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LifeTrek coaches have strong experience and specific training in the coach approach to personal growth and organizational development. We celebrate the best to bring out the best in our clients. Our dynamic process consistently generates exceptional results in life and work.

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Bob Tschannen-Moran  Megan Tschannen-Moran Erika Jackson
Christina Lombardo Ray Kate Kriynovich Amy Haas Mike Alafaci

Bob Tschannen-Moran
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International Association of Coaching Certified CoachBob Tschannen-Moran, IAC-CC, CWC, is President of LifeTrek Coaching International and serves on the faculty of Wellcoaches Corporation. Since founding LifeTrek in 1998, Bob has assisted many individuals and organizations to improve their performance in life and work using a wide variety of strengths-based approaches.

As a prolific writer, Bob has co-authored ACSM’s Coaching Psychology Manual (2009) and is a chapter contributor to the Sage Handbook of Coaching (2009). His weekly email newsletter, LifeTrek Provisions, goes out to 50,000 subscribers in 152 countries.

Bob received an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, a Master of Divinity degree from Yale University, coach training from Coach U, CoachVille, Wellcoaches, and FastTrack, appreciative inquiry training from the NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Sciences, and communication training from the Center for Nonviolent Communication. He is certified by both the International Association of Coaching (IAC-CC) and Wellcoaches Corporation (CWC).

Before becoming a coach, Bob spent almost 20 years in senior leadership positions with the United Church of Christ in Chicago, IL and Columbus, OH. He is a former President of the Richmond Area Coaches Association, an active Kiwanian, as well as an avid runner, gardener, and student of evolutionary wellness. Bob is married to Megan, his life and business partner, with two grown children (Bryn, Evan) and daughter-in-law Michelle. View Bob's On-Line Resume. View Bob's Printable Resume in PDF. Contact Bob by E-Mail.  <Top>


Megan Tschannen-MoranCollege of William & MaryMegan Tschannen-Moran is an Associate Professor in Educational Administration at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA as well as Vice-President and Coach with LifeTrek Coaching International. Megan received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and her Master and Ph.D. degrees in educational administration from The Ohio State University. She has been a teacher, a school administrator, and an educational leadership coach. Her recent book Trust Matters: Leadership for Successful Schools (2004,
Jossey-Bass) explores the dimensions of trust in school communities. Her research interests include school climate, self-efficacy beliefs, collaboration, and organizational change. View Megan's On-Line Educational Vitae. View Megan's Printable Educational Vitae in PDF. Contact Megan by E-Mail.  <Top>
Erika JacksonCoaches Training InstituteErika Jackson received an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Otterbein College and a Master's Degree in Labor and Human Resources from The Ohio State University. She has expertise in both individual and team performance improvement, having coached professionals at large public and private organizations on issues such as leader, team, and career development. Erika is also a consultant, instructional designer, group facilitator, and conflict mediator. She has completed The Coaches Training Institute's Advanced Co-Active Coaching courses and is a member of the International Coach Federation, CoachVille, the International Society for Performance Improvement, the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. In addition, Erika administers the Myers Briggs Type Inventory for the exploration of personality preferences.

As a licensed “Corporate and Executive Wellcoach”, Erika focuses on the power of creativity. Those who contact us for Creativity Coaching, soon discover that the arts can awaken the mind, generate breakthroughs, and stretch the spirit for just about anyone. Erika uniquely enjoys using the arts in partnership with:
  • Small business entrepreneurs looking to leave the corporate world to take control of their destiny
  • Those who desire a career which integrates their passion for the arts and leverages their creative skills
  • Couples or individuals struggling to reconnect within a marriage or long-term relationship
  • Ministers in need of a support network and seeking life balance
  • People seeking self-esteem and a strong support system in the process of achieving physical well-being. Contact Erika by E-Mail. <Top>

Christina Lombardo RayChristina Lombardo Ray, PCC, CPCC, received her undergraduate and Master degrees in Education from The Ohio State University, specializing in the areas of Performance Improvement, Adult Education, and Organizational Development. Christina's coaching specialties include working with leaders, teams, new moms/parents, people in career or family transition, and those who want to create fulfillment in their life. In addition to her work as a coach, Christina is an Organizational Development consultant.

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Christina's experience includes individual development, organization and process redesign, retention, change management, team ICF Professional Certified Coachbuilding, associate relations and instructional design.

Coaches Training InstituteChristina, who loves to work with people on building resilience, is certified by the International Coach Federation as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and by The Coaches Training Institute as a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC). She also administers the Myers Briggs Type Inventory. Christina is an active member with the International Society for Performance Improvement, the International Coach Federation, CoachVille, and the American Society for Training & Development. View Christina's On-Line Resume. Contact Christina by E-Mail. <Top>


Kate KriynovichCoach for LifeKate Kriynovich received her undergraduate degree in Corporate Finance from Iowa State University and a Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Kate has seventeen years of management experience, including retail banking, credit acquisition, human relations, career development, training, and organizational development. Kate administers the DISC Inventory as well as the Myers Briggs Type Inventory for both organizations and individuals. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Kate is a member of the International Coach Federation and CoachVille and has completed the Coach for Life, Master's Coaching Program. Kate's coaching specialties include assessment and career discovery, mid-life transitions, and corporate consulting. View Kate's On-Line Resume. View Kate's Printable Resume in PDF. Contact Kate by E-Mail. <Top>
Mike AlafaciSolution MapsMike Alafaci, our strategic partner in Australia, is the Founder of Solution Maps. Mike works with Leaders to increase their ability to influence, build commitment and get results on current business challenges. He coaches corporate sales executives on a level beyond traditional training courses. Over the last 20 years, Mike has held leadership positions in and consulted with many of the fortune 100 companies in the US, Australia and New Zealand. Mike’s organizational work centres on aligning people, strategy and processes to achieve satisfying results. If you have challenges with staff performance, stalled business strategy, or large-scale key projects his work is brief and targeted at alignment for outstanding results. Life Coaching AcademyMike became a professional coach in 2004. With coach training through the Life Coaching Academy, and advanced academic studies at The Australian College of Applied Psychology. For more information, Visit Mike's On-Line Resume. Contact Mike by E-Mail.  <Top>
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Amy HaasAmy Haas serves as part of our coaching support team. Amy has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Gwynedd Mercy College near Philadelphia, PA. She is a Certified Public Accountant (currently inactive) and has occupied accounting and finance roles within a diverse array of organizations from a Big 4 firm to a multi-million dollar not-for-profit entity. She learned about juggling the life-work equation through a number of tough life experiences, and is excited to share her learnings through the Parenting Pathway section of LifeTrek Provisions. Read Amy's Story Contact Amy by E-Mail. <Top>

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