Our Team
Working & collaborating with people is our true passion
We believe that true happiness and fulfillment are essential for effective leadership and organizational success. Through our extensive experience, we’ve seen leaders unlock their potential and discover their unique paths to success. Every leader is unique, and we enjoy helping individuals and teams identify their core aspirations and motivations.
We know that organizations and their leaders have the ability to find the best solutions. As coaches, trainers, and consultants, we challenge you to tap into your strengths and explore new possibilities, empowering you to lead with purpose.
Our team’s experience spans thousands of coaching sessions, countless assessments, and training across various industries, cultures, and leadership levels. We bring this collective strength to help leaders and organizations thrive.
Daphne Dickopf
Chief Energy Officer & Founder
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
With over two decades in consulting and leadership development, Daphne has guided numerous clients in both organizational and personal growth. Her experience across three continents and many global organizations enriches her perspective on diverse challenges. Having navigated various professional and personal obstacles in her own successful career, Daphne offers valuable insights into effective strategies for overcoming them.
She holds a Bachelor's in International Marketing from Regents Business School in the UK and a dual MBA from ESSEC Business School in France and Mannheim Business School in Germany.
Daphne speaks English, German, French, and Greek.
Brian Lawrence
Executive, Team & Group Coach
Auckland, AK, New Zealand
Brian is an accomplished Executive, Team, and Group Coach with nearly 20 years of experience driving transformative change across industries such as recruitment, finance, HR, construction, hospitality, retail, and technology. Known for his candid yet compassionate feedback, Brian's approachable style fosters trust and growth among his clients.
Brian holds degrees in Psychology and Education from James Cook University, NZ, the University of Hertfordshire, UK and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. A Master Trainer in Myers-Briggs and EQ-I 2.0, he is also certified in various leadership tools.
Brian speaks English and can order food in several European languages.
Eric Couillard
Executive Coach
Detroit, MI, USA
Eric is an executive coach specializing in leadership development, with experience working at Google and coaching leaders across various industries. He helps clients align with a deeper vision and craft effective strategies, enhancing their effectiveness and satisfaction. Eric's background includes stunt work in China and developing a mindfulness curriculum for Jet Li and Jack Ma’s Taiji Zen.
Eric holds a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Studies and Chinese Studies from the University of Michigan, USA and he is a Certified Professional Coach with Leadership that Works. He is certified in various tools for 360 degree feedback.
Eric speaks English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Yelena Aganesova
Executive Career Coach
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
With over 15 years of experience in career coaching and development, and 7 years in corporate roles, Yelena has worked extensively with a diverse range of clients. For the past decade, she has served as a career coach at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, where she began by coaching undergraduates and master's students and now focuses on Executive MBAs. In addition to her role at the university, Yelena runs a freelance coaching business, further broadening her expertise across industries. Her strengths-based approach empowers clients to embrace career transitions with confidence, from strategy development to resume building and negotiation. Yelena is also a passionate DEI advocate, helping individuals find environments where they can thrive.
Yelena holds a MBA and a Bachelor degree in Social Geography and Economics.
Yelena speaks English and Russian.