We are a team of entrepreneurs, facilitators, coaches, artists, network builders, and competitors committed to the belief that strong relationships transform organizations and communities.
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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
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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.”
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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
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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
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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