Contact Shreya Shreya Sarkar, Ph.D. Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach Dr. Shreya Sarkar is the CEO and founder of Human Capital Growth, a talent management firm with bases in the US and India. Her passion is in helping individuals and organizations achieve long-term success, using science, data, and empathy. Shreya’s work experience spans across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Shreya is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has team members in Mysore and Pune, India. She enjoys spending her free time with her two children and savoring the delights of the Napa Valley region. Over 25 years of experience in leadership assessment, coaching, and organizational effectiveness. Deep expertise in leveraging evidence-based talent management practices to address real-world client needs, including closing revenue gaps, turning around a declining cross-border collaboration, and career advancement of minority employees. Prior roles include heading leadership development at Levi Strauss & Co., and leading Organizational Effectiveness and Training at Dendrite International. Led initiatives in the areas of leadership assessment, feedback & coaching, team development, performance management, competency modeling, succession planning, and diversity & inclusion. Has deep insights on the Indian economy and work culture. Facilitated the turnaround of a non-performing cross-border collaboration through team effectiveness and leadership development interventions. Supported the strategy transition of a multi-billion-dollar firm with a new leadership competency model and integration with the global succession planning process. Designed and facilitated a leadership intervention for the India-based leadership team, resulting in a shared vision and commitment toward “providing value-added services from India.” Supported a leading US-based manufacturer in the launch of their Indian Operations through selection assessments for leadership candidates. B.A. in Industrial Psychology from Fergusson College, India M.A. and Ph.D., Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Bowling Green State University, USA. Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley. A graduate of the University of California Entrepreneurship Academy. Completed MBA courses in marketing and finance at the Haas Business School, UC Berkeley. Author of the book Role of National Culture in Transfer of Training and Oxford Handbook case study on India's most prominent multinational, The Tata Group.

Contact Sharon Sharon Lundberg, M.B.A., C.M.P., B.C.C., P.C.C. Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach Sharon is an innovative, agile executive coach with experience in leadership development, talent development, and career management services. As a motivational consultant coaching for enhanced performance at all levels, she has worked with senior executives across diverse functional and leadership roles in the insurance, financial services, manufacturing, banking, utility, healthcare, non-profit, and aerospace industries. Sharon is an excellent communicator and active listener who builds trusted partnerships with clients in small to Fortune 100 companies. Away from work Sharon’s passion for fostering growth and creating in general extends to her gardening, acrylic and pastel painting and spending quality time with family and friends. She also enjoys walking, sightseeing, theater, museums and can be found playing pickleball as often as possible and an occasional golf game. Partners with organizations to help solve key talent development gaps within the organization Coaches executives and emerging leaders to develop leadership capabilities in areas such as staff development, knowledge transfer, culture enhancement, leadership presence, impactful communication Fosters trust and creates an open learning experience where clients achieve development goals enhancing performance, communication, strategic thinking, partnerships, leadership brand, and organization impact Collaborates with business developers to support business expansion and deepen customer relationships Develops high quality feedback reports to bring insights on strengths, development opportunities, desired leadership behaviors, and blind spots Coached SVP of a large not-for-profit organization, resulting in modifying leadership style, communication preferences, and accelerated performance that improved collaboration and communication with executive team, regional peer group, and direct reports. Coached SVP, Area Head in a Fortune 100 insurer, improving communication, collaboration, innovation, productivity, and responsiveness with organizational partners/customers. Client advanced to head up new area of strategic importance. Sought after impactful executive coach supporting the growth of many executives to advance within their organizations in diverse areas such as finance, legal, engineering, operations, technology, administration, sales, marketing, executive management, R&D and global services. M.B.A., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Hartford Graduate Center, Hartford CT B.A., Economics, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie NY – Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society Professional Certified Coach (PCC) – International Coaching Federation (ICF) Board Certified Coach (BCC) – Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) Career Management Practitioner (CMP) – Institute of Career Certification International (ICCI) Board Director: The Good Shepherd Foundation – providing medical services to Grand Saline area of Haiti President: Vassar Club of Hartford for over 10 years

Contact Lindsay Lindsay Read, M.A. Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach With 20 years of experience coaching and consulting at world-class universities and around the globe, Lindsay Read brings a well-informed, creative approach to her work with high-performing and high-potential leaders. A passionate lifelong learner, Lindsay has mastered many different conceptual coaching frameworks, and is adept at determining which one is the most relevant to use with her clients. She loves working with leaders around the world to help them navigate organizational change and create rewarding careers for themselves and their teams. Lindsay grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and has lived in Chile, Germany, Chicago, Washington, D.C., currently residing in the Twin Cities with her husband and two kids. She loves getting outside year-round to bike and cross-country ski. With a deep interest in nutrition, she’s constantly trying new recipes in the kitchen, allowing her to consider parallels between cooking and leadership. As a former trumpet player, she enjoys seeking out local jazz and live music. Coached leaders across the healthcare, financial services, government, and education sectors, helping them frame their challenges and methodologies for approaching them to achieve desired outcomes. Taught and coached hundreds of students at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Designed an immersive retreat for 100 graduating MBA students to help them ask and answer big questions about who they wanted to be and the steps they would need to take to achieve their goals. Delivered Leadership Accelerator workshops for emerging leaders wanting to turbo charge their careers and learn how to approach complex challenges. Guided a cohort of new leaders toward achieving their development goals by coaching them through the three phases of problem finding, solution creation, and sustaining change. Led a new executive to successful outcomes through his first year at a national nonprofit, involving addressing organizational issues and a steep learning curve. Coached a VP at a global market research firm into her successful promotion to Senior VP role. M.A., Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI B.A., Spanish and History, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa Certified Coach through an ICF-accredited coach training program Certified Facilitator through Theory of Participation Senior Leadership Coach, University of Chicago Booth School of Business Adjunct Executive Coach, University of St. Thomas German Chancellor Fellowship for Prospective Leaders, sponsored through the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Contact Joshua Joshua Schultz, Psy.D. Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach Joshua Schultz is a psychologist, executive coach, and psychotherapist with a passion for helping leaders grow. Joshua’s clients appreciate his ability to quickly and deeply understand their organizations, their teams, and their individual challenges. They also value his partnership in decision making and his insights that facilitate both professional and personal development. Joshua has an affinity for working with organizations that are mission-driven and value-centric. He wants his coaching work to make a difference in the lives of his clients and the world at large. In his free time, Joshua prioritizes creative pursuits. He plays percussion and mandolin and is working on a series of children’s books about mindfulness and friendship. 5+ years of experience in leadership assessment, organizational development, and executive coaching. Develops and delivers tailored coaching engagements customized to fit organizational and individual needs. Leverages an insight-oriented model, helping leaders maximize their potential through a process of self-discovery, developing their own goals, and finding alignment and synergy within their organizations and communities. Worked with founders and CEOs of startups and other businesses across multiple industries to achieve their goals. Coached 200+ leaders in a multinational retail company over the course of a multi-year engagement. Helped hundreds of leaders to identify their values and solve problems to achieve their desired objectives. Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Widener University M.A., Clinical Psychology, Widener University Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania Hogan Assessment Certified Member of American Psychological Association and Society of Consulting Psychology Board member of Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists

Contact Floyd Floyd Carlson, M.S. Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach Floyd brings a wealth of experience coaching, building effective teams, and improving relationships and leadership development to his clients. Using brain based coaching techniques, he helps his clients set motivating goals, strategies, and actions to ensure they put new insights, habits, and skills into practice. Floyd is a published author of the book “Conscious Leadership In Action”. Outside of work, Floyd maintains a broad range of interests, including marathon running, reading, writing and volunteering as a coach with various groups to support military veterans. 30+ years of leadership experience in High-tech, Operations, Military, Manufacturing, and Sales. 14 years’ managing Sales Operations, technical service teams, and critical accounts for European markets with Fortune 500 company. Experience in different company positions: Corporate Sales Executive; Learning and Development and Recruiting; Director Sales Operation; Senior Manager Technical Services; Management Information Officer. Skilled in workshop design and facilitation. Coached senior finance leader on how they could create powerful relationships to overcome the perception they were not ready for the next level position based on how they were interacting with other leaders and the board. The result was selection within six months to become the next CFO for the company. Coached several high potential leaders on developing personal goals and action plans to address the most important competencies identified through assessments and 360-degree feedback to support their career aspirations. Many of these clients have improved their confidence, impact, and visibility, resulting in new opportunities and promotions within their organizations. Coached a business partnership relationship between a president and one of their general managers who were challenged by being able to communicate and work optimally together. By supporting them creating a designed alliance on how to best work with each other, the relationship became strong and productive. Led large scale change initiatives: drove adoption of Cisco’s ordering system across Europe, Middle East, & Africa’s 361 partners, 1089 Sellers, with $7 Billion in bookings; drove adoption of Sales forecasting process utilizing Salesforce.com, achieving 85% successful adoption against 80% target. B.S., Business Administration, University of Wisconsin Stevens-Point. Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS), Bowie State University. International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC). Brain Based Coaching Certification (BCCC) Trained from Neuro-Leadership Institute (NLI) Qualified to administer and interpret various assessment and 360 instruments including Hogan Assessments, Caliper, HBDI, Leadership Circle Profile.

Contact Andrew Andrew Graham, B.Eng. Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach With a passion for strategy, people, and process, Andrew Graham is a professional services business leader with CEO and management consulting experience. During his 20 years of global business leadership and management consulting experience, gained while living on four continents, Andrew has led major initiatives across a wide range of product and service industries, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. Andrew is British born, Australian and American by naturalization. He lives near Annapolis, Maryland with his wife, Leigh, and young children, Oliver, and Isabella. Andrew is a passionate aviator, holding both rotary and fixed wing licenses. When not working, the family enjoys the environs of Chesapeake Bay on their boat, Waltzing Matilda. Specializes in leadership development and change management strategies with a primary focus to lead companies towards achieving growth, thereby increasing enterprise value for stakeholders, employees, and customers. Creates a work environment that has a compelling and differentiated strategy led by capable, first-class teams of people, working within a clear and motivational performance system to drive a business that has a focus on customer service with minimal complexity. Advises C-suite and senior executives as their trusted advisor and thinking partner, helping them navigate high-level leadership transitions with all associated challenges and opportunities. Established a record of delivering double-digit growth in revenue, operating profit, EBITDA, and improved shareholder value as a CEO and in his other leadership roles. As CEO, Andrew spearheaded his company’s transition to market preeminence in leadership development by restructuring the global sales team to deliver sophisticated presentations for custom-designed, solutions-based programs for 100 of the Fortune 500. Under his leadership, Forum won new accounts totaling $8.8M, reduced costs by $1.1M, and grew revenue three percent ($24.9M peak) and EBITDA 87%. As SVP, he was brought on board to design, develop, and roll out a new talent development business with the goal of making it as successful as his organization’s existing career transition business. Andrew achieved his targets, creating six new practices, building a $100M+ business, and quadrupling revenues over two years. Associate Certified Coach (ACC) B.Eng., Mechanical Production Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University

Contact Andre Andre Keil, M.A. Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach Andre Keil blends strategic thinking and operational excellence with hands-on training and coaching skills as an executive leadership coach and strategic advisor. He focuses on delivering transformative leadership development experiences for individuals and groups as well as bringing executive coaching, coaching skills, and group coaching into organizations to create cultures of increased trust and transparency as well as improved communication. Andre’s mission is to enhance human effectiveness and performance in a way that is life-giving and not life-draining. Provides coaching and development for leadership teams and executives across industries, including healthcare, education, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, chemicals, and financial services. Collaborates on creating new and innovative coach-training programs. Meets leaders where they are and applies a variety of methods to either help create behavior-based changes for immediate impact or a deeper level of internal transformation for longer-term impact. Develops relationships that allow leaders to feel both supported and challenged as they drive results. Coached an SVP of Finance in support of them becoming CFO at a nationally based FMCG organization. Worked with the C-suite of a large global manufacturing organization focusing on how to use coaching skills to drive a culture of more transparency and open feedback. M.A., Organizational Behavior, California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), Alliant International University B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

Contact Amy Amy Stewart, Ph.D. Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach Dr. Amy Stewart is a skilled Industrial/Organizational Psychologist experienced in working with Fortune 500, government, and nonprofit organizations to increase their human capital return on investment. With extensive knowledge of leadership fundamentals of success, Dr. Stewart is adept in supporting managers and executives to develop and apply capabilities to their unique circumstances. While Dr. Stewart has assisted many professionals in improving their interpersonal skills, influence, and strategic capabilities, she has a personal understanding of the issues women leaders face today, particularly at the executive level. Her compassion, knowledge, and experience help women feel heard, gain perspective, and initiate behavioral changes that will help them thrive. Dr. Stewart is a woman of faith who respects and honors the uniqueness of each person’s gifts. For her, “there is just something about the water!” Being near or on the water calms and feeds her. She also enjoys playing in the dirt, a lovely dinner out, and time with her family and friends. Like others on the team, you may hear “Go DAWGS” or “Go BRAVES” escape from her lips! Specializes in personality and cognitive assessment for selection and development purposes. Works across industries with substantial experience in the hospitality, retail, academia, automotive, electrical utilities, private equity, financial, and medical fields. Assists leaders as they prepare for and transition into new roles by identifying the critical success elements for the targeted position. She works collaboratively to discover existing competencies to leverage, new skills to develop, and overused skills to modify for optimal performance. Ensures that coaching goals align with the organization’s strategic plans and objectives. Confronts complex issues with leaders by creating a safe environment where tough messages can be received and explored in a supportive, productive manner. Assessed 500+ candidates for executive leader positions to determine leadership fit for open roles. Assessments included interview, interpretation of cognitive and personality data, and written report of capabilities. Included candidate feedback, recommendations, development plans, and coaching. Built career development content for aerospace and defense company to guide and support employees as they determined a career path and created a plan for self-growth as well as continued skill development. Worked with change management team to construct communication materials to drive adoption. Lead a team of five internal OD business partners to identify barriers to performance, design interventions, and lead efforts that facilitate development and change. Ph.D., Applied Psychology, University of Georgia M.S., Applied Psychology, University of Georgia B.S., Psychology, Georgia State University

Contact Michaela Michaela Madden Smith, Psy.D., L.P. Senior Consultant Michaela is passionate about helping leaders identify and maximize their natural gifts. She utilizes data- driven assessments to empower clients to answer the question, “What were you put on this earth to do?”  Michaela’s work with clients focuses on partnering with individuals and organizations to identify and optimize talent. Grounded in psychology and informed by data, Michaela brings a deeply relational approach to leadership coaching—believing meaningful growth happens through authentic connection. She partners closely with leaders to cultivate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and aligned leadership practices that strengthen both people and systems. One of her specialties is supporting the success of family-owned businesses. In this space, she dedicates her time to building emotional equity within families while maximizing the gifts of business leaders and the next generation. Michaela works with leaders and organizations seeking clarity, connection, and sustainable impact—helping them lead with purpose and confidence. Outside of the consulting space, integrative health and wellness are Michaela’s passions as she enjoys being active outdoors with her husband and three children. She is always looking for ways to build community and establish meaningful connection with those around her. She loves to travel and has an ever-growing bucket list of places to visit. In the evenings and on weekends, you can find her going to concerts and enjoying live music. Credentialed Licensed Psychologist with robust clinical experience. Delivers comprehensive leadership and career assessments. Facilitates cross-organizational change management with leaders. Partners with individuals and organizations to identify and optimize talent while investing in the success of family-owned businesses and families of wealth. Dedicated to building emotional equity in the family and maximizing gifts of the next generation. Developed and implemented system-wide resiliency-based programs for employee health/well-being and community health integrations. Researched and trained senior faculty and students to develop deep understanding of international and intercultural experiences in Singapore. Psy.D., Counseling Psychology, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN M.A., Counseling Psychology, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN B.A., Psychology, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

Contact Tony Tony Carthen, M.A. Senior Consultant Tony Carthen enjoys figuring out how various individual characteristics translate into leadership capabilities. With his passion for helping leaders realize their potential, he helps organizations to develop high-performing leadership cultures. Tony has a natural curiosity and takes delight in partnering with clients to understand their unique needs. In his free time, Tony enjoys basketball, gaming, comics, drawing, discovering new music, and going on cinematic adventures with friends. He is also passionate about mentoring and coaching students. Coaching individual contributors to executive leaders by translating their personality characteristics into leadership traits, helping them reflect on how their behaviors impact their teams and results, and strengthening their performance with a growth mindset. Partnering with clients to understand their talent needs, identify candidate strengths and development areas, provide insight for hiring and promotion decisions, and advise on best onboarding practices. Leading comprehensive assessments for individual contributor to executive leaders, which includes an integration of interviews, evaluation of leadership business simulations, and interpretation of personality tests, cognitive ability tests, and motivational profiles. Conducting qualitative interviews for function executive and C-suite level leaders, and synthesizing them into meaningful and actionable 360° feedback reports. Training and collaborating with international affiliate partners on assessment best practices. Led assessments for hundreds of selection candidates and internal development participants. Facilitated team aggregate feedback sessions to discuss the strengths and derailers within cohorts of leaders, how it can shape an organization’s culture, and what can cause conflict in working dynamics. Presented on topics regarding early career succession management, diversity in leadership, transitions in the leadership pipeline, and best practices in engaging leaders in developmental experiences. M.A., Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Minnesota State University, Mankato B.S., Psychobiology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)