Our Authors
ANDRE THORNTON
Andre W. Thornton is the Founder and CEO of Whitman Consulting, a top ten leadership development firm that helps organizations grow their people faster than their challenges.
A former Engineering Director at Lockheed Martin, Andre spent sixteen years leading teams on advanced aircraft programs and capturing over $1 billion in new business before discovering his true calling: developing leaders.
His book, Disrupted, introduces the 2 Stabilizers and 7 Accelerators that turn chaos into growth—a framework drawn from neuroscience, engineering, and two decades of coaching experience.
Author of Disrupted, Founder & CEO of Whitman Consulting
Karen Malkin
Karen Malkin is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She holds a Master of Arts in Health and Wellness Coaching from the Maryland University of Integrative Health, bringing together 15 years of clinical practice with graduate-level academic rigor in behavior change science, motivational interviewing, and health psychology.
Karen founded Karen Malkin Health Counseling in 2010 and has worked with thousands of individual clients, specializing in integrative nutrition, metabolic health, brain health, and lifestyle transformation for women in midlife and beyond. She currently works with a focused brain health coaching model, drawing on her extensive credentialing in precision medicine and genomics.
Author of Queenager, Owner of Karen Malkin Health ConsultingJay abbasi
Author of Lose Yourself, TEDx Speaker, Host of Unstuck with Jay AbbasiJay Abbasi is a global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, coach, and former Tesla leader who helps professionals thrive under pressure without burning out. At Tesla, he led national training programs for over 1,000 employees, and has since coached leaders at Google, Amazon, TikTok, Wells Fargo, and many more.
Jay has been featured in Forbes Founder, Authority Magazine, and Medium, and is the host of the top-rated podcast Unstuck with Jay Abbasi. Blending corporate experience with deep expertise in mindfulness, resilience, and well-being, Jay offers a powerful message: success isn’t about avoiding challenges, but mastering them with clarity, energy, and purpose.
Damon lembi
Author of The Learn-It-All Leader, CEO of LearnitDamon Lembi believes great leaders aren’t born or made—they’re in the making. As CEO of Learnit for nearly three decades, he’s helped upskill more than 1.9 million people and partnered with thousands of organizations to build stronger, more adaptable teams.
A former Division I baseball player, Damon brings an athlete’s focus and grit to leadership, learning, and life. He’s a sought-after keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of the bestselling book The Learn-It-All Leader, which explores the mindset, traits, and tools today’s leaders need to thrive.
Author of The CEO Ego, Board Director, CEO, & CEO AdvisorBrian turner
Brian Turner is a seasoned Board Director, CEO, and C-level executive with over 30 years’ experience growing and transforming professional services organizations. Brian has advised senior executive teams of Fortune 500 companies and mid-market organizations on large-scale transformation, including entering new markets, launching new products, integrating new companies, and implementing new technologies.
He currently serves as the Managing Partner and Board Director for CFO Selections, focusing on bringing financial leadership talent to small- and medium-sized businesses. He also serves as Vistage Chair coaching CEOs in the Seattle area, Board Advisor for Falconi US, and Board Director for the Seattle Gymnastics Academy.