Mike Beckmann is the Associate Director, Learning & Organizational Change for the Farm Credit Administration. Prior to his current role, he was a consultant and executive coach. For most of his career he has been a human resources executive, with work experiences in the public, academic and private sector. During his previous tenure in the public sector, Mike was with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, where he was the Director of the Presidential Management Fellows Program and subsequently the Deputy Associate Director responsible for the Federal civil service learning and development centers. He started his professional career as a military officer, serving both on active duty and in the active reserves. Mike earned his Ph.D. in Human Development from Virginia Tech in 2003. He also has an MBA & BBA from George Washington University. Mike holds the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation, and was certified as an executive coach at Columbia University. He is also a volunteer employment coach with several nonprofit organizations who serve transitioning military service members.

Colonel (R) Steve Sobczak spent 33 years as a US Army Medical Service Corps plans and operations officer leading and coaching at all levels of the Army including Joint units. He had multiple combat tours establishing and operating military healthcare systems in Iraq and Afghanistan. Steve and his wife Sue, a retired US Army lieutenant colonel combat veteran, along with their six kids moved more than 24 times, and have lived overseas four different times. During Steve’s transition from the Army, he felt unsure of what he wanted to do, so he took a Department of The Army Civilian job doing essentially the same thing he had been doing. He continued to have an unsettled feeling in his heart that God was calling him to use his leadership and coaching gifts in another way. With the help of a coach, Steve pursued certification through the ICF. Steve is an ACC certified coach who also facilitates The Leadership Challenge, Arbinger Mindset, and Spectrum Temperament Development. Steve‘s life mission is to come alongside people and awaken possibility, gain meaning, purpose, and clarity while going through life/work transitions.

Cheryl is a high-energy, dynamic certified master coach holding the MCC credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF). Her practice focuses on leadership development, corporate presence, personal branding, effective communications, work-life balance, career transitions and time management. She has worked with more than 300 C-Suite executives in corporations, national nonprofits, and universities. With more than forty years of experience as a public relations and business strategist, Cheryl has worked with a variety of corporations and organizations in a number of business sectors. She served in executive positions for DePaul University, Home Box Office (HBO), Nielsen Marketing Research and Golden State Mutual. As a consultant, she has implemented public relations and business strategies for Coca-Cola, Nissan, Allstate, McDonald’s, and Sears, to name a few. Cheryl earned her bachelor's degree from Bradley University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. and last year, an MA in leadership and change management from DePaul University.

Carolyn McMillon is a graduate of the Georgetown University Transformational Executive Leadership Coaching Program. She is an experienced leadership coach who partners with clients seeking to reach their greatest potential. She is the owner and operator of ASK-Coaching-Training-Consulting, The Power of 3, which she launched upon retiring from the United States Secret Service. She has served as a coach for Federal, private sector, and law enforcement clients. She has over 37 Years of experience working with the Federal Government. She spent 21 of those years working for the Department of the Army. She is also a professional trainer and consulting in the field of Diversity and Inclusion, Equity, and Equal Employment Opportunity. She is a member of and holds credentials as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). In addition, Ms. McMillon holds a Master of Arts Degree in Human Resources and Development and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Gerontology. Ms. McMillon is also a published author: “Askers, Seekers, and Knockers: I Asked-Turning Challenges into Triumphs.” https://youtu.be/iAi5Rg0iH30

Bob Rourke, Army Veteran (Vietnam), is the founder of Limina Advisors, LLC, -- a Chicago-based business ambition coaching firm. He is hired by executives preparing for greater leadership, company founders, entrepreneurs, leaders responsible for business development, and private real estate investors. He helps them increase revenues, imagine and execute new possibilities, build stable and sustainable business platforms, and manage breakdowns with customers, managers, and investors. Bob’s core expertise is teaching and coaching people on the use of rare advanced listening and positioning skills. His clients use these skills to be relevant everywhere they go and to take great care with each relationship in their business life. Bob has a BA from Spring Hill College and an MPS from Loyola University. He did post-graduate learning in business at DePaul University and Chicago Booth and continued his post-graduate learning at the Newfield Network USA for ontological coaching. He is certified by both Newfield Network and the International Federation of Coaches and holds both a NCC and ACC certifications.

Dr. Joel Edman is a Certified Health Coach, Professional Certified Coach, Clinical Nutritionist, and Wellness Program Consultant with over 25 years of clinical, teaching and research experience. He specializes in coaching and counseling clients and patients about the most effective use of nutritional, stress management and integrative health therapies for everything from chronic and complex symptoms and disorders to wellness and disease prevention. His specific areas of expertise include heart disease, neuropsychological disorders (fatigue, headaches, etc.) stomach and intestinal problems, and a range of other health issues. Dr. Edman holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition from Drexel University and a Doctorate in Nutritional Sciences from Boston University. He was the Director of Integrative Nutrition and Associate Research Director at Jefferson Integrative Medicine, in Philadelphia, for over eleven years, and is the author or coauthor of over twenty peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His coaching certification is through the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching and the International Coaching Federation (PCC).

Gay Cunningham is a leadership and career coach who has helped to develop and influence leaders in every organization she’s been involved with. Her clients have included leaders at the supervisor, manager, and director levels, and she often coaches on a variety of topics including: conducting difficult conversations, managing change, creating a work-life balance, setting and achieving goals, and transitioning to new careers. Gay particularly enjoys coaching women to tap their full potential as leaders, and her thought-provoking questions challenge them to look at their options in new, different ways. Gay spent 45 years in healthcare with the last 30 years as a nurse executive and consultant. She received her BSN and MSN Nursing Administration from Saint Louis University. She is a Fellow in the American Healthcare Executives. Gay is credentialed through the International Coaching Federation at the PCC level and is a Certified Executive Coach through the Center for Executive Coaching. She is trained through inviteCHANGE, and is a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), Los Angeles Chapter.

Shikina served in the United States Navy as a Logistician and successfully transitioned into the private sector. She is the founder of TWS Coaching and Consulting Group, LLC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Troy University. Shikina received her coaching certification from Coach Training Alliance (CTA). She is also a Prepare/Enrich premarital and marriage assessment facilitator. She is enthusiastic about leveraging her 25-plus years of military leadership expertise and experience as a veteran, dual-military spouse, and entrepreneur to help empower veterans, spouses, and caregivers to thrive in their finances, professions, and relationships.

Margaret is a core energy coach in the Austin area. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from McMurry University, and a CPC from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching, also known as iPEC. Margaret is thrilled for the opportunity to work with our nation’s veterans. Her grandfather served in the United States Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War, so she has always had a love and respect for those who serve. Her heart also led her to a man who serves in the Texas Army National Guard, so now she has an opportunity to serve as an Army wife. As a life coach, her mission is to partner with survivors of unexpected life events to help them regain control over their minds, bodies, and spirits so they can consciously create the life they deserve.

Ericka Foley started her own coaching business after twenty years working for a Fortune 500 company where she amassed 15+ years of coaching every level of the organization. She is an experienced human resources leader, public speaker, trainer, and organizational developer. She is also an advocate of the underemployed, unemployed, and unhappily employed. Ericka is an International Coach Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and received a certificate of Holistic Life, Career and Executive Coaching from the ICF- accredited Goal Imagery Institute. She has numerous family members who are military veterans, some of whom experienced difficulty finding employment after military service. Ericka’s approach is to partner with veterans to identify their career goals, show them how to express their excellent skills in terms the market understands, and write great resumes for Corporate and Federal job opportunities. She also provides mock interviewing practice and tips on professional presence.

Diana holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Learning from the University of New Mexico. She has 3 professional certifications to include ACC (Associate Certified Coach from the International Coach Federation), CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development from the Association for Talent Development), SHRM-SCP (Seasoned Certified Professional from the Society of Human Resource Management). Diana has broad expertise and experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Professional Coaching, Sales and Sales Leadership, and Consulting. She is passionate about people and their performance and develops both to the highest potential. She partners with coaching clients to enable them to step into their power, convey confidence, and lead with conviction. Whether you are a high-potential, sales professional, first time manager, or seasoned leader, she has tools in her tool kit, ready to help you develop the “difference that makes the difference”.

Kirsten Bunch is a writer, speaker, and certified leadership and life coach who helps professionals make sense of their careers and lives in a changing world. She is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. A former multi-million dollar nonprofit fundraiser and executive leader for global nonprofits, she now helps clients overcome the trauma, unexamined storylines, and fear-based beliefs that hold them back in their professional and personal lives. Kirsten specializes in using experiential coaching to help clients step from their comfort zone into their growth zone. She also specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community and humanitarian aid workers around the world.