Kendel Paulsen specializes in coaching through the question: “What do I want to be when I grow up?!” From her unique life experience as the spouse, daughter, granddaughter, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and niece to 3 generations of veteran, active duty and retired military service members, Kendel knows how tough it is to redefine yourself, your career and your personal goals when service members and their spouse’s transition from a military mission driven life to an undefined civilian life. Since receiving her board certification, Kendel has coached clients, both military and civilian, through the journey to create their newborn careers, educational goals, work/life balance and/or personal growth. Trained by the Institute for Life Coach Training (ILCT), Kendel has transferred her experience living and breathing the military life into a new and exciting civilian life. Kendel holds a Master’s in Organizational Management and is certified to coach clients through the Purpose Clarity® Program and The PeopleMap™.

Ms. Dudoff has been providing executive coaching since 1995 as part of her work as an OD Consultant. She earned a Masters in OD at Boston University. Pam earned her ICF Certification as an ACC Coach in 2020. In 2020, Pam began a job with the City of Alexandria, VA where she had the opportunity for three years to provide executive coaching to many diverse clients. She typically coached about ten people per week. Pam also got certified in the Hogan Personality/Behavior assessment and began using this tool with her clients, identifying the risks for career derailment so that the client could develop strategies to keep their careers on track. She also used a leadership assessment provided through Denison Organizational Culture that identifies a leader's potential to become a highly effective executive. Pam also uses an assessment called the Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory which assesses a clients preferred style for solving problems and dealing with change which are foundational for leaders in organizations. She also uses a “Leadership Dashboard” tool developed by the Center for Executive Coaching which helps clients clarify their strategic direction and goals.

Libby has a PhD in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University. She also has a graduate certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching from the University of Texas at Dallas- Naveen Jindal School of Management. Libby is an ICF credentialed coach with a Conscious Busi-ness Coaching Certificate. As your coach, Libby will partner with you to foster and implement profound changes by bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Her goal as your coach is to help you gain clarity, find solutions, and take actions to become your best self. She believes you are the ex-pert in your life and work and the best solutions come from you. Her approach to coaching is to provide support to reduce overwhelm, create clarity, get you unstuck, and on your way to reaching your goals. Libby believes your coaching sessions should be an enjoyable and energizing experience.

Sheila is a life and career coach who holds the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF). She is also a Whole Person Certified Coach (WPCC), having received this certification from Coach Training World. Sheila’s specialty has been in helping high-achieving women thrive in their careers, relationships, and lifestyles through mindfulness, strategic goal setting, and proven coaching techniques. She is passionate about working with women who are ready to become more mindful, courageous, and successful in their own way. Sheila holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from St. Lawrence University. Since college, she worked non-stop, following the path that she thought she "should". Following the death of her mother in 2018, she was able to make some major shifts in her life where she began to value her time and energy, deepen her self-awareness, set her own boundaries and take leaps that she never thought possible.

Bikram pivoted from multiple technology leadership experiences from startups to Fortune 100 companies, after 35 years to his current venture as an Advisor and Executive and Leadership Coach. He has held senior executive leadership positions in software engineering, product management and engineering operations - interacting with customers across multiple disciplines. He worked in companies like Oracle Corp, Actian Corp, etc. as was a part of the team that started Oracle in India and has managed or started global centers in ten countries. He has experience in bootstrapping companies as well as managing large 3000 person teams. Bikram is certified as an executive coach, by the Center for Executive coaching and accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). In addition, he is a certified Genos Emotional Intelligence practitioner. He is certified both for EI assessments (360, 180 and self) as well as Checkpoint 360 assessments. Bikram holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and a MS degree in Mathematics. He leverages his training and experience as leader in addition to emotional intelligence concepts in his coaching practice. More information on his practice can be found at www.impactfuleadership.com

Amy's journey to coaching has been a circuitous one, informed by her personal experiences as much as her professional ones. Crowned as gifted in her childhood, she recently recognized that she has ADHD. With the diagnosis has come incredible clarity, including acceptance of her challenges and celebration of her unique strengths: comfort in her own skin. Amy is an International Coaching Federation certified coach (ACC) and a former strategy advisor in the nonprofit and philanthropy sector, online political organizer, and academic. She holds a master's degree in sociology from Harvard University and a B.A. in psychology and sociology from Indiana University. Through the peak of the pandemic, she dedicated three years to bolstering the community morale at a global software consultancy, as well as promoting inclusive and effective team practices in hybrid, remote, and distributed contexts. Her coaching is informed by her conscious dance and meditation practices. She counts Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, Thich Nhat Hanh, Parker Palmer, and Lori Saltzman & Kathy Altman (of Open Floor International) among the teachers from whom she drew insight and inspiration. Having experienced the transformative power of effective coaching, she is committed to creating nonjudgmental space for clients to explore, grow, and create their own paths through and forward.

Steve Porcaro is a Navy veteran with over fifteen years of executive coaching experience. Prior to coaching, he was a surgical technologist for the Navy for five years, which started him on the road to becoming a sales leader in the field of medical devices. In 2005, Steve formed 1∙4∙All Coaching, LLC to formally provide sales and business coaching, consulting, seminars and other expert resources for surgical and medical device professionals and organizations. Steve’s education includes a degree in business, as well as advanced sales, negotiation, and leadership training. He has completed the Advanced Coaching Program (ACP) through Coach U, and is credentialed through the ICF. Steve works with successful, creative, and passionate people and organizations that want to sell more of their products, services, and ideas, and has created a loyal following. He is excited to coach veterans on how to present themselves most effectively when interviewing or communicating with potential employers.

Dr. Rebecca M. Reese is an experiential learning entrepreneur and leadership coach. Her perspective on everything is heavily influenced by her deep interest in leadership, social systems in general (and system dynamics in particular), mental models, and change. She is retired from a leadership career of 33 years in the U.S. federal government and currently works in leadership development and coaching. At DoD, she led various change initiatives affecting requirements and analysis processes, IT Security and IT Service management. She also led the Women Employee Resource Group. Rebecca’s Ph.D. is in human and organizational systems. She holds an M.A. in human and organizational Systems, an M.A. in Linguistics, and a B.A. in French. Rebecca received her Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coach Federation. She teaches a systems theory course as adjunct faculty for The Chicago School’s Washington, D.C. campus and is a member of the International Coach Federation and several other professional associations. She is certified in Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0).

Gillian Draleau is an experienced Executive, Career and Life Coach specializing in assisting clients step into their power to feel more joyful and fulfilled in their chosen life’s work. Gillian received her coaching training at the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as well as a Master Practitioner in various mind-body modalities including Energy Leadership (ELI), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Gillian takes a combined holistic approach with her clients that blends inner work with pragmatic skills training. By tapping into their intuitive wisdom and overcoming limiting beliefs and behaviors, Gillian empowers her clients to articulate and realize their desired potential and move towards a life of clarity, purpose, and confidence. She is a coach and mentor for Babson College’s Coaching for Leadership Teamwork Program (CLTP), and is a native of Ireland.

After over 30 of experience in business and the non-profit sectors, Laurel Forst founded her own coaching and consulting firm, which provides executive coaching, life and career transition coaching and business consulting. She received her coaching training and certification from the Hudson Institute, is certified as an Oasis in the Overwhelm trainer, a Focus Group Director, and with the Birkman Method, EQ in Action, and MBTI Assessments. She holds a B.A from the University of Massachusetts and an MBA from Iona College. Currently, Laurel is serving on the board of the Connecticut Chapter of International Coaching Federation (ICF). Prior to starting her coaching business, Laurel co-founded The Amherst Group Ltd. in 1991, a niche consulting firm focused on Shared Internal Services serving Fortune 500 companies. There she was the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Marketing Communications Officer and consulted on customer satisfaction utilizing interviewing, focus groups and survey techniques. Laurel is active in several nonprofit organizations in her hometown of Greenwich, Connecticut.

Christine Dorcheus is a certified life coach and a veteran of the United States Air Force (USAF) where her area of expertise was Acquisitions. She successfully transitioned into civilian life to become the Acquisition Manager at Buckley AFB in Aurora Colorado, where she presently works with all management and personnel levels within the Federal Government. With over 30 years experience working in the Federal Government as a manager and supervisor, Christine has worked directly with senior executives and has extensive experience mentoring, coaching and advising others on career and life decisions. She is looking forward to helping veterans through SBT to assist them and their families to move forward in their careers and life. Her coach certification comes from the Institute of Professional Excellence (IPEC) and she is a member of the Denver Colorado ICF. She is currently retired and living in Cortez, CO.

Jenna, as a certified coach, is well-equipped to guide individuals in achieving their personal and professional goals. This includes helping them build specific skillsets or address triggers that impact their quality of life, relationships, or work/business environment. Jenna's personal connection to the military, through her brother and best friend who both served, has fostered a deep understanding and commitment towards working with veterans, a context that she holds close to her heart. She is dedicated to supporting her clients in developing the skills and capabilities they desire to enhance. Common goals of Jenna's clients include transforming an inner critic, reducing emotional intensity, tackling avoidance patterns, establishing clear boundaries, learning effective models for difficult conversations, and enhancing communication styles, including parent-child interactions. In addition to her professional prowess, Jenna has achieved an advanced status as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation and possesses a Somatic Experiencing certificate for resolving conflict, personal triggers, and trauma from Somatic Experiencing International. She has also earned a graduate degree in Management and Public Policy from the University of Pittsburgh and a Leadership and Performance Coach certification from Brown University. In her leisure time, Jenna enjoys being outdoors, participating in Irish dancing, and immersing herself in hands-on activities like remodeling her 101-year-old home, often getting covered in plaster and paint.