The Team
Dr. Christopher Fischer
Dr. Fischer's approach is characterized by a rare combination of empathy, insight, and pragmatism. He believes in the power of authentic connection and tailors his approach to meet each individual's specific needs, preferences, and goals Whether you're navigating personal challenges, seeking to enhance your leadership skills, or striving for greater fulfillment and balance in your life, Dr. Fischer provides the guidance, support, and tools you need to succeed. With over two decades of experience in the field of psychology, Dr. Fischer has earned a reputation as a trusted authority in personal growth and transformation. His journey began with a passion for understanding the complexities of human behavior and a desire to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Nirav Sheth
Nirav is an Executive Coach and Business Strategist. Nirav's mission is to take individuals and businesses to new heights. His coaching and facilitation skills combined with his broad and successful career in the medical device industry make him an ideal partner for individuals and businesses to catalyze their own growth and take them to the next level.
Prior to being an executive coach and consultant, Nirav spent 25 years in the medical device and healthcare industries, primarily at Medtronic, with leadership roles in general management, global marketing, program management and engineering.
Nirav currently serves on the Board of Directors for Volunteers of America (MN/WI) and Science of Spirituality MN. Prior to that, he has also served on the boards of International Coaching Federation - Minnesota Chapter (ICF-MN) and Living Well Disability Services.
Nirav also practices and teaches meditation all across the country.
Liz Dean
Liz Dean brings over twenty years of leadership experience. She firmly believes that transformation hinges on a powerful combination of forward-thinking strategies, exceptional leadership and high-performing teams, all united by a commitment to creating an even better future. Her mission is to help leaders and teams build capabilities to confidently and creatively tackle both present challenges and future opportunities.
Liz earned her Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Community Health degrees. She holds certifications from the International Coaching Federation, College of Executive Coaching, Marshall Goldsmith Center for Stakeholder Coaching®, Squadify Team Coaching, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Innovation 90, and IDEO Business Innovation. Liz is a fellow of the prestigious Harvard Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital.
Faye Bliese
Experienced Marketing, Digital Transformation and Change
Management Leader with over 15 years of success in driving
organizational evolution and revenue growth through strategic
business initiatives.
Faye's expertise extends to digital transformation, where she
implemented technology solutions that increase efficiency and
effectiveness for teams and organizations. Additionally, she is skilled in guiding organizations through the change
management framework to drive successful adoption of new
technologies and processes faster and more effectively. Skilled in navigating transformational changes within small and
large organizations, she has a proven track record of building and
leading high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and
driving results.
Joy Fischer LICSW
With 25 years of experience in the mental health field, Joy specializes in working with high-achieving individuals, helping them accomplish their goals and create fulfilling lives of purpose. She utilizes a variety of modalities tailored to client needs, employing evidence-based techniques to enhance skills and effectiveness. Her approach adapts strategies to address the specific challenges and goals of executives and teams.
She focuses on improving communication, conflict resolution, and strategic planning, empowering people to articulate their vision clearly, inspire their teams, and build trust among stakeholders.
Since 2009, she has successfully managed her own business, balancing a dynamic family life with a thriving career. As a mother of four, she understands the importance of maintaining harmony between personal and professional responsibilities.
Lee Skaalrud
Lee Skaalrud has focused his career on connecting people to great opportunities and organizations to outstanding talent. Focused on the marriage of predictive analytics and recruiting, Lee is dedicated to creating the state of the art and science of search.
Lee has owned and worked with small and emerging businesses throughout his career. Lee has also had the privilege to provide human resources leadership for two divisions of Veeco Instruments, Workforce Strategy for Nortel Networks and Succession Planning and Development for Texas Instruments
Kent Kniebel
Kent's expertise and strategic insight have benefitted a diverse range of clients and employers across both operational and corporate functions, including renowned companies such as Cargill, Inspire Brands, General Mills, UHG, Alina Health, and the Boy Scouts of America. His comprehensive experience and dedication to fostering leadership and talent have made him a respected figure in the field of human resources and organizational development.
Kent has a distinguished career of over 18 years, marked by significant contributions in both consulting and internal HR roles. Kent specialized in Assessment Centers, Classroom Leadership Development Facilitation, and Succession and High Potential Consulting.
Kent’s external consulting and internal business experience allow him to bring a broad range of expertise together with on-the-ground knowledge of how business challenges are solved which enables him to quickly and authentically connect with leaders.