Debbra's experience includes Values Coaching, Life Coaching, and Health & Wellness Coaching. She works with Values Technology, Santa Cruz,California as a Knowledge Integrator to enhance the company's knowledge transfer and workflow processes in product development, finance, and customer service. She also supports curriculum development for Values Coach accreditation. Debbra is experienced in document and strategic analysis of team values. As an acccredited values coach, Debbra coaches clients using the Hall-Tonna Inventory of Values online measurement tool. Her coaching assists individual clients in recognizing their Vision Values that are pulling them toward their destiny. She also addresses developmental gaps that may be pulling energy away from one's vision.

For team development, coaching provides an opportunity for team members to first understand how their own values motivate their behavior and choices. Then, the top priority values of the team are identified, in order to shed light on the group dynamics that may be hindering the optimal effectiveness of the team. The team participants finally establish their goals, mission and strategy together, based on their shared priority values.

Prior to her involvement at Values Technology, Debbra founded "Living Well Coach" in 1996 offering seminars, small group classes, and coaching for personal, relational and health goals.

Debbra has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan. She is currently a student in the Fielding Graduate University Organization and Management Development and Evidence Based Coaching programs.

Email: debbra@orgdyne.com

Cynthia has been with the Boeing company for over two decades as an engineer in project management and is currently developing technology strategy for a Navy program. She is also pursuing a PhD in Human and Organizational Sytems at Fielding Graduate University.

Cynthia has an MBA from the University of Redlands and a BS in Physics from Andrews University. Areas of expertise include: systems thinking, organizational development, Jungian psychology, dreams, alchemy, and mythology. She is a member of the World Future Society, the System Dynamics Society, and the Jung Institute (Los Angeles, Orange County). She lives with her husband in Orange County CA where she helps him give workshops on alchemical psychology, dreams, and personal development.

Email: CCavalli@orgdyne.com

Dr Mike Chase is currently making a transition from academia to writing and consulting in the areas of organizational literacy, organizational competencies, and leadership development. He is particularly interested in the creation of communities of practice, especially online virtual communities, related to the importance of organizational literacy and organizational competency for all members of organizations (see "Individual Organizational Literacy and Competency") and leadership development for leaders at all levels within organizations.

Until recently Mike served as Professor of Psychology at Quincy University, coordinating the Industrial/Organizational Psychology option. He introduced students to the content of Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Training and Development, and Psychological Assessment through innovative experiential learning strategies such as the class-as-organization model that produced a high level of realism and engagement. He had an early interest in the dynamics of dispersed (virtual) organizations and began teaching a web-based course more than a decade ago that studied the dynamics of virtual organizations while simultaneously functioning as a virtual organization.

While at the university Dr. Chase provided organizational expertise in a comprehensive redesign of the institution's academic governance by serving as the conceptual guide to a joint faculty-administration effort to move beyond immobilizing conflict to create an organization with a "culture and climate characterized by openness, participation, collaboration, trust and mutually respectful behavior." Mike guided the development of assessment tools to evaluate the development of this new climate and culture and articulated the need for meaningful 360 degree feedback and deliberate leadership development at all levels.

As will be evident in an examination of links to Dr. Chase's articles on the Orgdyne site and his participation in the Orgdyne Consortium community, he has a strong background in the behavioral sciences and broad interests and wisdom in the application of the behavioral sciences to enhance both organizational effectiveness and individual well-being and satisfaction (see "The Person-Organization Chasm: Bridgeable?"). Especially important to his work has been the insight he has received through participation in several Tavistock group relations events in the U.S., the U.K., and Israel that provided an analysis of the psychodynamic elements of group life as well as a systems view of the group relations event in which the participants are interacting. Thus, his approach to facilitating organizational literacy is quite comprehensive and includes assisting clients develop a systems perspective for understanding the structure and dynamics of their role in their organizations, as well as developing habits of observational analysis that include not only looking at observable features but also exploring the less observable, often hidden, dimensions of organizational life, including those that are unconscious. Another unexpected source of his professional training has been interaction with colleagues in the humanities at his university from whom he gained a great appreciation for the subtleties of language (see section titled Tools for the Analysis and Critique of Organizational Discourse in "Strategies for Detecting and Avoiding Themes of Domination and Control" article) and the value of narrative (see "Listening to their Stories: Narrative Approaches to Organizational Consulting") in understanding and assessing individuals, dyads, teams, and organizations.

Dr. Chase completed his bachelors and masters degrees in Psychology at Eastern Washington State University and his Ph.D. in Counseling at Washington State University. Dr. Chase has made numerous presentations at professional conferences on a wide range of I/O and OD topics, as well as providing consultation and training on the management of change, understanding individual differences and their impact on team performance, the management of conflict, the development of leadership, and other organizational literacy topics.

Website: MikeChaseLeadership.com
Email: drchase@orgdyne.com

Sandra brings over 25 years of experience as a leadership and organization development consultant, having worked in internal and external consulting roles in the U.S., Europe, and Asia to help build strong individual leaders, highly effective teams, and change-resilient organizations. She is a seasoned consultant and executive coach who is adept at assessing issues, delivering feedback, and designing custom interventions that uniquely match the challenges at hand. Her warm, engaging style of working with others, combined with her quick intellect and understanding of both psychological processes and organization dynamics have made her a highly successful executive coach and consultant to organizations across several industries.

Sandra has deep roots in the healthcare industry, and is familiar with the complexities that exist within academic medicine, clinical practice, and hospital-based settings from multiple perspectives. Aside from holding internal leadership roles within the Centura Health system in Colorado, she has served as a valued consultant and coach to multiple "C – level" hospital executives – CEO's, COO's, CFO's, CIO's, Surgeon-in-Chief -- in addition to over fifty healthcare leaders at the VP and Director level. Sandra has done extensive work with physicians, having coached and done team development work with close to a hundred physicians from a variety of specialties including urology, cardiology, pediatric surgery, adult surgery, radiology, oncology, BMT, and anesthesiology.

She was instrumental in designing and co-delivering an innovative leadership development program that brought physician, nursing and administrative leaders together from the Children's Hospital in Denver for a year-long development experience. The centerpiece of this program was a week long "leadership boot camp" that Sandra co-designed and co-delivered with the Center for Creative Leadership in Colorado Springs. This successful program ran for over two years, and had tremendous impact on building the organization's leadership bench strength, and their ability to deal with conflict and collaborate smoothly across traditional boundaries.

Healthcare organizations that Sandra has worked with include Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Children's Hospital- Denver, St. Anthony's Hospital - Denver, Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Rainbow Babies & Children – Cleveland, Mac Donald's Women's Hospital – Cleveland, Porter Hospital - Denver, and the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

As President of Ellison Consulting Group, Sandra's work broadly focuses on guiding organizations to connect their people strategy to their business strategy by helping them hire, assimilate, develop and retain leaders who are savvy, self-aware, emotionally intelligent, and who deliver exceptional business results. As an executive coach, Sandra works with individual senior leaders, broader groups of leaders, and leadership teams within organizations, and can assist in the design of large- scale development efforts.

Since 2004, Sandra has also been an adjunct faculty member at the Center for Creative Leadership, Colorado Springs. Her work with CCL has led her to coach hundreds of leaders worldwide as they strive to grow and develop themselves into more effective, self-aware, strategic leaders. Sandra is also a faculty member in the Leading Teams for Impact program at CCL, and a co-creator and lead faculty in the Physicians Leadership Program, along with other custom programs that CCL offers.

Sandra has a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, earning both from the University of North Texas. Her graduate level training in psychology has equipped her to administer and interpret most 360 assessments and numerous psychological instruments.

Email: sandra@orgdyne.com

Laura Hauser is an executive coach, strategic change consultant, and author. She works with corporate leaders who want to unite people toward a compelling vision, build innovation teams, and strengthen leadership skills required for the delivery of sound business results. Laura is known for her ability to help executives and senior teams leverage their leadership strengths to better accomplish critical business objectives in today's highly fluid business environments.

Laura Hauser's career spans over 30 years. From entertainment to banking and manufacturing, Laura has worked with a broad range of industries, operations, and cultures. Her expertise developed from working in large organizations since 1976, in both specialist and management positions.

In January of 1993, Laura founded Leadership Strategies International to provide a high quality, high value alternative to large, multidiscipline management consulting firms. She has had the good fortune to serve clients including Sony Pictures Entertainment, MTV Networks, Nestlé USA, Tyson Foods, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Johnson & Johnson, and other Fortune 500 companies, in both the US and Europe.

Laura serves as an adjunct professor for Pepperdine University's Graziadio Business School and Fielding Graduate University' Evidence-Based Coaching program. She is completing her PhD in Human and Organizational Systems at Fielding, and holds an MS in Organization Development from Pepperdine and a BA in Communication from California State University, Northridge.

Laura Hauser's rich and diversified background has established her as an expert consultant, author, and featured guest on radio and television talk shows. Laura has been a guest speaker for numerous professional meetings and conferences, such as the:
Third Annual Leadership Development Conference
National Institute of Leadership sponsored by the University of Maryland and the Center for Creative Leadership
American Society for Training and Development
Southern California Quality Assurance Association
Pepperdine University MSOD Alumni Conference: Team Innovation

For more than three decades, Laura Hauser has served in leadership roles from manager to board level executive in both the public and private sectors. As an appointed Commissioner for the City of Santa Clarita, she positively impacted the quality of life for 175,000 citizens. Laura and her husband, Dave, are empty nesters and enjoy outdoor activities including horseback riding and golf.

Email: lhauser@orgdyne.com
Website: www.leadership-strategies.com

Terry Hildebrandt is a catalyst for individuals and organizations to realize their full potential by providing facilitation, coaching, and organizational consulting. Terry is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation (ICF), a certified Evidence Based Coach from the Fielding Graduate University, a certified Emotional Intelligence Coach from CEO Partnership, and a certified Book Yourself Solid® Coach from Michael Port.

Terry's expertise includes:
Leadership Development
Process Development
Strategy Development
Innovation and Creativity
Organization Design
Integral Theory and Practice
Organization Culture and Change
Diversity and Inclusion
Team Development and Effectiveness
Mediation and Conflict Management

Prior to starting his own business, Terry worked at Hewlett-Packard for over 22 years. He served in several positions including Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Development Engineer, Production Manager, Business Manager, Reengineering Manager, Sr. Quality Consultant, and Internal Consultant V.

Terry has been a workplace equality advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees for over 16 years. He is a certified Out & Equal Building Bridges™ diversity leadership trainer. He is also cofounder of the Out & Equal Rocky Mountain Affiliate. His company is certified with the NGLCC as an LGBT Business Enterprise as part of their supplier diversity program.

Terry received his BS in Materials Science and Engineering from Rice University in 1986 and an MA in Organizational Design and Effectiveness in 2000 from the Fielding Graduate University. Terry earned the Fielding Certificate in Integral Studies in 2008 and the Evidence Based Coaching Graduate Certificate in 2009. He is also currently a PhD student at Fielding studying Human and Organizational Systems.

Email: terry@orgdyne.com

George Kraus, PhD, ABPP is a clinical and consulting psychologist in private practice with Layh and Associates in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He has published in a variety of professional journals and is the author of At Wit's End: Plain Talk on Alzheimer's for Families and Clinicians, released in 2006 by Purdue University Press. He is board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology; he is on the graduate faculty of the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University; and he is on the editorial board of Aggression and Violent Behavior: A Review Journal. To learn more about Dr. Kraus and his practice, visit him at www.GeorgeKrausPhD.com.

For over 25 years, Gary and George have been educating graduate students, training managers, conducting public seminars, leading personal growth retreats, and counseling individuals and groups on matters of leadership, organizational involvement and effectiveness, relationship building, and personal growth and development.

Email: DrKraus@orgdyne.com
Web site: www.GeorgeKrausPhD.com

1995 - Present

CEO, McBride & Associates Sacramento, CA
(www.mcbrideassociates.net)

Strategic Business Development and Government Relations Consulting
Provide organizational development, government relations, marketing, public relations, and retreat facilitation services, with a focus on the professional services and health care industries. Services include:
Organizational transformation, development
Marketing & media strategy development, planning and execution
Crisis management, intervention
Meeting, retreat and focus group facilitation
Executive & leadership coaching
Business transformation coaching for CEOs
Strategic planning, project design and management
Lobbying and lobbying support services

2006 - Present
Owner, Executive Health Strategies Sacramento, CA
(www.exechealth.com)

2008 - Present
Examiner, Wellcoaches, Inc.

2008
Instructor, Borders Educational Series Sacramento, CA

Debby McNichols holds a B.A. in Business Administration and an MBA from Azusa Pacific University. In addition, she received a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, where she is currently an adjunct professor. Debby also has a minor in Psychology and completed masters level course work in psychometric testing and assessment.

Debby has over 25 years of progressive corporate experience in organization development, leadership development, finance, change management, needs assessments, gap analysis, long term strategic development, talent management, and business plan development. Debby' finance background, educational credentials, and corporate experience uniquely qualify her as an organizational development consultant. Working with business leaders, Debby has implemented customized interventions that have improved processes, enhanced organizational productivity, boosted employee morale, and increased profitability.

Specialties:
Debby has an interest in and research background involving optimal knowledge transfer strategies and intergenerational communication strategies. Debby is founder and President of Sustainable Strength-based Solutions, a management consulting firm that specializes in facilitating change by promoting a strength-based and appreciative organizational culture that capitalizes on individual, team, and generational strengths. The premise is that every organization is unique due to the strengths and skills of its people. A strengths-based organization fosters a sustainable high-performance culture in which diversity is recognized and celebrated as an essential component of growth and competitive advantage. Services provided by Sustainable Strength-based Solutions include presentations, training, and consulting services dealing with intergenerational strength-based communication and knowledge transfer across generations.

Links:
Sustainable Strength-based Solutions
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/debbymcnichols

Email: debby@orgdyne.com

Gayla Napier is a management consultant with over 10 years experience working side-by-side with individuals and organizations on a wide range of projects ranging from  computer systems implementations to organizational change and development initiatives. Gayla has worked with a broad range of industries, operations, and cultures, and enjoys the diversity and challenge of working internationally. Gayla loves systems and enjoy the challenges of helping clients see the interconnectedness of all aspects of the business. She works with GEP Business Solutions, New Market, Maryland. Prior to working as a consultant Gayla worked at National (Fairchild) Semiconductor for 19 Years, where she held several positions including Production Control Manager, Engineering, and Quality Systems.

Gayla's expertise includes:
Systems Work
Process Development
Strategy Development
Organization Development
Organizational Culture and Change
Team Development and Effectiveness
Lean Methodology
Supply Chain Methodologies
Systems Design and Development

Education
Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, California
PhD Student – Human and Organizational Systems, In-progress
Fielding Insitute, Santa Barbara, California
Master of Arts in Organizational Design and Effectiveness, 1999 
Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Graduated Summa Cum Laude, 1997

Affiliations
The Project Management Institute (PMI), PMP, Member
The Association for Operations Management (APICS), CSCP, CPIM, Member
The Organizational Development Network (OD Net), Member
The American Society for Quality (ASQ), Member
The American Psychological Association (APA), Associate Member
The Society for Phenomenology and the Human Sciences (SPHS), Member
The Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy (SPEP), Member

Additional Certifications
Lean, Six Sigma
Neuro-Linguistic Master Practitioner
Conference Papers
Napier, Gayla. (2008). Phenomenological Hermeneutics and the Virtual Collaboration Lifeworld. Presented at the Annual Meetings of the Society for Phenomenology and the Human Sciences (SPHS), Pittsburgh, PA, October 2008

Email: gayla@orgdyne.com

Chris Nichols draws on his experience as leader of product, marketing, and services consulting organizations in High Technology companies to deliver a blend of coaching, facilitation, and consulting to leadership teams in the telecommunications, computer, and management consulting industries. Chris' work helps these teams to deliver solutions to company issues such as:

Leadership Development
How do I bring my high tech executive team to the next level of performance as my company grows, OR as my company needs to turn around in tough financial environments?
How do I focus my scarce product resources to ensure highest return?
How do I create a partner-enabled company culture so we can deliver to markets key solution elements we don't make to geographies we don't directly serve?
How do I build stronger teamwork in my leadership team that can then transform teamwork performed across my company?
How do I wrap a partner solution ecosystem around the demands of the market and my customers?
In delivering services, Chris blends team facilitation and coaching, utilizing MBTI and LIFO assessment work with subject matter consulting to help executives to improve leverage of existing skills in tackling urgent company issues. When individual members require work to grow their skills, Chris delivers executive coaching alongside the team consulting and facilitation work.

In the four years Chris worked at Gemini Consulting and CGEY as Director/VP, he was trained in and led the sales and delivery of large corporate transformation engagements, specifically in Post-Merger Integration and Customer Sales & Service Automation practices. While there he was certified in the administration of the LIFO assessment and facilitation tools. He spent 25 years as VP/Director of Product, Marketing, Sales, and Consulting Services in large and start-up telecommunications and computer software companies, including Nortel, Aspect Communications, Wayfarer Technologies, and Edify. Chris also delivers life coaching in a pro-bono program for people in crisis as a leader in the Stephen Ministry. In addition to his affiliation with Coach Consultants Consortium, Chris is a member of the Bay Area Association for Personality Type (BAAPT), is currently enrolled in the year-long Evidence Based Coaching graduate certification program at Fielding Graduate University, and will be certified in MBTI II in February 2009.

Email: chris@orgdyne.com

Leslie Thulin is a proficient coach, consultant and visionary with over a decade of experience taking organizations to the next level through the development and leadership of capacity building and organizational development initiatives including; leadership development, succession planning, training, group facilitation, strategic visioning, teambuilding, and coaching engagements. Leslie is passionate about recognizing people's different perspectives, values and skills and understands how to leverage those dynamics to drive performance and enhance effectiveness. Leslie has consulted in for-profit and non-profit environments and has extensive experience working with diverse populations through her many years of work with global non-governmental organizations. In addition to external consulting, Leslie has worked internally at corporations such as Sony.

Leslie Thulin has her undergraduate degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she received the largest monetary award for graduating seniors in the nation for the highest academically achieving women majoring in a social science as well as an Outstanding Senior Award for recognition in academic endeavors and business-related activities. Leslie also holds a master's degree graduating with honors in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from National University, a course of study combining psychological facts and principles with scientific methods to solve real problems in the world of business and industry. She is a trained coach through the graduate level Evidence Based Coaching Program at Fielding Graduate University, which meets the accreditation requirements of the International Coaching Federation. In addition, Leslie is a trained Relationship Coach working with both individuals and teams on relationship dynamics. She is also currently working on a graduate level certificate in Integral Theory through Fielding Graduate University.

Leslie is the founder of The Thulin Group providing professional and personal coaching, training, and organizational development consulting empowering individuals, teams and organizations to assemble the next steps towards enduring transformation. The Thulin Group takes an integral approach to working with clients by addressing these three distinct components of the business: the individual (I), the team (WE) and the organization (IT.) This holistic approach fosters innovation, inspires commitment, leverages strengths and cultivates engagement leading to the manifestation of authentic change and leadership.

The Thulin Group provides the following services:

• For the Individual (I):
• Personal Development/Relationship Coaching & Executive Coaching
• For the Team (WE):
• Group Facilitation/Teambuilding/Team Coaching
• Training and Consulting in Understanding Others, Leadership Potential, High Performing Teams
• For the Organization (IT):
• Organizational Assessment and Intervention
• Strategic Planning

Links:
www.thulingroup.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliethulin

Email: leslie@orgdyne.com

Andrea is an Organizational Development and Corporate HR Executive with over 20 years of business experience. Areas of expertise include: needs analysis, project management, process improvement, organizational development, performance management, instructional design, distance learning in corporate and higher educational settings and facilitation.

Andrea earned an MA in Adult Education from National-Louis University in Wheaton, IL. She also earned an MS in Management and Organizational Behavior with a focus in Human Resources and Organizational Development. Additionally, Andrea has a BA in History/Secondary Education from Northern Illinois University. Andrea is a member of ASTD (the American Society for Training and Development), SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) and is also active in her church. Companies and clients include: Ameritech (AT&T), TransUnion, LLC, Career Education Corporation (CEC), Accenture, Laidlaw, Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois (BCBSIL) and redbox automated retail. Andréa resides in Batavia, IL with her four dogs and enjoys reading, hiking, travel, movies and outdoor sports.

Email: Andrea@orgdyne.com

In addition to running an executive coaching practice, Scott is an adjunct instructor at Concordia University, Saint Paul HYPERLINK "http://www.csp.edu" www.csp.edu for the College of Education and College of Business and Organizational Development. He has a robust curriculum development and online course development background. Courses Scott has facilitated include Applied Business Ethics, Leadership Development, Managerial Research, and Trust: A Leadership Capacity.

Scott's Specialties
· Cognitive-Behavioral Executive Coaching model
· Leadership Development
· Team Development
· Trust Assessment and Development
· Employee Engagement
· Training
· Program evaluation

Prior to launching his Executive Coaching practice, Scott held executive marketing and sales positions in higher education in Minnesota and Pennsylvania. Scott's executive foundation allows for connectivity and genuine understanding of the complexity leaders endure.

Scott has earned a MA - Counseling Psychology from the University of Saint Thomas, St. Paul, MN in 1999. He is presently working on a dissertation proposal for an Ed.D in Organization Development & Learning from the University of Saint Thomas, St. Paul, MN. Scott's research interests focus on those who receive executive coaching and how they interpret the "lived experience" of the formal coaching relationship.

Past clients have shared that Scott brings "refreshing humor, a trusting spirit and authentic presence" to coaching sessions.

Scott Morrell, LLC
www.scott-morrell.com
morrellconsulting@gmail.com 
Cell: 952-288-4253
Blog: http://morrellconsulting.wordpress.com/

Email: smorrell@orgdyne.com

Allan Smith is the founder and Director of Services at Business + Coaching and Consulting, where he applies his Organizational Development expertise to small businesses, start-ups, and non-profits. He also is active in the coaching profession, working with executives, entrepreneurs, and those in career transitions. He is part of the Coach Consultants Consortium at the Orgdyne Global Village, an online community of practitioner-scientists who advance the profession of coaching as a behavioral science through online seminars, webinars, and creative group learning activities.

After completing his Bachelors Degree in Economics from the University of Missouri, Allan earned his Masters Degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where he was enrolled in a unique interdisciplinary program in Organizational Behavior. He followed that with several years of doctoral studies. His academic experience includes appointments as Instructor in Management and Organizational Psychology at Washington University and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He also was Adjunct Professor at Webster University, teaching Human Resource Development in the Graduate School of Business.

Allan's early professional career included serving two years in Human Resource Development at the St. Louis Public Schools, where he was instrumental in developing a system-wide MBO evaluation program. Working as a consultant and trainer in the Corporate Employee Relations Department for Monsanto Company, he helped promote conflict-resolution processes and worked to introduce the concept of diversity twenty years before it was even called diversity. While Project Director for The Research and Planning Group, he gained significant experience in consumer research and valuable insights into consumer psychology.

Allan's research work in the changing health care industry led him to become an entrepreneur in the home health field, in which he founded several companies in three states. Allan's companies employed hundreds of professionals and provided critical services to thousands of patients across the Midwest.

Through internal and acquisition growth strategies, his operations grew to become one of the largest and most profitable franchises in the Staff Builders Health Care Services system. He coached and developed many future leaders in the Home Health field, and subsequently served as Chief Executive for several healthcare companies before founding Business +.

Website: www.bizplusconsulting.com
Email: allan@orgdyne.com