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ABOUT
MEET THE TEAM
Our team works with school leaders and individuals to discover and unlock all that is possible. Your potential is our mission. Just as we strive to be exceptional, our best selves, we offer the tools to facilitate the same for you.
LORI GASE LUDWIG
Founder & CEO
About
LORI IS DEDICATED TO
CULTIVATING PURPOSE AND GROWTH IN OTHERS.
Lori is dedicated to cultivating purpose and growth in others. With 31 years of experience in educating and elevating others, Lori thoughtfully supports and inspires individuals, teams and large groups. In addition, she co-founded a software company dedicated to serving nonprofits and schools. Lori lives in Ohio with her husband, Brett. Her greatest teachers are her 3 adult daughters and her brand-new granddaughter. Lori’s family is her highest joy!
Education
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​B.S. Education Bowling Green State University
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M.S. Education University of Findlay
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National Board Certified Teacher
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Ohio Master Teacher
ANNE ARNOLD
Educational Consultant
About
ANNE IS PASSIONATE ABOUT SUPPORTING
OUR NEXT GENERATION OF TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS.
Anne is an instructor in the Education Department at Bowling Green State University. She lives in Ohio with her husband Matt, her son Ryan and their giant dog Winston. She has two adult daughters, Allison and Katie. After 30 years in education, she continues to be amazed by the joy that learning with an inquisitive spirit brings!
Education
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​B.S. Education Bowling Green State University
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M.S. Educational Administration Bowling Green State University
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K-12 Gifted Coordinator
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K-12 Gifted Intervention Specialist
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OTES (Ohio Teacher Evaluation System) Certification
EMILY ROBINSON CURRENCE
Athletic Consultant & Mental Skills Coach
About
EMILY IS COMMITTED TO ADVOCATING
FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN THE ATHLETIC COMMUNITY.​
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She is a former dual collegiate athlete and believes there is a significant unmet need for mental health in the athletic community. Emily is currently a mental health therapist and high school basketball coach in North Carolina. She has experience in the mental health field working with athletes, coaches, veterans, teachers, and members of an at-risk community. She also has experience speaking to collegiate sports teams on self-care, life balance, boundaries, and gratitude. Emily loves spending time with her husband, Zac, and their Goldendoodle, Rooney.
Education
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B.S. Psychology Wheeling Jesuit University
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M.S. Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina
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Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in North Carolina
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Certified Brainspotting Specialist
MONICA CURRY
Executive Coach
About
MONICA IS FOCUSED ON LIFTING PEOPLE
OUT OF THEIR OWN REALITY, TRANSPORTING THEM INTO SOMEONE ELSE'S EXPERIENCE, AND HELPING THEM IMAGINE WHAT IT MIGHT FEEL LIKE TO WORK/WALK IN SOMEONE ELSE'S SHOES.​
Monica is a 'gentle disruptor' with more than 26 years of experience in financial services, automotive, and academic spaces. She approaches her work, and life, with authentic curiosity and believes that the willingness to have difficult and important conversations drives innovation. Her most enjoyable moments are when she is spending time with her daughter and grandson. Monica also enjoys traveling to watch her nephews play volleyball and bowl.
Education
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B.S. Business Management & HR Delaware State University
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M.S.M. Business Management & HR Wilmington University
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Ed.D Organizational Leadership & Innovation Wilmington University
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Certified Change Management Practitioner (Prosci)
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Certified Executive Coach (Marshall Goldsmith)
SHARON SALT ESSWEIN
Educational Consultant
About
SHARON'S MISSION IS TO HELP LIFT AND EMPOWER
OTHERS IN BECOMING THE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVE.
She brings 46 years of experience in public education as a teacher, coach, and consultant working with a variety of organizations. Sharon is a reader and a writer who has a passion for learning. She is a National Writing Project teacher leader consultant who values the power of writing in our lives. She and her husband, Larry, are grateful for the time they get to spend with their children and grandchildren.
Education
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B.S. Education The Ohio State University
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M.A. Education The Ohio State University
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National Board Certified Teacher
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Ohio Master Teacher
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TESOL (Teaching english to speakers of other languages) endorsement Otterbein University
ABBY FITZGERALD
Director of Operations
About
ABBY IS PASSIONATE ABOUT TRANSFORMING VISION INTO LASTING IMPACT THROUGH THOUGHTFUL STRATEGY AND MEANINGFUL EXECUTION.
​​Abby brings a strong background in communications, event services, project management, and English literacy to her work. She is passionate about bringing ideas and visions to life, and works diligently to improve processes and procedures in ways that maximize impact and create meaningful results. Abby is committed to excellence and driven by a deep desire to serve others with purpose and integrity. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, and finds joy in live music, traveling, and getting lost in a good book.
Education
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B.S. Communication Studies, Ohio University
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Certificate in Festivals, Events, and Entertainment Management
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EMILY ANNE HARMON
Director of Well-being
About
EMILY IS PASSIONATE ABOUT TRANSFORMING ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING.
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Emily Harmon is a leadership consultant, coach, and public speaker who believes that organizational transformation starts at the individual level. Her work focuses on optimizing personal well-being so that leaders can show up with greater presence, purpose, and impact. By helping individuals unlock their full potential, Emily supports organizations in building healthier cultures, stronger teams, and sustainable results. Her human-centered approach bridges personal development and strategic growth, because when people thrive, organizations do too.
Education
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Doctorate in Organization Development & Change BGSU (expected 2027)
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B.F.A. Performance Belmont University
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M.M. Vocal Pedagogy Carthage College
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Certified Functional Breathing Instructor
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Certified Wellness Coach
NAMI JAGTIANI
Consultant & Leadership Coach
About
NAMI GUIDES PEOPLE TO INTENTIONALLY LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE.
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With a diverse background in science, leadership, and personal development, Nami helps people uncover their strengths, passions and purpose. She has developed a unique approach that combines deep insights, practical strategies, and techniques to guide others on a transformational journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Nami's style is engaging, interactive, and thought provoking, leaving people inspired, motivated and equipped with tools to live life intentionally. She loves spending time with her kids and exploring their new city of Atlanta.
Education
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B.S. Indiana University
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M.S. Adelphi University
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Certified Life & Success Coach
MARYJANE SWEET
Wellness Consultant & Performance Coach
MARYJANE IS COMMITTED TO HUMAN FLOURISHING.
SHE BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF THE MIND TO LIVE A LIMITLESS, COURAGEOUS & JOY-FILLED LIFE.
About
Maryjane's career has revolved around wellness, whether that is being an adjunct professor teaching personal well-being courses, a consultant for healthy buildings, an outdoor adventure guide, or a life and executive coach. Outside of her work, she loves to explore the world and its people and bookshelves. Her most favorite thing is gathering loved ones around a dinner table for a home cooked meal, especially when it includes her two grown daughters.
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B.A. Psychology Indiana University
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M.S. Organizational Behavior and Development Georgia State University
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Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT 200 Yoga Alliance)
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ICF Certified Coach
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Certified High Performance Coach, Brendan Burchard
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Certified Executive Coach, MentorCoach
Education
KAYLA ZIMPFER
Mindfulness Consultant
About
KAYLA IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING OTHERS
IN TAPPING INTO THEIR OWN THRIVING STATE OF WELL-BEING THROUGH MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION PRACTICES.
Kayla brings over 13 years of experience in the mental health field, including trauma treatment, prevention, project management, self-growth, and mindfulness and meditation. Kayla is a lifelong learner in the areas of personal development and meditation, with a passion to compile these teachings in a digestible, practical application. She guides others in rewriting their narratives with more alignment, truth and purpose. She enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, two young children, and Goldendoodle, Mr.Gus.
Education
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B.A. Psychology The Ohio State University
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M.A. Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling The University of Iowa
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Professional Clinical Counselor
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Certified Koru Mindfulness and Meditation Practitioner