Team
It’s not about having perfect academic content. It never has been. What makes a difference is the ability to relate, to instruct and coach. Every member of our team has decades of experience leading people through difficult challenges and immense growth.
Paul Doyle
Founder & Coach
Paul Doyle is the founder of LeaderWork. He brings more than 35 years of diverse business experience, including 15 years as a CEO, leading manufacturing companies. Paul has been active in North America with companies ranging from $20 million to $450 million in revenue.
Geoff Twietmeyer
Partner & Coach
Geoff Twietmeyer has been a partner with LeaderWork since 2014, coaching and leading classes in the What Leader Do series that has trained over 300 leaders in West Michigan. Geoff has over 20 years of automotive engineering and manufacturing experience, including 15 years in senior leadership roles. His leadership passions are People Development, Employee Engagement and Motivation, and Measures.
Dave Jerovsek
Partner & Coach
Dave Jerovsek has over 30 years of leadership and electronic/mechatronic systems knowledge with product-based and high-volume manufacturing operations experience. Dave’s experience stretches across a diversity of markets such as automotive, appliance, marine and commercial vehicles.
Heather Toppen
Partner & Coach
Heather Toppen is a passionate and deeply experienced leadership coach, strategic thinker and continuous improvement expert. With over 30 years invested in continuous improvement, management system design and leadership development, she has led transformation of healthcare systems, manufacturing companies and social service programs.
Mark Litke
Partner & Coach
Mark Litke is an experienced executive business leader who has served West Michigan organizations such as Donnelly, Lear-Donnelly, Holland Neway, Hines Corp and SoundOff Signal. Mark has specialized expertise in product development/Innovation, project management, product management, business development and strategic planning.
Pete Brand
Partner
Pete Brand is an entreprenuer, marketing expert and technology champion with over 20 years of leadership experience. From 2001 to 2023, Pete co-founded and led MINDSCAPE, a digital marketing agency. His passion for camraderie and innovation in the workplace helped the company to defy industry turnover rates and grow to become a significant player in the digital marketing space.
Philip Kalamaros
Partner & Coach
Phil Kalamaros is a seasoned civil litigator, mediator, and business advisor with over thirty-five years of legal practice in Indiana and Michigan. His extensive experience spans thousands of cases in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, where his expertise in navigating complex legal landscapes has been proven time and again.
Branden Barkema
Partner & Coach
Branden Barkema has been a partner with LeaderWork since 2014, coaching and leading classes in the What Leader Do series that has trained over 300 leaders in West Michigan. Branden has nearly 20 years of healthcare related experience, including 15+ years in leadership roles.
Coaching Network
Our qualified coaches
Our core team is complemented by a distinguished network of coaches, each possessing a wealth of “been there, done that” real-world experience. The majority of our coaches are currently serving as operating executives, bringing a depth of practical knowledge to their roles. They are not only experts in the LeaderWork 12 framework but have also successfully graduated from our specialized LeaderWork Coaching Program, ensuring they are exceptionally equipped to guide and mentor with authority and insight.
Kelly Plawinski
LeaderWork Coach
COO, Adamy Valuation
Bill Baumgartner
LeaderWork Coach
Sr. VP, Bradford Company
THOMAS DOYLE
LeaderWork Coach
HR Manager, Smart Vision Lights
Vince Boileau
LeaderWork Coach
Managing Partner, Boileau & Co.
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