Louise Bijesse
Louise Bijesse is the Founder and CEO of UpTalent Consulting & Search, a woman-owned HR consulting and executive search firm based in Western North Carolina. She is the author of Don’t Follow the Recipe: Kitchens, Corporate Ladders, and Life, a business book about building a life without a fixed formula.
Lindsay Coward
Lindsay Coward, Masters of Public Health, approaches leadership with an individual, self-actualization-first method. Through her work as a Team Development Specialist and Speaker, Lindsay empowers individuals to show up with capacity and thrive at work. She focuses on providing tools that improve focus and productivity, ease the nervous system and manage stress.
Adam Knapp
Adam Knapp M.Ed., founder of KnappCreative Coaching, guides individuals and teams through transformative journeys using the 5 Elements of Transformation framework. With 30 years of experience in education, facilitation, and mentoring, he promotes growth and peak performance.
Linda Ruhland
Linda Ruhland is an experienced business strategist, author, and speaker. Ruhland is the founder of Positively Asheville, a peer-to-peer leadership forum, and Success Authorities, an advisory firm for improving business and leadership success. She is an accomplished speaker and founder of the Western North Carolina Chapter of National Speakers Association.
E.G. Sebastian
E.G. Sebastian is an International Business Strategist, a 20+ year veteran entrepreneur, and a leading authority on Behavioral Intelligence and Organizational Performance. For over two decades, E.G. has been the secret weapon for organizations that need to fix the “people part” of their P&L.