Who We Are

Expert Led. Evidence-based.

We are a team of seasoned practitioners with decades of real-world experience across industries. We collaborate as a consortium of seasoned Talent Management experts using data-driven practices to deliver leadership and talent management, consulting/advising. We know what works-and what doesn’t-when it comes to aligning, developing, motivating, and leading people.

The People Behind the Work
A Consortium of Proven Experts
Jeff Johnson, PhD
Founder & Principal Consultant
Industrial & Organizational Psychology

For nearly 30 years Jeff has been collaborating with organizations as a leadership consultant. He helps organizations build key leadership capabilities, enhance organizational effectiveness, and make optimal talent management investments and decisions.

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Kristin Sterling, MS
Senior Consultant
Organizational Development

A global executive coach, facilitator, and talent strategist with 30 years of experience across biotech, consumer products, fintech, pharma, retail and more — with implementations in 50+ countries. Clients include C-Levels, Founders, and SVPs across startup to Fortune 5, including Adobe and CHIEF.

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Lewis Lubin, MA
Senior Consultant
Organizational Development

A seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and top-level executive coach with 30+ years in executive management. Lewis helps clients understand their baseline behaviors and business impact — building tailored development plans and navigating conflict through authentic, partnering commitments.

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Rainer Seitz, PhD
Senior Consultant
Industrial & Organizational Psychology

Nearly 30 years in talent management as internal and external consultant — from Fortune 500 to startups. Rainer designs comprehensive talent management systems covering assessment, evaluation, and development. Currently teaches Management at Linfield University.

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John C. Howes, PhD
Senior Consultant
Industrial & Organizational Psychology

Co-founder of Qchange and former Executive Consulting Leader at IBM Kenexa. Nearly 20 years in internal leadership roles across talent management, organizational culture, change and development, and leadership assessment. Published author and professional conference presenter.

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Thomas Daley, BSc, MAC
Senior Consultant
Organizational Development

20+ years as a leadership consultant nationally and internationally, including work with the United Nations. Thomas excels at creating learning communities that support purposeful change — working across diverse cultures from local to multinational organizations.

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Savannah Jones, BA
Operations Lead
Communications & Psychology

Savannah oversees operations, marketing, and strategic growth. With a background in broadcasting, business development, and digital marketing, she produced the Bootstraps & Business podcast and strengthens the infrastructure that powers the team's client work.