Lorne Epstein, SHRM-SCP, MSOD, is a neuroscientist, researcher, keynote speaker, and Vistage speaker who advises senior leaders on improving decision-making outcomes. He is the creator of NeuroDecide™, a neuroscience-based decision assessment designed for CEOs, executive teams, and boards.
Grounded in cognitive neuroscience and behavioral science, NeuroDecide™ measures four core decision traits and provides leaders with practical tools to strengthen judgment under pressure. The framework reveals what is happening inside the “black box” of decision-making, helping organizations identify hidden patterns that impact performance.
Through his assessment and workshops, Lorne helps leadership teams improve alignment and make high-stakes decisions with greater clarity, confidence, and consistency. He is represented by the SHRM Speakers Bureau and the American Speakers Bureau.
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Christopher "CJ" Gross is a Former General Electric (GE) Leader, Author and TEDx Speaker, Harvard Business Review Contributor, adjunct faculty and In resident leader and Saint Bonaventure University. CJ holds a B.A. degree in Organizational Management from Ashford University through the Forbes Entrepreneurship Scholarship and a M.A. degree in Strategic Leadership from St. Bonaventure University. CJ has 20-years of experience as an international organizational development consultant specializing in leadership development and cultural integration. CJ is a certified Social and Emotional Intelligence coach, trainer, Keirsey Temperament professional, and Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Administrator, with additional expertise in organizational mediation. CJ has been featured in the Washington Post, the Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, Vogue Business, WUSA 9, WBAL-TV, and FOX45.
Dr. William d'Alelio specializes in psychotherapy, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Program Development for Psychological Treatment. He has over 35 years of experience in Clinical Psychology. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, in 1983, with specialized training in PTSD Crisis Intervention at The Langley Porter Neuropsychiatric Institute of The University of California.
Phil Nimtz brings more than 20 years of experiential training design, facilitation, and coaching. His work focuses on helping leaders and teams communicate more effectively, especially across cultures, languages, and complex organizational systems. Phil helps clients become aware of how personal beliefs, group norms, systemic forces, and differences in communication styles shape outcomes. By pairing this awareness with clear goals, new behaviors, and consistent feedback, he supports deeper relationships, stronger collaboration, and better results.
Christine Vadeboncoeur is a senior leader in knowledge management with deep technical fluency and a strong track record of bridging business and technology teams. She has led complex transformation initiatives focused on systems, governance, communication, and people, helping organizations co-create solutions that are both practical and sustainable. Christine brings a rare combination of structure, creativity, and facilitation skills. She is passionate about turning insight into shared understanding and codified practices that endure, enabling teams and organizations to communicate, collaborate, and make better decisions over time.
Kian Thomasbeer is a data engineer who specializes in turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. With a background in statistical analysis, machine learning, and analytics, he supports data-driven decision-making across collaborative projects. He is especially interested in how data and language work together to shape understanding and strategy. Kian enjoys Magic: The Gathering, Ultimate Frisbee, cooking, and international music.