ADR Academy “Wild Card” Coach Let our team match you with the ideal coach—selected specifically to fit your development goals, learning style, and professional path.

ADR Academy “Wild Card” Coach Let our team match you with the ideal coach—selected specifically to fit your development goals, learning style, and professional path.

Alison P. Bouwmeester spent a 28-year career as a senior leader in the Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations (Clandestine Service), where she received the Career...

Alison P. Bouwmeester spent a 28-year career as a senior leader in the Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations (Clandestine Service), where she received the Career Intelligence Medal and the National Intelligence Certificate of Distinction.  Following a full career of worldwide government service, Alison successfully transitioned to a private sector career as a senior business executive, rising to the level of Vice President for Business Development at both TASC and at Agilex Technologies.  Alison also spent three years with Accenture Federal Services, bringing industry best practices, solutions, and expertise to government. With a history of frequent and successful geographic and professional job transitions herself, Alison Bouwmeester is well-tooled to help individuals assess their own strengths/skills, and to navigate and flourish through periods of professional transition. Alison graduated with Honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Political Science and Speech Communication.  She currently serves on the Board of Advisors for the International Spy Museum, and as an Expert for The Cipher Brief. Alison is a Certified Professional Career Coach with the Professional Association of Resume Writers/Career Coaches. She has a Certification in Designing Learning from the Association for Talent Development.  Alison is an Authorized DISC Administrator and Behavioral Consultant. Her book, MISSION, CAREER TRANSITION - A Career Change Guide For Intelligence, Military, Foreign Affairs, National Security, and other Government Professionals, was published in July 2020. Paperback and eBook orders are available on this site.

Deborah B. Steele, J.D., Esq., is an attorney, arbitrator, mediator, and investigator with more than three decades of experience in alternative dispute resolution and civil litigation....

Deborah B. Steele, J.D., Esq., is an attorney, arbitrator, mediator, and investigator with more than three decades of experience in alternative dispute resolution and civil litigation. She serves as an investigator and mediator with Resolute Mediation & Arbitration Inc., providing services to federal agencies, and as a FINRA public arbitrator handling securities-related disputes. She is also a court-appointed mediator for the Coconino County Superior Court and a volunteer mediator with the Arizona Attorney General’s Civil Rights Division. Her broader experience includes automobile warranty and lemon-law arbitration, federal and state civil litigation, guardianship proceedings, and paralegal education.

Maura Walden, Ed.D., PCC, is an executive coach, organizational-development practitioner, educator, and leadership-development professional with extensive experience in change management, diversity and inclusion, strategic human resources,...

Maura Walden, Ed.D., PCC, is an executive coach, organizational-development practitioner, educator, and leadership-development professional with extensive experience in change management, diversity and inclusion, strategic human resources, and community engagement. She has led organizational change initiatives, developed transition and diversity-management strategies, and designed programs addressing leadership, generational differences, and workforce inclusion. Dr. Walden previously held corporate training, organization development, and community-relations leadership roles with Johns Hopkins HealthCare. Her community leadership has included serving as president of Leadership Anne Arundel and participating in regional education, mentoring, and workforce-development initiatives. She holds a master’s degree in Organization Development and Strategic Human Resources from Johns Hopkins University and has completed professional training in coaching and assessment methodologies, including MBTI, FIRO-B, Emotional Intelligence, and the Strength Deployment Inventory. She currently provides coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional-development support.

Dr. Callaway Phuong is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Dr. Callaway Phuong is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Dr. Carrie Register-Haley is a Certified Professional Coach from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Coach Certification...

Dr. Carrie Register-Haley is a Certified Professional Coach from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Coach Certification (PCC), who specializes in Executive and Leadership Development Coaching. Her qualifications and experience are extensive and further underline her expertise. She holds a PhD in General Psychology, a Master's in Human Relations, and a recent graduate of the Women’s Studies Graduate Certificate Program at Howard University. Dr. Haley is also a Federal Executive Institute graduate and holds various certifications, including Myers Briggs Type Indicator, EQ-I Certified, 5 Languages of Appreciation Facilitator, and several Cornell University certifications. Lastly, Dr. Haley served nearly 21 years of active duty in the US Army before retiring and continuing her service to our nation in several positions in the federal government. Her book The Best Investment is Within One's Self is available on Amazon.

Dr. Kimberly Johnson, Ph.D., is a Professor of Management at Clayton State University with approximately 25 years of experience in higher education, including more than a...

Dr. Kimberly Johnson, Ph.D., is a Professor of Management at Clayton State University with approximately 25 years of experience in higher education, including more than a decade in academic administration. Her teaching, training, and consulting interests include management, human resource management, organizational behavior, leadership, employee engagement, and organizational culture, communication, conflict, and change. She has also conducted workshops on implicit bias and serves as a trainer for the Certified Management Program. Her research focuses on organizational behavior, organizational values, and work-life balance.

Dr. Sara Hoefler is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Dr. Sara Hoefler is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Grant Holmes is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Grant Holmes is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Guno O. Ritfeld, J.D., LL.M., is an alternative dispute resolution strategist, executive coach, mentor, instructor, mediator, arbitrator, EEO investigator, compliance evaluator, and organizational leader with more...

Guno O. Ritfeld, J.D., LL.M., is an alternative dispute resolution strategist, executive coach, mentor, instructor, mediator, arbitrator, EEO investigator, compliance evaluator, and organizational leader with more than two decades of experience in conflict management, legal services, human resources, and leadership development. He is the Founder, President, and CEO of Resolute Mediation & Arbitration Inc. and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Academy. A retired U.S. Department of Defense commissioned officer, Mr. Ritfeld supports public agencies, private organizations, professionals, and families through mediation, arbitration, investigations, compliance reviews, coaching, mentoring, training, and professional development. His expertise includes workplace and employment disputes, civil rights and EEO matters, organizational development, negotiation, facilitation, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and regulatory compliance.

Kim Brannan is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Kim Brannan is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Mark Leyland Smith is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Mark Leyland Smith is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Michael Newman is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Michael Newman is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Neill Talbot is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Neill Talbot is available for coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional development support.

Reanette Etzler, PHR, CLRM, is a strategic HR consultant, leadership coach, speaker, and trainer with approximately 35 years of experience rebuilding and strengthening human-resource functions across...

Reanette Etzler, PHR, CLRM, is a strategic HR consultant, leadership coach, speaker, and trainer with approximately 35 years of experience rebuilding and strengthening human-resource functions across private-sector, public-sector, nonprofit, retail, and restaurant organizations. As founder and CEO of The Strategic HR Coach, she helps HR professionals and executives move from transactional administration to strategic, results-focused leadership. Her work emphasizes organizational culture, team development, communication, HR strategy, workforce effectiveness, and the practical use of AI in human resources. She is also a John Maxwell Executive Director and provides coaching, mentoring, instruction, and professional-development support through ADR Academy.