The Team
Our women-led consulting firm brings over 20 years of experience helping clients develop their managers into confident and capable leaders. We are passionate about developing people, driving sustainable results for organizations, and empowering leaders to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve their goals with our results-driven approach.
Maura Derstein
Practice Leader
Maura is a passionate developer of people and healthy organizations. Throughout her career in consulting and development, she has served in most areas of an organization from business development, operations, customer experience and leadership.
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KOLBE
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Fact Finder - 5
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Follow Thru - 4
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Quick Start - 8
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Implementor - 3
Laura Chapman
Senior Consultant
I find great joy in relating to and connecting with a variety of business owners, managers, and employees who are not only excellent at their jobs, but are enjoyable people to be around. This is what drives my love for my job.
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KOLBE
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Fact Finder - 5
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Follow Thru - 8
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Quick Start - 4
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Implementor - 3
Doug Alderfer
Consultant
Specializing in organizational health, leadership development, and business consulting, Dr. Doug Alderfer brings over a decade of experience in various educational leadership roles. Holding a doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership from Shenandoah University and certified in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University, he offers invaluable expertise to individuals and organizations alike. Currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Academic Support at Rockingham County Public Schools, Doug's commitment to fostering effective leadership and organizational success remains unwavering.
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KOLBE
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Fact Finder - 7
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Follow Thru - 4
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Quick Start - 5
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Implementor - 4