As convergent thinkers, we practice what we teach
Executive Coach and Consultant
PHD (Philosophy of Mind & Philosophical Psychology)
Mark Case, PhD
Dr. Mark Case integrates a distinctive blend of academic rigor and extensive experience in leading teams and developing leaders across academia, the non-profit sector, and the business world. His dedication to leveraging research in Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Interpersonal Neurobiology enables leaders to realize their fullest potential. Mark’s profound understanding of the intricate relational dynamics within leadership contexts empowers him to provide transformational coaching and consulting to leaders at all levels across various industries.
Core Competencies:
Helping clients recognize and address ingrained and unhelpful behavioral patterns.
Coaching leaders through growth in the tech startup space.
Enhancing leaders' effectiveness in “managing up.”
Professional Training:
National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM)
Dr. Daniel Siegel’s Mindsight Institute
Pairin (soft skills psychometric) Assessment
Mark’s approach is uniquely shaped by his Convergent EQ process, which has been instrumental in fostering improved collaboration and effectiveness in organizations, families, and communities for over two decades. He earned his PhD from Cornell University in philosophy of mind and philosophical psychology, and his research continually explores how our minds influence behavioral patterns and relationships.
Whether you’re looking to excel in your current role or transition to a new opportunity, Mark will guide you through strategic challenges, offering fresh perspectives on workplace dynamics to help you identify where you can make the greatest impact.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mark finds joy in fly fishing with friends, mastering new board games, and entertaining loved ones around his large dining room table, where his smile is most genuine.
Executive and Leadership Coach
ACC, CSC, ACTC
Robert Nielsen, PhD
Dr. Robert Nielsen brings over 30 years of rich and diverse experience in leading transformative change across public and private sectors. His career spans health care, high tech, and state government, consistently focusing on organizational and staff development. Bob excels in helping leaders harness their strengths and talents to serve others, fostering environments where intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational awareness drive sustained positive change.
Core Competencies:
Merging education with practical training, seamlessly delivering impactful learning across organizational levels.
Specializing in Organizational Development, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Change Management, Team Development, and Learning Development.
Professional Training:
Center for Creative Leadership 360
EQi Assessment and 360 (Emotional Intelligence)
Gallup Strengths Finder Coach
High Performance Teams
International Coach Federation ACC
Organizational Change Management: AIM
Pairin (soft skills psychometric) Assessment
WeAlign Executive Coach
Bob's hands-on partnership approach, from design through delivery, ensures that transformative change is effectively managed and sustained for individuals, teams, and enterprises. He is particularly adept at helping leaders overcome emotional barriers to performance, recognizing that key breakthroughs often occur when EQ skills are applied to leadership challenges.
Outside the corporate realm, Bob finds balance and inspiration in nature. Whether it's fly fishing on a trout stream, exploring new ethnic cuisines, or hiking with his spouse and their curious dog Joy, he values the tranquility and perspective these activities bring.
Gregory Gaines, ACC
Executive and Leadership Coach
Greg, an ICF-accredited coach, mentor, and consultant, brings over 30 years of expertise in marketing, sales, consulting, and coaching. Starting his career at Intel and HP, he developed a deep understanding of business dynamics and honed his ability to navigate challenging situations and relationships. This foundation has shaped his coaching approach. Today, Greg empowers leaders of businesses both large and small to tackle their leadership challenges, foster an inclusive culture, and embrace the true value of being a team player through emotional intelligence.
Specialties:
Mentoring new business owners, entrepreneurs, and young leaders to bootstrap their businesses and navigate the emotional ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Implementing high-performance work team principles establishing a strong team culture, team success and improved overall organizational health.
Coaching leaders of multicultural teams in Germany, Sweden, and China through their strategic challenges and improving performance.
Professional Training:
“Managing the Enterprise” Columbia University, Graduate School of Business
Consulting skills and Organizational Development, NTL Applied Behavioral Science
High Performance Work Systems
DEI facilitation