professionals in the community.

Industry Experience: Accounting/Finance, Biotechnology, E-Commerce, Education, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit, Retail, Telecommunications, Technology.

Expertise: Executive Coaching, Employee Engagement, Workplace Mediation, Leadership Development, Career Management, Executive Presence and Personal Branding.

Meet Adrienne Petrino—a creative, grief movement guide, coach, facilitator, speaker, and author of Let All Of It In, a collection of 20 poems that offer glimpses into her heartfelt and emotional journey through grief, loss, and healing.

Drawing on her background in movement, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices, Adrienne partners with individuals, businesses, and organizations to create space for healing, empathy, activation, and growth. Grounded in values of curiosity, connection, and kindness, her coaching style is defined by ‘Dancing in the Moment’—adapting each session to meet individuals and groups where they are in their grief while addressing their unique emotional and physical needs.

As a PCC, ICF-certified Transformational Life and Grief Coach, Adrienne holds certifications in Trauma-Informed Leadership Fundamentals with Rev. Heather Wagner, Dare to Lead with Brené Brown, Grief Movement with Paul Denniston, and Transforming Trauma and Grief with David Kessler and Alex Howard. Her research and practice focuses on exploring and unleashing the power of trust and transformation during times of unwanted change.

“Before working with Adrienne, I felt trapped in my grief. Now, I understand how to honor my body’s signals and move forward with clarity.” N.K.

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Julie Sissman is a Leadership and Executive Coach with a successful track record of supporting clients to achieve their goals and be their best selves. She works with corporate and non-profit professionals and business owners to help them achieve greater effectiveness and organizational success through coaching.

Clients report that Julie’s coaching is “tremendously insightful and deeply caring.” Positive outcomes include:

• Clarity about next steps and how to get there
• Stronger leadership confidence and presence
• Insights that equip clients to move through challenges and obstacles
• The ability to feel lighter and more capable of moving forward
• Courage to take big steps forward
• Deeper self-awareness and greater effectiveness

Before starting her own business, Julie was a coach and consultant in IBM’s Enterprise Leadership Consulting (ELC) Group, where she served as a trusted advisor to IBM’s senior executives in their mission to transform and integrate IBM. Prior to joining ELC, Julie served as an Organization and Change Strategy Consultant at IBM, where she enabled IBM’s external clients to successfully implement large-scale transformational projects. Before IBM, Julie served as Associate Director of Hazon, a Jewish environmental organization, and she held several roles in other corporate and non-profit organizations.

Julie is also an active volunteer/lay leader in her community, serving on non-profit Boards and committees focused on women and girls, philanthropy/giving circles, the LGBTQ+ community, and education. Julie received her M.A. in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and her B.A. with Distinction from the University of Michigan. Julie is certified as a coach by the ICF (International Coaching Federation)

Angela Spears is a strategic HR, Learning, and Talent Management executive with over 15 years of experience designing, deploying and directing Learning, Leadership, Talent Management and Organizational Development initiatives. She helps individuals and teams achieve phenomenal results by designing and implementing talent and development strategies for organizations and through individual and group coaching. Angela has been coaching since 2011, certified since 2015 through Coachville, and since 2018 through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is also ana active ICF member.

Angela specializes in life, career, and executive coaching, including working with highly valued leaders enabling them to learn and grow to their fullest potential.  She has a track record of coaching leaders resulting in greater organizational visibility and promotion to the next level of leadership including SVP.

Shara Zaval is an ACC-certified coach who works with clients who are feeling stuck personally or professionally and are trying to figure out what is next and how to get there.

She uses powerful questions, a judgment-free atmosphere, and assessments to help clients do deep discovery work, build confidence and self-trust, and take ACTION.

Shara also leads virtual and in-person workshops in communication, including discovering and flexing your communication style, having safe and productive difficult conversations, and communicating like a coach. Other workshop topics include growth mindset, discovering your strengths, and emotional intelligence 101.

In addition to coaching, Shara has worked in the publishing industry for nearly two decades, specializing in editing, marketing and publicizing children’s literature and leading teams to success.