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  • Rockford, IL
  • Madison, WI
  • Janesville, WI
  • Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL-IN-WI

Grace & Salt Leadership Academy

I’ve spent 30 years in corporate America, learning to flex my communication and negotiation style across every level. Mentors helped me break the glass ceiling, and now I use DiSC to help teams navigate workplace dynamics, lead with confidence, and climb the ladder faster.

I’ve spent the past thirty years navigating corporate America and learning how to communicate and negotiate up, down, and across an organization. Along the way, I faced challenges—fear of speaking up, balancing competing priorities, and learning how to adapt to different leadership styles. With the guidance of mentors and sponsors, I eventually broke through barriers and earned a seat at the leadership table.

It took me more than twenty-five years to reach the boardroom. My goal now is to help others shorten that journey—giving leaders and teams the tools to communicate more effectively, build trust, and accelerate results.

One of the most powerful tools I use is DiSC. By helping people understand their natural communication and behavioral style, DiSC makes it easier to recognize strengths, uncover blind spots, and flex to meet the needs of others. This shared language transforms the way teams collaborate, resolve conflict, and lead with influence.

Over the years, I’ve guided professionals at every level—from entry-level employees to executives—in organizations ranging from small businesses to global corporations. With the right insights and tools, individuals and teams can break down barriers, work more effectively together, and achieve lasting success.

The Global Impact of a Powerful Network

  • 10 Million+

    Learners
  • 150,000+

    Organizations
  • 70+

    Countries and 18 Languages
  • 3,000+

    Authorized Partners
  • 97%

    Global Satisfaction

"When we looked at Wiley and the 35+ years of research-backed assessments, the breadth and depth of the tools, and the training both before and during our induction into the Partnership…That combination and the eco-system of all those things are really what made the decision very easy for us to make.”

Sanel Kostic

Everything DiSC Authorized Partner since 2018