Category Archives: USA

Derrick Van Mell, Principal at The Center for Management Terms & Practices

Derrick Van Mell’s journey from project consultant to strategic planner
The pivotal moment: realizing organizations lacked a common strategic planning approach

Stewart Cohen, CEO of SuperStock: Preserving the Power of Images in the Digital Era

The early influence of iconic French photographers and the emotional power of images
First photo purchase: Cartier-Bresson’s celebrated image and its impact on Stewart’s passion

Debra Erickson, Executive Chef & Founder of The Blind Kitchen: Empowering Lives Through Accessible Cooking

Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 28, after living a largely sighted life
No family history; she and two brothers inherited it as a recessive gene

Pradeepa Narayanaswamy, Leadership Coach Mining for Diamonds; Author

Pradeepa is a Diamond Mining Coach.
She helps high performing leaders uncover their untapped brilliance, elevate their influence and lead with clarity, courage and authenticity.

Ian Gotts, Founder & CEO, Elements.cloud

Ian Gotts is a founder & CEO of the Elements.cloud.
He was co-founder and CEO of Nimbus Partners, a BPM software company for 15 years that was a Salesforce reference customer.

Metal to Masterpiece | Dan Corbin, Jewelry Designer

Dan Corbin is a former army machinist who transformed his metalworking skills into a thriving custom jewelry business.
He is known for creating meaningful, handcrafted pieces—combining precision, creativity, and heartfelt storytelling.