Russ McKendry, PhD - Owner/Founder

Russ believes that it is time for a radical disruption of the consulting industry to shift it from a model engineered to get more from people for less, to one that creates cultures that enable individuals to understand themselves and what they’ve been created to do in life. To be sustainable, that type of shift must come from organizational leadership as well as individuals committed to living life with inspiration rather than sheer willpower – or worse, carrot and stick manipulation. These convictions have emerged from Russ’ faith in Christianity, a ThD in Biblical Counseling, certifications in Behaviors, Motivators, and Acumen sciences through Target Training International , multiple certifications in coaching, and training more than forty organization and life coaches. More than mere theory, he has been able to validate his conclusions through corporate consulting, extensive work with the Colorado Department of Corrections, founding and directing the Denver Counseling & Coaching Center, socio-economic relief projects in Kenya, and his private counseling and coaching practices.

Russ is pretty good on a road bike in the Colorado mountains. But otherwise, he’s not a particularly impressive human specimen as he is getting old, has no hair, he lost his right eye when he was eleven, and has a cobalt implant for a right knee. Nonetheless, he’s great with people facing all kinds of situations as his experiences have helped him better understand what Leo Tolstoy meant when he wrote:

"There is something in the human spirit that will survive and prevail, there is a tiny and brilliant light burning in the heart of man that will not go out no matter how dark the world becomes." 

Janae McKendry, ACC - Director of Business Development

Janae holds the strong conviction that we were created flourish and to live a life full of purpose and meaning. In today’s culture, we are overwhelmingly disconnected from ourselves and others and constantly move from one day to the next without any direction about who we are, what we are doing or why we are doing it. This has led to an epidemic of loneliness, anxiety and depression among many other issues. People are also increasingly dissatisfied with their jobs due to mismanagement, lack of motivation or are completely unfit for the role based on their behavioral type or core values. Because of these glaring issues, Janae believes there is a great need for change in many areas but is primarily focused on helping people flourish through assessment tools and a proven coaching model. This passion has led her to pursue her bachelor’s degree in Psychology, attain her ACC path credential through International Coaching Federation and is a certified DISC© and Driving Forces facilitator through Target Training International to help people find ways to rediscover their purpose and meaning in life, grow confidence, improve communication skills, and develop deep and meaningful relationships.

Janae and her husband, Zach (Russ’ son), live in Lakewood, CO with their two young children. She loves a good workout, coffee (who doesn’t?), and enjoys all the beautiful things Colorado has to offer. Janae and her family have lived a life full of ups and downs and is grateful for every hard lesson she has learned because she wouldn’t be who she is today without the experience of hardship and failure.