Business & Management

Professionals who specialize in the organization and oversight of business activities, as well as focus on planning, directing, and controlling company operations

Luisa Escalona

Luisa Escalona

With nearly 18 years in the software industry, Luisa has evolved from being passionate about writing great code to focusing on building and nurturing high-performing teams. A Certified Encouragement Consultant and Empowering People in the Workplace Facilitator, she brings together deep technical expertise and a talent for fostering human-centered growth.

Since 2019, Luisa has delivered engaging talks and hands-on workshops that inspire teams and individuals to achieve their full potential. Her unique approach empowers organizations to drive both technological innovation and positive, sustainable change through collaboration and impactful leadership.

With nearly 18 years in the software industry, Luisa has evolved from being passionate about writing great code to focusing on building and nurturing high-performing teams. A Certified Encouragement Consultant and Empowering People in the Workplace F... Show more

Prasad Kulkarni

Prasad Kulkarni

With 20+ years of experience across frontend, backend, data engineering, and AI, I now run an AI agency, Ontoscale AI - helping businesses integrate AI into real-world software development.

I'm the founder of AI Monger, a YouTube channel and mentoring platform that empowers engineers to master AI tools, elevate their communication, and build careers that stand out.

I also lead AI London, one of the UK’s fastest-growing AI communities with over 3,000 members — hosting meetups, workshops, and panel discussions to drive real, practitioner-led conversations around AI.

My talks combine hands-on demos, practical frameworks, and hard-earned lessons from decades in the tech trenches — helping developers and tech leaders not just keep up, but lead in the AI era.

With 20+ years of experience across frontend, backend, data engineering, and AI, I now run an AI agency, Ontoscale AI - helping businesses integrate AI into real-world software development. I'm the founder of AI Monger, a YouTube channel and mento... Show more

Dragan Jovanoski

Dragan Jovanoski

With extensive experience in extending, customizing, and configuring Microsoft Dynamics CRM/D365 across multiple versions, from CRM 3.0 to the latest D365, I specialize in delivering tailored solutions that enhance business efficiency and drive digital transformation. My deep understanding of the platform allows me to develop innovative, scalable solutions that align with organizational goals.
I have a proven track record of executing complex ETL processes, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and optimal system performance throughout the migration lifecycle. With expertise in designing robust data migration strategies, I help organizations seamlessly transition between platforms while optimizing their data landscapes for long-term success.
Over the years, I have led and contributed to numerous high-impact migration projects, including SAP to D365 CE, D365 CE to D365 F&O with Dual Write, Dynamics CRM On-Prem to D365 CE (both Cloud and On-Prem), Dynamics NAV to CRM/D365 integrations and migrations, as well as migrations from Salesforce, HubSpot, EoStar… to D365 CE. Each project has strengthened my ability to tackle complex challenges, streamline processes, and ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruption.
Beyond technical execution, I am passionate about leveraging technology to modernize legacy systems, improve data flow, and empower businesses. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop strategic solutions that not only solve immediate challenges but also lay the foundation for future growth and operational excellence.

With extensive experience in extending, customizing, and configuring Microsoft Dynamics CRM/D365 across multiple versions, from CRM 3.0 to the latest D365, I specialize in delivering tailored solutions that enhance business efficiency and drive digit... Show more

Arnold Visser

Arnold Visser

Arnold Visser is Head of Business Development at Umbraco, working where strategy, product, partnerships and ecosystem growth intersect.

With 20 years of experience in the Umbraco ecosystem, including more than six years at Umbraco HQ, Arnold has witnessed the platform evolve from a community driven CMS into a foundation for mission critical digital platforms. He founded digital agencies, built commercial add-on products, and worked closely with partners across regions. This gives him a rare combination of technical depth and commercial insight.

Arnold helps define Umbraco’s strategic direction and turns that vision into practical reality. He played a central role in shaping Umbraco for Enterprise, a unified approach designed to help larger organisations operate complex digital platforms with clarity, predictability and confidence. The focus is on aligning product, cloud hosting, support and governance into a coherent model that scales responsibly.

On stage, Arnold speaks about enterprise growth, ecosystem design, partner collaboration and what it takes to scale an open platform without losing focus or identity. His sessions combine strategic perspective with hands-on experience from both agency and vendor sides.

He cares about clarity, consistency and building growth that is intentional, sustainable and grounded in the open spirit that built the community.

Arnold Visser is Head of Business Development at Umbraco, working where strategy, product, partnerships and ecosystem growth intersect. With 20 years of experience in the Umbraco ecosystem, including more than six years at Umbraco HQ, Arnold has w... Show more

Samson Truong

Samson Truong

Samson Truong is a Microsoft MVP, specializing in data engineering and analytics on the Microsoft data platform. He works across the full data lifecycle, building scalable data pipelines, designing enterprise data warehouses, and developing optimized semantic models and Power BI reporting solutions.

With a strong focus on Microsoft Fabric, Samson helps enterprise teams streamline data workflows, improve performance, and deliver reporting solutions that are both efficient and intuitive. He also runs discoveringallthingsanalytics.com, where he shares practical insights on Fabric architecture, semantic modeling, and real-world reporting strategies.

Samson Truong is a Microsoft MVP, specializing in data engineering and analytics on the Microsoft data platform. He works across the full data lifecycle, building scalable data pipelines, designing enterprise data warehouses, and developing optimized... Show more

Hrefna Thorisdottir

Hrefna Thorisdottir

Hrefna Thorisdottir is a Senior Business Central Consultant at Wise in Iceland with over 25 years of experience in the ERP ecosystem, ranging from AS/400 to modern SaaS solutions.
What sets Hrefna apart is her unique journey: having spent years working hands-on within ERP systems before recently transitioning to consulting, she understands both sides of the equation. This front-line experience provides her with invaluable insights into how businesses actually use ERP systems, the challenges end-users face, and what truly drives success. Her dual perspective enables her to design and deliver solutions that are not only technically sound but also practical and user-friendly in real-world business environments.

Hrefna Thorisdottir is a Senior Business Central Consultant at Wise in Iceland with over 25 years of experience in the ERP ecosystem, ranging from AS/400 to modern SaaS solutions. What sets Hrefna apart is her unique journey: having spent years work... Show more

Sam Bush

Sam Bush

B2B marketing leader who specializes in partner marketing, and demand generation. My passion lies in crafting out-of-the-box campaigns that tell compelling stories, create meaningful experiences, and accelerate pipeline growth.

As the host of AMBUSH On Air and Founder of B2B Buyer Rebellion, I bring my energy and expertise to every project!

When I'm not working, I'm reading a fantasy book, hanging out with my dog Ziggy, making a cocktail, or spending time with friends. I live to travel and you can find me all over the world for work and life.

B2B marketing leader who specializes in partner marketing, and demand generation. My passion lies in crafting out-of-the-box campaigns that tell compelling stories, create meaningful experiences, and accelerate pipeline growth. As the host of AMBU... Show more

Stuart Munton

Stuart Munton

Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values spanning his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate in 2004.

Stuart joined AND Digital as a 10 person start-up in 2014 and led the set-up and evolution of ways of working as they grew to 1000+ consultants. He has honed practices for ~50 clients across various industries - Retail, eCommerce, Insurance, Leisure, Hospitality, Media, Publishing etc.

Currently, as Chief for Group Operations & Technology, Stuart directs AND’s internal technology functions consisting of Information Technology, Software Development, DevSecOps, ISO, and guiding AND’s AI enablement. He also regularly advises on AND’s complex and scaled engagements.

In 2020 Stuart co-founded the Agile Reading meet-up group. He has organised 50+ Agile and Digital external speaker monthly sessions, recently re-launching as FutureSkills:Reading to cover AI, Data, VR / AR, and other technologies.

External public speaker and keynote at international conferences (e.g. Agile on the Beach, ACE Krakow, XP2023, ScanAgile, Global Scrum Gathering, Agile2025 etc.)

Stuart lives with his family in Reading Berkshire where he is a coach and semi-retired player at his local rugby club and is a lifelong Leicester Tigers rugby team fan.

Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values spanning his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate in 2004. Stuart joined AND Digital as a 10 ... Show more

Baris Kanlica

Baris Kanlica

First of all, he is a husband and father, is a traveler, is a bookworm.

More than 15 years, he has been professionally in business life. His area of ​​expertise is to plan the strategic processes of a company and to make improvements in the process to ensure human and computer compatibility. It covers the planning of the company’s marketing, sales and service activities in the scope of the basic processes and making the computer-based software/hardware infrastructures suitable for the purpose. After meeting Microsoft Dynamics CRM 1.2 version years ago, he has been working as a CRM software consultant in various positions within Microsoft Dynamics CRM projects for years.

He lives in London with the title of CEO at Mawens Business Solution, founded in 2015. He continues to develop CRM / xRM projects by consulting on Marketing and Strategic Management issues.

To date, he has developed more than 200 software projects for more than 150 companies at home and abroad and has received the Dynamics CRM MVP award and title many times since 2009 for his work in this field.

He speaks events/conferences at many universities, institutions. He is among the founders of the 365 Community, which organizes events about Dynamics 365 worldwide. (https://events.powercommunity.com/)

His articles are published in many sites as editor and writer.

Some Links:

Microsoft MVP Profile: https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5001870

Interview: https://msdynamicsworld.com/story/dynamics-crm/dynamics-profile-entrepreneurial-spirit-and-community-achievements-crm-mvp-baris-?modal_forms_redirect=1

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bariskanlica/

The company website is https://mawens.com and Mawens Business Solutions is one of the important Omni-Channel Platform leaders and Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the world.

Flexxii (https://flexxii.com) is a platform that allows you to reach your customers quickly via Whatsapp, SMS, Email, Chatbot, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WebForm and so on. In short, Flexxii is a revolutionary new solution for marketing and customer service.

First of all, he is a husband and father, is a traveler, is a bookworm. More than 15 years, he has been professionally in business life. His area of ​​expertise is to plan the strategic processes of a company and to make improvements in the proces... Show more

Parichay Das

Parichay Das

Parichay is a seasoned technology leader with 15 years of experience, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and advanced AI-driven solutions. As a trusted advisor to global enterprises, he has successfully guided organizations through their AI transformation journeys—driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. With proven expertise in Solution Architecture, Strategy Consulting, AI/ML, Data Analytics, Cognitive Solutions, and Cloud Computing, he brings a unique blend of strategic vision and technical excellence to complex business challenges. A gold medalist with a Master’s degree, he is recognized for delivering cutting-edge solutions that create measurable impact. Beyond his core leadership role, he is an active speaker, panelist, industry chair, and judge at leading technology and management forums. He has mentored over 1,000 professionals and learners globally, shaping the next generation of innovators in the AI ecosystem. He is a Distinguished ARM Ambassador

Parichay is a seasoned technology leader with 15 years of experience, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and advanced AI-driven solutions. As a trusted advisor to global enterprises, he has successfully guided organizations throu... Show more

Carrie Kahn

Carrie Kahn

Carrie Kahn, CPA, the owner of Complete Business Group (CBG), a leading QuickBooks Solution Provider (QSP) and an Advanced QuickBooks Proadvisor. CBG is committed to delivering competitive pricing across the entire QuickBooks Ecosystem.

In 2015, CBG introduced an award-winning nationwide partner program, enabling fellow ProAdvisors to extend exclusive pricing to their clients. This program also empowers them to guide their clients towards the QuickBooks product that is the “right fit” through consultations with CBG's experts and community.
Carrie is a member of the esteemed Intuit Trainer Writer Network and has consistently earned recognition as one of Insightful Accountant's Top 100 ProAdvisors since 2014.

Additionally, she secured a position in the top 10 for Social Media Resources ProAdvisor. Under Carrie's leadership, CBG has received accolades as a distinguished QSP, receiving the prestigious Partner of the Year Award.

In 2019, Carrie acquired schoolofbookkeeping.com, which provides a range of on-demand educational videos and incorporates a chat resource for mastering QuickBooks Accounting software. Schoolofbookkeeping.com features a free weekly Workshop Wednesday webinar event, sharing best practices and insights related to QuickBooks.

Carrie Kahn, CPA, the owner of Complete Business Group (CBG), a leading QuickBooks Solution Provider (QSP) and an Advanced QuickBooks Proadvisor. CBG is committed to delivering competitive pricing across the entire QuickBooks Ecosystem. In 2015, ... Show more

Bert Dumas

Bert Dumas

Bert Dumas is a global people systems architect and people & culture executive focused on how organizations scale leadership, decision-making, and performance. His work centers on designing people systems that support execution under pressure where strategy, governance, and human behavior intersect.
With 25+ years of experience across healthcare, energy, public sector, and investment-backed environments, Bert brings an operator’s perspective to leadership development, organizational design, and culture as an operating system. His speaking explores leadership under uncertainty, people systems as leverage, and the evolving role of people strategy in business outcomes.

Bert Dumas is a global people systems architect and people & culture executive focused on how organizations scale leadership, decision-making, and performance. His work centers on designing people systems that support execution under pressure where s... Show more

Piotr Rogala

Piotr Rogala

As a Principal Architect Azure at Nordcloud, I lead the development of advanced, optimized cloud solutions, primarily leveraging the Microsoft Azure platform. My core focus is empowering clients through their digital transformation journey, helping them maximize business potential and operational efficiency by designing highly optimized architectures.

My expertise and dedication to the community have been repeatedly recognized by Microsoft with the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Professional) and MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) titles. Although I currently focus on architecture, I previously spent many years sharing my proprietary knowledge by conducting postgraduate courses at Polish universities.

Driven by a passion for promoting new technological solutions, I actively engage with the IT community: I organize specialized Azure workshops, speak as a presenter at conferences and meetups, and run my technical blog, https://justcloud.pl. My goal is to provide substantive support to fellow specialists advancing their career paths.

Away from the cloud, I am passionate about Japanese motoring and the thrill of car racing. In these pursuits, just as in code and architecture, I value the relentless pursuit of the highest quality and efficiency.

As a Principal Architect Azure at Nordcloud, I lead the development of advanced, optimized cloud solutions, primarily leveraging the Microsoft Azure platform. My core focus is empowering clients through their digital transformation journey, helping t... Show more

Sophia Pfab

Sophia Pfab

I am Sophia Pfab, a passionate Scrum Master, Agile Leader, and Organizational Developer with a foundation in Industrial Engineering.

My core focus is creating real value, driving efficiency, and sustainably fostering self-organization and intrinsic motivation within teams—always with a clear outcome-orientation. I thrive on helping organizations and teams establish more effective and long-lasting ways of working.

With several years of experience as a consultant and Scrum Master, I have successfully implemented scaled agile frameworks (e.g., Nexus) and guided organizations through their agile transformations. I use my analytical skills to quickly detect tensions within teams, resolving them through targeted coaching and empathy, supported by my training in Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

My role extends beyond classical Scrum: I coach Product Owners and development teams, facilitate and design customized workshops, and strategically apply methods like Team Topologies and OKRs. My background as a former developer provides me with a deep technical understanding, and I am proficient in tool administration (e.g., Jira, Confluence, and Miro).

I am highly networked within the agile community, regularly discussing current challenges, and I communicate fluently in German and English.

I am Sophia Pfab, a passionate Scrum Master, Agile Leader, and Organizational Developer with a foundation in Industrial Engineering. My core focus is creating real value, driving efficiency, and sustainably fostering self-organization and intrinsi... Show more

Sam Fleming

Sam Fleming

Sam Fleming is an Associate Consultant at Red Hat, and independently consults on Multifactor Authentication and Conditional Access policies for Microsoft EntraID. He is responsible for engaging with stakeholders of all technical levels, and directly manages multiple cloud environments. Before beginning his career in IT, he worked as a Sales Innovation Specialist, helping craft sales strategies for clients including Google, T-Mobile, and Grubhub.

When he's not at his computer, Sam is a competitive West Coast Swing dancer. He has competed and taught across the country, and is an active member of the local Raleigh dance scene.

Sam Fleming is an Associate Consultant at Red Hat, and independently consults on Multifactor Authentication and Conditional Access policies for Microsoft EntraID. He is responsible for engaging with stakeholders of all technical levels, and directly ... Show more

Steve Brooks

Steve Brooks

Hi, I’m Steve. I’m Chief Revenue Officer at Truly SMB. We’re a global Microsoft partner, laser focused on helping small businesses get the most of technology, particularly AI and automation.

My role is all about making sure what we sell, and the language we use to talk about it, sounds good to small business owners. We try to talk without jargon, and assume not every small business owner knows the entire Microsoft product set before we speak to them!

Our revolutionary approach at Truly SMB is about business fitness. We call it TrulyFIT. We work with a customer to understand their long term goals, and then our ‘programs’ and ‘workouts’ help break these down into achievable chunks. This delivers easy to understand, incremental gains. We cover AI Business Solutions, IT Support & Security and Cloud & AI platforms

I was previously CTO at Bam Boom Cloud, Microsoft's Partner of the Year for Dynamics 365 Business Central in 2019 and 2022, finalists in 2020/2021. We were acquired by Pax8 in 2023. I spent 2 years building out awesome new partner enablement programs for our partners at Pax8, a global tech marketplace.

I'm also an FCA qualified accountant and love geeking out on the latest tech!

Hi, I’m Steve. I’m Chief Revenue Officer at Truly SMB. We’re a global Microsoft partner, laser focused on helping small businesses get the most of technology, particularly AI and automation. My role is all about making sure what we sell, and the l... Show more

Antonio Checa

Antonio Checa

Started in business back in 1998 with Navision DOS-3.54 and 3.56 where comments in code where in Danish! Since then I have worked for many partners and then founded my own company in 2010. I have done everything in this channel: develope, consultancy, selling, demos, project manager...

Started in business back in 1998 with Navision DOS-3.54 and 3.56 where comments in code where in Danish! Since then I have worked for many partners and then founded my own company in 2010. I have done everything in this channel: develope, consultancy... Show more

Kendra Poehlmann

Kendra Poehlmann

Dr. Kendra Pöhlmann, Dr. der Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit den Schwerpunkten Strategie und Nachhaltigkeit. Als wiss. Mitarbeiterin, Dozentin und Speakerin liegt ihr die nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung insbes. von, mit und für Frauen am Herzen.

Dr. Kendra Pöhlmann, Dr. der Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit den Schwerpunkten Strategie und Nachhaltigkeit. Als wiss. Mitarbeiterin, Dozentin und Speakerin liegt ihr die nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung insbes. von, mit und für Frauen am Herzen. Show more

Hakob Sharabkhanyan

Hakob Sharabkhanyan

I’m a technology entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and continuous learner.

I founded HackTech at 19 and grew it into a 70-person engineering firm with $3M ARR and clients in 25+ countries. After its acquisition by Civitta, I continue the journey as a Partner, combining deep engineering execution with advisory and strategic work.

I value long-term collaboration, strong personal relationships, and teams that care about outcomes, not slide decks.

Stanford LEAD participant. Speaker at industry events. Open to meaningful conversations.

I’m a technology entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and continuous learner. I founded HackTech at 19 and grew it into a 70-person engineering firm with $3M ARR and clients in 25+ countries. After its acquisition by Civitta, I continue the journey as... Show more

Tiffany Allen

Tiffany Allen

Dedicated leader in strategic partnerships and technology sales responsible for driving growth in the Microsoft Dynamics channel for more than 15 years. Proven expertise in leveraging business automation software for Microsoft Dynamics to ensure enhanced operational efficiency. A dynamic public speaker passionate about sharing insights on the intersection of AI technology unique to Microsoft Dynamics. Committed to driving awareness innovation, lead generation and fostering collaborative solutions in the rapidly evolving business landscape.

Dedicated leader in strategic partnerships and technology sales responsible for driving growth in the Microsoft Dynamics channel for more than 15 years. Proven expertise in leveraging business automation software for Microsoft Dynamics to ensure enha... Show more

Bhavik Adhvaryu

Bhavik Adhvaryu

Bhavik Adhvaryu is a seasoned product and GTM leader for AI Platform and Infrastructure, empowering strategic customers in building production ready solutions. Bhavik is passionate about delivering business outcomes via innovative products with open-source tools & technologies. Bhavik has a proven track record of shipping innovative 0-1 products to the market. Bhavik is currently focusing on AI platform optimization & delivering AI ROI with real-world AIOps & AgenticOps outcomes.

Bhavik Adhvaryu is a seasoned product and GTM leader for AI Platform and Infrastructure, empowering strategic customers in building production ready solutions. Bhavik is passionate about delivering business outcomes via innovative products with open-... Show more

Chris Leonard

Chris Leonard

Chris Leonard is a speaker and business coach who builds high-performing teams around complex problems and helps leaders do the same.
Drawing from Agile, LeanStartup, EOS, and more, Chris gives his clients the right skills to meet their goals. He founded No Impediments in 2023 where he serves clients in higher ed, retail, life sciences, and more.
Chris came to coaching as a second career after 10years on the road in the music industry. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, two kids, a dog and a cat.

Chris Leonard is a speaker and business coach who builds high-performing teams around complex problems and helps leaders do the same. Drawing from Agile, LeanStartup, EOS, and more, Chris gives his clients the right skills to meet their goals. He fo... Show more

Vivian Santisteban Montalvan

Vivian Santisteban Montalvan

Analista de datos con varios años de experiencia en diversos sectores. Soy una experta en identificar patrones significativos y convertir datos en información accionable.

Analista de datos con varios años de experiencia en diversos sectores. Soy una experta en identificar patrones significativos y convertir datos en información accionable. Show more

Dr. S. Isele

Dr. S. Isele

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level
advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance,
financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.

He specializes in large-scale modernization and transformation programs, including legacy
system replacement, data migration, AI-enabled automation, and regulated platform
transformation. Dr. Isele has led initiatives involving hundreds of specialists across multiple
continents, operating in highly regulated environments where reliability, compliance, and
governance are mission-critical.

In addition to his executive delivery leadership, he serves as a Senior Security Auditor (ISO/IEC
27001 & OT Security) and trusted advisor on cybersecurity, operational risk, and regulatory
compliance. His board and advisory contributions focus on technology strategy,
transformation governance, risk oversight, and executive decision-making.

Dr. Isele is known for his pragmatic application of agile principles, bridging structured
governance with real-world execution. He holds advanced degrees in economics, law, and
business engineering and has completed executive education at Harvard University, MIT,
Columbia Business School, UC Berkeley, and IIM Bangalore.

He is authorized to work in all Europe (incl. D A CH), the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as he operates internationally.

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance, financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.... Show more

Ines Pascual Iglesias

Ines Pascual Iglesias

Computer Engineer. Independent professional. I have more than 20 years dedicated to the world of data as a BI Trainer and Consultant. Currently immersed in the world of Power Platform - Power BI.

Computer Engineer. Independent professional. I have more than 20 years dedicated to the world of data as a BI Trainer and Consultant. Currently immersed in the world of Power Platform - Power BI. Show more

Brian Collins

Brian Collins

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 30+ years, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. As an Instructor at the University of Central Florida, Brian taught a variety of classes related to immersive/thematic design, entertainment business, and emerging technologies. He is also a sought-after Futurist and Innovation Consultant through his practice known as The Brainstorm Institute where he works with both large and small companies to help them gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace through design thinking and adopting innovative practices. He has spoken at conferences around the world, is passionate about education, and is an advisory board member for several innovative tech start-ups.

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 30+ years, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. As ... Show more

Jessica Katz

Jessica Katz

Jessica Katz is passionate about the development of consent-filled environments, accelerating organizational growth, and enhancing effective leadership. She leverages her deep expertise in navigating complex, non-traditional relationships to revolutionize the world of work and champion diversity of thought. Specializing in establishing clear boundaries and effective communication, she provides strategic guidance to leaders tackling challenging workplace dynamics, ensuring mutual respect and maximizing productivity within their teams.

Jessica Katz is passionate about the development of consent-filled environments, accelerating organizational growth, and enhancing effective leadership. She leverages her deep expertise in navigating complex, non-traditional relationships to revoluti... Show more

Christian Kuhn

Christian Kuhn

Christian is an UX/HAX Principal Consultant at Optimizer.pt, Writer, and Trainer. He drives the development of award-winning, user-centered product solutions through UX research and Behavior design. With over 20 years of international experience, he contributes to Singularity University, Nomura Research Institute Japan, and many more. He is a published author on UX, AI Product Design and Behavior Design topics. He is teaching UX Leadership, Behavior Design and Human-Centered AI Experiences (HAX) at TheStarter.io

Christian is an UX/HAX Principal Consultant at Optimizer.pt, Writer, and Trainer. He drives the development of award-winning, user-centered product solutions through UX research and Behavior design. With over 20 years of international experience, he ... Show more

Tony Proctor, EA

Tony Proctor, EA

Tony Proctor is an Enrolled Agent and a firm owner with nearly two decades of experience, as well as a former IT manager with over 20 years, including a decade in parallel with his firm. He brings a practical, training-first lens to culture, leadership, and operations. Tony teaches tax law and small-business finance, delivering energetic, plain-language sessions with real-world takeaways. An alum of the Intuit Partner Council, he’s recognized for credibility, integrity, and professionalism. Off the clock, he’s spending time with his family, bowling a few strikes, or riding his sportbike.

Tony Proctor is an Enrolled Agent and a firm owner with nearly two decades of experience, as well as a former IT manager with over 20 years, including a decade in parallel with his firm. He brings a practical, training-first lens to culture, leadersh... Show more

Erin Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC

Erin Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC

I am passionate about fostering mental health that helps teams perform under pressure.

I am driven to help people use performance psychology principles to improve their lives! After nearly 20 years as a sport and performance psychologist, I’ve learned that high performance is not only a set of tools but a way of being that we bring to everything we do. Yet, in several high performing industries, we’re behind in taking action on mental health—and in some ways I get it because how we’ve talked about mental health in these spaces doesn’t consider important nuances of high performance.

Fortunately, the message I share is informed by two decades of experience within several demanding industries that also have high mental health stigma including healthcare, higher education, and collegiate and professional sport (including collision sports, such as football and ice hockey). I’m also from a family of rural farmers, so my message is designed to reach even the most skeptical audience members! You can simply trust that what I have to say will reach the high performers on your team.

I’m a passionate and enthusiastic speaker (who might talk too fast at times) and am skilled at translating important concepts into practical strategies that you can immediately use. (You can thank my herding rescue dogs for helping me streamline my communication strategies!)

I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology, am a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), and am a Licensed Psychologist, specializing in high performing populations. I am the Founder and CEO of Haugen Performance Consulting, a firm that provides education, training, and performance psychology solutions for sport organizations, corporations, and professionals. I've held a variety of positions including the Director of Mental Health and Performance Psychology at a Division I NCAA member institution and former Board member (2017-2019) and Past-President (2018-2019) of the North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners (NDSBPE).

Throughout my career, I have actively involved in training the next generation of healthcare leaders. I am an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Dakota and former faculty member at the Altru Family Medicine Residency (2016-2020). I continue providing mental health and performance psychology training to sports medicine fellows in physical therapy, athletic training students, and graduate students in clinical and counseling psychology. In 2023, I was also awarded the prestigious Jack Weakley Award of Distinction from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) for lifetime contributions to athletics, athletic training, and sports medicine, and I am the first mental health professional to receive this award.

I am passionate about fostering mental health that helps teams perform under pressure. I am driven to help people use performance psychology principles to improve their lives! After nearly 20 years as a sport and performance psychologist, I’ve lea... Show more

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