Marriot Winquist partners with executives to increase their strategic impact without compromising excellence, authenticity, or joy. As a seasoned executive in the technology industry with over 20 years of experience leading technical, marketing and product teams, Marriot knows that success is created from the inside out: within each person, within each team, within each organization. When ambitious leaders unlock the joy in leadership, they create thriving teams, cultures, and organizations that can change the world. Marriot is also deeply committed to advancing women in leadership. Her recent works include: Co-Creator of Asian Women Executive Program, Power Talk Speaker at Women In Cloud Digital Summit, and Volunteer Professional Advisor at the University of Washington Foster Consulting Program. She is now an executive coach, advisor and speaker at BrightTree Consulting, focused on serving and inspiring senior leaders to create the best impact in their lives and others.
When not working, she can be found testing out new recipes, catching some zen with yoga, and learning Korean on Duolingo.

Karen Holmes brings over 20 years experience in the areas of Executive and Leadership Coaching, Consulting, Facilitation, Training and Organizational Development. Her career has provided the opportunity to guide individuals and organizations through transitions and growth in industries such as biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, banking, and telecommunications. Accomplishments also include working with organizations and individuals through Change Management during mergers and reorganizations. She has facilitated cultural transformations in organizations by gathering and compiling audit data, conducting feedback sessions, and creating desired change by developing a vision, and utilizing mind mapping and communication planning. As an Executive and Leadership Coach and Adjunct Faculty Member with the Center for Creative Leadership for 23 years, Karen has been responsible for coaching and training executives in the development and practice of leadership. She is proud to be associated with this organization that has been ranked among the world’s top providers of executive education by the Financial Times. Working throughout the world has given Karen a broad global perspective through collaboration with businesses in Uzbekistan, Trinidad, Canada, and throughout the United States. Specific areas of interest include Influence, Conflict Resolution, Accountability and Interpersonal Communication. Karen earned a master’s degree in communication from California State University Northridge following her bachelor’s degree from California State University Long Beach. Additionally, Karen is a Certified Coach through the Hudson Institute of Coaching, is credentialed by the International Coaching Federation, PCC, and is a certified group coach through Mentor Coach. She has a strong commitment to her professional and personal development and is delighted to share what she is currently learning with her clients.