DEAN HART

Founder & CEO

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Certified Executive Coach with a wealth of experience in C-suite roles within the life sciences sector, encompassing executive sales, marketing, market access, pricing, trade, and commercial operations.
Successfully built, launched, and led commercial teams for two brands that achieved multi-billion-dollar launches.
Consulted for the past eight years with small, mid-sized, and large biopharmaceutical companies, concentrating on leadership development, team productivity, and ensuring flawless commercial execution, particularly in Launch Excellence.
Provided strategic guidance for commercial execution across various therapeutic areas, including neurology (Parkinson’s, TD, RLS), CNS (depression, schizophrenia), hemophilia, oncology, diabetes, asthma, Hep C, immunology, and anti-infectives.
Holds a Master in Management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a B.S., Business Management and Administration from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University

KIRK BARNES

Tech/ Digital Health/Life Sciences

Leadership Coach

Strategic innovation executive with 20+ years of cross-sector leadership spanning corporate enterprise, government programs, startup ecosystems, and global commercialization. Possesses deep expertise in coaching high-impact professionals and founders, scaling ventures and building ecosystems.
Spearheaded national initiatives at the U.S. Department of Commerce (MBDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Raised capital to design and launch the inaugural HealthTech Program at Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)—one of the oldest tech incubators in the U.S. Former Co-Chair of TogetherHealth, the nation’s largest digital health innovation consortium.
Currently advises leading global innovation hubs including MATTER Health, MassChallenge, Georgia Tech Medellín, and the Enterprise Innovation Institute’s Global Team.
A Forbes contributing author and creator of the LENS Method, empowers professionals to lead with clarity, build influence, and drive revenue by leveraging their expertise and relationships. Known for turning strategy into scalable outcomes and has provided guidance to thousands of individuals and organizations nationwide.
Earned his B.S. in Business Economics from Florida A&M University, with additional executive training in leadership, innovation, and negotiation. Holds faculty and advisory roles at Georgia Tech, University of Miami, and Emory University.

STEVE BETULIUS

Life Sciences Leadership Coach

Rich biopharmaceutical and pharmacy management services experience with expertise in sales, sales training, product launches, strategic account selling, sales force targeting and effectiveness, joint venture partnerships, and hospital operations
Over eight years of experience in leadership consulting, specializing in designing and facilitating programs focused on emerging leaders, leading leaders, executional excellence, sales force launch preparedness, coaching, and mentoring.
Served at Bristol-Myers Squibb in numerous senior sales leadership roles building, training, and leading high performing Specialty, Hospital and Primary Care sales teams
Held the role as Corporate Liaison for a hospital pharmacy management company where he was responsible for assessing hospital C-suite satisfaction and expanding pharmacy services
Earned a B.S. in Industrial Management with Applied Science Minor of Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University Krannert School of Management and is a Certified Mental Health Coach.

JEREMY BROWN

Non-Profit Leadership Coach

Accomplished non-profit sector leader with deep experience in organizational alignment, staff training, quality assurance, talent acquisition, and leadership development.
Served as Director of Training and Development at United Methodist Communications, a global organization providing leadership in communication, public relations and promotion of the general funds and worldwide programs of the denomination.
Expertise includes Leadership Training, Strategic Communications, Service Innovation, Client Relations, Employee Onboarding, Process Improvement and Change Management.
Earned a Master of Public Administration from the School of Public Service at Tennessee State University and a B.S., Nutrition Sciences from Purdue University, with a focus in Organizational Leadership.

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DAVID HERNANDEZ

Insurance Leadership Coach

Experienced insurance executive with 35 years at State Farm Insurance advancing from Claim Representative to Vice President of Operations. Extensive experience in Property and Casualty Claims, Underwriting, Human Resources, Public Affairs and Subrogation.
Provided executive leadership to centralize, streamline and leverage the scale of Enterprise Subrogation operations, increasing recoveries beyond a billion dollars annually.
Facilitated execution of centralizing claim operations to best leverage standard practices and expectations by communicating overall vision as well as individual associate role, function and authority/accountability.
Lifetime involvement in community non-profit organizations including Boys and Girls Club, United Way and Cal State University Foundation Board. Served as Little League President in Battle Ground, Indiana.
Earned BBA with emphasis in Accounting at Sam Houston State University. Completed CPCU (Chartered Property and Casualty) and CLU (Certified Life Underwriter) designations at the American College. Completed Executive Leadership Programs at Chicago Booth, Wharton and Thunderbird Schools of Business.

ERIN MALTBIE

Life Sciences Leadership Coach

Accomplished biotech leader with 18+ years of proven performance of success within neuroscience, specialty, and rare disease therapeutic areas.
Specialties include Learning and Development, Leading Change, Sales Training, HCP and Consumer Marketing, Facilitation Skills, New Product Planning, Lifecycle Management, and Commercial Operations.
Served for 10 years with Shire in positions of increasing commercial responsibility including Director of Rare Disease Marketing, Associate Director-Patient Finding Lead Genetic Diseases Franchise, U.S. Sales Training Manager, and Regional Director.
Earned a B.S., Marketing & Management from Siena College and former NCAA Division I two-sport athlete.

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MATT MANNINO

Life Sciences / Digital Health

Leadership Coach

Accomplished leader with 25+ years of healthcare industry experience across pharma/biotech, diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health.
Successfully led commercial strategy and national sales teams at multiple organizations, with a strong track record of bringing innovative solutions to market and driving revenue growth.
Deep expertise in go-to-market planning, message development, sales execution, and commercialization strategy.
Has provided sales execution guidance for both US and Global brands in several therapeutic areas including neurology, CNS, hemophilia, oncology, and asthma .
Currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Medtel, leading sales, marketing, and strategic partnerships
Earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

KIM NORWESH

Human Resources Leadership Coach

Accomplished Human Resources executive with a strong background in leadership, talent development, and strategic partnerships. Skilled in culture building, organizational development, mergers and acquisitions, and improving people processes.
Successfully scaled three businesses, achieving double growth in three years, and has led integration for numerous acquisitions and business spin-offs.
Expertise includes Global HR Strategy, Employee Engagement, Culture Enhancement, Talent Management, Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion, and HR Operations.
Experience spans Technology, SaaS, Advertising, Biotech, Healthcare, and Consumer Goods.
Former Captain in the US Army during Desert Storm, where she was awarded the Bronze Star.
Earned a B.Sc., Engineering Management from West Point and a Master's in Administration from Central Michigan University.

Andres Otaño

Life Sciences Leadership Coach

Proven life sciences leader with over 20+ years as a Senior Director at Pfizer, Lundbeck, Novo Nordisk, and Takeda, specializing in Neuroscience, Diabetes, Cardiovascular, Pediatrics, and Specialty markets.
Successfully led national sales teams, orchestrated 18+ product launches, and designed/optimized field force structures.
Expertise in start-ups, realignments, and reorganizations of national sales forces, including territory design, metrics measurement, compliance, and implementation of business expectations for national rollouts, leveraging certificates from Copenhagen Business School and Wharton School of Business in strategy and quantitative modeling.
Decorated U.S. Navy Officer serving as Naval Attaché in Nicaragua and Venezuela, Director of Human Intelligence during Desert Storm, and served as a Flag Lieutenant; led global operations and direct action in Latin America, Middle East, and Central Asia, bringing bilingual (English/Spanish) expertise in diplomacy, intelligence, and consulting on high-stakes international strategies: Awards include Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Foreign Nation Legion of Merit, and many more.
Earned a B.S., International Security Affairs from the U.S. Naval Academy. Alumnus of the National Intelligence University, with specialized expertise in Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Studies.

CURTIS RHINE

Finance & Accounting

Leadership Coach

Extensive senior executive experience across a variety of industries including life sciences, consumer products, manufacturing, sales & marketing services and family office.
Successfully built small and large teams across a variety of company stages from start-ups to large multinational organizations. Developed financial leaders using formal development tools, operational coaching and leadership by example for over 30 years.
Experience includes managing teams and developing leaders in a variety of financial disciplines including financial reporting, operational accounting, financial planning & analysis, tax, treasury, mergers & acquisitions, strategic planning and information technology.
Led strategic and operational financial execution across a variety of company structures including publicly held, international, private equity and family-owned.
Holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University. Is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Texas and has completed the Center for Creative Leadership ® Leadership Development Program and Bell Leadership ® year-long Leaders Roundtable Program.

MICHAEL STERN

Hospitality Leadership Coach

President and managing member of business development group focused on providing outstanding and unique experiences within the food and beverage industry, including multi-unit restaurant groups and experiential market locations.
Spent 24 years at PepsiCo in positions of increasing responsibility, culminating in Sr. Director of Culinary Innovation and Sales where he led the development, marketing and sales of all PepsiCo culinary food's portfolio of products across the Away From Home channels of business.
As a Region Business director for PepsiCo, led a group of 30 sales professionals focused on strategic customer development, innovation execution and category management with revenues exceeding $300M.
Veteran of US Navy Submarine Service, serving with distinction during Gulf War 1.
Earned a B.S., Business Management from the University of Phoenix and an Associate of Science Culinary Arts/Chef Training from Johnson and Wales University.

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ERIC WILLIAMS

Life Sciences Leadership Coach

Experienced life sciences leader with over 25 years of people-first leadership experience and an impressive track record of success across complex, dynamic business environments.
17 years at Takeda Pharmaceuticals in roles of increasing responsibility including Area Sales director Rare Disease, Associate Director Commercial Learning & Development, Regional Business Director, Senior District Manager, Home Office Sales Trainer, and Senior Professional Sales Representative.
Expertise spans strategic planning, learning strategy, and organizational development, with a consistent focus on aligning teams to business objectives and delivering results that matter.
Co-Founder & Vice President of G.O.L.F.3:16™ a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit, faith-based, organization with a mission of providing services and resources to at-risk youth and their families to enrich, improve, and empower their quality of life.
Earned a B.S., Industrial Organizational Psychology from Central Michigan University.

JEFF YALE

Life Sciences Leadership Coach

Extensive executive level biopharmaceutical commercial experience in sales, marketing, sales training, and launch readiness, complimented by university academic experience
Currently serving as Adjunct Professor at Texas Christian University, Neeley School of Business courses: Sales Practicum, Foundations of Professional Selling, Principles of Marketing, and Ethical Business Decision-Making
Served a total of 30 years at Bristol Myers Squibb and Alcon Laboratories holding several senior commercial leadership positions including Head, Customer Resource Development (Strategic Business Planning & Resource Development), VP Specialty Eye and Ear Sales, VP Global Marketing General Eye Care, VP Ophthalmic Sales, VP Primary Care Sales, Regional Director Ophthalmic Sales and Primary Care Sales, and Director Pharmaceutical Sales Training & Development
Earned a BFA and MBA, Finance concentration from Valdosta State University, Langdale School of Business, and completed Harvard Business School Program for Management Development