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EMILY BERMES, CEO

Emily Bermes began consulting in 2000 and has significant experience in executive coaching, organizational and executive assessment, leadership development, ‘new-to-role’ officer transitions, and culture shaping disciplines. Her work has covered a wide spectrum of industries in the Fortune 500 environment including financial services, commodity, CPG, pharmaceutical and life sciences.

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Her unique consulting approach blends her skills as a social science researcher with her 20+ years of experience as a senior-executive coach, organizational consultant, and facilitator to address the most complex organizational and human capital challenges. Emily’s portfolio of skills and business experience have made her a widely sought-after coach to “C” suite executives and a trusted advisor to senior management teams and Boards of Directors.
Prior to career in professional services, Emily was a Resident Faculty Member at Indiana University-Purdue University for twelve years. While in academia, she was an Honors Faculty member, published researcher, and the academic administrator of the University’s largest program.
Emily holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication and a Master’s Degree in Business and Professional Communication from Purdue University. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC); a credential widely recognized as the most prestigious and rigorous in the executive coaching industry.

ERIN CORREA, EXECUTIVE COACH & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Erin has spent the past 15 years in roles helping people grow and develop. She’s been the Executive Director of a leadership development company, authored leadership development curriculum, facilitated leadership development programs across the United States and led the executive development efforts of a Fortune 300 company.In her corporate financial services work Erin helped lead a company-wide culture transformation, built and implemented an employee engagement strategy and collaborated with company officers to define and develop critical capabilities needed to accelerate talent and drive strategic business priorities.

In her corporate financial services work Erin helped lead a company-wide culture transformation, built and implemented an employee engagement strategy and collaborated with company officers to define and develop critical capabilities needed to accelerate talent and drive strategic business priorities.
Erin is a trained Co-Active coach who is known as a relationship-builder, connector of both people and ideas and a catalyst for change. She believes a company's success begins and ends with its people. Erin loves what she does and is passionate about helping others feel the same. Erin has a Masters in Education and a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from James Madison University.
Prior to career in professional services, Emily was a Resident Faculty Member at Indiana University-Purdue University for twelve years. While in academia, she was an Honors Faculty member, published researcher, and the academic administrator of the University’s largest program.
Emily holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication and a Master’s Degree in Business and Professional Communication from Purdue University. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC); a credential widely recognized as the most prestigious and rigorous in the executive coaching industry.

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DONNA KRONE, EXECUTIVE COACH

Donna is a Professional Certified Coach with a 30-year business background in financial and health care services. Her vast experience in business, combined with her warm interpersonal skills, gives her a unique presence as a powerful leadership coach. She is a member of the Institute of Coaching Professional Association (ICPA), affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

A trusted partner who consistently exceeds expectations, Donna helps promote meaningful and sustainable change in individuals and organizations. Donna uses a multi-dimensional approach in her unique offerings focused on Professional Development, Leadership Training, Creativity and Innovation.
Donna received her coach training and her Certified Professional Co-active Coach (CPCC) certification at The Coaches Training Institute (CTI), the premier international coaching school accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). She also earned the prestigious Professional Coach Certification (PCC) credential from the ICF. Donna is a graduate of a yearlong CTI leadership intensive in Northern California, which develops both internal competencies and high impact front-of-the-room leadership skills. Donna is a teacher and curriculum designer for the True Purpose Institute™ and Life Change Artists™, training coaches and consultants in advanced level coaching skill mastery. Donna recently completed a term on the board of directors for the Life Planning Network. Donna is an Executive Coach with Kinsley Group, where she brings her powerful coaching style to senior and mid-level leaders. She also has a private practice in Boston, where she works with leaders, and individuals seeking to bring more meaning, purpose and creativity to their personal and professional lives. Donna holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts.
Erin is a trained Co-Active coach who is known as a relationship-builder, connector of both people and ideas and a catalyst for change. She believes a company's success begins and ends with its people. Erin loves what she does and is passionate about helping others feel the same. Erin has a Masters in Education and a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from James Madison University.
Prior to career in professional services, Emily was a Resident Faculty Member at Indiana University-Purdue University for twelve years. While in academia, she was an Honors Faculty member, published researcher, and the academic administrator of the University’s largest program.
Emily holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication and a Master’s Degree in Business and Professional Communication from Purdue University. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC); a credential widely recognized as the most prestigious and rigorous in the executive coaching industry.

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SONIA CHECCHIA, DATA ANALYIS & REPORTING

Sonia is a seasoned communications executive and management consultant with 13+ years leading executive communications, internal communications, branding, messaging and positioning strategies for management consulting, government, higher education, and not-for-profit organizations. Sonia’s communications expertise is in the fields of human resources, diversity and inclusion, leadership development, and learning and development.

Prior to joining Emily Bermes + Associates, Sonia was the Lead Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, Senior Communications Consultant at LEA Consulting Group and the Creative Director at Creative Types Consulting.
Sonia has a masters degree in Sociolinguistics (Georgetown) and is an expert on the interplay between language and culture. She specializes in identifying misunderstandings that take place in corporate environments and creating customized solutions.
Sonia is fluent in Italian and Spanish and is energized by intercultural exchanges and the opportunity to leverage her foreign language skills.
Susan’s methods for working with leaders — whether it be in the C-Suite or on the front lines — deliver powerful, lasting results to individuals and organizations.
Erin is a trained Co-Active coach who is known as a relationship-builder, connector of both people and ideas and a catalyst for change. She believes a company's success begins and ends with its people. Erin loves what she does and is passionate about helping others feel the same. Erin has a Masters in Education and a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from James Madison University.
Prior to career in professional services, Emily was a Resident Faculty Member at Indiana University-Purdue University for twelve years. While in academia, she was an Honors Faculty member, published researcher, and the academic administrator of the University’s largest program.
Emily holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication and a Master’s Degree in Business and Professional Communication from Purdue University. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC); a credential widely recognized as the most prestigious and rigorous in the executive coaching industry.

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PAULA GOUDSMIT, EXECUTIVE COACH & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

A champion to positively improve workplace performance by building emotionally intelligent and resilient leaders and teams, Paula is a trusted coach to C-Suite executives, experienced high potential leaders, global teams, and a facilitator of top-quality leadership development programs.

Paula creates transformative and sustainable results for clients by melding her knowledge to strength based positive psychology training, organizational development education and real-word business experience, along with a certified and proven coaching methodology. This combination translates into a confident, strategic, and objective approach to accelerate individual and organizational growth.
An advocate for continuous learning, Paula holds a Master of Science degree with a concentration in organizational policy from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Assumption College. She is a Certified Professional Coach through the Coaches Training Institute, a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaches Federation, assessment certified on DISC, Motivators and Emotional Intelligence, a qualitative and LPI 360° feedback administrator, and holds a certificate in Positive Psychology through the Whole Being Institute.

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KRISTA BRIDGES, PROJECT MANAGER

Krista is our dedicated project manager. Her 15 year+ background in marketing and events provided her with unique opportunities to take ownership of many high profile client initiatives, working directly with brand and senior leadership team executives.

Her resourcefulness allows for dynamic problem solving, a critical skill when managing multiple teams, timelines, deliverables, and project work. She is thrilled to bring her natural attention to detail, organization, and management experience to the Bermes + Associates team.
Krista holds a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island, summa cum laude. She has extended her personal development education, obtaining her Diploma in Personal Training & Fitness from the Premier International Training Academy in London. Krista brings the same professional level of dedication to her clients both inside and outside of the office.

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