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.”
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
ALISON FREEDMAN
ALISON FREEDMAN
CERTIFIED PERSONAL COACH
Areas of Expertise
Communication Skills, including leadership development, executive presence, and public speaking.
Education
University of Michigan: MBA and Master's in Education
Duke University: BA in English
Certified Professional Coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
My Favorite Team Experience:
Directing the University of Michigan Business School Follies (variety show) and working with an executive team and hundreds of MBAs to produce a creative, entertaining show
Favorite Ice Cream
Coffee in a waffle cone with chocolate sprinkles
Favorite TV show:
The Wire
Favorite productivity hack:
Take the train to New York
How I spend weekends:
Having adventures with my husband and kids, ages 5 &7
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