We are a team of entrepreneurs, facilitators, coaches, artists, network builders, and competitors committed to the belief that strong relationships transform organizations and communities.
LOU BERGHOLZ
LOU BERGHOLZ
MANAGING PARTNER & FOUNDER
Areas of Expertise
Research, Design, Facilitation
Education
Cornell University, Bachelor of Science in Human Development
Surprising Fact About Me
I am an introvert. Nobody believes this, but it’s true!
On My Bucket List
Learn how to surf, drive a tank, and sing (well) at a karaoke bar
My Favorite “Dream Big” Scenario
Running an overnight camp for one glorious summer
Craziest Thing I Have Ever Experienced
Watched in fear from the fourth row of a bus traveling 100 kilometers an hour down a two-lane road as the back-up driver exchanged places with the current driver, without the bus stopping
If I was a Contestant on Jeopardy My 5 Dream Categories Would Be
’80s Movie Quotes, ’80s One-hit Wonder Songs, ’80s TV Shows, John Cusack Films, Driving Shortcuts to Avoid Traffic in Boston
MAREN ROJAS
MAREN ROJAS
FACILITATOR
Areas of Expertise
Coaching, Teaming, Leadership Development, Sport and Trauma
Education & Certifications
The College of William and Mary, Bachelor of Arts Studio Art; Syracuse University, Master of Science Art Education; USSF “A” License; NSCAA Advanced National License
My Favorite Team Experience
As a player, going to the 1992 NCAA women’s soccer Elite 8 with W&M. As a coach, winning the 2004 ACC Championship in women’s soccer with The University of Virginia
Surprising Fact About Me
I used to own a Harley Davidson
The Craziest Thing I Have Ever Done
Quit my job and thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2000
If I Was a Contestant on Jeopardy, My 5 Dream Categories Would Be
Songs of the ’80s, Characters from Stephen King Novels, Art History, All Things Calvin and Hobbes, Quotes from Better Off Dead
Favorite Quote
From A League of Their Own – Geena Davis’ reply when Tom Hanks asks her why she is quitting the baseball team: Geena, “It just got too hard.” Tom, “It’s supposed to be hard, the hard is what makes it great. If it were easy everyone would do it.”
ASH WALL
ASH WALL
FACILITATOR
Areas of Expertise
Communication, Productivity
Education
Hamilton College, Bachelor of Arts
Favorite Place to Spend a Summer Day
Panther Pond in Raymond, ME
Favorite Ice Cream
Maple Walnut, rainbow sprinkles and a sugar cone
Favorite James Bond Movie
Goldfinger, because it is the quintessential Bond film featuring Sean Connery, the ultimate 007
Superpower I Wish I Had
Time travel so I could tame and ride a stegosaurus
Favorite TV Show
The Wire. Enough said.
MARGIE GOZDIFF
MARGIE GOZDIFF
FACILITATOR & BUSINESS COACH
Areas of Expertise
Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Leadership Development, Sales Training
Education & Certifications
SUNY Oswego, Bachelor of Business Administration; Institute for Health and Human Potential, Emotional Intelligence; Vital Smarts, Crucial Conversations; International Coaching Academy, Coaching Certification; MBTI – CPP
How I Spend My Weekends
Outdoors – skiing, biking and hiking
Surprising Fact About Me
I’m introverted and need my quiet time
On My Bucket List
Skiing in Switzerland – when I was very young, my mother left five kids (ages 2-12) home with my dad and went skiing with a girlfriend. Why shouldn’t I?
Best Book I Have Read This Year
Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Favorite Productivity Hack
Disconnecting for a day (or longer!) to recharge
WHITNEY OTTO
WHITNEY OTTO
FACILITATOR & EXECUTIVE COACH
Areas of Expertise
Training, Facilitation, Executive Coaching
Education
Brown University, Bachelor of Arts; Lesley University, Master of Science Counseling Psychology, The Coaches Training Institute, Certified Professional Co-active Coach
Favorite Team Experience
Winning as the underdog because it gives you deeper respect for yourself and your teammates, and makes celebrations all the sweeter
One Thing I Have Always Wanted to Do
Compete on Dancing with the Stars
What I Would Do with 15 Minutes of Fame
I would use five of them to invite Michelle Obama, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Mindy Kaling and Tina Fey to dinner so they could advise me on how to use the last ten
Surprising Fact About Me
I was an alternate for the US Women’s Rowing Team for the 2000 Olympic Games
Best Book I Have Read Recently
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert really stuck with me
REGGIE PEARSE
REGGIE PEARSE
FACILITATOR
Areas of Expertise
Team development, Executive coaching, Change Management, Conflict Management, Sales process and Presence coaching and training.
Education
BA Business, MS Organizational Psychology
How I spend wekends:
Sprint Triathlons
Favorite TV show:
Catastrophe
Surprising fact about me:
When I was a teenager I learned how to complete the Rubik’s Cube in under a minute.
Best book I've read recently:
For Whom the Bell Tolls, Hemingway
Favorite place to spend a summer day:
On a trout river
BRADFORD SELBY
Bradford Selby
FACILITATOR
Areas of Expertise
Team Dynamics, Facilitation, and Personal Growth
Education
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a focus on Outdoor Education at The University of New Hampshire
Favorite Team Experience
Being a part of the Massachusetts state championship soccer team at Wayland High School! 12 years of playing with the same group of guys came to a perfect close.
Surprising Fact About Me
I do not like ketchup, mustard, or relish on hot dogs… or on ANYTHING!!!
Favorite Quote
“The person who says they can and the person who says they can’t are both right.” – Unknown (paraphrased over time from a quote by Henry Ford)
Favorite Productivity Hack
“Sorry, I think you must have the wrong number!”
What would I do with 15 minutes of fame
Thank my mother.
RACHEL HAMMERMAN
RACHEL HAMMERMAN
ADMINISTRATIVE and OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Areas of Expertise
Organization, Operations, Art-making
Education
Mount Holyoke College, Bachelor of Art in Studio Art
How I spend my weekends
The three F’s: Family, Friends, and Food
Favorite productivity hack
Get up early
Favorite place to spend a summer day
In my art studio (any season)
Favorite quote
“It is in your self interest to find a way to be very tender” – Jenny Holzer
What would you do with 15 minutes of fame
Focus on the impending 16th minute
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