When appropriate, we partner with other highly skilled professionals to deliver our programs.
Each Associate here is a certified coach and a terrific partner for our clients.
Monette Bailey
Associate
Monette Bailey creates opportunities for learning through attentive coaching, and expertly facilitated workshops on leadership and group dynamics. As a consultant, she’s worked with executive teams preparing for large-scale strategic planning and change, as well as with new teams seeking alignment. Even so, she centers the individuals and their strengths throughout the process. Monette is also a member of the coaching team for Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business Executive MBA program.
She owns Mindfulness Consulting and is an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach through Presence-Based® Coaching. She is also certified as a Gallup® Strengths Coach. She holds a master’s in nonprofit and association management from the University of Maryland Global Campus and did further study in organizational development theory at The NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science.
Marcus Brooks
Associate
Marcus J. Brooks lives in Syracuse and hails from New York City where he uniquely combines his formal business skill sets in leadership, organizational development, and entrepreneurship with his deep passion for human development and experiential learning. Marcus has held finance positions in insurance, debt and equity real estate finance, as well as investment banking. His career has also expanded into management roles in the outdoor industry where he has been an accomplished outdoor adventure guide, leading expeditions to the Canadian Rockies (9,000+ ft.), Peruvian Andes (15,000+ ft.) and Kilimanjaro (19,341ft.).
Currently, Marcus serves as a Senior Management Consultant and Trainer with Cornell’s Department of Organizational Development & Effectiveness and a Senior Facilitator with Cornell’s Team & Leadership Center. He is also the Chair of the Men of Color Colleague Network Group as well as the Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Representative on Cornell
University’s Employee Assembly. He is also the Head Nerd in Charge of Let’s Brainstorm, a strategy, leadership, and finance consulting company. His speeches and workshop topics of expertise include, crisis management, introductory to advanced negotiations, diversity, microaggressions, sexual violence prevention, & emotional intelligence, to name a few. He has facilitated programming for all aspects of the higher education and private industry. Further, he has served as a strategy consultant to women entrepreneurs with a focus on leadership, communication, and finance.
Marcus’ certifications span from being a Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), to being a certified Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0) assessment administrator and certified Executive Coach. He earned both his Bachelors of Arts in Environmental Science & Pre-Med, as well as his Masters in Business Administration in Strategy & Finance, both from Columbia University. Marcus currently resides in Syracuse, NY with his wife of 21 years, his 13-year-old daughter and 11-year-old son.
Melissa Churchard Hannon
Associate
Melissa is a thought provoking leadership development coach & consultant with 25 + years working with individuals and organizations. She helps clients eradicate self-sabotaging patterns, set aside limiting beliefs, create an inclusive culture, give and receive effective feedback and set goals for organizational and individual development. She has worked with over 200 companies from non-profits to fortune 500.
Melissa currently coaches with eCornell and the Amazon LEAD program, is a member of The International Coaching Federation, and the Experiential Training and Development Alliance. Melissa serves on the board of Unlimited Possibilities (UP) which provides direct service projects and microloans worldwide, with a focus on eradicating social injustice.
She is a mother of four, two sons and a daughter currently in college, and her youngest daughter will be a sophomore in high school. She is a competitive equestrian with her horse Rona, and she enjoys the company of two spoiled rescue pups and giant cat, Frank.
Corinne Eisenman
Associate
Corinne Eisenman is a leadership and team development coach, consultant, and facilitator with a rich experience base in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. She is passionate about supporting leaders to achieve results through authentic connection: to self, team, and purpose. Her work focuses on building capacity and trust, creating clear communication and accountability, and creating joyful, productive organizational cultures.
In addition to leadership work with her own business, Corinne is faculty for the Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education. She is a facilitator and coach for the Maine Association of Nonprofit Leadership Institute, and a Team Coach for the Cornell Johnson School of Business Executive MBA programs. Individual coaching clients and companies seek her out for leadership development, organizational change strategies and support, and creating supportive and lasting organizational culture.
Corinne has been a key member of leadership teams herself in both for-profit and non-profit entities; she brings her depth of experience in leading and managing organizations to the table with clients. Corinne holds a Masters degree from Lesley College and a BA from Hiram college. Her coach training is through the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) and Positive Intelligence. In her free time, Corinne loves to explore the woods and waters of mid-coast Maine, make music, and cook delicious meals with friends.
Angie Fresch
Associate
As a leader with 25 years’ experience, including sales & marketing in Fortune 100 companies, Angie supports leaders at all levels to maximize their effectiveness, executive presence and
impact.
During the first 15 years of her career, Angie honed her skills and success in sales and marketing leadership for Fortune 100 Companies including Procter & Gamble and Bristol-Myers Squibb. During this time, she led diverse teams to surpass sales targets by over 150%. She managed cross-functional groups of over 50 professionals to achieve strategic brand objectives. She quickly learned that she was at her best when she was helping others to excel. This insight led to launching her own leadership development firm in 2014. During the last 10 years, she has supported hundreds of leaders to maximize their effectiveness and achieve and surpass their goals. Angie’s focus includes supporting leaders to increase their ability to inspire, empower, and develop their teams. She has worked with leaders across a range of industries, including digital technology, financial services, and healthcare.
Angie is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She is also a Certified Neurotransformational Coach, a Certified Conscious Business Coach, and a Careershifters Advanced Certified Coach. She is also an alumna of Cornell’s MBA program!
Karel Hilversum
Associate
Hello, my name is Karel Hilversum, and I am a professional leadership coach and trusted advisor to leaders from around the world. I draw on my formal academic formation (Master’s and Doctoral level studies in Organizational Leadership), my higher education leadership practice at an Ivy League educational institution, and my 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, leader, trainer, coach, professor, and writer. My coaching style helps leaders catalyze change, self-discovery, and strategic agility. I listen from the heart and ask perspective-shifting questions to help increase your awareness and gain insights. I will support you in identifying opportunities and learning edges and provide encouragement, tools, and conceptual distinctions along the way. Lastly, I’ll compassionately hold you accountable for your goals and help you reflect upon your experiences, integrate the learning of your journey, and solidify your skills for future breakthroughs. Through this collaborative process, we will unlock your unique leadership potential and propel you toward lasting authentic growth. I’m an ideal coach for someone who values direct, honest feedback from their leaders and peers and receives it with curiosity, openness, and appreciation.
Carol James
Associate
Carol S. James brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the realm of wellness and somatic experience, teams and organizations. She is certified by the International Yoga Therapy Association and is a Pheonix Rising Yoga Therapist, a healer, and a. bodyworker. Carol brings over 20 years of team and group facilitation to any organization she works with and is an experienced trainer and facilitator. She teaches Mindfulness, Mindful Leadership, Bodywork, and works with organizations on wellness and culture. Her work is described as insightful, deep, and delightful!
Carol is a Lead Facilitator at Cornell’s Team & Leadership Center, a faculty member of Wilderness Fusion, has been an Assistant Dean at Cornell University and been a Program Director and Trainer with Outward Bound and Project Adventure.
Alissa Matterman
Associate
For more than 25 years, at UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education, I collaborated with hundreds of leaders from across the globe to support their transformational learning journeys and cultivate their leadership potential, enabling them to grow, succeed, and reach the next stages of their own development. I am a Certified Presence-Based® Coach and an Advanced Practitioner of Presence-Based Coaching, employing an approach that integrates leadership theory, developmental psychology, mindfulness, and somatics. Since 2008, I’ve coached corporate, non-profit, and educational leaders and MBA students across a variety of industries and professions. By asking powerful, “heart-of-the-matter” questions in a non- threatening manner, listening empathetically, and offering direct and compassionate feedback, I create a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their aspirations and meet their goals. My greatest joy is working with clients as they discover “a-ha moments,” flourish into their best selves, build their leadership competency, and step into their chosen future.
I am certified in the Birkman Method Assessment, Korn Ferry Leadership Architect, and Hogan Assessment and have working knowledge of several other assessments including Workplace Big 5, Golden Personality Assessment, Positive Intelligence, Envisia Learning 360, and Strengths Finder. I was a certified assessor for the UCLA Management Skills Assessment Program, have a BA in International Relations from UCLA and a certificate in General Management from UCLA’s Executive Program. At my core, I am a traveler, a seeker, a connector, and a creator. In my free time, you’ll find me reading lots and lots of books, attending live theatre, volunteering at a few local non-profits, and planning our next family travel adventure.
Amy Kohut
Founder and Owner 1 Step Coaching and Consulting
Amy Kohut, PCC has been skillfully leading groups and individuals towards their professional goals for over 25 years. She has deep experience in many facets of professional realms: for-profit, non-profit, higher education and government.
As the owner of 1 Step Coaching and Consulting, she offers Leadership and Executive Coaching, Emotional Intelligence and Team Development workshops. She leads workshops and coaches using DiSC, MBTI, EQi 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence), LMAP 360, Leadership Profile Inventory, Strengthsfinder, the Leadership Wheel, and is a Professional Certified Coach with both the International Coach Federation and Presence-Based Coaching.
Amy served as the Director of Cornell University’s Team & Leadership Center from 2006-2016. She continues to work for Cornell in the SC Johnson College of Business with the Executive MBA program as a team coach and is a Sr. Facilitator with the Cornell Team & Leadership Center. She is a member of The International Coach Federation, is the Past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Experiential Training and Development Alliance, and is a faculty member of Presence Based Coaching, LLC.
Amy’s workshops, trainings and classes are both engaging and insightful. She lives in Brooktondale, NY.