Bill Dippel is a certified, professional Strengths coach with a 35-year career in nonprofits and higher education. His passion is working with organizations, teams, and individuals to ensure they are performing and communicating at the highest levels. As president of Bill Dippel Strengths Coaching, he travels frequently for large events and public speaking, as well as working with whole companies through their management teams.

Sarah Collins is a certified CliftonStrengths coach and founder of Collins Collective, with over 12 years of experience in strengths-based coaching and leadership development. Her passion lies in empowering businesses, teams, and individuals to communicate and perform at their best by focusing on what they do well. As the leader of Collins Collective, Sarah combines engaging workshops, high-impact keynotes, and in-depth coaching to foster growth and connection. Based in Nebraska, she partners with businesses to drive meaningful change and create high-performing teams.

Ali is a seasoned business strategist and marketer with over 15 years of experience. Specializing in service-based businesses, she dedicates her expertise to helping entrepreneurs break through growth barriers and claim a larger share of the market. Ali's unique approach combines strategic coaching with a deep background in branding and marketing. She excels at uncovering hidden profit centers within businesses and leveraging these insights to help companies specialize, boost profitability, and stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape. As a Pumpkin Plan Strategist and StoryBrand Certified Guide, Ali uses proven strategies for scaling small businesses, identifying untapped opportunities, and creating a distinctive market presence. Whether you're struggling to grow your business or looking for ways to maximize your market potential, Ali's insights are sure to inspire and guide you on your path to success.

Charlotte Blair, author of Career Unstuck: How to Play to Your Strengths to find freedom and purpose in your work again and is an ICF coach and one of Australia's longest-established and most experienced Gallup Accredited strengths coaches. She works with Individuals, Managers and teams across the world to help them discover and use their strengths to meet their business and personal goals. She is also super passionate about the strengths community and helping other coaches start and grow their businesses.

Frank V. Eastham Jr. offers global experience as a certified Gallup Strengths coach, diversity coach, and leadership development instructor who focuses on the power of relationships to empower individuals and organizations to maximize their performance capacity. Frank passionately equips others to maximize their impact and influence in their personal and professional lives. As a skilled educational leader, Frank has trained students and teachers in both public and private colleges and universities. He recently retired from a public school system that served 55,000 students as the Chief School Management and Instructional Leader Officer. His university experience includes serving as an adjunct faculty member for Johns Hopkins University since 2004. In addition to designing relevant course content, Frank instructs and supervises students in an international educational leadership certification program. Currently Frank stewards a large multicultural strengths-based church outside of Washington D.C. as the Chief Operations Officer. He fosters a healthy organizational culture, encourages intentional and focused leadership development, and facilitates the strengths coaching initiatives for employees, clergy, and congregants who represent over 54 nations. Frank is the president of LEAD4TRANSFORMATION, LLC, a global organization designed to equip leaders and organizations to maximize their capacity to transform the lives of those they serve. As the founder and President of R.E.A.C.H. commUNITY, Frank initiated a global movement designed to help neighborhoods, villages, schools, churches and organizations create capacity for people to connect across color, class, and culture.

Since founding The Blueprint Collaborative in 2016, Gretchen has helped nonprofits create, build, and implement comprehensive organizational and fundraising strategies to strengthen their effectiveness and enrich their impact. Having chosen development as a career in college, Gretchen’s capital campaign expertise began as the first employee at the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, where she was integral in raising $22 million to design, build, and open northern Nevada’s invaluable educational resource for kids and families. Gretchen has also served as Chief Development and Marketing Officer at the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Director of Annual Giving at the University of Nevada, Reno.  Gretchen grew up working in the orchard that was homesteaded by her great-grandfather in the Snake River Canyon of Idaho, a property she now owns with her sister and their families. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication from the University of Idaho.  

Jeff Jewell partners with dedicated leaders who are ready to overcome the internal barriers holding them back from their full potential, including the challenges of imposter syndrome. Many of Jeff's clients are accomplished professionals and small business owners who, despite their achievements, privately question their capabilities, fear being 'exposed,' or feel the pressure to maintain a confident front in the face of uncertainty. With 25 years of leadership and business coaching experience, Jeff blends coaching and strategic advising to help leaders transform self-doubt into authentic confidence and heightened performance. His approach empowers clients to tackle imposter syndrome head-on while addressing the complex demands of leadership and business growth. Jeff’s clients achieve transformative results: they become more decisive leaders, experience less stress around pivotal decisions, strengthen their leadership presence, and embrace their roles with genuine confidence. By leveraging their unique strengths and building resilience, they develop a leadership style rooted in authenticity rather than perfectionism.

Katie Christensen, Owner and CEO of Beekuba, is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and an e2grow-certified coach, with a background in applied psychology and a master’s degree from Luther Seminary. With vast experience in talent and leadership development across diverse sectors, she founded Simply Strengths, LLC, now Beekuba, in 2018. Partnered with her husband Mike and a team of part-time coaches, Beekuba's mission is to help individuals, teams, leaders and organizations thrive through transforming, sustainable, Strengths-based strategies. ~ Thrive the Hive!

Mark Julian Edwards is a globally recognized strengths-based leadership expert, two-time acclaimed author, and dynamic TEDx speaker, widely known as The Strengths Explorer. Mark is renowned for his ability to ignite the explorer mindset—a transformative perspective that helps individuals uncover and harness their innate strengths to achieve extraordinary success. With thought-provoking insights and captivating storytelling, he empowers leaders and teams to unlock their full potential, weaving an inspiring “red thread” through the complexities of leadership, personal growth, and high performance. With over 25 years of experience as a top-performing consultant, Mark has worked across multiple sectors with Global Fortune 250 organizations. He has successfully led and developed large, high-performing teams, driving cultural and transformational change. As an accredited Gallup Strengths Coach and TEDx speaker, Mark doesn’t just speak about strengths—he brings them to life. A standout example of his innovative approach is his work with 18 senior female leaders, where he blended coaching with photography to anchor and amplify their unique strengths. Mark’s experiences, from boardrooms to global travels, serve as a testament to one powerful truth: when you embrace your strengths, you can become whoever you choose to be.

Matt McIver is a visionary leader, creative strategist, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience building brands, driving innovation, and fostering creative excellence. As the founder and CEO of Commence Studio, Matt leads the multidisciplinary creative agency to collaborate with global clients across industries such as lifestyle, wellness, CPG, and education. His expertise spans branding, digital product development, Shopify e-commerce, and omnichannel marketing strategy. Under Matt's leadership, Commence Studio earned accolades for its work with high-profile clients including Death Wish Coffee, Patagonia, Clear Capital, and Bombora, consistently delivering impactful design and development solutions. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Matt is deeply passionate about exploring nature and fostering meaningful connections. An avid fly fisherman, mountain biker, and camper, he finds inspiration in the outdoors, sharing adventures with his family and capturing moments through photography. His drive for innovation and connection is matched by his commitment to personal growth and helping others uncover their purpose and passion. Matt's insights on entrepreneurship, creative leadership, and the power of connection make him an engaging podcast guest, ready to inspire listeners with stories of resilience, risk-taking, and redefining success in both business and life.

Sarah Peterson is an experienced professional in alumni relations at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She has worked in higher education for over 14 years and has a passion for fostering meaningful connections. Sarah works to engage Creighton alumni and strengthen the university's community. A dedicated advocate for Creighton’s values, Sarah is committed to enhancing the alumni experience and contributing to the university's ongoing success. Peterson is able to be successful in her efforts through utilizing her Gallup CliftonStrengths, where her top strengths include Strategic, Relator, Ideation, and Communication. These strengths drive her to empower and support her talented team to utilize all their strengths so as a whole, they can build deep, authentic relationships with alumni, take initiative in driving engagement efforts, and effectively communicate the university’s mission and opportunities to the Creighton alumni community. Outside of her professional life, you can find Sarah on a Pilates reformer, testing new recipes in her kitchen where she is a home chef, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Telly. Her commitment to personal wellness and family keeps her grounded and inspired both at work and at home.

Tara's practice primarily focuses on employment matters as she guides employers through a wide variety of complex disputes and compliance issues. Tara is often retained as an attorney workplace investigator and trainer on discrimination, harassment, and other workplace issues. Tara has significant experience in employment litigation, including matters involving federal, state, and local employment laws. Tara regularly represents clients in responding to administrative charges before federal, state, and local agencies, counsels employers regarding various labor and employment law issues, negotiates and prepares employment and separation agreements, reviews and revises employee handbooks, and drafts personnel policies. Tara's experience and skill has earned her recognition as Lawyer of the Year (Management) for 2022 by The Best Lawyers in America for Lincoln, Nebraska. Tara also serves Rembolt Ludtke as its Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for executing the Firm's strategic vision. Among other things, Tara oversees attorney recruitment, employment engagement and implementation of the Firm's growth strategy.

TyAnn Osborn believes in making lives better. Throughout her accomplished career as a talent leader in Fortune 500 companies and active participant in non-profit organizations and her community, Ty has turned professional expertise and a heart for helping into a consulting and coaching business that has positively affected thousands of people worldwide. Ty is a regular podcast guest, quoted expert, and blogger on the topics of strengths-based leadership, executive presence, performance acceleration, engagement, talent management, productivity and burnout prevention.