Our Team

    The people behind your results

    Real coaches with real experience, backed by a team of specialists in media, operations, and business development — all working together to help you build a business that works for you.

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    Senior Partners

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    Team Members

    32+

    Years of ActionCOACH

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    Leadership

    Senior Partners

    Our senior partners don't just coach — they've built businesses, led organizations, and brought decades of real-world experience to every client engagement.

    Tanner O'Brien

    Senior Partner

    Tanner O'Brien

    CEO, Master Coach & Sr. Partner

    Business Strategy1-2-1 CoachingExecutive DevelopmentOperations
    Connect With Tanner

    Owning a business can be one of the most exciting, rewarding and enjoyable challenges in life. Far too often the challenge of business ownership overshadows the positive aspects we hope to achieve.

    Tanner has always been drawn to helping others achieve their goals. Out of college, he started helping others as a personal trainer. Before long, knowing he wanted something more, this led him to time in the non profit world, providing services to the business community. After a few years, he took an opportunity and shifted to the banking sector — now aiming focus on assisting clients achieve financial goals.

    Today, Tanner is excited to bring his passion back to the business community. If you are a business owner, Tanner wants to connect with you, to learn from you, to share with you, and to connect you.

    "As a Sr. Partner of the Firm, I am here to design, plan and implement business strategies; create plans and procedures; set comprehensive goals for business growth and success; establish policies and procedures that promote company culture and vision; & oversee daily operations and the work of our coaches along with helping to answer any questions you may have."

    Andy O'Brien

    Senior Partner

    Andy O'Brien

    CCO, Master Coach, & Sr. Partner

    Executive CoachingKeynote SpeakingLeadership DevelopmentCoach Training
    Connect With Andy

    Andy O'Brien has an energy that is infectious. His unique way of connecting life and business is something that benefits anyone attending his presentations. As one of the top coaches in ActionCOACH Business Coaching, Andy brings over twenty-five years of exceptional leadership and personal development experience to executives and business owners.

    In addition to coaching executives & business owners, he conducts public & private workshops & seminars. He is an inspirational keynote speaker, a results oriented business coach and a global trainer for coaches around the world.

    Andy works with clients based on 4 principles: People, Process, Product & Profit — because when the first three are in place, profit is the result. Through mentoring approach sessions he helps executives build the necessary skillset for long-term success. Bruce Lee's quote "Be Water" serves as a source of inspiration during these lessons.

    "Trust Andy O'Brien to equip you with the correct knowledge and skillset for long-term success. Don't delay — be water, be powerful, and be successful!"

    Jodee O'Brien

    Senior Partner

    Jodee O'Brien

    Non Profit Executive & Sr. Partner

    Nonprofit LeadershipTransitional ChangeMarketingVisionary Leadership
    Connect With Jodee

    Jodee's career started in the nonprofit world in 1987 and throughout the years has had the privilege of working with national, regional, and local nonprofits. Jodee brings a unique perspective to the firm, offering proficiencies in transitional change, communication, marketing and visionary leadership.

    Jodee is passionate about finding innovative ways to grow the community and help families and businesses thrive. Her parents were small business owners and she learned early on the value of work and commitment to what you believe in.

    "Maybe the best way to share my passions are to tell you what makes my heart sing. Connection, Community, Authenticity and Nature. The key to any successful business is knowing your Why and being able to share that why and develop it into the how to become profitable and grow your business. My frame of reference allows me to assist you to develop your why or perhaps reminding you of what your why is."

    The Collective

    The team that makes it happen

    Behind every coaching session, podcast episode, and client touchpoint is a dedicated team of specialists committed to your success.

    Doug Barra
    Coaching

    Doug Barra

    Certified ActionCOACH

    Doug Barra believes that true business success starts with clarity — the kind that cuts through complexity and reveals a path to predictable, sustainable results. With a background rooted in systems thinking and a deep command of business metrics, Doug leverages Brad Sugars' proven 6 Steps to a Better Business and 5 Ways to Massive Results to help business owners transform chaos into control, and potential into performance. His coaching style is steady, pragmatic, and purpose-driven — always asking the questions that uncover leaks in productivity and missed opportunities for scalable growth. Doug's goal is clear: to help you gain control, grow sustainably, and ultimately create a business that works for you — not because of you.

    William Haas
    Coaching & Development

    William Haas

    Business Success Specialist

    William is an ActionCOACH Business Success Specialist and the guide to help you steer your business where you want it to go. With a business owner mindset, he brings a deep understanding of leadership, team dynamics, and the challenges entrepreneurs face in balancing growth, purpose, and sustainability. A proud U.S. Army Veteran, William has worn many hats throughout a dynamic career — from skilled tradesman to Risk Manager, Energy Rater, and Project Manager. For eight years, William also owned and operated Woodfellows Renovations Inc., a custom home building and renovations company. That firsthand experience fuels his passion for helping business owners unlock potential and build lasting success.

    Taylor Wood
    Operations

    Taylor Wood

    Administration

    Taylor is hard working, outgoing, and a true go-getter. She graduated with a business degree and today has a passion to help others grow a successful business. Out of school she began a career in customer service and sales, gaining an opportunity for sponsorship to represent her company. She has met hundreds of people from all over the world — each providing insight to success in business that have guided her journey. Today, she joins the ActionCOACH family, excited and ready to help business owners.

    Kay Cote
    Media & Podcasting

    Kay Cote

    Spotlight Podcast Host

    Kay is an ActionCOACH podcaster and the friend in your corner who helps you uncover all of your business potential. Her expansive career in live radio, podcasting, and as an emcee host has grown her skills as a communicator to help you share your story with ease in a relaxed and conversational setting. In addition to hosting The Business Spotlight, Kay is multifaceted in both the media and music entertainment industries. She is skilled in branding, communications, and small business. Kay has a background in live radio, podcasting, writing for publications, and has even acted in commercials and movies.

    Join the Team

    We're Hiring!

    We're growing. If you're driven, love business, and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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    Business Coach

    Coach business owners to achieve breakthrough results using proven ActionCOACH frameworks.

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    Strategic Partnership Manager

    Build and grow relationships with Chamber partners, referral sources, and the business community.

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    Podcast Host & Series Manager

    Host Business Spotlight interviews and manage the full production pipeline for our podcast series.

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