As an Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team, I am certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills and personal growth. Trained and mentored by John Maxwell and mentors of his world-class faculty, I am equipped with the tools, resources and experience to help you and your team improve your productivity, performance and profitability. Whether you are looking for a facilitator for group workshops, corporate training in leadership, speaking, sales, or coaching skills for your leaders, or a speaker for your next event, I have access to exclusive content that is only available through a certified Executive Director of the John Maxwell Team to help you reach your goals and objectives.
My goal- and results-oriented approach and my passion for helping others achieve their goals and reach their maximum potential led me to join the John Maxwell Team.
An accomplished leader in strategy, leadership and partnership development, I work with individuals, businesses and organizations seeking to capitalize on change and opportunity with solutions to succeed and thrive. Through my firm Garrison Consulting Group LLC, I design custom solutions to meet your needs and/or the needs of your business/organization.
In addition to my work with the John Maxwell Team, I am a Value Added Associate with TTI Success Insights which revolutionizes work cultures through its science-based talent assessments. These talent tools build self-awareness of individual strengths and areas for development, as well as enhance team dynamics required for high performance.
Prior to founding Garrison Group, I was Vice President of Corporate Communications for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina for nearly 15 years, as well as a senior executive with an education innovation nonprofit focused on transforming education. Combined with past leadership in state government and in one of the country's largest public school districts, I bring deep experience in business, government and nonprofit sectors.
Serving in numerous leadership positions through the years with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, North Carolina State University Foundation, Wake Education Partnership, Apex United Methodist Church and Leadership North Carolina deepened my passion for leadership and service. North Carolina State University is my alma mater (B.A., business management).
My husband John and I live in Apex, NC, near the Research Triangle area, and enjoy walking, hiking and spending time with our family and golden retriever.
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