A.J. is a distinguished talent and HR aficionado with over a decade of experience in Career Coaching and Human Resources. He has earned recognition from NBC, CBS, FOX,  ABC, The International Business Times, and Yahoo! News for his innovative approaches in the field. In 2023, A.J. was honored as the #1 Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year by USA TODAY, a testament to his impact and leadership in the industry. As the CEO of The Human Reach, a renowned human potential institute, A.J. empowers high-achieving professionals to secure their dream careers swiftly and provides executive coaching to Silicon Valley's top leaders.

It was his tenure as a Global HR Executive at Facebook/Meta for over 6 years that marked a pinnacle in his career. There, he led international teams of over 30,000 people, spearheading innovative leadership programs that are still in full swing at Facebook today, which many companies have since emulated.

Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, A.J. honed his skills in training and development at KSL Capital, where he specialized in coaching leaders to select, coach, and retain top talent within the world’s most prestigious luxury resort properties. His expertise led him to Premier Staffing, where he partnered with renowned tech giants to refine talent strategy and recruiting tactics. A.J.'s role as the Vice President of Talent and Engagement at Sungevity, the world’s leading platform technology for residential solar, saw him leading an expansive HR team across the United States.

A.J. graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Management and Organizational Design from Ithaca College, laying the groundwork for his successful career in human resources and talent management.  He currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent most of his life growing up!

With over a decade of experience in career coaching, organizational development, and change management, Clayton Wert has guided thousands of professionals across 30+ industries to achieve career success. As a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) accredited by the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC), Clayton specializes in helping professionals craft compelling career narratives and navigate job market complexities with confidence.

His experience spans industry-leading organizations, including The Muse, Udacity, and Springboard, where he has coached professionals at every career stage, from early-career job seekers to senior executives. Clayton's tenure at GameStop as Manager of Organizational Change and Communications further deepened his expertise in corporate strategy, stakeholder engagement, and internal communications—skills that empower his clients to communicate their value effectively in resumes, interviews, and networking.

Clayton's coaching approach blends expert storytelling with data-driven strategy, helping clients recognize their unique strengths and leverage them for career growth. Whether you are navigating a career transition, seeking a promotion, or refining your personal brand, Clayton provides the tools and guidance to help you take the next step with clarity and confidence.

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Clayton holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management at the University of Arizona. Passionate about empowering professionals, he is committed to helping his clients achieve career fulfillment through strategic planning and impactful communication.

Brittany is a dynamic Senior Coach with over 12 years of HR leadership experience, driving impactful change across industries like consumer goods, food and beverage, hospitality, and telecom. She’s an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a Certified Positive Psychology Coach, with an added focus on Health & Wellbeing Coaching.

Brittany’s career highlights include pioneering a Global HR Innovation function at Diageo, where she spearheaded strategies that harnessed the future of work and AI for a 30,000+ employee organization.

She’s led HR functions for major brands like PepsiCo, Hilton Worldwide, and Frontier Communications, with a proven track record in talent management, change leadership, DEI initiatives, and organizational development. Brittany is passionate about helping leaders navigate complex challenges, drive business success, and foster high-performing, resilient teams.

Her coaching philosophy blends her extensive corporate experience with positive psychology principles, focusing on personal growth, emotional intelligence, and well-being. Brittany excels at coaching senior leaders and teams through transformational change, leveraging her expertise to boost engagement, resilience, and performance. Whether she’s guiding a Fortune 50 executive or a high-potential team, Brittany is committed to helping clients unlock their full potential and achieve lasting success.

Chikara is an entrepreneur, transformation coach, veteran and accomplished HR leader with two decades of partnering and collaborating with executives at some of the most iconic companies in the world. At the start of her impressive career, she led a small team administrative providing HR support to a squadron of United States Air Force fighter pilots in North Carolina. She leveraged her HR knowledge and unique leadership skills in her next role as a strategic  HR consultant at Westinghouse Electric Company. While at Westinghouse, her innovative leadership during a period of unprecedented growth and expansion into the Chinese nuclear industry led to her selection as the first and only HR professional to take on an extended international assignment at  Toshiba HQ in Tokyo, Japan. 

In the last decade, Chikara’s senior leadership roles at EY and Meta (formerly known as Facebook) have given her the opportunity to lead teams of senior HR business partners while simultaneously co-creating talent strategies with senior executives to address emergent business challenges. AT EY, she led the HRBP team supporting the US-Central Region Strategy and Transactions practice of nearly 800 professionals for nearly seven years. During her  Meta (formerly known as Facebook), Chikara was responsible for the leadership of HRBP teams developing dynamic talent strategies that supported the astounding 200% growth of the company’s global recruiting organization followed by the rapid reduction of 80% of the organization within a 5 year period.

As an entrepreneur, Chikara is a co-owner of the Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of Springfield-Woodbridge and the founder and CEO of Power Coaching and Consulting. She is passionate about helping clients recognize and harness the power of their personal agency to design and direct their personal and professional lives. She recognizes that this process will inevitably be different for each person and organization, and the foundation of her coaching is helping clients identify what truly matters to them.

Chikara graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Georgetown University and a Masters of Administration with a HR concentration from Central Michigan University. She’s recently relocated back to the Washington DC area and re-acclimating herself to our nation's capital. She is passionate about traveling, health and wellness and leading with positivity and her heart.

Stephanie Montessi is a seasoned and influential Human Resources professional with a proven ability to forge strong partnerships with business leaders. Her strategic insight has shaped high-performing teams and transformed cultures across diverse industries and organizations. Stephanie's passion for excellence has driven her to develop successful HR programs that align tightly with business strategies, acclaimed for her exceptional leadership coaching and strategic HR insights.

Most recently at Meta (formerly Facebook), Stephanie adeptly drove HR strategies for the Metaverse division, guiding VP-level leadership through pivotal reorganizations and dynamic team strategies, directly impacting 3 billion global users. Her insightful coaching was integral to launching successful culture and employee development initiatives. With a comprehensive expertise that encompasses HR strategy, talent acquisition, team leadership, mentoring, development, change management, and executive coaching, Stephanie has distinguished herself in facilitating mergers and acquisitions, integrating entities, and nurturing leadership talent.

Professionally, Stephanie's journey began at esteemed Fortune 1000 companies like Otis Elevator and Cintas Corporation, where she honed her HR skills and leadership capabilities. In her ascent into more senior roles, Stephanie was instrumental in managing talent acquisition, spearheading training initiatives, and leading HR business partner engagements for powerhouse companies such as Amazon, Sony Pictures, Firmenich and Blizzard Entertainment. 

Stephanie holds a coaching certification from The Life Coach School, a MS in Human Resources Development from Villanova University and a BA degree in Marketing from Assumption University. Her career is a testament to the profound impact of integrating strategic HR leadership with the transformative power of coaching. 

Throughout her impressive career, Stephanie has not only been an HR leader but also a transformative leadership coach. Her unique ability to harness the strengths of executives, managers and employees and build upon them has left an indelible mark on the organizations she has served, truly exemplifying the power of strategic HR leadership intertwined with the art of coaching.

Personally, Stephanie resides in Orange County, CA where she balances her roles as a mother of three young children and a partner to her husband while engaged with her inspirational work at The Human Reach. Beyond the joys of family life, she imparts her passion for health and fitness as a group fitness instructor, wellness coach and lover of outdoors inspiring her clients and family to reach for their best selves through leading a balanced lifestyle of positive energy, movement, and fun.

Nikki Moriarty is a certified life coach, speaker, and former corporate leader with over a decade of experience in Talent Acquisition at Google. She began her career at the company’s Bay Area headquarters before becoming part of the pioneering team that helped build out Google’s Austin, Texas office—where she now resides.

With a B.A. in Sociology, an M.A. in Education, and a PCC credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Nikki has always been deeply passionate about people, growth, and purpose. Despite a successful corporate trajectory, the demanding pace and constant juggling act between work and motherhood ultimately led her to the edge of burnout. It was during this challenging season that a spark of courage ignited a transformational journey.

Drawing from her own experience, Nikki made the bold decision to step away from corporate life and pursue a new path in life coaching—committed to helping others navigate burnout and rediscover what truly matters. Her coaching approach blends the insight of her professional background with the empathy of someone who’s walked the path herself. She creates a safe, supportive space for clients to reconnect with their values, redefine success, and reclaim a life of authenticity, purpose, and vitality.

Outside of her work, Nikki is a proud mom to two energetic boys who keep her grounded and inspired. Whether she's cheering on the sidelines at their soccer games or enjoying time in the outdoors with her family, she finds joy in the everyday moments that fuel her personal mission: helping others live lives they don’t need to escape from.

With a career spanning over two decades, Jennie has dedicated herself to the dynamic realm of Human Resources, cultivating an expertise that revolves around people. Since 2003, she’s navigated roles in Talent Acquisition, HRBP, Talent Management and Onboarding for two Fortune 50 companies.  Serving in various capacities from recruiter, project manager to manager, all with a singular focus—empowering individuals to discover what truly resonates with them.

Jennie’s journey commenced with a deep dive into the retail landscape at Target Corporation, where she honed her skills in talent acquisition and management. Subsequently, she transitioned into the tech-infused retail environment of Amazon.com, enriching her understanding of HR within the fast-paced realms of technology and commerce.

A proud alumna of Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, her commitment to personal and professional growth led her to pursue additional course work through the Masters of Leadership Program at St. Catherine's University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Here, she delved into the nuances of leadership, equipping herself with the tools to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of organizational dynamics.

Driven by a passion for unlocking individual potential, Jennie embarked on a journey to become an ICF certified coach, undergoing  training through Co-Active (formerly CTI). Armed with this certification, she has embraced the opportunity to guide others towards self-discovery and fulfillment, leveraging her insights and experience to foster growth and transformation.

As Jennie continues to navigate Human Resources, her mission remains unwavering—to champion the human element within organizations, empowering individuals to thrive and flourish in their professional journeys.