Lauren is a project management fairy godmother with eight years of experience waving her wand and leading successful projects across a variety of industries. With a magic touch for project management and a heart full of passion, she helps businesses grow and thrive.

As she continues her enchanting professional journey, Lauren is dedicated to using her project management expertise to conjure impactful outcomes and make a positive difference in her field. She's a vibrant blend of creativity, determination, and a whole lot of fairy godmother magic.

As the Chief Technology Officer at Awesome People Leaders, Jeff is the tech wizard who turns complex technical jargon into clear, actionable business magic. With a strategic mind like a well-oiled machine and a hands-on approach that’s always wired for success, he’s been instrumental in implementing cutting-edge technologies that boost operational efficiency and drive business success. Jeff's knack for building and inspiring cross-functional teams has been the key to his motherboard of success, delivering impactful solutions that byte through the demands of today's fast-paced digital world.

David is our resident code conjurer, the engineer behind-the-scenes making the user experience faster, smarter, and simpler. A creative problem solver and experienced technologist, he taps into emerging tech and cutting-edge AI to tackle complex problems—and always looking for the less-is-more solution. As a software engineer, he is bringing a new level of ideas to APL—turning smart insights into greater impact for to our users. A lifelong builder and problem solver, David brings a deep passion for software engineering, a full-stack mindset, and just the right amount of adrenaline (hello drone racing and downhill mountain biking!)

Karen is a builder of collaborative, high-performing teams who brings over 20 years of experience in leadership development, communication, and culture transformation. She’s worked across industries—retail, pharma, tech, and more—helping leaders align, connect, and lead with intention. Her early experience performing ballet and living in Mexico taught her discipline, presence, and cultural empathy—qualities she weaves into her coaching.  Coachees describe her as thoughtful, strategic, and energizing in equal measure.  We simply describe her as amazing!  Known for her depth, warmth, and clarity, Karen helps turn silos into synergy and potential into performance.

Autumn is a master at unlocking team potential and sparking meaningful impact. With over 23 years in financial services—from her early days as a teller to leading hundreds as a senior executive—she’s walked the leadership path and knows how to lift others along the way. She’s passionate about helping middle managers rise, creating cultures where people feel valued, and turning everyday moments into real growth. Autumn blends strategic insight with deep emotional intelligence, coaching leaders to navigate change, drive engagement, and lead with authenticity. She brings heart, wisdom, and a bit of joy to every team she touches. (Psst… she’s also an author!)

With 20+ years of coaching leaders across multiple industries, Jen is an organizational fortune teller, helping leaders anticipate and navigate challenges before it all goes sideways.  With a combination of empathy, candor, and humor, Jen is particularly skilled at designing scaled processes and translating leaders’ strategic visions into actionable strategies. She is an expert in integrating technology, strategy, and change management to create holistic and impactful cultures that drive business evolution.

Jen enjoys cooking tasty food, nerding out on board games, and volunteering with a national poverty education program, all with her trusty French Bulldog, Charlotte nearby.

As the Global Head of Recruitment Marketing at Kimberly-Clark, Rebecca Gish is the wizard behind a high-performing team, conjuring up talent marketing and employer branding strategies, campaigns, and capabilities with her unique blend of creativity and expertise. Before casting her spell at Kimberly-Clark, Rebecca was the mastermind behind global talent marketing at UnitedHealth Group.

When she's not crafting captivating talent campaigns, she enjoys life in the Atlanta, GA metro area with her husband and two sons, infusing her daily routine with a mix of family fun and professional prowess.