Mindy is a former educator turned virtual assistant who provides strategic administrative and operational support to business owners. She brings a strong foundation in organization, communication, and problem-solving developed through years in the classroom. She now partners with entrepreneurs to streamline systems, manage daily operations, and improve efficiency behind the scenes. With a passion for a commitment to excellence, she …
CCE Notes: Josh has been a valuable resource not only in providing excellent and cohesive design through our website and many print materials, but has played a strategic role in copywriting and messaging for the CCE brand. Josh Motlong works at the intersection of clarity, craft, and long-term thinking. His work centers on helping leaders and organizations translate who they …
Carissa Gay, MCC, is an expert in growing leaders. She is known for expanding internal capacity and teaching the conversational skills that build awareness, ignite vision, and produce lasting change. With more than 25 years of experience across nonprofit, academic, and corporate sectors, her career has been dedicated to coaching and developing high-impact leaders. Carissa trained and managed a national …
Cushmeer H. Haines is a seasoned business development executive and consultant providing executive coaching and leadership development expertise. He has business development and global account management experience having worked for both IBM and Microsoft. In addition, he has also held leadership roles at other organizations providing consulting, managed and strategic staffing services to Fortune 500 companies. His focus lies primarily …
Rick Raiford has spent his entire career in the field of investment management. His career began as a registered financial advisor with Phillips Capital Management in Greensboro, NC. Rick transitioned to Wachovia Wealth Management (Wells Fargo Private Bank) in 2006 where he worked as an investment manager, responsible for actively managing over $200 million in assets. As an investment manager, …
Helping entrepreneurs achieve their life purpose and become legacy builders. Before launching my own business 18 years ago, I spent most of my career in accounting and finance. In my last corporate role, I joined a small, emerging operation as its first Controller, helping the two owners grow the company from under $1 million in revenue to over $20 million …
Annie Perdue-Olson is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and facilitator partnering with small to midsize organizations to align people and processes so they can grow with confidence. As the founder of Leading Better Together, Annie has spent 15+ years guiding leaders through strategic conversations that clarify direction, refine practical team structures, and build rhythms of communication and accountability that make …
Mary Verstraete is a Leadership Development Professional and President of the Center for Coaching Excellence (CCE). For more than 30 years, Mary has been a coach and consultant to business professionals and organizational leaders to strengthen their influence, expand their capacity, and achieve convergence between their personal and professional lives. Known for her ability to create clarity, confidence, and transformational …