If you have your sights on something more in your career and life, we’re here to coach you to achieve it. We help executives, entrepreneurs, managers, veterans and professionals in transition, and high-potential individuals and young adults step up and level up for themselves, those around them, and their organizations.
If you’re ready to grow…ready to take responsibility for your own success…ready to work diligently and consistently to reach your full potential…we’re ready with practical, actionable guidance and insights based on science-based assessments and our own decades of leadership experience.
Founder and CEO
Mike is a visionary, strategist and creative innovator with a passion for service and a commitment to helping his clients excel. A former U.S. Army Ranger and serial entrepreneur, Mike brings a unique perspective to all facets of his work. He is deeply committed to developing the next generation of responsible leaders. As a leadership instructor, executive coach and strategic business consultant, he draws on his passion, military experiences, advanced education, and corporate and industry expertise to equip people at all levels of their organizations to lead others and reach their professional
Brigadier General, U.S. Army, Retired, Senior Leadership Advisor
Joy Curriera brings her exceptional leadership and business experience over a 32-year military career to her role as a Nally Ventures Senior Leadership Advisor and coach, empowering individuals and teams to excel in complex, challenging, fast-paced environments. Who better to train, coach, advise, inspire, and lead others on their leadership journey than a U.S. Army Brigadier General (Ret.) who, among other achievements: Led the nation’s premier graduate school for the study of resourcing national security, overseeing an evolving education program preparing nearly 900 students representing
Senior Leadership Advisor
As a Nally Ventures Senior Leadership Advisor and coach, Katie LaCelle helps new leaders uncover and develop the leader already inside them and established leaders get past limiting mindsets so they can continue to grow. Katie’s own journey as a leader and coach is one of constant development. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut, she started her career at Deloitte Consulting, working for clients in the healthcare, telecommunications, and energy industries. From Deloitte, she moved to General Dynamics in an internal consulting role, managing projects
Before people can make progress, they have to understand what’s standing in their way. We use assessments that give insight into the obstacles that are preventing individuals from performing at their peak. Then we provide proven, personalized coaching to address issues at their root and overcome them.
We are certified to use a variety of assessments to help individuals discover their potential. We find the Birkman Method® to be particularly effective. To begin, we review the results of the Birkman assessment and provide a detailed report that highlights strengths, avoids harsh criticisms or judgments, and encourages professional growth.
These results form the foundation of for one-on-one coaching sessions. We regularly track and measure progress against these objectives, including setting new objectives as the previous are met, to ensure that coaching is having the desired impact on the individual and, in turn, the business.
Executive coaching differs from typical leadership development in that it’s more accelerated, more intense, more rigorous, and more personalized. Consequently, you get faster results. What makes our coaching sessions so unique and productive is our ability to discern the root cause of obstacles that are preventing participants from reaching their full potential. Our coaches work with clients in one-on-one sessions to learn new skills and solve practical business challenges, improve communication skills, build better professional relationships, grow in self-awareness, and more.
Is it time to take your career to the next level? Are you feeling stuck in your current position? Not sure what career path is right for you? Targeted Career Coaching over three sessions (4 hours) gives you a better understanding of yourself and your career interests and affinities. You’ll work with your coach to develop a career roadmap with clear goals and objectives to guide you to your next destination.
Transitioning from military to civilian life and work or reentering the workforce after a period away can be challenging. Our transition coaching program is designed to support veterans and professionals through this adjustment period, offering personalized guidance and resources to help you succeed in your new career path. Whether you’re looking to build new skills, adapt to a different work environment, or find the right job fit, we’re here to assist you every step of the way.
