University of Maryland

We deliver innovative solutions to help organizations thrive in a digital agile world. Our goal is to increase, efficiency competitiveness, and accessibility by transitioning organizations and government to digital technologies by carefully considering its organizational technology goals and budget. As experts in digital strategy and digital solutions, we provide our customers with capabilities encompassing the entire organizational transformation. We achieve this by leveraging our lean-development framework, Agile Oxygen ™ and our transformational change model, Agile Sense ™. We focus our deliveries on human centered design and augment them with training, coaching, and mentoring of leaders and teams to facilitate organizational success

As Ralph Waldo Emerson said: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

But it seems everyone has an opinion about who you should and shouldn't be. What you should and shouldn't do. How you should and shouldn't act.

What if you could live a life aligned to your own beliefs, passions, and wants versus being someone you were told “you should” be?

I know it's possible because I've been there!

After 16+ years of corporate life, I found the narrative I wanted to write for myself and followed that path.

In January 2020, I quit my job at Google, sold all my belongings in my NYC apartment and took a 1-way flight to Ghana with my husband to volunteer at a breast cancer non-profit while continuing to coach clients. The plan was to volunteer for 3 months, then travel the world. COVID clearly shifted our plans. We got stuck in Ghana for 7 months and I had to pivot my dreams.

One of my greatest learnings on my journey is: Your mindset, NOT your circumstance, makes all the difference in your happiness and success. Mental Fitness helped me find the courage to pursue my dreams, to pivot my dreams during COVID, and find the gift in every circumstance, to have a stronger relationship with myself and others, to handle the stresses of life and figure out what REALLY matters to me.

I am passionate about doing the same for others. If you want to strengthen your mental fitness, quiet your inner judge, and overcome self-doubt so you can figure out what REALLY matters to you and write the narrative you want to tell about the rest of your life then let's connect. I'd love to meet and hear your story. To help you (re)claim your internal authority and confidently make decisions that lead you towards your dreams (even if that dream isn't totally clear yet)

Audrey Barnes Media is a woman-owned public relations and video production company. It was founded by an Emmy Award winning former television news reporter and anchor who excels at storytelling. We are proud that our videos have helped domestic violence victims, judges and law enforcement officers, and others shield their addresses from their abusers. ABM has helped local businesses shine a spotlight on their services and products. Audrey has also taught entrepreneurs how to take the fear out of social media and public speaking, and get out there to tell their own story too through dynamic marketing strategies and creative branding.

There is a hero in all of us. I will help you discover your passion, purpose, and power, and I will provide you with the confidence and tools to challenge the status quo, confront your fears, and change your world.

I provide career, leadership and life coaching, and I'm a Board Certified Coach (2015), Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach (2017), EQometer Certified Coach (2020), and the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety certified trainer (2020), as well as a certified practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory.

PLEASE NOTE: I offer a 25% discount on the below packages for University of Maryland alumni through the Terp Referral Exchange.

TESTIMONIAL: "Chad and I got connected through a series of mutual connections when I was looking for a career coach. I have had many career changes and was looking for help defining what a good career theme for me was that I could work towards. Chad was so helpful in asking the right questions and defining activities for me that brought up common themes across my career and beyond that helped pinpoint what a good fit for me would be. He really helped bring to the surface all those important things that I had a hard time seeing. I am so grateful for his guidance and insight."

COACHING PACKAGE A Two 30 to 45-minute sessions/month $400/month ($200/session)

COACHING PACKAGE B Three 30 to 45-minute sessions/month $525/month ($175/session)

COACHING PACKAGE C Four 30 to 45-minute sessions/month $600/month ($150/session)

Lauren Lefkowitz is an Executive Coach and Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer.

As an Executive Coach, Lauren partners with corporate leaders to support them as they escape the trap of being ‘fine’ and break the work, sleep, repeat cycle. Lauren works with individuals and leadership teams to overcome burnout, create healthy boundaries, improve workplace environments, and find joy in their work.

As a Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer, Lauren partners with small and medium businesses to support the “bookends” of human resources strategy by offering strategic advisory and implementation services for companies in growth or restructuring phases.

Lauren is a former Human Resources and Operations executive, who interim-led several corporate functions, falling deep into, and then escaping, the ‘fine’ trap.

Lauren makes it comfortable to get uncomfortable, create powerful goals, and create real, sustainable career and life transformation.

HireHer is a career consulting firm aimed at creating a community for women to succeed in their professional endeavors by providing services to improve their chance of getting that dream job. At this time we are focused on mentoring young women looking for careers in politics and government.

The Leadership Coach Group is a global firm that offers leadership/executive coaching, team coaching, 360-degree leadership assessments, leadership training, personality assessments (Strengths Finders, DISC, Myers-Briggs), and much more. We were recently selected by Manage HR Magazine as a Top 10 leadership and organizational development company in the United States. We serve clients around the world virtually and in person. Contact us today!

Proud Winner of WASHINGTON FAMILY MAGAZINE'S "Best Of": -Best SAT/ACT Prep, 2020 and 2021 -Best Overall Tutoring Program, 2021

'N'icole 'A'ndrea 'P'orcaro puts the 'N.A.P.' in No Anxiety Prep!

No Anxiety Prep focuses on independent, personalized educational consulting for secondary school admissions, college admissions and graduate school admissions. We provide services including test preparation, application essay assistance, academic paper editing, interview skills critique, resume revamps, school selection, course planning, and more. We pride ourselves on providing the most personalized and stress-free experience available, and maintain a special focus on our aspiring Terps!

Our small-company feel and international experience prioritizes excellent service with none of the big-company bureaucratic headaches, and we have helped thousands of students in 15 states and seven countries attain admissions to some of the top high schools and colleges in the country and the world. All of our employees are certified in the 95th percentile or above in their test area, as well as pass a rigorous selection and training program focusing on learning styles, learning differences, and collaborative pedagogy. We believe education should be personalized, engaging and purpose-based!

Maryland alumni who mention the Terp Referral Exchange when signing up receive 20% off up to ten sessions!

Design & improve projects, products, processes, services, organizations, and self using proven VE & design thinking methods. - Project/Program Management Advisory - One-on-One Career Sessions - Workshop and Meeting Facilitation - Visual Facilitation - Value Engineering/Value Management - Design Thinking Workshops - Design Sprints

Right Next Door is a franchise brokerage firm that educates, consults, and coaches an entrepreneur in owning and operating a franchise. We have over 400+ national, regional, and emerging franchise brands in our portfolio servicing 40+ categories, including restaurants, retail, industrial, professional and home services.

Right Next Door is passionate about our role as an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder and dedicated to changing lives through small business ownership. We empower the entrepreneur with the resources and guidance to submit their franchise application on Discovery Day and to sign the franchise agreement on Decision Day.

Let’s work together to make a difference in our communities and neighborhoods today.

I run Summit Presentations, LLC, a training company that delivers high-impact professional development programs for executives and teams. We use research-based training strategies and data-driven assessments to help people become better speakers and better writers. Through interactive exercises and simulations, our clients learn how to frame messages, use data, and tell stories to influence others and create lasting impact.

The best part of my job is working with amazing people. I’ve helped distinguished professors and scientists deliver TEDMED and TEDx Talks; helped CEOs and senior business executives communicate their vision in keynote speeches and at town halls; helped sales teams and entrepreneurs develop pitches for innovative products and companies; and helped thought leaders and government officials deliver inspirational speeches to large audiences.

Send me a message if I can help you or your team reach new heights.

I provide one-on-one coaching for professionals seeking clarity, confidence, and meaningful progress in their careers and lives. I specialize in helping high-performing individuals who feel stuck or misaligned reconnect with their purpose and take intentional action. Services include free discovery calls, 60-minute coaching sessions, and structured 3- and 6-month coaching packages.

In addition to individual coaching, I offer dynamic keynote speaking and tailored organizational training to help teams strengthen leadership, collaboration, and personal growth.

Whether you're navigating change as an individual or leading change as a team, I will help you rise with intention.

AGV Services LLC is a coaching and consulting business supporting individual and institutional clients in designing and facilitating a wide range of research careers in academia, industry, or both.

From supporting professionals explore postgraduate education options domestically and abroad to transitioning into non-academic research roles after graduation, we offer coaching skills, consulting expertise, and lived experience to empower you in crafting the career path that feels right to you.

At the core of our business is the drive to lift people and show them opportunities and paths forward. It is built from a place of empowerment and agency that overcomes the stifling feeling and constrained energy of what so many go through as students and graduates. Our business is solutions-oriented for individuals and institutions, bringing people together to the table to co-create a system that works for everyone. We see this effort as one piece of a bigger ecosystem that creates a virtuous cycle around education and career development to push forward knowledge production and consumption in profound, transformative ways that serve our society.

It's really simple. If your company's messages (marketing and sales communications) are not crystal clear, your customers and potential customers will not know how to interact with you. I help companies create messaging that breaks through the marketplace noise and allows customers to immediately understand why they need to work with your company.

In addition, every member of your company has the capacity to sell your products and services. It is essential that each member of your team clearly understand why you do what you do so they can clearly communicate that message to everyone they come in contact with. If you are not taking advantage of this opportunity you are leaving lots of sales opportunities on the table.

We advise and consult on all commercial real estate matters, from leasing as a tenant to finding tenants as an owner and on the sales side, advise buyers and sellers, both for owner occupied real estate and investment real estate. My goal is to make help insure that my fellow Terps don't make mistakes when it comes their commercial real estate needs.

It all begins with that little nudge, an idea, a thought- something that makes you think that there is something more, something that you want to explore. That is where I come in. Together, in partnership, we will explore what it is that is holding you back, encourage you to dream big, and find those actionable steps to take you there! I’m excited to go on this journey with you!

I specialize in career transitions but enjoy working with anyone who feels stuck and wants to explore a possible change in their life!

Passionate about empowering women, Jessika Portney is an executive & leadership coach and founder of Journey On. Jessika has worked in the field of leadership development for over a decade, supporting leaders of all backgrounds and tenures. In addition to her work with private clients, Jessika coaches and facilitates leadership development training programs for non-profit organizations and government agencies. Her approach to leadership has been informed by the cross-cultural experiences she’s sought out: pursuing a graduate degree and teaching English in Rome, facilitating Fulbright fellowships for mid-career leaders from 90 different countries, and implementing USAID projects for Egyptian women pursuing a STEM education.

Clients value Jessika’s deep curiosity about the human experience and ability to create a warm environment for them to be vulnerable and dig deep. She became a coach to honor these gifts and create space for those who want to do similar transformational work. Jessika finds true joy in partnering with clients to embrace their superpowers and manifest their potential.

Dr. Rowena Winkler is a Career & Empowerment Coach who helps high achievers unlock their authentic genius and gain clarity in their jobs, businesses, and lives through the power of communication. Using her Ph.D. in Communication, along with mystical modalities such as Astrology, Human Design, and the Tarot, Dr. Winkler’s coaching method enables clients to tap into self-love, build confidence, get unstuck, and make a change.

1.2 million people of working age in America identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender expansive. The employment level of trans people is 15-20% lower than the general population. It’s a scary and intimidation place for trans people right now. In today’s hyper-charged social-political environment, professionals often struggle to find allies for, what can be can be, a stressful and intimidating experience – transitioning at work and becoming authentic selves to colleagues. Transition Planning Services serves as mentors, coaches, and cheerleaders throughout your gender transition journey. With you!, we develop your plan and prepare you to be a magnificent contributor to your business or firm. We help your peers appreciate and celebrate inclusion in the workplace. We ground your journey, anticipate potential roadblocks, and help mitigate things that might impede your progress.

At 3EEE Consulting, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the community by providing tailored coaching, impactful conversations, and workshops that promote personal and professional growth. Our mission is to educate, equip, and empower individuals in critical areas, including career and entrepreneurial development, conflict resolution, goal setting, health and wellness, leadership and team development, and personal and professional branding.

I specialize in sales and marketing for small business owners. Over the years, I’ve developed a keen understanding of the complex issues facing small business owners in the type of volatile economy we have today.

My experience has helped me develop the skills to quickly and effectively teach business owners how to successfully apply the right strategies in the right order that allows them to grow their business to its maximum capacity.

It’s considered by many of the world’s top business professionals to be the most powerful client attraction program available anywhere today.

In addition, my team has developed numerous training programs for business owners who prefer a do-it-yourself model. Each video lesson provides a step-by-step approach that enables any business to instantly produce more leads, close more sales and see a dramatic increase in revenue and profits.

KryptiaNN is a boutique multimedia communication and public relations firm that helps to craft an authentic story in an impactful way. Services offered include:

Media Training Brand Management Public Speaking Seminars Crisis Communications Media Relations Partnership Development Influencer Marketing Social Media Management Website Management

Lean Geeks, a full-service consulting and coaching firm, partners with B2B, B2C, and non-profit organizations to uncover and document customers' needs and motivations, ensure teams are building solutions that align with customer and stakeholder expectations, and get teams back on track when things are operationally off-course.

At RAD Strategic Partners we are your partner for success. We offer advice, guidance, connections and resources to the community and look forward to connecting and expanding our network as well. Our speciality is working with business owners and executives to identify their vision and use business as a tool to create their legacy. We are committed to helping everyone we can, so reach out any time if we can help.

Austin is a Life Coach, who partners with people to manifest their desires through personal empowerment while living a life grounded in ownership and intentionality. Austin works in tandem with those who are ready to purposefully create new possibilities in their life through forward-focused coaching.

As the Founder of RAW Coaching, Austin knows how to work effectively and efficiently when supporting others to reach the pinnacle of their goals. RAW Coaching is designed to empower the client’s individual greatness while aligning who they need to become and what they need to accomplish in order to reach the stated commitments. Austin's mission is to enable people to live their life on purpose.

Laura Malinowski, Class of ’94, is an executive coach and team coach dedicated to helping leaders unlock their full potential and build high-performing, resilient teams. With decades of hands-on operations experience and a B.S. in Business Administration from UMCP, Laura brings both practical insight and a creative approach to leadership challenges. She works with clients across sectors—including tech, healthcare, finance, and NGOs—supporting them in breaking down silos, fostering collaboration, and driving transformative change. Laura holds several certifications, including Generative Team Coaching, Change Management, Mediation & Conflict Resolution, and is a Certified Practitioner of the Narrative Enneagram and a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory. Outside of coaching, she enjoys running, archery, yoga, and exploring French language and culture. Laura also hosts the podcast “Your Future Realized,” where she shares strategies for personal and professional growth. She’s always eager to connect with fellow Terps who are passionate about making a meaningful impact—so don’t hesitate to reach out. Go Terps!