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Kris Campbell, founder, President Emeritus and current strategic partner, has over 23 years of experience in the combined fields of Organizational and Behavioral Effectiveness. She is an expert in how leaders and work groups manage and sustain a healthy, productive work climate to achieve an optimized workplace and maximize superior performance. Kris was certified in the original Managing Motivation for Performance Improvement program developed by McBer, Inc. McBer was founded by behavioral and social psychologist David McClelland, a prominent leader in human motivation theory while at Harvard University. This program introduced Kris to her lifelong career passion to advance the practice and knowledge of work climate's impact on workplace and performance effectiveness. As author of the Intentional WorkClimate™ system, Kris certifies and collaborates with other consultants, coaches and OD professionals to make a profound difference in the workplace of the future by creating and sustaining an aligned and intentional work climate.

Kris also consults and facilitates in the interlinking concepts of leadership development, optimized-learning, critical thinking, mental models, strength-coaching and managing the transitions and changes that drive and direct a WorkClimate's powerful impact. Fostering an energized Community of Practice, dedicated to creating the WorkClimate of the future, is one of her most valued and meaningful professional goals.

Kris blends a broad base of knowledge and experience in the behavioral sciences to support and counsel people to be catalysts of their own RightWork. She is also certified in Conflict Mediation through UCLA and is a member of the International Association of Facilitators.

Kris holds a BA from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Masters Degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles. She also maintains a small practice as a licensed psychotherapist working with professionals to develop healthy connections to purposeful work.

Jennie Ayers, President, is an experienced and certified coach specializing in building more effective communication, influence and leadership skills. Much of her work focuses on issues relative to how we engage with others and alter our behavior to positively impact interpersonal effectiveness. Jennie began her coaching/mentoring during 20 years of working in the entertainment industry, helping writers to more competently interface with the media. She uses her expertise in the art of improvisation to hone the skill of improvisational thinking and strengthen spontaneous communication. It was through this application, in 2003, that she collaborated with a business colleague to develop the practical field guide, An Improv State of Mind, which is used in conjunction with the Intentional WorkClimate™. This guide helps both individuals and teams improve communication and interpersonal performance.

To further strengthen coaching engagements, Jennie introduces her clients to the Process Communication Model (PCM)®, developed by Dr. Taibi Kahler, for which she holds a certification. She holds qualifications in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and often uses this assessment to help clients understand how typology impacts their communications, interactions and decision-making.

In 2006, Jennie became a trained HealthRHYTHMS™ facilitator. This fascinating, cutting-edge field, developed by neurobiologist Dr. Barry Bittman, blends biology and performance in a research-based protocol that focuses on the health, wellness and team building benefits of group drumming. Organizations using HealthRHYTHMS™ to reduce workplace stress, increase concentration and positively impact employee retention include: Toyota, Yamaha, Kaiser Permanente, Kennedy Space Center, Ford Motor Company, Planetree Hospitals and Panda Express.

Jennie holds a BA from the University of Missouri-Columbia and completed her MA work at San Francisco State University. She coaches clients one-on-one and in groups and facilitates local workshops in improvisational coaching, coaching communication and the Process Communication Model.

Janice Criddle, Principal, draws on more than 20 years of solid experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Training and Development and Customer Service. In-depth knowledge and her direct, straight-forward style make Janice a sought-after consultant, coach and facilitator when clients need to assimilate expertise across these pivotal areas of organizational success.

Janice is also active in the design and delivery of two programs particularly critical to business success in our global economy: Diversity in the Workplace and Conflict Management. These well-received programs are delivered with the candidness and genuine objectivity that participants need and deserve on these topics.

Janice is certified in Dr. Taibi Kahler's Process Communication Model® and focuses on the principle that effective communication is the foundation of any successful interaction. As a certified coach, Janice ultimately delivers the message that for a leader to be truly successful, s/he must strive for a balance of skills and knowledge that address the essential triad of business operations, employee relations and customer satisfaction.

Beck Ripley, Principal, is a popular speaker and facilitator and co-author of the book, Winning by Thinking Around, a pocket book on creativity. With more than 20 years of experience in managing organizational climate and change, leadership coaching, creativity and innovation, Beck uses her diverse experience base to provide a unique, value-added perspective to such clients as Pfizer, Fed Ex, Freightliner, Whirlpool, Bank of America, Prudential, USF&G, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pepsi and Moen.

Beck has taught executive development and training and development courses for Johns Hopkins University and personnel management courses for both Tulane University and the University of New Orleans. Beck holds an MS Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. In addition, she is certified to deliver a number of programs, including Dr. Taibi Kahler's Process Communication Model® and the Myers-Briggs MBTI™.

• Allina Health Systems

• Apria

• ARV Assisted Living Facilities



• CalFed Bank

• Central Bank of Lebanon

• Continuous Software, Inc.

• El Pollo Loco, Inc.

• FHP

• IO Labs/Johnson & Johnson

• Lake Regional Health System

• Long Beach Mortgage Co.

• Medica Health Systems

• Panda Inns, Inc.

• Premera Health Systems/Blue Cross of Washington & Alaska

• Sizzler Restaurants, Inc.

• St. Louis Veterans Administration

• Well Point Health System

• Blue Shield of California

• Spencer, Shenk, Capers and Associates, Inc.

• Weyerhauser Mortgage

• Weyerhauser Insurance Services

• Woman to Woman