The BWC® - because we're smarter together.
Meet Our Team!
Thanks to Meghan Doll Photography for the great photos!
Debra Arbit
Facilitator
My Business:
Athena Strategy
Where I Lead:
At work, I lead through people. At home, I lead by example. In life, I lead with humor.
Loves of My Life:
My husband
My kiddos
Carbs of any kind
Quality girl time
Katie Kath
Facilitator + Marketing
My Business:
Jkath Design Build + Reinvent
residential remodeling and design build team focused on making spaces beautiful again with whole house transformations, additions and custom homes.
Where I Lead:
In business and at home with a blended family, we’re a party of 5.
Loves of My Life:
Not in any particular order :)
My family
Cannon Beach, Oregon
Birthday Cake
Fly Feet Running Studio
Any bookstore ..
Suzanne Lyons
Facilitator
My Business:
Lyon~S Focus
Fractional COO services for growing companies and owners looking to transition to retirement or a less active role in their business.
Fractional Integrator services for companies using EOS and not yet ready for a full-time Integrator.
Where I Lead:
Where ever I can inspire others, make a difference and create more leaders.
Loves of My Life:
My husband & partner (in business & life!)
My Kids
My dog Taz-the last kid at home ;)
Fun & adventure large and small!
Girls getaways
Spicy food & cold brew coffee
Walking in circles to see how long others will follow
Ailee Nelson
Business Manager
My Business:
Approach HR & Virtual Services, LLC
human resources, organizational development, and virtual assistant services
Where I Lead:
My business and at home, being a mom!
Loves of My Life:
My family
Shopping
Duluth, MN
Spaghetti
Fall
Nancy Robbins
Facilitator
My Business:
Executive coach and team developer
Where I Lead:
In partnership on my clients’ development challenges
As a caregiver for a parent
Loves of My Life:
My husband of 40 years
My son and daughter-in-law
My 3 “grands” - ages 4,2, & 6 months
Pursuing good health: cooking and eating well, exercise (especially swimming and yoga) and meditation
Scrapbooking to preserve memories
Reading — love having the library on my phone
Travel both domestic and international, beach retreats, National Parks and urban centers —love them all
Helping individuals and teams realize their full potential
May Swenson
Facilitator
My Business:
PM&J, LLC
We are a global vertical manufacturer of consumer products, including Pet Beds; Women’s, Men’s & Children’s Sleepwear; Reusable Bags and Halloween Costumes.
Where I Lead:
At work, I lead a team of 26 employees. I also own a small retailer store that I run with a partner on weekends.
Loves of My Life:
Diet Coke & Chocolate (not necessarily together)
Annual girlfriend trips – 35 years +
Shell Lake, WI
Sleeping in
Hannah Ubl
Facilitator
My Business:
Good Company Consulting
Good Company Consulting delivers insights to help people create a workplace that doesn't suck. One presentation at a time.
Where I Lead:
"Who we are is how we lead," says Bréne Brown. I feel that leadership comes up every moment in my life because I always have daily chances to commit to growth, authenticity, and vulnerability. Also, I co-own GCC with the amazing Lisa Walden and co-facilitate the young professional's BWC circle.
Loves of my life:
All the lovely humans in my life
Forests - haven't found one I didn't like
Animals, especially my two kitties
Art in its many forms - writing, visual, experiential, food, etc. etc.
Learning all the random things I can
Getting outside my comfort zone even when I really didn't want to at first
WORK ... jk, it's cool but not, like that cool
Lisa Walden
Facilitator
Business
Good Company Consulting
Delivering insights that help people create a workplace that doesn’t suck (one presentation at a time).
Where I Lead
Creating innovative content that challenges the status quo in the workplace, and invites people to reevaluate their definition of success.
Loves of My Life
...(besides friends and fam)…
Books, especially classics and fantasy!
My mischievous cats, Pan and Lyra
Nature-centric travel and adventure
Puns and British humor
Social dancing: bachata, salsa, kizomba
Erin Werde
Facilitator
My Business:
The Instinctive Advantage
The Instinctive Advantage is a consulting firm that builds strong teams by understanding instinct.
Where I Lead:
By owning my own business, in my home (just ask my husband…) and community organizations.
Loves of My Life:
My family
My friends
A coffee drink at any local coffee shop
Heather Whelpley
Facilitator
My Business:
Heather Whelpley Coaching & Consulting
Coach and facilitator working with women to create careers and lives with purpose and on purpose
Where I Lead:
Using play and creativity to get people engaged, present, and having fun!
Loves of My Life:
Adventures big and small
Farmer's markets
Friends and family
Writing children's picture books
Hiking
Veggies
Cheese. And bread. Because you can't eat vegetables all the time!
Jane Zilch
Facilitator
My Business:
Jane E Zilch Consulting
Training and consulting in financial management and strategic planning for small businesses and non-profits
Where I Lead:
WomenVenture – training programs for established businesses
Board member, Theater Latte Da and my homeowners’ association
The line for a flea market or antique show
At home, 2nd in command to Guthrie (my 15 pound yorkie-poo)
Loves of My Life:
The most wonderful and amazing friends and family ever
The theater – from both sides of the footlights
The aforementioned Guthrie