Performance On Purpose
MEET THE TEAM
As experienced coaches and facilitators, we're committed to delivering transformative learning experiences. Our programs are grounded in science and designed to help you achieve your goals and live a more purposeful life.
Operations
Debbie brings a deep passion for helping others, networking, and fostering connections, continuously learning and sharing knowledge. At Pelham & Pelham, LLC, she plays a key role in supporting entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering them to grow and succeed.
With a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) certification, Debbie has honed her expertise in Human Resources (HR), Organizational Management (OM), Project Management (PM), and Virtual Support (VS). This diverse skill set ensures that she is equipped to handle the complexities of modern business administration. Debbie’s continuous pursuit of professional development, including attendance at conferences, seminars, and webinars, keeps her at the forefront of the ever-evolving business landscape.
Debbie earned her Bachelor of Science in Administration, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Barry University. Her dedication to lifelong learning and growth makes her an invaluable asset to the team and the clients she serves.
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client services
With over 25 years of experience in corporate training, coaching, and leadership development, Amy is dedicated to helping organizations and individuals thrive. She specializes in developing and facilitating transformative programs that support teams and leaders in maximizing their potential while fostering healthy, high-performance cultures.
Amy’s approach is deeply empathetic, creating a safe space for clients to explore their mindsets, uncover limiting beliefs, and embrace personal responsibility for lasting change. Her expertise covers a wide range of topics, including Leadership Development, Team Resilience, Change Management, Energy Management, Wellbeing, and Practical Coaching.
She has had the privilege of working with global brands like Johnson & Johnson, GSK, Allstate, MARS, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Toshiba. Her custom-designed curriculums are tailored to meet the evolving needs of today’s dynamic workplace environments.
Amy holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and Health Education from Pennsylvania State University and a Master’s in Adult Learning from Manhattanville College. She is a certified Performance, Intrinsic, and Positive Intelligence Coach, as well as Mental Health First Aid and Precision Nutrition Certified.
Living in North Carolina with her husband Greg, their three children, and four grandsons under the age of three, Amy draws daily inspiration from her family. Her mission is to inspire connection, foster positive energy, and encourage personal responsibility in every aspect of life—both personally and professionally.
coaches & Facilitators
Andrea delivers soft executive skills with a firm hand and a light caring touch. Known to bring insightful, positive and intentional leadership development to her client companies, Andrea provides goal-oriented counsel and bulls-eye training and coaching. She is known to deliver the desired strategic change without breaking glass.
In the last 25 years, Andrea has worked with hundreds of leaders and individual contributors around the world in the areas of Communication & Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Alignment, Supervisory Skills, Executive Coaching and Sales Performance.
She has specialized as a Leadership and Communication Consultant and Executive Business & Life Coach. She has coached across different industries including Health Care, Pharma, Financial Services, Education and Transportation.
Certifications: MBTI, EQi.2, 360 Competency Assessments, Personal Values Inventory, Strength Finders, Situational Leadership, MLEI and Hogan Personality Assessments. Trained directly by famed Dave McClelland in Behavioral Event Interviewing and in developing Competency Framework, Andrea holds a coaching certification from the Center of Creative Leadership in Executive Coaching and Development. She is a YB12 Life Coach, a ROI Certified Coach, and a Certified Emotional Intelligence and Intelligent Leadership Coach.
Andrea holds a B.S. in Psychology and earned an M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. She has lived and worked in Latin America, North America, the Middle East and Europe and is trilingual in English, Spanish and French.
Aschton is an Executive Performance Coach who has helped executives at every level in Fortune 500 companies achieve sustainable gains through healthier habit formation. Subsequently leading more fulfilling lives and achieving peak performance. As an athlete who has also prepared national athletes for the Olympic Games, he is well-versed with the level of commitment and effort required to be a top performer.
Outside of coaching, Aschton founded a sports nutrition brand, www.activevita.com.sg. Here he focuses on supporting athletes with their nutrition strategies through consultations and clean, easy to use sports nutritional products that he has formulated and developed himself.
He has been involved in opening and running some of the largest health clubs around the world with top lifestyle fitness brands. In addition, he has helped multinationals implement their wellness programs, where his focus was enabling more people to adopt healthier lifestyles through movement, nutrition, rest and recovery and other facets of wellness.
Aschton has an MSc from Loughborough University with a background in sports science & coaching. Aschton is a qualified Nutrition, Strength & Conditioning, Running Technique and Ironman Coach, and a Personal Trainer, and Sports therapist. He is an avid mountain runner who loves running the trails to summit the highest mountain in every country he visits, and this has included Mt Everest. As a triathlete, he thrives on the multi-disciplined events of the sport and enjoys the Ironman fleet of events.
His way of recharging is spending special moments with his wife and daughter. He has discovered parenting duty to be extraordinarily effective in building resilience, endurance, and gratitude.
Bill McAlpine brings over 25 years of leadership experience from Fortune 100 companies, including SuperValu, Kraft Foods, and Dell Inc. With a strong background in operations, sales, and HR, Bill has led both functional and global teams, making him a highly skilled and versatile performance coach. Over the past 15 years, he has shared his expertise by speaking and facilitating programs for executives in both small and large group settings.
As the founder and president of Learning Delivery Partners, Bill partners with clients and consulting firms to create exceptional learning experiences. He is certified in Polarity Management, Situational Leadership, Myers-Briggs, and Negotiations Training, among others.
Bill holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Communications from the University of Washington. Outside of his professional life, he is a nationally published cartoonist, having contributed to King Feature Syndicate’s New Breed comic strip and illustrated Care Packages for the Workplace by Barbara Glanz. He is also the author of the booklet The Fuse is Lit. A passionate cyclist, Bill is a former competitive USCF road cyclist.
Above all, Bill treasures his roles as a husband to his wife Tracy, and a devoted father and grandfather to their six adult children and three granddaughters.
Chris McUtchen is a seasoned Performance Coach with over 15 years of experience delivering transformative programs to Fortune 500 companies around the world. His expertise lies in increasing engagement, energy management, and helping individuals and teams connect with their purpose to live their "best lives."
Having worked across Asia Pacific, EMEA, and the Americas, Chris is a recognized subject matter expert in resilience, performance, communication, and behavior change. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science from La Trobe University, majoring in Anatomy and Physiology, and has spent his career designing and implementing health, engagement, and performance-based programs with a lasting impact.
Chris has partnered with global clients such as GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, LEGO, and Boston Consulting Group, helping them drive sustainable, behavior-based transformations.
Outside of work, Chris is passionate about staying active, regularly competing in Half Ironman events across Asia Pacific. He also enjoys spontaneous motorbike adventures and surfing whenever he travels. Based on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, Chris is a proud father of four, finding joy in both his family life and his work helping individuals and companies achieve peak performance.
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Cindy is a dynamic coach, facilitator, and wellness expert who empowers individuals and organizations to take a proactive, strategic approach to well-being, work-life balance, and performance optimization. With expertise spanning health promotion, business development, communications, and education, Cindy brings a unique perspective to helping leaders and teams craft multidisciplinary solutions that drive both personal and organizational success.
Her career began as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, but she quickly recognized that true well-being requires a more comprehensive approach. Cindy believes in integrating physical health elements like nutrition, fitness, and sleep with mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Throughout her work with professionals, athletes, and in diverse industries, she has seen the transformative impact that a holistic approach has on performance, resilience, and leadership. This realization has fueled her mission to make well-being accessible and actionable for as many people as possible.
Cindy has partnered with organizations such as the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, where she delivered high-impact training programs across North America, Europe, and Asia, empowering thousands of executives and teams. As part of the Premier Executive Leadership Program at Johnson & Johnson, she offers coaching to C-Suite leaders, helping them achieve personal growth and professional performance goals.
Additionally, Cindy founded Speaking of Wellness LLC, a consulting firm specializing in strategic wellness planning, content development, and corporate wellness programming.
Her firm supports Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, government agencies, and professional associations. Cindy has also shared her expertise as a keynote speaker and media guest across various platforms, excelling at making complex health data easily digestible. She is the author of The Manual That Should Have Come With Your Body and has contributed to numerous publications, including medical supplements for USA Today.
Outside of work, Cindy is an avid adventurer who enjoys sailing, hiking, skiing, and exploring the world with family and friends.
César Gamio brings over 15 years of executive leadership experience from his successful career at two Fortune 500 companies in the technology and communications industries, working across various regions worldwide. He earned his degree in International Business Management from universities in both the United States and Japan, and his global perspective has been a cornerstone of his approach to leadership and personal development.
Currently, César is an adjunct professor at IE Business School, a certified Corporate Wellness Specialist through the Corporate Health and Wellness Association (USA), and an accredited Executive Life Coach by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).
Trained under the personal guidance of Dr. Deepak Chopra, a world-renowned expert in mind-body medicine, César serves as a Senior Educator for the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. He also advises the Global Centre for Conscious Leadership in London.
For over a decade, César has been helping organizations and leaders across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, North and Latin America enhance workplace wellbeing and navigate change. He regularly facilitates workshops, webinars, and executive coaching sessions across a variety of industries.
César currently resides in England with his wife and two children.
Everette Fortner is a coach and consultant with Performance-on-Purpose, and he also leads Everette Fortner Coaching and Consulting. He brings a wealth of experience in both business and education, serving as an adjunct faculty member at the UVA Darden Graduate School of Business. Prior to this, Everette was the Associate Vice President for Career and Professional Development at the University of Virginia, where he focused on helping students achieve exceptional career outcomes.
Everette's career began in sales and marketing, where he spent 18 years with major consumer brands including Frito-Lay, Kraft, Nabisco, and Dun & Bradstreet. His experience includes an international assignment with Nabisco in Singapore. In 2003, he made the transition to higher education, first at the UVA Darden School of Business and later with UVA's Undergraduate Career Services. During his time at Darden, Everette played a key role in maintaining industry-leading employment rates for students, and he continues to teach a career management course at the school.
A Georgia native, Everette holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from UVA’s Darden School of Business. He lives in Crozet, Virginia, with his wife, Sally. In their free time, they enjoy traveling and camping, as well as spending time with their three adult children and three grandchildren.
Margaret Polser is a dynamic facilitator, keynote speaker, and master-level performance coach with a wealth of expertise in leadership, organizational systems, and performance optimization. She helps individuals and teams elevate engagement, productivity, and leadership capabilities to achieve peak performance in both personal and professional settings.
In her recent role as President of a corporate performance training organization, Margaret took her leadership and impact to new heights. She successfully cultivated a values-driven culture, directed organizational strategy, and oversaw operations. Under her leadership, the company more than doubled its client base in just six months. Margaret attributes this growth to building a purpose-driven team that delivered exceptional value to clients, a core philosophy that continues to shape her approach to leadership development.
Margaret has extensive experience in learning and development, leadership, and performance coaching. She has designed and delivered high-impact keynote presentations and courses on topics like energy management, negotiation and influence, and women’s leadership. Her work has empowered individuals across Fortune 500 companies and beyond to reach new levels of performance. With nearly two decades of 1:1 executive and performance coaching, her client roster includes industry leaders such as Johnson & Johnson, Hershey, GlaxoSmithKline, John Deere, Procter & Gamble, and Mars.
Margaret holds a master’s degree in Adult Learning and Development from Trinity University and is a certified Wellness Coach through The Cooper Institute. Outside of work, she is an avid runner, passionate about tennis, an enthusiastic reader, and a dedicated traveler. She lives with her husband and enjoys spending time with their two adults sons.
Janet Driscoll is a passionate Performance Coach and Educator with over 30 years of experience in education, training and development, corporate and private wellness programming, and human performance. Her approach centers on creatively engaging clients from diverse backgrounds in the process of behavioral change, fostering a growth mindset that empowers individuals to thrive.
Janet's journey began in higher education, where she witnessed firsthand the profound impact of physical, mental, and emotional well-being on performance and resilience. This experience ignited her commitment to support others in developing sustainable strategies for personal and professional growth. One of her standout achievements includes designing and implementing a communication skills curriculum for adult workplace education, aimed at enhancing connection and collaboration among future leaders. This program equipped employees with the tools to engage actively, identify problems, and take decisive action in finding solutions.
For the past 12 years, Janet has served as a performance coach, facilitating Energy Management and Human Performance programs for high-performing leaders and teams globally within the Johnson & Johnson family of companies. Her role as Advisor to the Americas Region involved assessing the specific needs of over 70 sites and providing essential support for course deployment.
Janet holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Bridgewater University and is an AAAI/ISMA certified Personal Trainer and Sports Fitness Nutrition Coach (Pn1). She firmly believes in the connection between physical health and overall well-being.
Residing in Massachusetts with her husband, Dennis, Janet is also a proud mother of three sons whose careers have taken them to Boston, Oregon, and Berlin, Germany.
Col Jason "TOGA" Trew (US Air Force, retired), PhD graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1999. After flying for the first half of his career, he spent the last decade focused on innovations in education, strategy, and leadership. This included a year studying at the Air Force school for strategists, earning a PhD in the history of technology, revitalizing the service's leadership school, coaching innovation teams in government and industry, and leading the design team for Space Force education. He has extensive training in facilitation and design thinking and is also certified as a performance coach, personal trainer, and an Ironman triathlon coach.
After his final military assignment as the Commandant of the premier strategy school in the Department of Defense, The School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, he joined the faculty of the Savannah College of Art and Design as a Professor of Design Management.
TOGA is an author of The Icarus Solution, a book on the critical importance of strategy thinking in warfare, keynote speaker, regular podcast host, and executive coach using his experience as a fighter pilot, commander, innovator, and award-winning educator to elevate the performance of others. He partners with high performing teams to “go above”... to see, think, and live at a higher level!
With over two decades of experience as a performance coach and keynote speaker, Jenn is passionate about helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential, both professionally and personally. She specializes in coaching corporate teams and individuals in areas like energy management, resilience, nutrition, and fitness, empowering them to boost productivity, engagement, and overall performance.
Jenn’s extensive background in Sales and Leadership Development, including her role as National Director of Sales for CSC, one of the nation’s largest government contractors, speaks to her dynamic leadership abilities. She successfully managed 50 sales teams across the U.S., fostering a partnership that generated over $100 million in revenue. Her experience consulting with C-suite executives and leading major national projects, such as a $50 million infrastructure rollout for Ernst & Young, has made her a sought-after expert in both business development and leadership.
Driven by her passion for helping others succeed, Jenn founded Balanced Performance, a coaching and learning development company. She designs custom programs to help business leaders excel in their careers while achieving personal growth. Jenn’s coaching approach is holistic, focusing on physical fitness, emotional wellness, mental clarity, and spiritual alignment. Her impressive client list includes Fortune 100 executives and organizations such as Google, GE, Deloitte, AT&T, and Johnson & Johnson.
Jenn holds a magna cum laude Bachelor of Arts in Communications and German from Wake Forest University and is fluent in German. She is also a certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer (AFAA) with over 25 years of experience. As a certified Sports Fitness Nutrition Coach (Pn1), Jenn educates individuals and teams on how nutrition impacts performance in both competition and daily life.
A dedicated mentor and advocate, Jenn has served as a coach for Girls on the Run and is a committed volunteer with the Ronald McDonald House at Duke University Hospital. When she’s not coaching, Jenn competes in the North Carolina Triathlon Series. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and their two daughters.
As a dedicated Performance & Health Coach, Jill Sharp brings over 15 years of experience in delivering transformative training and development programs that build healthy, high-performing leaders and teams. Through her engaging keynotes and workshops, Jill partners with organizations to inspire and equip individuals with the tools to thrive in both business and life.
Jill has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, including her impactful work with the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, where she helped leaders and teams maximize their potential. She is also known for her role in MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski’s global initiative, supporting women in growing their value, which led her to join The Molly Fletcher Company’s Game Changer Negotiation Team. In this role, Jill coaches individuals on negotiation and communication strategies, empowering them to create better outcomes both personally and professionally.
Her leadership journey is shaped by her own real-world experiences, including her work as the Global Development Lead at Johnson & Johnson, where she led a team of 150 coaches across 14 countries, sharing the message of high performance worldwide. Jill also draws on her background in public education, sales, and corporate management to support individuals and organizations in driving success through customized coaching, training, and strategy development.
Outside of work, Jill is passionate about her family and community. She balances her career with being a mother to two daughters, Madison and Camille, and wife to her husband, Jay. She is also deeply involved in community initiatives that promote health and well-being, continuing her mission to help others lead their best lives.
Karen Allen is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker, growth mindset coach, and facilitator known for her transformative approach to empowering leaders and teams.
With nearly a decade of experience working with CEOs, executives, and diverse organizations, Karen specializes in unlocking human potential through customized coaching, interactive workshops, and inspiring keynote presentations. Her expertise lies in growth mindset, mindfulness, and human leadership skills, all anchored by her proprietary Stop & Shift methodology—a powerful tool for driving positive change.
Karen’s dynamic sessions have impacted global audiences, from North America to Europe, Asia, and Australia, resonating across industries such as healthcare, technology, and finance. She has partnered with top-tier organizations, including Genentech, Google, and Thomson Reuters, to cultivate leadership excellence and enhance team dynamics, resulting in more productive and resilient work environments.
As a published author and course creator, Karen’s work extends beyond the stage and classroom. Her book, Stop & Shift, and her LinkedIn Learning course, Leading With a Growth Mindset, have equipped countless professionals with actionable strategies for personal and professional growth.
Karen’s approach is grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology, and brain training techniques, which she seamlessly integrates into her programs to help leaders overcome challenges, manage stress, and thrive under pressure. With a passion for building thriving workplaces, Karen is dedicated to inspiring growth and fostering environments where leadership and team potential can flourish.
Scott Tibbels is an energetic and passionate leadership coach, committed to helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential. With over 30 years of experience in leadership development, Scott specializes in performance coaching, strategic business development, and leadership presentation skills. His dynamic approach moves participants to embrace new ideas and implement actionable strategies, ensuring lasting impact.
Throughout his career, Scott has worked across a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, defense, financial services, retail, professional services, and manufacturing. He has a wealth of experience facilitating leadership retreats and workshops for executives, guiding them through complex business challenges and growth opportunities.
Scott is a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University, where he played collegiate baseball as a pitcher. He is a certified coach through the Center for Executive Coaching and holds credentials from Insights Discovery and The Table Group. Scott's extensive career includes leadership roles such as Vice President at international consulting firms and Managing Partner of his current coaching firm, where he works with individual leaders and teams to drive performance excellence.
Notable achievements include successful leadership coaching engagements with over 20 CMOs at HCA Healthcare, facilitating physician meetings to develop strategic plans, and leading projects with organizations such as Smile Doctors, Olympic Medical Center, and Sun Behavioral Health. He also played a key role in developing the “I CAN” course for the Zig Ziglar Corporation, aiming to inspire students in public schools nationwide.
Scott lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife Lori. Together, they are active in their community, volunteering with the San Antonio Food Bank and Soldiers' Angels. They enjoy spending time with their five adult children and their two lively Jack Russell terriers.
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Lynn Seth is a seasoned business leader, executive coach, keynote speaker, and former Division I collegiate athlete, dedicated to helping individuals unlock their personal power through self-leadership strategies. With a dynamic and personable approach, she empowers her clients to achieve success by implementing sustainable habits that foster health, happiness, engagement, and peak performance.
Lynn's client portfolio spans Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and top academic institutions. She has also served as a performance coach on the Know Your Value tour, an MSNBC national initiative that guided women in discovering and sharing their personal purpose.
Before launching her own consulting practice, Lynn gained over 20 years of experience working with organizations like WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), Planned Parenthood, Parke-Davis, Warner-Lambert, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals. She holds a bachelor's degree and a master’s in public health from The University of Arizona, along with a master's in organizational development and leadership from The Fielding Institute. Lynn is also a certified executive coach through CoachU, accredited by the International Coaching Federation.
Lynn currently resides in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with her husband and three children.
Tara Collingwood is a nationally recognized leader in nutrition, fitness, and health promotion, regularly featured in TV, radio, and print media. From 2013 to 2015, she was the co-host and resident nutrition expert on the national TV show Emotional Mojo, and for a decade, she was known as the "Diet Diva" on The Daily Buzz. As a former National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Tara’s insights are widely trusted in the field of dietetics.
Tara has authored and co-authored several books, including Pregnancy Cooking & Nutrition for Dummies, Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies, and All In One Pregnancy. She currently serves as a nutrition consultant for prestigious organizations such as the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and also coaches senior executives in energy management at the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute.
Previously, Tara was the team dietitian for the Orlando Magic NBA team and consulted with the University of Central Florida Athletic Department. Through her company, Tara Gidus Nutrition Consulting, LLC, she has worked with renowned clients such as Walt Disney World, Canyon Ranch Spa, and United Behavioral Healthcare. As the official nutritionist for runDisney, she provided expert nutrition guidance to runners for several years.
Tara holds both a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition, Fitness, and Health, and a Master’s Degree in Health Promotion from Purdue University. She is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) in Florida, and holds a Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Additionally, she is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine.
Beyond her professional achievements, Tara is passionate about giving back, particularly through her volunteer work with Restoration Ministries for Women, where she offers nutrition and fitness education to women in rehabilitation. She has been honored with several awards, including the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year from the Florida Dietetic Association and was inducted into Purdue University’s Nutrition Science Alumni Hall of Fame.
An avid marathon runner, Tara has completed 18 full marathons, including four Boston Marathons. She resides in Orlando with her husband John, their two sons, Basil and Levi, and stepsons Maxim and Samuel.
Greg Grazen is a dynamic facilitator, coach, and keynote speaker with a passion for promoting human energy, well-being, and sustainable performance. With over 40 countries visited and thousands of individuals impacted, Greg has led numerous programs focused on resilience, leadership, and energy management. His approach empowers clients to reflect on the mindsets shaping their behaviors, clarifying their life mission, and implementing sustainable changes that lead to success both at work and in life.
Greg has collaborated with global leaders in health and human performance, consulting for renowned organizations such as Johnson & Johnson, IBM, GSK, and Chrysler. He holds a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehab and has an extensive background in athletic training, personal fitness, and group exercise instruction. Additionally, Greg’s coaching expertise is bolstered by certifications in Positive Intelligence and Virtuous Leadership, reflecting his commitment to personal and professional growth.
At the core of Greg’s mission is his dedication to helping others thrive in the face of life’s challenges. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s deeper purpose, recognizing unique strengths, and striving to live fully—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. His belief in perseverance, faith, and hope drives his coaching philosophy, encouraging individuals to pursue their best selves.
Outside of work, Greg treasures time with his family, including his wife, Amy, their three children, and four grandsons. He also enjoys coaching youth football, cycling, strength training, and being active in his church and community leadership.
Sunao is an experienced trainer and facilitator with over 25 years in consulting and training across various industries. Known for his flexible and interactive training style, he focuses on delivering tailored content that meets the unique needs of participants, ensuring they can effectively apply what they learn in their workplaces. His approach involves careful observation and strong engagement from the outset, allowing him to adjust the training flow and exercises to suit the group dynamics—whether in-person or in a virtual setting.
Before relocating to Singapore, Sunao spent a decade in Tokyo, where he worked with a management consulting firm, assisting foreign companies in establishing their business operations in Japan. This role enriched his expertise across diverse consulting and training assignments in sectors such as biotechnology, civil engineering, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and trading.
Sunao specializes in leadership transition and change management, particularly within multicultural and matrix teams. He excels at balancing structured methodologies with an understanding of cultural sensitivities, ensuring that clients derive tangible benefits from their organizational development initiatives.
As a business coach, Sunao leverages various profiles and assessments to enhance team performance regionally. He is fluent in both English and Japanese and has a deep understanding of different management styles and leadership methodologies, with a keen focus on navigating cultural diversity challenges.
Additionally, Sunao has a proven track record in helping teams optimize operational efficiencies and enhance sales force performance, having trained over 500 sales executives annually in sales and negotiation skills across B2B and B2B2C contexts.
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With over thirty years of international experience, Pablo Vega-Marquez is a trusted bilingual leader dedicated to fostering employee well-being through value-based leadership, resilience, personal transitions, and mindfulness. His approach emphasizes creating sustainable cultures that encompass the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and community dimensions of holistic well-being.
As a Performance Coach, Pablo specializes in the science of high performance, guiding leaders and individuals to reach their fullest potential. While at Johnson & Johnson, he successfully trained over twenty internal and external coaches, positively impacting more than 20,000 leaders and employees within just five years. He played a pivotal role during Johnson & Johnson’s Leadership Week, where he trained General Electric leaders for four consecutive years, earning top scores for his sessions. Additionally, his expertise has benefited organizations such as Cerveceria Nacional in Ecuador, Santander Bank in Spain, Mars in Panama, Laureate Universities in Mexico, and GSK in Argentina, as evidenced by increased employee engagement and productivity measured through internal surveys and client feedback.
Pablo also created and led the Health & Well-being function for Johnson & Johnson in Latin America, aiming to cultivate the healthiest workforce globally. His visionary strategies and programs have garnered several awards for their impact on workplace well-being.
Pablo holds a business degree from Tec de Monterrey, a master’s in Human Resources Leadership from Rutgers University, a master’s in Sports Management from Cruyff Institute, and studies in Human Development from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico. He further honed his skills in coaching and transitions at Stanford University and received mentorship from Dr. Jim Loehr in energy management.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Pablo is a passionate family man, committed to building conscious and generous communities at home and in the workplace.