Get to know a growing collection of the finest educators, mentors, coaches, and facilitators in the profession of coaching. Our Faculty ADMINISTRATION

Lisa Pisano, Admissions Advisor Lisa is a full-time coach and graduate of the CTA Certified Coach Program. In a addition to her advisory role at CTA, she also volunteers in her community by serving as a mentor and adult friend to teenage girls. Lisa is host of the Becoming a Coach teleclass- an Insider's Guide to the Coaching Profession. Additionally, she is building and filling her coaching practice, Northern Lights Coaching.

Cyndi Smith, Student Support Cyndi has 11 years of customer service and project management experience with Matsushita Avionics and Claircom Communications. Prior to this, Cyndi was an engineer for McDonnell Douglas. Cyndi earned an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and her Bachelors Degree in Engineering form Iowa State University. In her spare time, she volunteers tutoring children in math.

DEANS OF EDUCATION

TRAINERS AND MENTOR COACHES

Jackie Black, PhD, Mentor Coach and Trainer Dr. Jackie is an internationally recognized relationship expert, educator and coach and a mentor coach to solo-preneurs who are in the start-up stages of building their businesses; or who have already started building their businesses, have paying clients, and are ready to go to the next level. Dr. Jackie’s business background includes 15 years in a corporate environment and building two successful businesses as a solo-preneur. Dr. Jackie is a graduate of the CTA Certified Coach Program and is a Licensed Coach for Singles and Couples.

Sue Brundege, Mentor Coach and Trainer Sue is a coach, mentor, and communication expert who works with solo entrepreneurs to identify their ideal clients and find the right words to connect with those clients. Through her company, Self Made Self Coaching, she helps her clients confidently speak and write about their business, and engage in powerful conversations to attract and retain great customers. Sue is a graduate of the CTA Certified Coach program and is also certified through the International Association of Coaches and currently serves on their Board of Governors.

Nan Einarson, Mentor Coach and Trainer Nan is Canadian and a CTA Certified Coach who specializes in relationships. Through Make It So, Creating New Futures, she helps singles to prepare to find the right Life Partner and build foundations for solid, lasting relationships. Nan has authored a book, Do It Yourself Relationship Repair Guide, and is a syndicated columnist with the Metroland This Week Newspaper Group. She has had over twenty years of training experience in the not-for-profit sector, twelve of those at an Executive Management level.

Adam Guzkowski, Mentor Coach and Trainer Adam is a Spiritual Coach whose calling is helping build better lives and a better world through the Spiritual Practice of Everyday Life. He is a CTA graduate and Certified Coach, and earned his Masters in Adult Education and Transformative Learning from the University of Toronto. A former competitive athlete and prolific artist, Adam is also an avid outdoors enthusiast, and has trekked through the forests, deserts and mountain ranges of Canada, the U.S., and Europe, and paddled on the Amazon River.

Rhonda Hess, Mentor Coach and Curriculum Developer Rhonda specializes in working with professional coaches who are ready to wake up the entrepreneur within and develop a satisfying six-figure income business. She is Founder of Prosperous Coach™ a complete prosperity building system for professional coaches. Rhonda is a graduate of Coach U, a past board member of the Denver Coach Federation and is certified by CTA and ICF. She co-designed the Certified Coach Program and co-authored the Coach Training Accelerator™ with Will Craig.

Dave Meyer, Mentor Coach and Trainer Dave is a full time coach, trainer, and speaker who specializes in developing future leaders and strong teams. His mantra is "Great Teams Are Built On The Foundation Of Great Leadership. Great Leadership Is Built On The Foundation Of Great Trust." Dave is a graduate of the CTA program and founded his company Coaching For Tomorrow in 2002. He is very active in the coaching community and is the Director of Membership for the Denver Coach Federation.

Jennifer Powers, Mentor Coach and Trainer Jennifer is a coach, trainer, author and a true believer in the human spirit. Authentically committed to the success of others, she helps professionals build confidence and competence through envisioning their future, believing in themselves, and attracting the success they deserve. Jennifer earned her Masters in Sociology from the University of Houston, and is a CTA Certified Coach. She also serves on the board of the Northwest Coaches Association and is the incoming president of the National Speakers Association-Oregon Chapter.

Kristalyn Ryan, Mentor Coach and Trainer Kristalyn collaborates with professionals and entrepreneurs to achieve their ultimate success in life and work. Her company, Positively Inspired Coaching, offers personal & professional coaching programs to help you become a successful coach, advance your business/career, and enrich your life. She specializes in success strategies, including Law of Attraction. Kristalyn graduated from the University of Virginia McIntyre School of Commerce with highest honors. She has an extensive business and systems consulting background. Kristalyn has worked with Booz Allen Hamilton, Price Waterhouse, and Deloitte.

CORPORATE COACHING

Marguerite Ham, Corporate Trainer Marguerite is a business coach, corporate trainer, and memory expert with Memorease. She is the author of How to Remember Anything in 60 Minutes or Less and the audio cassette series Total Recall. In addition to her coaching, she gives over 150 presentations a year to groups as diverse as Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and universities. Her training has improved the effectiveness and increased individual productivity in organizations such as: Lucent Technologies, TRW, Lockheed Martin, the FDIC, and Qwest.

Adjunct Faculty
The Coach Training Alliance Team of Experts

Jonny Bowden, PhD, MA, CNS - Nutrition and Weight Loss Jonny is an expert on weight loss and best-selling author of four books. He is a health coach and Board Certified Nutrition Specialist whose dynamic and entertaining presentation style is prominently featured on television and radio. Jonny is the only nutritionist with a Master’s Degree in psychology and counseling and a PhD in Holistic Nutrition. Learn more about Coaching Weight Loss.

David Herdlinger - Corporations David is a coach, catalyst and expert in the world of business. He's been the managing partner of a successful law firm as well as a judge, law school faculty member, and special consultant to a state attorney general. He is a graduate of CTA and specializes in helping people and companies discover and develop their potential. Learn more about Coaching Corporate Teams.

Melanie Benson Strick - Entrepreneurs Melanie is best known as The Entrepreneurs Success Coach because of her ability to catapult entrepreneurs out of overwhelm into massive results. She is co-creator of The Unstoppable Goals Method™ and co-author of Visionary Women Inspiring the World. Melanie serves as Director of Shared Vision Network and is a past president of the ICF-Los Angeles Chapter. Learn more about Coaching Entrepreneurs.

Deborah Brown-Volkman - Careers Deborah Brown-Volkman is the author of Coach Yourself to a New Career and Four Steps to Building a Profitable Coaching Practice. She has been featured as a career expert for CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Smart Money Magazine, BBC, and Radio Scotland. Deborah is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation. Learn more about Coaching Career Transitions.