About Us
Our Team
We are passionate about increasing the effectiveness, cohesion and functionality of teams, leaders, and organizations. Our value-driven approach to providing each client with the solutions to help them thrive, is what makes our clients loyal and our partnerships strong.
Candice
Gottlieb-Clark
Candice Gottlieb-Clark, author of the bestselling leadership book, “Find, Fix, Fill Your Leadership Gap”, is a renowned business advisor, coach, and conflict management specialist. As the founder of Dynamic Team Solutions, Candice and her team of experts help organizational teams and leaders across all industries to strengthen the workplace through enhanced communication, attuned leadership, and healthy conflict management.
Candice is an architect of healthy human interactions in the workplace. She has spent more than 20 years educating and collaborating with organizational and human resource leaders and executives. Candice designs projects that support her client’s goal of creating a cohesive and healthy work environment. Her proven methods have helped hundreds of businesses to align their teams, leaders, and culture, ultimately allowing their organizational environments to thrive.
Candice holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling, is a Certified Mediator, and a Board Certified Executive Coach. She is a sought-after keynote speaker on topics including Leadership, Communication, Conflict Management, and Team Dynamics. A frequent blogger and writer, Candice has been published in numerous business and professional journals, including Business Insider and Forbes, where she serves as a contributing writer.
She serves as an advisor for the Women In Leadership Council for UC Santa Barbara, and is a member or leader of several other professional organizations.
A native of Los Angeles, California, Candice now lives in sunny Broomfield, Colorado with her husband and daughters. She loves hiking, gardening, her dog Luna, and afternoons of wine and cheese with friends.
Alan
Elmore
A highly qualified trainer, facilitator, and consultant, Alan brings a unique ability to resolve issues creatively and effectively. His collaborative style utilizes active listening, emotional intelligence strategies, and business acumen to positively impact individuals and organizations. With a tenacious spirit, Alan finds true joy in the success of others, not being satisfied until true change occurs.
Alan understands that skills-based behavioral change through has a profound and lasting impact on individual and team performance. As a passionate, fun-loving, and skilled facilitator, coach, and consultant, Alan creates engaging and memorable learning experiences which result in behavior change, attitude modification, and increased engagement. Through this process, he creates opportunities for team members to view themselves or their situation from a variety of different perspectives and for teams to create actions and support structures that move them toward organizational goals.
Alan has supported a variety of industries over his nearly two decades of leadership expertise, including banking, technology, finance, recruitment, and entertainment. Most recently, he was responsible for creating, developing, and delivering training and coaching solutions for a large regional credit union and managed a team of training specialists for a major recruitment firm.
Alan has achieved his Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and Certified Master Coach (CMC) designations from the Center for Coaching Certification and serves as the Assistant Director of Membership for the LA Chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICFLA). He holds a Master’s degree in Education from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University of Los Angeles.
Bernadette
Costello
Bernadette brings expertise in coaching, organizational consulting, and facilitation practices that are informed through a Human Resources and talent development lens. She excels in partnering with those who are in the midst of challenging transitions or dealing with complex issues, to transform themselves, and often, their company.
Bernadette enjoys collaborating with leaders, teams, and organizations to clarify their goals and develop a clear plan to reach them and their full potential. She listens intently to the struggles, needs, and ambitions of her clients, assisting them in identifying focused solutions that remain attuned to their culture and climate. As a SHRM-certified professional, Bernadette creates learning and development programs that support leadership and supervisor growth, performance management, and a wide range of other professional development topics. She focuses first on the desired impact and then develops a clear plan to achieve that result using a variety of strategies, including facilitation techniques and tools, that support the unique situations and needs of organizations and leaders.
With more than 25 years of coaching, consulting, and leadership expertise in human resources and talent development, Bernadette has worked extensively in the public, non-profit, and higher education sectors. She is an ICF-certified coach, holds a designation of SHRM-SCP, and has received certifications in several assessment tools including EQi and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Bernadette serves as an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University’s School of Business and Schar School of Policy and Government.
Bernadette has served in a leadership capacity at both the local chapter and national conference level for the Association of Talent Development (ATD), and she has served in other professional organizations in leadership and volunteer roles. Bernadette holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Southern Illinois University, a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Doctorate in Higher Education from George Mason University.
Brent
Rosenbaum
Brent is a seasoned mediator, facilitator, conflict coach, arbitrator, and an extraordinarily engaged listener with remarkable creative thinking and peace-making skills.
With years of experience as a mediation professional working with a diverse population of individuals and organizations, Mr. Rosenbaum is exceptional at extracting the subtle nuances of each participants’ needs, preferences, interests, and wants. With finely-tooled expertise and the experience of bringing all of the necessary issues to the table, Brent guides participants
to reach satisfaction and resolution within their unique situation.
Through his warmth, good-nature, and enlightened sensitivity, Mr. Rosenbaum builds a strong foundation of trust among those he works with in varied professional environments. Brent has been known to leave no-stone-unturned through his practice of patience and tenacity to help all parties create practical and amenable resolutions. Renowned to have both an understanding and an extreme respect for each person, Brent is educated and sensitive to the diverse needs of all individuals inclusive of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, background, socioeconomic status, and often sensitive sociological inequalities.
Brents’s breadth of knowledge, training, and expertise crosses the public and private sectors, including labor and employment, academia, finance, corporate communications, marketing, entertainment, and eldercare, as well as government agencies including military, and veterans affairs.
Brent holds an BA in Political Science from Brooklyn College, NY, as well as professional certifications in Labor and Employment, Eldercare, and Conflict Coaching. Brent has also taught mediation, and continues to train and mentor mediation professionals.
Bridgit
Wald
Bridgit is a powerful coach passionate about leading and facilitating work with groups in their transition toward greater collaboration, growth, and performance.
Proficient in working with senior leaders and their teams, Bridgitsupports clients in addressing complex personnel and organizational challenges and opportunities. She has a keen focus on the impactleadership holds on the health and functionality of entire organizational systems. She custom–curates people and organizational development solutions to promote thriving, innovative workplace cultures.
Bridgit has served clients from a wide range of sectors, from non-profits and educational institutions to Fortune 100 companies. Her expertise includes leadership development, strategic planning, employee engagement, and facilitating holistic, sustainable, human, and organizational systems transformation. Her client shortlist includes Google, HBO, Lego, Palantir Technologies, Freddie Mac, and the University of Colorado.
Bridgit earned her B.A. from McGill University and holds professional certifications from New Ventures West, ICF, Leadership Circle, Hogan Assessment Systems, and various group experiential training methodologies. She also holds an active practice in equine facilitated coaching, serving leadership teams in on-the-ground team development in partnership with horses.
Desiree Sun
Lim
Desiree is an executive coach and organizational development consultant who is passionate about helping leaders and organizations navigate through complex change, uncertainty, and transitions. She works closely with emerging leaders, high-performing professionals, and executives to enhance their ability to lead during challenging times, communicate more effectively, and navigate conflict.
Desiree has expertise in leadership and organizational effectiveness, talent development, culture transformation, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Her strengths-based, and human-centered approach helps leaders build inclusive environments where individuals and teams thrive. An ICF-certified coach, Desiree’s coaching work specializes in leadership development and interpersonal and team dynamics, where she passionately supports others with work-life integration, organizational politics, and increasing empathy, resiliency, and self- awareness.
Desiree has worked with clients in a variety of industries including entertainment, media, healthcare, retail, and education fields, serving in non-profits, government, and private companies from Fortune 500 to startup to scale-up organizations. Her client roster includes Kaiser Permanente, The Walt Disney Company, NBC Universal, TOMS, Redbull, McGraw Hill Broadcasting, iLEAD Schools, and Annapurna Productions.
Desiree holds an MS in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University as well as professional certifications in 360 Assessments, PROSCI Change Management, MBTI, Korn Ferry Leadership Architect, and Immunity to Change.
Eddie
Perez
Dr. Eddie Perez is a Leadership and Organizational Development specialist. Through strategic interventions, coaching, and impactful programs, Eddie helps foster effective leadership, enhance team dynamics, and drive organizational growth in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
As a leadership coach and team development expert, Eddie’s philosophy centers on fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and empowerment. He supports organizations in creating an environment where team members feel valued, motivated, and supported. With a coaching approach, Eddie aims to unlock individual and team potential and encourage continuous learning. Through active listening, empathy, and clear goal alignment, he guides teams to achieve success while nurturing personal and professional development.
Originally from Puerto Rico, Eddie spent 21 years In the U.S. Army Special Forces. Post-military, Eddie incorporates his background in the fields of engineering and aviation into his work which has supported over 150 organizations in both the public and private sectors. His expertise has been called upon to support agencies in areas of strategic realignment and planning, large-scale mergers and acquisitions, mediation, organizational culture changes, and executive coaching.
Eddie holds a Master’s in Strategic Innovation and Change from the University of Denver and a Master’s and PhD in Leadership and Change, with an emphasis on Resilient Networks and Leadership, from Antioch University. He also holds facilitator certifications in both DiSC and Adaptive Leadership.
Eddie’s leadership experience is shaped by a career in U.S. Army Special Forces and extensive international travel, equipping him with a global perspective, adaptability, and a results-oriented approach that drives organizational success. Eddie is located in Denver, Colorado and he is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Hilary
Bendon
Hilary Bendon is a leadership development and dispute resolution professional who operates with the perspective and understanding that leaders have an impact on their organizations regardless of effort. By increasing their ability to communicate and interact with others, leaders can develop emotionally intelligent teams poised for high productivity and business success.
As a facilitator, conflict resolution specialist, and coach, Hilary brings her insightful, practical, and results-oriented approach to addressing complex organizational challenges. She has spent much of her career engaging leaders and team members with strategies and techniques aimed at bringing about organizational and cultural transformation. Clients value her straight-forward communication style as well as her sensitivity for dealing with complex and emotional issues.
Hilary has worked with clients in a variety of industries including retail, manufacturing, oil and gas, steel recycling, aerospace, financial services, and biotech for corporate, nonprofit and governmental organizations. She has served individuals and teams at the United States Marine Recruitment Command, Exxon Mobil, Palm Springs Desert Museum, AIDS Project, Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, Zodiac Aerospace, LendingTree, and many other organizations.
Hilary holds a Master of Public Administration, with specializations in International Development and Nonprofit Management, and a Master of Dispute Resolution from The Pepperdine School of Law. She is a certified Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR) and a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator practitioner. Hilary’s diversified and multidimensional perspective has been solidified through her experience living abroad in Italy, Costa Rica, Guatemala, the Republic of Armenia and China. In addition, she speaks Spanish and Italian fluently and regularly conducts coaching, training and mediation in Spanish as well as in English.
Heather
Stewart
As an executive coach and organizational development consultant, Heather is passionate about guiding leaders and full organizations through complex challenges to successful growth and change. With deep roots in Human Resources leadership and an extensive background in executive development and strategic planning, Heather is a much sought-after leadership coach, able to work adeptly with high-level leaders who have reached a place of impasse in their growth or development.
Heather’s proven skill in bringing about measurable growth in C-suite leaders, creative experts, individual contributors, and frontline managers is unique. Knowing leaders excel most when they approach coaching as a partnership, she encourages her clients to demonstrate courage, humility, and discipline. And, in turn, Heather meets her clients with that shared lens. This drives collaboration and commitment as clients are supported in building emotional intelligence and developing crucial leadership skills.
Heather is a Marshal Goldsmith certified leadership coach and global HR executive with over 30 years of professional experience and a diverse client roster. She has supported start-up organizations, media outlets, iconic brands, and high-growth companies including Lucasfilm, MGM Studios, Rovio Entertainment, CGTrader, Skydance Animation, RatPac Controls, and Angel City Data. Heather currently holds an exclusive role on the show Survivor where she is responsible for cast and crew relations and other HR capacities during filming of the show, currently done on location in Fiji. Heather’s international work has included roles in Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.
Isabelle
Tugayli
Isabelle’s passion is to support people in reaching their full potential. As an organization development practitioner she has the ability to support her coaching clients by weaving in topics of mindfulness, motivation, team alignment, leadership development and culture change.
With education and experience that began in the world of Human Resources, Isabelle stands out as both a coach and organizational consultant. She brings with her a clear understanding of the issues impacting employee engagement and organizational success, as well as strategies for creating a collaborative workforce.
Isabelle brings this same focus to her work as a coach. She excels in facilitating conversations that are experiential and engaging, and which transform the ways people work. Isabelle’s calm, insightful approach engages clients, building their awareness and readiness for change. To facilitate this process, Isabelle interweaves strategies such as positive psychology, appreciative inquiry and insights strategies.
Isabelle has international experience working with clients in industries including healthcare, education, engineering, and biotechnology. Her travel and work experience extend to locations including Canada, Turkey, China, and France.
Isabelle holds a Master of Science in Organization Development from the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University.
Jamie
Martin
Jamie Martin is passionate about supporting leaders who are ready to embrace their potential and create a positive impact on their organizations. Her unique approach combines pragmaticism with empathy and intuition, ensuring her clients feel supported as they stretch beyond their comfort zones to reach new heights. Her process helps clients grow by attending to maladaptive thinking and doubt, as brought about by imposter syndrome. Jamie’s ability to reframe a leader’s perspective is part of the magic that allows them to reach their full potential.
With an extensive background in high-tech and engineering spaces, Jamie’s expertise crosses various components of an organization including strategic planning, leadership development, process improvement, employee performance, and change management. In 2023, she was named as one of the Top 15 Coaches in Chicago by Influence Digest.
Jamie works with clients in a variety of industries including healthcare, high-tech, advertising, retail, media and entertainment. She has supported large and mid-size companies including DoubleClick, Google, and DialogTech. Additionally, Jamie is doing innovative work to support growth and understanding in areas including neurodiversity at work and the hidden impacts of infertility in the workplace.
Jamie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan and is a Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. An avid writer and speaker, Jamie has been featured in Forbes, Medium, and Ellevate, and has spoken at conferences including Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance and Women in Tech Global Conference. Jamie’s success has allowed her the opportunity to support international clients in both corporate and coaching capacities in locations including Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Norway, Canada, and Australia.
Jay
DeVorre
Jay is a dynamic coach, consultant, and facilitator, specializing in the development of emerging and executive leaders. Driven by an insatiable passion for helping people and teams to thrive, Jay specializes in stress management and human-centered change management. She has trained thousands of learners in leadership and professional skills development to deliver solutions for optimal employee engagement and organizational performance.
An expert in organizational effectiveness, and adept at implementing strategic growth plans, Jay’s positive style is paired with finely tuned sensitivity when delivering important feedback. Jay shows up with open warmth that immediately sets people at ease. Her specialization in human-centered change management equips her for helping individuals feel safe to explore their actions, thoughts, and feelings so they can begin to understand their patterns. This insight, paired with Jay’s educative coaching approach, helps individuals see the changes they must make in order to succeed. She offers support to leaders as they find more effective ways to navigate through life’s challenges and reinforces their sustainable growth and development.
With more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources and all aspects of human capital, Jay has consulted for hundreds of small businesses and clients in a variety of industries including real estate investment, asset management, and banking. She is adept in the public and private sectors and has worked with a number of Fortune 500 companies.
Jay holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from Pepperdine University, is recognized by the International Coach Federation as a Professional Certified Coach, and holds certifications in Resilience Coaching, Conscious Business Coaching, as well as in The Leadership Challenge, and Laughter Yoga. She has received certificates of completion for extensive courses in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Positive Intelligence.
Jim
Broshar
A lifelong soccer player and coach, Jim combines his specialization in optimizing performance on the athletic field with his decades of managerial practice in organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He operates with the perspective and understanding that the “obvious” solution may not bring about the desired results.
Jim’s expertise in change management is based on his understanding that designing performance interventions requires a deep grasp of the presenting problems, company culture, and values of the individuals involved. Because individual success is essential to the success of the organization, he begins at the individual level. The similarities between sports and business may seem facile, but one truth is that in both settings, people deliver success, and manager-coaches are responsible for creating roles, defining good performance, and providing support. In this way, Jim has helped clients with innumerable performance challenges at all stages of personal development and has been instrumental in guiding businesses through organizational and cultural transformations.
Jim possesses over 20 years of management expertise in technology and customer care and has overseen organizations of over 200 people. He has worked with clients in a variety of industries including telecommunications, Internet Service Providers, Sales, Customer Support and Contact Centers, Software Testing, and SaaS providers.
He earned an MBA in Management from Golden Gate University in San Francisco as well as professional certifications from International Coaching Federation (ICF), the Positive Coaching Alliance, US Soccer, and the National Soccer Coaches of America (United Soccer Coaches). He has served as an Emotional Support Volunteer and Group Leader for the Shanti Project where he volunteered in hospice support. Jim has diversified and multidimensional perspective informed by being born in Japan and living abroad in Spain. He is fluent in Spanish and speaks several other languages.
Joe
Pickard
Joe is a leadership and operations specialist who is passionate about listening deeply and asking powerful questions. By helping leaders and teams gain the insights they need to take effective action, he assists organizations with co-creating solutions that allow them to leave behind the unproductive patterns of self- defense and “going along to get along” dynamics to step into truly collaborative team relationships, build greater capabilities, and improve performance.
As an expert in leadership and team development, process improvement, and change management, Joe knows true excellence requires the ability to learn and grow from both successes and mistakes. His collaborative process fosters psychological safety and open dialogue as he helps clients identify how they will monitor, learn, and adjust.
Possessing deep skills in instructional design and delivery, adult education, and facilitation, Joe has been called upon to lend his expertise as a coach, facilitator, and trainer in multiple industries including healthcare, software, and higher education.
Joe holds an MBA from Rochester Institute of Technology and a BS in Business Management from Arizona State University. He is an ICF-certified coach, a certified team coach by the Global Team Coaching Institute, a Strengths Based Leadership teacher and coach, and authorized in DiSC.
Linda
Cataldo
Linda Cataldo is a global human resources executive and strategic advisor, specializing in aligning talent strategies with business objectives to drive performance and growth. With deep expertise in leadership development, change management, and strategic workforce planning, Linda partners with organizations to build strong, engaged teams that fuel innovation and growth.
As a senior-level advisor with strong business acumen,
Linda partners with executives to optimize workforce planning, streamline operations, and implement scalable HR solutions. She brings deep expertise in talent management, leadership development, career pathing, succession planning, and change management, ensuring organizations are equipped to navigate transitions and maintain a competitive edge. Her ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution makes her an invaluable partner in fostering high-performing cultures.
Linda’s industry-spanning experience includes leadership roles in technology, education, financial services, consulting, and engineering. She has worked with organizations ranging from high-growth startups to established global enterprises, providing tailored solutions that elevate leadership effectiveness and business impact.
Linda holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Saint Mary’s College of California. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), and holds multiple certifications in strategic workforce planning, leadership development, and talent optimization.
Margalit
Ward
Margalit is a certified executive coach, organization development expert, and corporate trainer. She has served as a trusted business advisor for multiple companies in both the private and not-for-profit sectors. With her passion for helping clients maximize their performance, Margalit integrates solution-oriented strategies while introducing the value of self-care and a healthy work-life balance.
As a coach and team development expert, Margalit provides organizations with the tools they need to thrive. With over 10 years of experience, Margalit has led hundreds of workshops to assist teams in creating greater productivity, well-being, confidence, and the ability to overcome the many obstacles that limit success.
Prior to her current role, Margalit founded and expanded two successful digital design companies serving a variety of clients including Hilton Hotels, The Walt Disney Company and Warner Brothers Studios. Margalit has worked with clients in a variety of industries including Education, Media & Technology and Government agencies.
Margalit is a graduate of the University of Santa Monica Master’s level program in Counseling Psychology and has completed her coaching certification from the Institute for Professional Excellence. Margalit is also the Co-Founder of Professional Women’s Network LA and is a contributor for the Huffington Post and Thrive Global.
Nashay
Lowe
Dr. Nashay Lowe is a conflict transformation expert, mediator, and social science researcher with a passion for fostering dialogue and creating sustainable solutions in complex environments. Guided by the belief that conflict is a bridge to building understanding, Nashay integrates reflection, responsibility, and transformation, empowering clients to navigate complex challenges with confidence.
A specialist in enhancing communication, leadership, and team dynamics, Nashay’s expertise in supporting clients extends into coaching, group facilitation, and program evaluation. Her approach and methodology prioritizes empathy and engagement and fosters environments where collaboration flourishes and meaningful growth is achieved.
Nashay’s career has spanned education, healthcare, international relations, and humanitarian organizations, where she has built a reputation for fostering strategic communication and social change. She has collaborated with global entities, including the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO.
Nashay is an advocate for equity and inclusion, contributing thought leadership through publications and speaking engagements on topics such as intersectionality, social justice, and effective communication strategies.
Nashay holds a PhD in International Conflict Management from Kennesaw State University and a Global Master of Arts in International Relations from Webster University. Her academic journey has included studies in Athens, Havana, Geneva, Beijing, and Vienna, and she has worked, studied, and traveled to over 30 countries. These global experiences, combined with her National Professional Certification in Mediation, inform her ability to engage with diverse perspectives and drive impactful outcomes.
Sandi
Mills
Alessaundra ‘Sandi’ Mills is a decorated professional development trainer, with over a decade of experience in applying the principles of organizational behavior, learning, and wellbeing, to solve the all-too-common problems at work, such as group cohesion, communication, and leadership development.
Passionate about workplace culture, Sandi is an empathic listener who works skillfully with groups including multicultural and multigenerational teams and leaders. Knowledgeable of human behavior, Sandi is adept at adjusting her training style to deliver content while meeting audience needs and inspiring action. One of her favorite skills to use with leaders is the process of appreciative inquiry.
Sandi’s interest and knowledge of the workplace extends into technological opportunities for change. A believer that technology can be an aid in organizational action and reflection, Sandi has demonstrated proficiency in training and evaluative tools, research databases, and learning management systems.
Sandi is a distinguished organizational and leadership development scholar. She holds a Doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology, as well as degrees from Loyola Marymount and HBCU- Hampton Universities. She is a native Los Angeleno, active member of the Association of Talent Development-LA and ODinLA professional associations, where she serves in leadership and pro bono capacities. Sandi advocates for lifelong learning, robust reading, and a good rally in tennis.
Suman
Kapur
Suman is a professional development consultant dedicated to supporting individuals and organizations through conflict management and culture change initiatives and with a distinct focus on the values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Suman approaches her work with attention toward self- care, compassion, empathy, collaboration, and awareness, all of which she recognizes as essential for transformation to a more just and inclusive society.
With her unique and human-centered approach, Suman focuses on co-created processes which empower leaders and employees, and that support all aspects of organizational culture. Suman works strategically and inclusively from data gathering to strategic planning, from designing and implementing workshops to facilitating Courageous Conversations.
Suman believes that lived and intersectional experiences play a key role in each individual’s journey, affecting everything from their personal commitment to transformation. Her own lived experiences and intersectionality have led her to become a champion for businesses, co-creating robust cultures rich with inclusion and belonging. Suman collaborates with clients knowing that a deep and lasting impact can reach beyond organizational walls to positively impact the broader Community.
Suman has supported clients in a variety of industries including environmental, mental health, technology, and other industries in both the private and not-for-profit sectors.
Suman holds an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University and the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution. In addition, she has a professional certification in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the University of Southern Florida and she is a facilitator for the Google sponsored #IamRemarkable workshops. Suman is currently working to complete professional certifications in DISC Profile Assessments (May, 2022) and Women in Leadership Certification from Cornell University (June, 2022).
Therese
White
Therese White is a sought-after conflict resolution professional with over 25 years of experience managing organizational conflict and teaching skills to others. As a highly respected mediator, coach, and facilitator, Therese supports leaders, teams, and individuals in managing issues in the workplace and achieving positive change. She skillfully assists businesses in the design and implementation of strategies that help reduce conflict, enhance collaboration and maximize productivity.
While partnering with Dynamic Team Solutions, Therese also operates an employment mediation and organizational conflict consulting firm specializing in reconciling emotionally charged diversity-impacted employment disputes. She successfully works with clients in both the public and private sector on issues related to race, culture, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation as well as associated claims of harassment, hostile workplace, and wrongful termination. Therese understands the validity of varying perspectives and collaborates with clients to find solutions that will improve outcomes.
As a leader in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) education, Therese has trained well over a thousand attorneys, corporate and community leaders, and their staff members in the mediation process, the value of diversity in the workplace, and the management of workplace conflict.
Therese holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Redlands. She has mediation certifications through multiple agencies including the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation/Hofstra Law School and Pepperdine University Law School. Therese serves on the mediation panels for the American Arbitration Association, the U.S. Postal Service’s REDRESS Program, the County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC). She also is an active member of the Southern California Mediation Association where she served on the Board of Directors.
Xixi
Hu
Xixi is an experienced trainer and facilitator with a passion for helping people, teams, and companies reach their full potential. As a former engineer and quality manager, Xixi offers an insightful, practical, and results-oriented approach to addressing complex organizational challenges. She supports teams in assessing change readiness, and in developing and implementing strategies that help them navigate organizational and culture transformations.
As a continuous improvement and change management expert, Xixi incorporates her knowledge of lean manufacturing principles to help organizations streamline their processes with an approach that brings efficiencies, but with a people-first approach. She has a nuanced understanding of operations and stakeholder engagement that allow her to assist with the identification of risks and opportunities for improvements proactively, saving time and money while boosting worker morale and collaboration.
Xixi has worked in a variety of industries including Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), mobile gaming, aerospace, and biotechnology. She is a Certified Quality Engineer by the American Society for Quality, and Xixi holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Xixi has a passion for service that is exemplified by her work with Net Impact, a social and environmental sustainability group, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). She was named LLS’s Woman of the Year in 2022 for her philanthropic efforts.
Our Clients
With offices in Los Angeles and Denver, and a team that is based coast to coast, Dynamic Team Solutions specializes in strengthening teams, enhancing leadership, improving communication and resolving issues of business and workplace conflict. Our expert mediators, corporate trainers, group facilitators, and executive business coaches have decades of experience in helping organizations of all sizes, and across all industries to retain top talent, develop a thriving company culture, bring out the best in team members, and reduce conflicts, all the while improving interpersonal communication.
Our clients throughout the United States include executives and teams within:
Professional Services
Education
Entertainment
Manufacturing + Retail
Software + Technology
Medical + Pharmaceutical
Housing + Non-profits
Testimonials
“We were fortunate to identify and engage expert help in building a formal DEI program. Dynamic Team Solutions supported us through periods of change management, and have been our partners in creating an integrated platform for DEI work internally and for the communities we serve.”
“The number one thing that you do, that’s extremely impressive, is tailor a training to an organization. Your willingness and appetite to tailor as you go is very, very impressive.”
“I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for all the incredible work you and your team have done on this project. Your dedication and expertise have truly made a significant impact. We look forward to the possibility of working together in the future. Your professionalism and commitment are truly commendable.”
“I recommend Candice and Dynamic Team Solutions to clients when they need executive coaching or help with outside-the-box problem solving, outside the legal space. Candice and her team are responsive, thoughtful, and tailor each project to the specific client/situation. I have found that Collaborating with DTS has helped clients create a more productive, supportive workplace and, as an employment attorney, helped mitigate potential legal risk.”
“Dynamic Team Solutions are a centering force. They brought clarity and focus to our group, helping us cut through the noise and see a clear path to our goals.”
“We have worked with Dynamic Team Solutions on several different engagements and achieved great results. We value the ease with which Dynamic Team Solutions has been able to help us transform the way our leaders work together. As a result of the partnership, our leadership team has grown more cohesive and is better able to meet everyday business challenges.”
“The work you did with my team was invaluable. The staff took it to heart and made real changes. Until we met with you, I felt I needed to run interference. Now the team works so well together—communication is better, and the results speak for themselves. We are now where we needed to be, which is in a very good place. It’s been life-changing for our entire team.”
Find, Fix, Fill your Leadership Gap
Even the most talented and well-meaning leaders have blind-spots. Gaps in their awareness impact teamwork, create conflict, lead to a loss of talent.
“Your session last week was really good and I am excited to read your book and apply it to my HR career.”