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Carol Limperos, PCC

Principal and Executive Coach

Carol Limperos, PCC

Principal and Executive Coach

With 35 years of experience in the Americas and Europe, Carol is an executive coach and former C-suite leader who works with clients and their teams to accelerate performance. She partners with senior leaders during their career moves to enterprise leaders, preparing them to solve today’s complex challenges and organizational change. Carol is often brought into fragile situations to help executives find their way back to center, during times of professional or personal pressure that could cause them to stall or lose focus. Clients rely on her intellectual honesty, business experience, and thought partnership to focus them on achieving results. Her background includes teaching at Rice University and serving on the board of the Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Carol holds a BS from UT-El Paso and an MBA from Texas A&M.

Snapshot:
• Reads contemporary and past thinkers, biased toward converting theory into relevant execution
• Hiked 47 US National Parks with husband
• Values friends and family gatherings

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Mark Berg, ACC

Executive Coach

Mark Berg, ACC

Executive Coach

As a licensed mental health professional and executive leadership coach, Mark has assisted and supported executives, leaders, and professionals for 30+ years. He is the former director of EAP for the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and ExpressJet Airlines – and held numerous local and national offices with professional associations. Mark is currently National Clinical Director for the Critical Incident Response Program for the Air Line Pilot Association. He has led training and educational presentations internationally for corporations, medical institutions, and professional organizations. Mark brings his core values of Confidentiality, Integrity, Non-Judgmental, Caring, and Inclusiveness into his coaching relationships. He holds an undergraduate degree from Baylor University and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from UH-Clear Lake.

Snapshot:
• Loves to teach and learn
• Trained show horses and hunting dogs
• Loves to travel the world and be outdoors

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Laura Suttin, MD

Executive Coach

Laura Suttin, MD

Executive Coach

Laura empowers leaders to create lives they love by coaching them to reclaim time and energy for what matters most. She helps individuals and groups to focus on creating measurable behavioral changes that lead to improved time management and energy balance. Laura blends experience as a physician and coach to address the unique challenges faced by medical professionals. She published her first book, The Purposeful MD: Creating the Life You Love Without Guilt, in October 2024. Laura received her medical degree from McGovern Medical School in Houston, completed her residency at Christus Spohn Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program in Corpus Christi, and earned her MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2016.

Snapshot:
• Enjoys RV camping with her family
• Completed multiple triathlons and half marathons
• Local board member for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

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Jack Hogin, ACC

Executive Coach

Jack Hogin, ACC

Executive Coach

With more than 20 years of experience in corporate and non-profit leadership positions, Jack coaches and advises leaders and teams from start-ups to multinational organizations. His approach is rooted in authenticity and personalized support, seeking to empower clients to develop skills and awareness, overcome obstacles, and create sustainable change. Jack spent nine years at Amazon growing multibillion dollar global businesses and leading cross-functional teams spanning business, product, operations, and organization development. He also has 12 years of experience directing and facilitating energy and environmental consulting projects with C-Suite leaders, and leading leadership development programs in the US and Latin America. Jack has an MBA from the University of Washington and a B.A. in Economics from Carleton College.

Snapshot:
• Taught and lived in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
• Summited all 5 volcanoes in Washington State
• Loves to be outdoors, especially with family and friends

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Roshmi Dalal, PCC

Executive Coach

Roshmi Dalal, PCC

Executive Coach

With years of experience in high-stress, corporate roles and more than 500 hours of coaching clients globally, Roshmi focuses on helping leaders overcome an array of challenges, including negative thought patterns, imposter syndrome, and conflict avoidance. Her coaching approach includes emotional intelligence (EQ), resilience and accountability tools, and mindfulness mastery – focused on empowering clients to unlock their greatest impact, influence and potential to achieve goals. She is a frequent keynote speaker with a reputation for being charismatic and engaging, which gives the audience and her clients a sense of purpose and confidence that impacts their self-awareness, empathy, and communication. Roshmi is a CPA who graduated summa cum laude with a BBA and MPA from the University of Texas at Austin.

Snapshot:
• Born in the UK, raised in Houston, and traveled to 20+ countries
• Co-founder of South Asian Women's Entrepreneurs Alliance
• Passion for Yoga and the mental well-being of others

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Steve Pinckney, PCC

Executive Coach

Steve Pinckney, PCC

Executive Coach

Steve has 20+ years of experience in change leadership and business transformation. He helps clients leverage strengths, define vision, and prioritize critical objectives to deliver even more impactful results. Steve also focuses on increasing the synergy between an organization’s leadership and its delivery teams, enabling them to work collaboratively and effectively. By strengthening their cohesion, Steve ensures they align on vision, goals, and objectives – fostering an environment that leads to increased velocity, enhanced employee engagement, and increased outcomes. Steve has a Bachelors in Computer Science from Park University, an MBA from American Intercontinental University, and is pursuing a Masters in Strategic Foresight at the University of Houston.

Snapshot:
• Father of two amazing daughters
• Lived and worked for 7 years in the UK, Australia and Singapore
• Published author of book on Real World IT Projects

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Janean Lyon, ACC

Executive Coach

Janean Lyon, ACC

Executive Coach

Janean has worked with leaders at all levels for 20+ years in Oil & Gas, Technology and Consulting. With experience as a Talent Acquisition executive, consultant, and leadership coach, she quickly identifies areas for optimization and efficiencies to create high performing individuals and teams. Her coaching philosophy centers on the belief that exceptional leadership is cultivated from authenticity, new ways of thinking, and a commitment to creating positive impact. Janean empowers leaders to harness their strengths, enhance emotional intelligence, and navigate challenges with resilience. Through a direct and collaborative approach, she creates space for leaders to explore innovative solutions, foster a growth mindset, and achieve peak performance. Janean has a BA from the University of Houston – Downtown.

Snapshot:
• Loves traveling the world and photography
• Walked 2,400 miles in a single year
• Court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem with Child Advocates

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David Handler, PCC

Managing Principal and Executive Coach

David Handler, PCC

Managing Principal and Executive Coach

David is a former marketing executive with 20+ years of coaching experience. He specializes in identifying key areas that may impede leaders from serving effectively, then works with them to develop enhanced skills to achieve better results. David coaches at all levels – from directors to the C-Suite – in industries from energy to healthcare, technology to insurance. Having delivered more than 11,000 hours of coaching, he helps clients create behavioral changes to improve relationships in all directions. Previously, David produced live sports television events for 15 years, co-founded the nation’s largest intercollegiate sports travel company, and is the author of "Words Flow Through Me", a compilation of more than 30 years of published writings. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism with High Honors from the University of Texas at Austin.

Snapshot:
• Coached offshore on world’s largest energy platform
• Stood in end zone as Dwight Clark made legendary "The Catch”
• Won 1979 DFW amateur Putt-Putt Golf Championship

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Shveta Pillai, PCC

Executive Coach

Shveta Pillai, PCC

Executive Coach

Shveta is an accomplished Executive & Leadership Coach with 25+ years of experience advising emerging startups and global Fortune 500 companies across healthcare, oil & gas, and finance. She excels in enhancing performance by focusing on key areas such as organizational structure, relationship management, communication, and core limiting beliefs. Shveta integrates her coaching process with expertise in organizational development. As a result, she partners with clients to help them gain new insights into actionable steps to improve their leadership style and foster stronger engagement with peers, employees, and others critical to their success. She holds an undergraduate degree in Corporate Communications and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

Snapshot:
• Native Houstonian married with 2 daughters, 1 dog, and 1 cat
• Founder of social media company featuring stories of Asian American women powerhouses
• Pilates enthusiast

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Miguel Lozano, PhD

Executive Coach

Miguel Lozano, PhD

Executive Coach

Miguel brings a unique perspective to coaching, drawing on 25+ years in process improvement, project management, and change management. He worked in leadership roles across organizations in healthcare, automotive manufacturing, and traffic safety. Miguel believes leaders must know themselves well to be successful – and helps clients understand who they are, their key strengths, level of emotional intelligence, and blind spots. Miguel has a passion for teaching and has appointments in master’s programs at the UT School of Public Health in Houston, the University of Houston Bauer College of Business, and UH-Downtown. He holds a Bachelor of Industrial and Systems Engineering from ITESM in Monterrey, Mexico, an MBA from UT-El Paso, and a PhD from the UT School of Public Health.

Snapshot:
• Loves social gatherings
• Black Belt in Taekwondo
• Highly competitive in sports and games

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Megan Billnoske

Corporate Trainer

Megan Billnoske

Corporate Trainer

Megan is a fun-spirited, energetic and highly strategic leadership professional. Living her top values of integrity, fun, creativity and servant leadership, she spent 12 years in talent development at some of the best corporate and non-profit companies in Houston – training 14,000+ international leaders, project managing teams around the globe and reporting to 27 bosses. She is passionate about building champion leaders with incredible skills and heart, so they can be more effective at caring for people and getting business done. She is a 2024 Houston Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award nominee, a two-time Association for Talent Development (ATD) Houston conference chair, and the 2024 president of the Houston chapter for National Speakers Association (NSA). Megan has a BA, magna cum laude, in mass communications and studio art/painting from Texas Tech University.

Snapshot:
• Abstract Expressionist Painter
• Country dance aficionado
• Loves checking off ‘bucket list’ items with best friend and husband, Chris

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Ralph Kerr

Executive Coach

Ralph Kerr

Executive Coach

Combining a technical background, expertise as a line business leader, and success as a longtime coach and advisor, Ralph brings a wealth of practical experience to client engagements. He has coached in settings ranging from field ops to the executive suite. Ralph specializes in working with leaders to grow their capabilities, navigate complex organizational issues, manage teams effectively, and improve business results. Ralph previously served as a Senior Organizational Effectiveness Consultant with Shell Oil, where he partnered with leaders in a variety of settings to manage budgets, achieve targets, and ensure departmental safety performance. He holds a BS from Duke University and an MS from the University of Texas at Austin.

Snapshot:
• Plays guitar nearly every day
• Has coached leaders from 5 continents
• Believes that continuous learning is key to a happy and successful career and life

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Jillian Rigert, MD

Executive Coach

Jillian Rigert, MD

Executive Coach

Jillian leverages he experiences as a dentist, physician, military veteran, and coach to support clients in preventing and recovering from burnout – and in creating fulfilling, sustainable careers that align with their values. Jillian received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and her dental degree from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. Previously, as an internal coach for MD Anderson Cancer Center, she was recognized in the 2024 Annual Report for her commitment and contribution to coaching physicians, managers, and emerging leaders. Jillian has extensive coach training to support clients’ individual needs, including certification as a Lodestar-Certified Trauma-Informed coach and Martha Beck Wayfinder Master Coach.

Snapshot:
• Reese’s (cockapoo) human
• Childhood nickname was Silly Jilly
• Runs marathons for fun, including on the treadmill

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Tracie Maffei, ACC

Executive Coach

Tracie Maffei, ACC

Executive Coach

Having navigated the intricacies of Google, the dynamic world of Hulu, and the rich landscape of Disney, Tracie brings a wealth of practical expertise to her coaching practice. As a former corporate leader, adept sales executive, and skilled business coach, she excels in crafting tailored strategies for professional development. Tracie’s coaching fosters trust, transparency, and purpose-driven decision-making – allowing leaders to uncover hidden strengths and opportunities for growth, equipping them to forge authentic connections, tackle challenges, and drive lasting impact. She coaches at all career stages, guiding clients to unlock their potential, acquire new skills, and confidently navigate the complexities of leadership. Tracie holds a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.

Snapshot:
• Beat Jon Bon Jovi in game of billiards
• Worked as waitress and nanny to pay for college
• Met ‘Super Six’ closest friends in high school

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Matt Williams, PCC

Principal and Executive Coach

Matt Williams, PCC

Principal and Executive Coach

Matt has an extensive background assisting mid- to C-level executives to improve their results by developing skills and competencies to ensure individual, team and organizational success. His background includes corporate and entrepreneurial experiences, including technical sales and leadership roles at Fortune 100 companies, turnaround experience in the mid-market, and founding, leading and successful sale of a medical technology firm. This background of business leadership, coupled with a depth of education and coaching experience, provides the foundation for successful executive and team development. His coaching philosophy is client-centric, solutions-focused and draws upon a servant leadership value system. Matt holds a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin, has a graduate certificate in Executive Coaching from UT-Dallas, and coaching certifications for HR, NLP, OD, and Cognitive Behavior.

Snapshot:
• Married 42 years, with 2 children and 8 grandchildren
• Loves fly-fishing, especially in Colorado
• Active in ministries and coaching youth sports

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Penny Wand, ACC

Executive Coach

Penny Wand, ACC

Executive Coach

Penny has a unique ability to use humor and grace to inspire people to identify obstacles and face their fears. Years of professional leadership in a technical world provided both the experiences and wisdom to help people understand themselves and how they show up to others. She coaches leaders to uphold their personal values while driving impact within their unique corporate culture. Penny’s diverse background provides clients a strategic lens informed by execution experience. She served in leadership roles in a variety of organization including telecom, insurance and consumer electronics – from start-up to Fortune 100 firms. Her functional roles included strategic planning, technology and data strategy development, and sales. Penny has a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering from Michigan Technological University.

Snapshot:
• Loves travel, learning and hanging out with family
• Went on four-day horse camping trip for 15 years
• Grandfather designed and built one of first electrical cars, inspiring her interest in Engineering

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Mary Banks

Executive Coach

Mary Banks

Executive Coach

Mary is a former financial services executive with significant experience leading global project teams, leadership development, employee relations, change management, and teambuilding. During nearly two decades of coaching leaders in energy, telecom, and financial services, she's worked with executive management teams on the people agenda for mergers and acquisitions, transition planning, and staffing reorganizations. Mary leverages her comprehensive corporate experience in coaching leaders on leading their teams through change initiatives, and working through team dynamics to enhance team performance. As an executive coach she strives to help leaders develop skills to enhance their executive presence and strategic communication capabilities while engaging effectively with internal executive leaders and improve employee morale and retention. Mary holds a BA in Psychology from Oral Roberts University and a MS in Business Management from Houston Christian University.

Snapshot:
• Published author of three ‘good selling’ books
• Enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends
• Graduated from High School of the Performing Arts as an aspiring actress

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David Griffin, ACC

Executive Coach

David Griffin, ACC

Executive Coach

David leverages his past executive experience with companies that span early-stage technology startups to Fortune 500 to help clients uncover new approaches to leadership and achieving strategic goals. As an executive coach, he calls on insight from having led M&A, rapid growth, and turnaround initiatives to inspire innovative ways of thinking, grow leaders and organizations, and drive business results. David held a large breadth of global executive level positions at companies such as Hewlett Packard and CA Technologies (Broadcomm) – leading sales, marketing, business development, and product management functions. He holds a BS-Computer Science from the University of Southern Mississippi and an MBA from the University of Dallas.

Snapshot:
• Enjoys traveling to Europe and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
• Divides time between DFW and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
• Has 2 adult children

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Marcia Newman, ACC

Executive Coach

Marcia Newman, ACC

Executive Coach

Marcia had a 30-year career in leadership positions – and as a coach has a proven strategic performance record of bringing clarity, alignment, and forward movement to clients. In addition to her business background, she was a professional singer, which gives her an acute ability to speak to every aspect of business, personal and organizational life through congruence of spirit, voice and purpose. Marcia works with clients on how to hear what is beneath the surface, find their voice, and lead with excellence from the inside out. Beginning with the end in mind, Marcia helps clients see the whole and the parts to gain a fresh perspective. She works with C-suite leaders and senior executives, including health care providers, to reclaim their center and lead with a clear voice and joy. Marcia holds an MBA from Butler University.

Snapshot:
• She and her daughter sung at Canterbury Cathedral: 10 years apart
• Fascinated by Petrology – the study of rocks – especially gems of color
• Loves to set beautiful tables and arrange flowers

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Roz Strain

Executive Coach

Roz Strain

Executive Coach

Roz brings to clients 25+ years of experience working with executives at Fortune 500 companies in the energy and IT sectors. She is recognized for her strategic business skills and successful achievements leading large-scale, international initiatives. She is a trusted advisor who helps leaders operate more effectively to achieve sustainable, bottom-line results. Roz's experience as VP/HR, who reported to the CEO, of a $10 billion energy services enterprise – with a workforce of 30,000 employees across multiple countries and continents – provided insight and expertise that help her coaching clients drive success. She is passionate about working with leaders to explore new behaviors that develop their executive presence, relationship management and communication skills. Roz is a graduate of Rice University.

Snapshot:
• Hiked England’s 185-mile Wainright Coast
• Dog’s name is Fancy; previous one was Posh
• Enjoys needlepoint, reading and volunteering

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Katie Danforth, ACC

Executive Coach

Katie Danforth, ACC

Executive Coach

Katie is a seasoned leader who oversaw sales teams at LinkedIn, The Economist and Ziff-Davis – collaborating with C-level executives to spearhead innovative strategies that resulted in record-breaking revenue. She applies that extensive expertise to empower senior executives, rising leaders, and teams to unlock their potential and achieve transformative results. Katie has partnered with senior leaders at global powerhouses like Microsoft, Cisco and Salesforce to broaden her perspective on leadership and complex organizational dynamics. Her coaching focuses on helping leaders navigate transition, scale their influence, and develop executive presence and communication skills to thrive at the highest levels. Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Boston University.

Snapshot:
• Youngest of eight siblings
• Junior Olympian in Field Hockey
• Walks 10,000 steps minimum every day

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