Jake Weiss, Ph.D., is President, CEO, and founder of Coachability Consultants, Inc., and he is the foremost global expert in the coachability space. Jake earned his Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, where he specialized in the areas of coachability, coaching, and organizational culture. Through his innovative research, he is the first to establish the construct of “employee coachability” in management science literature.

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Prior to CCI, Jake worked on NASA-funded grants in the high-performance team space and led coaching and coachability initiatives for Fortune 100 and 500 companies at Inteflex, Inc.

Marcia heads up Leadership Development and Performance for CCI. She draws from a wealth of experience as a coach and executive – from college to professional levels of soccer – in her work as a management consultant. Among her career highlights, Marcia coached Carolina in the first professional league, leading her team to a WUSA championship. Later she served on the technical staff of the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) in two Olympic Games and at the 2011 World Cup.

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Marcia has also worked extensively in the business and leadership side of sports. Recently she earned an International Coaching Federation (ICF) accreditation in Business and Professional Coaching.

Tony leads Commercial & Sales Force Effectiveness at Coachability Consultants, Inc. (CCI). Tony leverages over 25 years of experience in both commercial leadership and consulting. He has built and coached sales teams across a wide range of specialty pharmaceutical therapies, such as Oncology, Nephrology, and Infectious Disease.

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Throughout his career, Tony has developed expertise across all areas of commercial function, including market access, marketing, training, and sales operations. Tony brings a dynamic global perspective to his work at CCI, honed through leading commercial enterprises in Asia, Latin America, and Europe.

Neal Outland, Ph.D., is the Head of Analytics at Coachability Consultants, Inc. (CCI). Neal also serves as an Assistant Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at the University of Georgia, where he researches team composition, team dynamics, and the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace. In the past, Neal has led numerous projects to determine optimal team structures. During his doctoral studies, Neal worked on NASA-funded projects to uncover optimal crew composition and interaction patterns for long-duration space exploration. Neal earned his Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois.

Darby Evans leads instructional design and communications for Coachability Consultants, Inc. (CCI). Prior to CCI, Darby helped establish the Center for Literacy Education (CLE) at the University of Notre Dame. There, she designed, developed, and facilitated a graduate-level course, assisted several professors with their undergraduate level courses, and managed all social media and written content for the CLE website. Additionally, Darby has seven years of classroom teaching experience. Darby earned her Masters in Education from the University of Notre Dame.

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Sarah Vaughn's experience includes over twenty years in education including curriculum and course development, professional development and training, EdTech coaching, and leadership on innovation initiatives. She developed programs and professional development on intentional and best practice use of technology for instruction and learning and is passionate about creating engaging learner experiences. Sarah earned a Master's Degree in Educational Technology Leadership from The George Washington University.

Gabriel Plummer, Ph.D., leads executive assessment and coaching engagements at Coachability Consultants, Inc. (CCI). Gabe also serves as senior assessor, coach, and consultant at Development Dimensions International (DDI). He has designed and implemented large-scale assessments with leading Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies. Prior to consulting, Gabe collaborated on NASA-funded research, aimed at ensuring a successful mission to Mars by examining potential risks to team dynamics. Gabe earned his M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and his Ph.D. in Communication Studies, specializing in leadership and team effectiveness.

Shardul Deshmukh is the Head of Development and AI Integration for Coachability Consultants, Inc. (CCI). Shardul is a full-stack engineer who earned his Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Georgia. He completed his Master's thesis in creating dynamic chatbots that integrate into collaborative team settings.  Before CCI, Shardul worked at a large software company implementing backend enhancements. Combining his expertise in software development and AI technologies, Shardul architects and develops end-to-end systems that integrate cutting-edge Large Language Models and data-driven features into practical applications.

With over 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry across sales, training, and strategic leadership, Heather brings a diverse blend of commercial insight, people-focused leadership, and a passion for innovation. She’s known for building high-performing teams and transforming bold ideas into scalable growth. A seasoned coach and award-winning leader, Heather thrives at the intersection of strategy and culture—empowering people, accelerating results, and keeping the journey engaging along the way. Her recent pursuit of a Master’s in Industrial & Organizational Psychology and a move to Spain to embrace a new language and culture reflect her commitment to continuous growth and fresh perspectives.

Rodney Jackson brings over twenty years of experience as an organizational development practitioner, executive coach, and leadership development trainer, excelling in both virtual and in-person environments. As a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, he provides innovative approaches to help individuals and groups identify problems and develop effective solutions. Prior to founding The Caleb Consulting Group in 2006, he held various executive positions including Executive Director and Human Resources Director. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including technology, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, animal science, medical devices, insurance, defense, and non-profits.

Jesse K. Wright is a high performance consultant, award-winning & best-selling author, and former NBA, NFL, NCAA, and private sector strength & conditioning coach. He most recently spent 14 years with the Philadelphia 76ers, first as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and then as the Director of Performance Science. During this time, he was named the NBA’s Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year in 2013 and served as President of the National Basketball Strength & Conditioning Association from 2013-2015. In addition, he served as chair of the committee that oversees and coordinates the anthropometric and performance testing for the NBA Pre-Draft Combine for six years. He holds an Exercise Science degree from Temple University and a Master’s of High Performance Sport degree from Australian Catholic University.

Annie Gleason is a Consultant at Coachability Consultants, Inc. Annie obtained her Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Loyola University Chicago, has since started her own mental health private practice, and has served as a consultant for other professionals establishing their own private practice. Her professional perspective is informed by her first career in counseling psychology, a myriad of employment experiences within healthcare and higher education, and ownership of a small business. This wealth of experience has led her to understand the complexities and impact of an organization's operational functioning on performance outcomes and the experience of personnel. This has motivated her quest to pursue a subsequent career in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Annie is currently earning her Ph.D. at The Chicago School, Chicago Campus in Business Psychology with an emphasis in consulting.

Daniel Maday, M.A. is an IO Psychology practitioner and researcher based in Chicago. Prior to CCI, Daniel co-founded the The Ozymandias Project, an ancient history nonprofit, and is on the production team for Heavy Thought Studios. Additionally, Daniel has developed curriculum and testing for the Chicago Transit Authority, and consulted with business, finance, & strategy professors to teach with simulations at Capsim Management Simulations. Daniel is adjunct faculty for University of Hartford's Master's of Organizational Psychology program and is a PhD student in Industrial Organizational Psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology, specializing on research in training and gamification.

Mia Asenjo is a driven graduate from the University of Central Florida, specializing in Human Communications with a minor in Sports Management. As a distinguished athlete on both the UCF Women's Soccer team and the Dominican Republic National Team, Mia has honed her leadership and teamwork abilities while maintaining academic excellence. Mia's professional journey includes internships at Phoenix Lifestyle Marketing Group, where she contributed to digital marketing strategies, and coaching at Florida Kraze Krush Soccer Club, where she developed tailored training programs and fostered collaborative environments.