Jahnavi Brenner is a leadership facilitator and coach with Piercing Strategies, where she helps leaders and teams build awareness, effectiveness, and connection. With more than 25 years of experience across research, sales, and human resources, Jahnavi brings a deep understanding of how strong leadership and healthy culture drive business success. Her work focuses on helping leaders unlock their potential, strengthen emotional intelligence, and create environments where people thrive.

Jahnavi partners with clients to design and deliver experiential learning programs that connect leadership behaviors to real-world impact. Her facilitation style is warm, insightful, and grounded in both research and practice. She is skilled at helping leaders translate self-awareness into meaningful action that builds trust, collaboration, and performance across teams.

A Certified Professional Coach (iPEC) with the ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation, Jahnavi is also certified in the EQ-i 2.0 emotional intelligence framework, the Energy Leadership Index, and Emergenetics. Her approach blends data, empathy, and practical tools to support individual and organizational growth.

Jahnavi is a lifelong learner who continues to study leadership effectiveness, human behavior, and organizational systems. Through her work with Piercing Strategies, she helps organizations grow talent and culture intentionally—ensuring that leadership development not only advances people but strengthens the business as a whole.

Hayley Dennis is a leadership facilitator and coach with Piercing Strategies, where she helps professionals build confidence, clarity, and purpose in their leadership journey. With more than 20 years of corporate experience, she brings a grounded understanding of what it takes to navigate growth, lead authentically, and create meaningful impact at every stage of a career.

Hayley is passionate about helping people uncover their inner brilliance and lead in ways that inspire trust and action. Her facilitation style is warm, engaging, and practical—combining real-world insight with coaching techniques that empower participants to move beyond fear and self-doubt. Whether guiding emerging leaders or experienced executives, she focuses on developing self-awareness, communication skills, and the confidence to lead boldly.

Throughout her career, Hayley has supported teams and individuals across multiple industries, blending her expertise in business, technology, and leadership to help clients achieve clarity and results. She is known for her ability to connect deeply with participants, create space for honest reflection, and turn learning into lasting transformation.

Hayley believes that great leadership starts with courage—the courage to speak up, take risks, and pursue purpose-driven work. Through her work with Piercing Strategies, she helps leaders and teams tap into that courage to grow, thrive, and create positive change within their organizations and beyond.

Israel Greene is a leadership facilitator and culture strategist with Piercing Strategies, where he helps leaders and teams strengthen connection, trust, and performance. With over 20 years of leadership experience across industries, he brings a dynamic and people-centered approach to helping organizations cultivate high-performing, inclusive cultures where both people and business thrive.

Israel is known for his ability to create engaging, reflective learning experiences that challenge leaders to think differently about how they lead. His facilitation style blends authenticity, curiosity, and practical insight—inviting participants to explore how their behaviors, communication, and mindset shape culture. He helps leaders build the awareness and skills needed to create environments of belonging, accountability, and collaboration.

With a background in leadership development and organizational culture, Israel has guided thousands of leaders in developing the skills to navigate change and lead with empathy. As a Certified Leadership Trainer and Culture Executive, he integrates proven frameworks and tools that translate directly into stronger teams and healthier workplaces.

Israel believes culture is built through the everyday actions of leaders at every level. Through his work with Piercing Strategies, he helps organizations align leadership behavior with cultural aspirations—ensuring that values are not just spoken, but lived.

James Pierce is a leadership coach and facilitator with Piercing Strategies, bringing more than 30 years of experience in public service and organizational development. A retired senior leader from the U.S. Department of Labor, James now dedicates his expertise to helping individuals and teams strengthen their leadership effectiveness through insight, feedback, and reflection.

Throughout his distinguished career, James led diverse teams and large-scale initiatives focused on workforce development, compliance, and organizational excellence. His ability to connect strategy, people, and process made him a trusted advisor to senior executives and emerging leaders alike. Today, he channels that same expertise into coaching and facilitation engagements that help leaders build self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and drive meaningful performance.

As a certified 360 assessment coach, James specializes in helping leaders interpret and act on feedback to maximize their impact. His approach is thoughtful, grounded, and highly relational—guiding clients to identify strengths, recognize blind spots, and make intentional shifts that elevate their leadership and influence.

James believes that great leadership starts with self-awareness and a willingness to grow. Through his work with Piercing Strategies, he helps organizations cultivate reflective leaders who model accountability, empathy, and integrity—creating cultures where people and performance thrive together.

Tiffany Yvonne is a globally recognized facilitator and thought leader with Piercing Strategies, where she helps organizations and leaders navigate the evolving world of work through emotional intelligence, resilience, and culture transformation. Known as a “Culture Shifter,” Tiffany equips leaders with the insight and tools they need to adapt, lead with empathy, and thrive in today’s dynamic environment.

A powerful speaker and servant leader, Tiffany brings authenticity, warmth, and practical wisdom to every engagement. As a working mother of three, including twins, she deeply understands the realities of leading under pressure—and she channels that experience into helping others prevent burnout, sustain motivation, and lead with intention. Her sessions blend storytelling, science, and strategy to create transformational learning experiences that leave a lasting impact.

Tiffany has inspired audiences across industries and continents, sharing actionable insights that help organizations strengthen culture and future-proof their workforce. She is widely recognized for her innovative leadership frameworks—PLAY to Win and Roadmap to Resilience—which guide leaders in building adaptive, emotionally intelligent teams that can thrive through change.

A published expert and trusted voice on workforce culture and emotional intelligence, Tiffany brings a unique ability to turn trends into tangible tools. Through her work with Piercing Strategies, she helps leaders reimagine what’s possible—cultivating resilient, high-performing cultures ready for the future of work.

Kenyotta Boone serves as the Business Operations Specialist at Piercing Strategies, where she plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless execution of the firm’s programs, client engagements, and internal operations. With a strong background in business administration, communications, and accounting, Kenyotta combines strategic thinking with operational precision to keep projects running efficiently and clients supported at every stage.

Kenyotta brings a detail-oriented and service-driven approach to her work, ensuring that each engagement reflects Piercing Strategies’ commitment to excellence and partnership. She manages program logistics, streamlines internal systems, and provides coordination across teams—allowing facilitators and consultants to focus on delivering transformational learning experiences.

Her professional foundation includes more than a decade of experience supporting organizations in both administrative and financial roles. Kenyotta holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Grand Canyon University.

Known for her reliability, organization, and positive energy, Kenyotta ensures that the client experience is smooth, professional, and aligned with the firm’s values. She thrives on collaboration and takes pride in helping both the Piercing Strategies team and its clients achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.

Through her work, Kenyotta exemplifies the operational excellence and care that define Piercing Strategies’ approach to leadership development and client partnership.

Barbara Johnson serves as the Client Success Leader at Piercing Strategies, where she ensures that every client engagement delivers exceptional value and a seamless experience from start to finish. With a passion for relationship-building and a deep commitment to excellence, Barbara plays a pivotal role in supporting organizations as they implement leadership development programs and culture transformation initiatives.

In her role, Barbara partners closely with clients to understand their goals, anticipate needs, and ensure alignment throughout the engagement process. She manages communication, logistics, and follow-up across multiple projects, serving as the connective thread that keeps programs running smoothly and clients fully supported. Her proactive approach and attention to detail help create the organized, high-touch experience that Piercing Strategies is known for.

Barbara brings years of experience in navigating complex projects, managing competing priorities, and fostering trust-based partnerships with both clients and colleagues.

Known for her warmth, responsiveness, and steady leadership, Barbara ensures that every client feels seen, heard, and valued. Through her work at Piercing Strategies, she helps organizations bring their leadership and culture goals to life—supporting outcomes that are not only measurable, but meaningful.