Steve Lishansky | John Boisvert | Louisa Mattson PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE Steve Lishansky is the founder and CEO of Success Dynamics LLC, one of the first executive coaching firms in the United States, and a leader in the field of executive development and building high-value customer relationships. He is also the co-founder and Executive Director of the Executive Coaching Institute (ECI), the first coach training organization dedicated to educating top-level executives and coaches in the principle-based, highly effective work pioneered by Success Dynamics. Steve splits his work time between: executive coaching; consulting; delivering customized educational programs and keynotes to executives and leaders; and facilitating executive meetings, retreats and strategic planning sessions. His specialties include working with top executives, leaders, and emerging leaders to: Master the dynamics of leadership - developing outstanding individual and organizational vision, strategic planning, and results. Build high value relationships - increasing the clarity, value, impact and results with clients, stakeholders and employees. Enhance the continued growth and impact of current and future top leaders - expanding and enhancing the progress of leaders through customized programs. Facilitate the clarity, alignment and performance of executive teams - working with executives, their teams and organizations to develop the focus and alignment that produces high impact, sustainable results. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Prior to starting Success Dynamics in 1992, Steve was the founder and CEO of 2 fast growing, multi-million dollar businesses, and the sales and marketing vice-president for a third. At Success Dynamics, he has worked closely with top executives and performers at a wide range of companies, including: Andersen Consulting, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Watson Wyatt Worldwide, American Management Systems, Keane, AT&T, MetLife, Freddie Mac, Fleet Bank, Fidelity Investments Systems Group, New England Financial/Information Services, EMC, Tri-Gen Energy Corporation, AMC Networks (Division of Cablevision), Triarc Restaurant Group (franchisor of Arby's) The US Department of Labor, OSHA, The Environmental Protection Agency, The Federal Aviation Administration, and top entrepreneurial organizations such as Headstrong, Plural, Oakley, High Speed Access Corporation, Agfa/Monotype, and Advantage Human Resourcing. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Steve is a Master Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF), and a past President of their largest chapter, ICF-New England. He is the immediate Past-President of the New England chapter of the National Speakers Association. He has done extensive post-graduate study with some of the true masters and leading thinkers and practitioners in the areas of leadership, organizational design, and high-level influence and communications. He is also a member of the OD Network and the Institute of Management Consultants, as well as a contributing member of numerous community and non-profit organizations. Success Dynamics - PO Box 1568 - 50 Beharrell Street, Concord, MA 01742; (978) 369-4525; email: SteveL@successdynamics.com; www.successdynamics.com Return to Top John A. Boisvert is the founder and CEO of Greenwood Consulting, a business consulting and executive development firm, which advises, consults, and coaches CEOs, executives and executive teams in the areas of increased performance, growth, and high impact communication. Mr. Boisvert is recognized as a versatility and effectiveness specialist in order to achieve clients' most important results in record time specifically in the areas of productivity, earnings growth, and organizational satisfaction. As a master of communication and influence, he helps top corporate leaders and high-potential executives to: master the dynamics of leadership; build high value relationships; facilitate the continued growth and impact of current and future top leaders; and cultivate versatility by developing the power and capacity to succeed in a wide range of situations. It's the people that give life to corporate strategies. Mr. Boisvert has over 20 years of national and international experience in consulting, financial services, technology services, eCommerce and distribution with Fortune 500, Inc 500, start-up companies, government, and higher education. He has held senior positions in general management, sales and marketing, and information technology. Recent clients include leaders and teams at companies such as Verizon, American Management Systems, Prudential Financial Services, MetLife, and EDS. Previously, Mr. Boisvert was in charge of U.S. and Australasian Sales and Client Management Services for Elcom Systems a wholly owned subsidiary of Elcom International - $700 million in revenue software developer and reseller in the business-to-business eCommerce marketplace. While at Mellon Trust, a $1 billion in revenue trust and investment business managing $600 billion in client assets, Mr. Boisvert managed the Custody Management and Treasury Systems Group. Responsibilities included all cash processing both domestic and global with staff in Boston, Pittsburgh, and London. While at Keane Inc., a $1 billion national information systems consulting firm, Mr. Boisvert oversaw and expanded the financial services, banking, and mutual fund industries business segment. Client accounts included: American Express/TSSG, Boston Safe Bank and Trust, CIGNA, Fidelity Investments, JP Morgan, Kemper Financial, Penn Mutual Insurance, Putnam Investments, State Street Bank, and The Vanguard Group. Mr. Boisvert is Chairman of the Corporate Coaching Committee for the International Coaching Federation of New England, President of the NCSC Child Abuse Prevention Center Board, and holds current and past positions as President or Trustee of various community and non-profit organizations. He also is a frequent speaker to corporations and associations in the areas of leadership, communication, and effectiveness. Mr. Boisvert holds degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Boston College and extensive post-graduate programs with the Executive Coaching Institute and other leading thinkers and practitioners in leadership, communications, and business strategy. Return to Top Louisa Mattson, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with over 25 years coaching and counseling experience in the fields of business, healthcare, education, and religion. She has an extensive background in career consultation and assessment with senior executives. Dr. Mattson's coaches executives on inner self-management, stress-reduction, and performance enhancement issues. She especially enjoys working with individuals who are seeking to enhance their overall sense of well being, bring more creativity, passion, and energy to their work, and live with integrity, wisdom, compassion, gratitude and purpose. Dr. Mattson's approach is eclectic, combining insight-oriented techniques with a variety of innovative mind-body modalities, including the following: HEARTMATH® COACHING The HeartMath system is a unique combination of leading-edge science, practical information, and easy-to-use techniques that give access to the intelligence and power of the heart. Practical interventions enable you to reduce stress and emotional turmoil, while enhancing your health, personal effectiveness and quality of life. HeartMath is a registered trademark of the Institute of HeartMath. ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY Energy Psychology focuses on the effects of the body's energy system on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. At the most fundamental level psychological issues reflect energy disruptions in the body. Rapid, efficient results are achieved by restoring balance to the body's energy system. Energy Psychology is especially helpful in transforming unproductive thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. It can be used as a self-help technique, on-the-spot tension reducer, or strategy for long-term performance enhancement. OBSERVED BENEFITS include: Enhanced mental clarity and cognitive performance. More effective problem solving, planning and decision-making. Improved interpersonal communication and relationship dynamics. Increased positive emotion and quality of life. Improved work/personal balance. Reduced stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression. Louisa Mattson holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Michigan, a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Minnesota, and a postdoctoral certificate in Organizational Development and Human Resource Consulting. She is a Licensed One-on-One HeartMath Provider® and a member of the American Psychological Association, the National Register of Health Service Providers, and the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Dr. Mattson currently works as a business psychologist at Essex Partners and Camden Consulting Group-the executive career transition and the leadership development divisions of Keystone Partners in Boston, MA. The core of her work there involves conducting in-depth psychological assessments of senior executives in the respective career coaching and leadership coaching programs. Her assessments cover a broad range of issues and concerns-including personality style, cognitive/interpersonal/management skills, business career interests, and core values. She also does career coaching and management coaching. Previously Dr. Mattson worked as a psychotherapist at Wesleyan University, Interfaith Counseling Service, and The Marino Center for Progressive Health. Return to Top