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Our Mission and Team

Our Mission:

To guide individuals and organizations in identifying their unique talents, passions, and purpose as well as to provide the tools necessary to spark the joyful fulfillment of their individual & collective missions, and, in so doing, improve the world.


Allison Rimm, President and CEO

Allison Rimm is a best-selling author, consultant, coach, and strategic planning expert who inspires individuals and organizational leaders to create breathtaking visions and practical plans to make them come to life. The former Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Information Management at Massachusetts General Hospital, she engages the hearts and minds of her clients to drive performance and create teams joyfully committed to their collective missions. In her book, The Joy of Strategy: A Business Plan for Life, Allison presents eight practical steps to help readers find their purpose, set priorities, and fulfill even their most elusive goals. She serves on the faculty of the Harvard Medical School Continuing Medical Education and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Executive and Continuing Professional Education Programs and is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review. A sought-after speaker, Allison presents on topics related to strategic planning, workplace engagement, and leadership and professional development.

Associates

Celia Brown, Consultant

Celia Brown is a Management Consultant with an extensive global human resources and corporate law background with deep experience managing business and leadership transition, integration and expansion. She has served as Chief Human Resources Officer of Willis Group Holdings and as Head of HR and Public Relations at XL Capital Ltd. She has logged 25 years of service as a trusted advisor to senior leaders in the areas of CEO transitions, succession planning, talent identification and development, executive compensation, M&A, climate assessment and culture change. In addition to her consulting practice, she is currently a member of the Board of Directors of 1-800-Flowers.com.

Bonnie S. Michelman, Coach

Bonnie S. Michelman is a leadership development coach and teacher and has extensive leadership and security management experience in diverse industries. She currently is the Director of Police, Security and Outside Services at Massachusetts General Hospital and is an Instructor at Northeastern University, College of Criminal Justice. Bonnie is on the Regional Board of Directors for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and chairs their National Security Committee. She was appointed by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano to the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC). She was formerly District Manager at First Security Services overseeing 60 diverse operations and 1,200 people and Assistant Vice President for General Services/Operations at Newton Wellesley Hospital managing 16 departments. She is a recognized leader in her field and is frequently sought out by the mayor of Boston as well as federal and state governments to lead major security initiatives. She lectures and consults internationally and has over 60 publications in various journals on safety, security, leadership and management.