Background
Steve and Joanne started their partnership in 1989 and soon had four children to
show for it. Between Joanne’s educating them at home, and Steve’s work with
sales teams at Amica insurance, they were trained through necessity in whole-
person development, all the while needing and nurturing a supportive local
community. As catalysts, they experience the joys of aiding others in personal
development and acquired certificates in counseling, coaching and consulting to
broaden their perspectives and practice. People find themselves open and
vulnerable with Steve and Joanne. They feel confident to consider new ways of
thinking, living and relating. Cohorts of leaders feel like whole people who are
cared for, seen and heard. This brings value to companies by aligning cultures
toward respect and deeper purpose. That’s often the first step to the self-
awareness and the courage needed to fully engage their authentic selves with
others at work and everywhere else.