Tanara is an ICF-certified coach and facilitator dedicated to helping coaching clients build confidence, clarity, and purpose as they navigate life transitions and leadership challenges. Drawing on experience in psychology, leadership development, and the creative arts, she helps clients identify strengths, set meaningful goals, and take focused steps toward lasting success. Her approach is grounded in respect, authenticity, and partnership. As a trauma informed practitioner, she understands that growth often begins with trust and self-awareness. Tanara equips her clients with tools to manage complexity, communicate effectively, and lead with integrity to create impact. Through storytelling, she helps coaching clients uncover new perspectives, reframe setbacks, and turn experiences into sources of strength. Her work combines mindfulness and real world strategy to support authentic leadership and purposeful action. Tanara earned her MA in Psychology from Cleveland State University. For eight years she served in increasingly senior roles, including Vice President of Client Experience at an international leadership development firm. There she led business development and developed strategies for healthcare, real estate, federal and state government, and social impact clients and coached and facilitated leadership development sessions with senior leaders. She is pursuing her National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching certification.

Chris served in the military for 10 years, flying the S-3 ‚ as a Naval Flight Officer from aircraft carriers around the world. Upon completion of his final assignment, he attended business school before being hired by IBM. When the Great Recession hit in 2008, his team was eliminated and he faced his second major career transition. This time he decided to start an educational consulting company along with a business partner. Several years later, he made his third career pivot, this time starting a non-profit. During the pandemic, he made his fourth change, establishing a coaching practice to help people navigate their own career transitions.

Lynann helps people call up their own wisdom and step forward with confidence. A seasoned business executive and effective communications strategist, she draws on three decades of leadership expertise to help clients navigate transitions, build interpersonal effectiveness and function at their best. Lynann has served in professional roles in technology, healthcare and global development, and has lived, worked or volunteered in seven countries on four continents: •While in South Africa, she coached social entrepreneurs in business acumen and leadership, elevating their confidence in negotiating successful business opportunities. •While in Kenya, she launched a program called Women’s TechConnect, a coaching and mentoring program to help young women transition into professional roles and succeed in the technology industry. •While in India, she taught digital storytelling to Tibetan refugees, allowing them to preserve their culture as they learned new skills. Raised by parents who instilled a lifelong commitment to community service, Lynann has volunteered with numerous organizations, including Social Venture Partners, TEDx, Habitat for Humanity, the Forgotten Children’s Fund, and Future World Alliance, a non-profit focused on responsible AI in education. Genuine, thoughtful and soulful, her purpose in life is to bring people together for collective good.

Amy Parker is a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, a graduate of the Co-Active Training Institute – an internationally recognized and accredited coaching training program, and an ICF certified commitment management coach and trainer. Amy has more than 25 years of public and private sector leadership experience. Her coaching clients include both public and private sector leaders; individuals and groups: civilians and military officers, hospital administrators, finance, IT and HR professionals across Federal and State Governments such as the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs , Military Services, and companies such as Boeing, Warner Bros., The Four Seasons, and Goodyear. Amy is certified to administer the Hogan personality assessments, the EQi 2.0 and a variety of 360 assessments. She was a government Senior Executive Service (SES) and coached SES Candidates, providing guidance for writing, and refining their Technical and Executive Core Qualifications, served on Senior Executive candidate screening and interview boards, assessing hundreds of qualification packages for suitability. Her coaching focuses on fostering her clients' leadership development and personal fulfillment. Her personal motto is “Semper Disco” – “I’m always learning.”

Tawana Chornes is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach committed to helping individuals lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College in Chicago, IL, and holds a Master's degree in Positive Psychology from Live University. Tawana also completed her Health Coaching Certificate through the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing‚ Health Coaching Program, which is an ICHWC-approved training that meets the high standards set by the International Consortium for Health & Wellness Coaching and the National Board of Medical Examiners. Through her holistic coaching approach, Tawana invites clients to embark on a transformative journey toward improved health and well-being. By integrating the science of positive psychology with modern flourishing techniques, she delivers personalized coaching aimed at restoring life satisfaction, increasing happiness, and promoting sustainable wellness. Her work empowers clients to implement meaningful lifestyle changes, including, but not limited to, developing and maintaining healthy habits and strengthening emotional resilience while addressing challenges along the way. In addition to her individual coaching practice, Tawana is an engaging presenter, sharing her expertise through lectures, workshops, and classes. With a blend of evidence-based strategies, assessments, and a compassionate, motivating style, she inspires lasting change that enhances well-being.

Maureen Keane: INTP, Professor, Parent, People-Promoter As a coach, trainer & owner of Keane Communication & Consulting, Maureen has worked with many organizations: Advocate, ATI, Martin-Brower, McDonald’s, local governments & more. She has facilitated trainings in the U.S. & abroad, including; Japan, Singapore, South Korea, India, UK, Brazil, Dubai, China, Thailand. Maureen is an ICF-ACC credentialed, with niches in Leadership & Life. She earned a Master of Science in Managerial Communication / Northwestern University & has extensive experience working w. all aspects of communication. She spent almost 2 decades at IBM – in technical support, marketing, people development, & team-building. She currently teaches at 2 Chicago-area Universities: Lewis University and Loyola University. She is life-time certified to administer the MBTI, KTS, & FIRO-B. She is experienced in facilitation w. Emotional Intelligence, Strengths-Finders, & 360 assessments. Her 2024 TEDx Talk, The Human Venn Diagram, promotes the importance of making connections w. others, & how this can help us to be happier, healthier, smarter, likeable & to live longer. Maureen is a mom of 4 Millennials, & currently lives in Nashville, TN. Her Happy Hobbies include spending time w. grand-kiddos, & driving her 2002 teal T-Bird convertible. Importantly, through her work & life, she strives to make a positive impact on people, programs, places & processes

Sally Wright is a transformational coach and speaker, who helps busy professionals navigate life’s biggest transitions — from loss and leadership shifts to career reinvention and identity change — with clarity, resilience, and confidence. Through her work, Sally empowers clients to rebuild momentum and meaning when life feels uncertain. Her coaching blends evidence-based methods with emotional intelligence and grounded strategy, helping clients achieve measurable, lasting results in both their personal and professional lives. As a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a leadership coach with the Kansas Leadership Center and Ministry Leadership Center, Sally brings a rare combination of psychological insight, leadership acumen, and spiritual depth. Her clients include executives, ministry leaders, and organizations seeking to strengthen emotional resilience and adaptive capacity during times of change. A former Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor, Sally witnessed firsthand how loss and transformation shape identity and leadership — wisdom she now integrates into her coaching for leaders ready to move from surviving change to mastering it. She serves as Director of Membership for the ICF Heartland Chapter. Sally lives in Overland Park, KS, with her wife and their nine-year-old twins, where life is full of energy, laughter, love and soccer and dance.

Tony Francisco is a scholar-practitioner, facilitator, and professional coach with a diverse range of experiences helping individuals and leaders reach their full potential. He has over 20 years of experience within the DoD as an Army Officer, where he led hundreds of Soldiers in domestic and overseas environments. His practical leadership experience has paved the way for multiple executive and leadership coaching engagements with clients in the private and public sectors. As a lifelong learner and Ph.D. holder, he continually advances his knowledge and skills to incorporate the latest research methodologies into his coaching practice.

Tom Burland is a retired corporate executive with 45 years of experience. He progressively managed teams of managers from 10 employees to 150. In his most recent role, he attended the University of Texas at Dallas’ Coach Certification program obtaining an ICF ACC. certification. He collaborated with Dr robert Hicks to design a coaching program yielding 10 additional coaches and trained 300 managers as coaches to incorporate into their management role. Tom has dedicated his career to helping individuals and teams to identify their goals and create a pathway to achieving those goals.

Brad enjoys helping clients get unstuck, feel more productive, and move closer to their goals. As a 30-year Air Force veteran and founder of 3C Insights, he brings a unique blend of military leadership experience and coaching expertise to help individuals navigate career transitions, overcome obstacles, and discover their authentic leadership style. Brad has a special passion for supporting the veteran community, understanding firsthand the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life. His clients appreciate his direct yet compassionate approach and his ability to help them cut through the noise to focus on what truly matters. Whether working with emerging leaders or seasoned executives, Brad creates a safe space for exploration while keeping sessions practical and action-oriented. As a Lecturer in Organizational Leadership at the University of Colorado Boulder and Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation, Brad combines academic rigor with real-world experience. He holds an MBA from Colorado State University and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. Clients describe Brad as insightful, strategic, and genuinely invested in their success. He believes that when people align their authentic selves with their professional goals, extraordinary things happen.

Gail Cunningham was trained as an emergency medicine physician and practiced for 27 years. She became a hospital leader and the chief medical officer for a hospital that has earned numerous quality awards during her 13 year tenure in that role. Gail became certified as an evidence based coach through Fielding university and has been coaching for the last 3 years. Her passion is in helping rising leaders develop their skills, particularly as it relates to servant leadership.

Gena Cotton is a certified Holistic Leadership Coach with 20+ years of leadership experience in the U.S. Army. She holds an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation and is a certified EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 practitioner. Gena specializes in leadership development, emotional intelligence, communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, and wellness. Her academic credentials include an M.S. in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University–Central Texas, an MBA from the College of William & Mary, and executive certificates in Organization Development, Leadership Coaching, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Facilitation from Georgetown University. She is also a graduate of the Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Training Program. During her military career, Gena led teams through complex organizational, logistical, and talent challenges. She served as the DEI Analyst for the Army Talent Management Task Force, where she shaped inclusive talent acquisition and leadership development strategies. Gena brings deep cross-sector experience spanning defense, education, and organizational development. She partners with individuals and organizations to build inclusive, purpose-driven cultures and unlock authentic leadership through structured, trauma-aware, and growth-oriented coaching.