Peggy Dean, MBA, Certified NLP Master Trainer
Principal NLP Faculty
Founder, Peak Performance Corp.

Peggy Dean is an accomplished coach and consultant who helps organizations optimize performance and maximize human effectiveness.  She is recognized for producing unprecedented results in productivity, profitability, and teamwork.  Whether she is coaching, training, or speaking, Peggy is known for “straight talk”.  Her depth of knowledge, quiet confidence, and deep belief in people’s abilities makes her an invaluable guide in the journey of business life. Peggy’s corporate experience includes executive roles in public relations and communications with Spiro & Associates, Mercantile Bank, and Recognition Equipment.  She holds NLP certification as a Master Trainer, apprenticed with the co-developers of NLP Richard Bandler and John Grinder, and served on various committees of the International Association for NLP (IANLP).  She has traveled globally, speaks fluent Spanish, and is the author of articles on human performance.  Peggy has a BA from the University of Texas at Arlington and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.
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Lynn Banis, PhD, MCC
Managing Director of Coaching
President, Banis Consulting Group

Lynn Banis has devoted over thirty years to the development of human and organizational potential.  She is recognized for her clarity of thought, ability to ask deep questions, and business acumen. Whether Lynn is working with individuals or groups, she has been instrumental in guiding them through complex, often difficult situations.  In addition to executive coaching and performance consulting, Lynn is a talented instructional designer, researcher, and teleseminar leader.  Along with founding Banis Consulting, Lynn is a partner in Truleaderu™, a corporate training organization, and was previously a Senior Manager, Performance Consulting with Arthur Andersen. She holds a PhD in Urban Services with a cognate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, an MS in Counseling, and an MS in Administration and is a graduate of Corporate Coach U.  Lynn was a founding member of ICF’s Internal Coaching Special Interest Group.  She is also past-President of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) and was a member of its National Executive Committee. 
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Mina Brown, MBA
President and Co-founder
President and Founder, Positive Coaching Group

Mina Brown is an experienced, insightful executive coach, career consultant, and seminar leader.  As a former senior executive with more than 20 years in large corporations, she offers the unusual and powerful combination of hands-on business experience coupled with sensitivity, intuition, and communication abilities.  Mina is a poised, animated, and articulate public speaker and has published several articles on leadership, financial management, and careers.  She is co-authoring a book, Be Sharp: The Definitive Guide to Powerful Introductions and Professional Bios, to be published in 2008.  She is the National Career Transitions Coach for 6FigureJobs.com and holds numerous certifications in diagnostic instruments and learning tools.  She is a member of ICF, CoachVille, and IAC.  Mina is a CPA and holds a BBA from Eastern Kentucky University and an MBA from Vanderbilt University.
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Paula Asinof, MBA
EVP and Co-founder
Principal and Founder, Yellow Brick Path

Paula Asinof is a career management executive who has been a catalyst for accelerating or redirecting numerous careers as she works with individuals and companies to help successful executives move up or move on to their next career opportunities.   She has a contagious enthusiasm and passionate belief in people that inspires them to become prouder, stronger, and more valuable contributors.  Paula’s background includes career services, executive search, and corporate leadership roles in information technology and finance.  Paula is co-authoring a book, Be Sharp: The Definitive Guide to Powerful Introductions and Professional Bios to be published in 2008.  She is a Certified NLP Coach, Certified NLP Practitioner, and a member of ICF.  She holds a BA in Anthropology/Sociology from Washington University, an MA from Teachers College of Columbia University, and an MBA from The Wharton School.
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Pat White, MCC
Professional Mentor Coach (PMC), Advanced Certified Corporate Business Coach
Senior Faculty, Mentor Coaching
President and Founder, The Spectrum Group

Pat White is a recognized expert in developing individuals and teams to consistently achieve exceptional results. She is nationally known as a “coaches’ coach”. Her many years of managing in the corporate arena, building her own business, and working with individual clients provides her deep knowledge, powerful intuition, and diverse approaches for the development of leaders and entrepreneurs.

Pat is an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC). She is also certified in multiple assessments including MBTI, DISC, and Hogan. Certified as a Mentor Coach and in NLP, she works with new and experienced coaches in building their skills and businesses. Pat holds an MA in Organizational Development from Norwich University and a BA from Montclair State University. She has also completed advanced studies at Columbia University and the New School for Social Research. She is the founding member of the Tennessee Coaches Alliance, and has served on multiple Boards including TN Leadership and the ASTD of Middle Tennessee.
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