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Our unique approach is informed by backgrounds in clinical psychology, organizational development, corporate leadership, coaching, counseling, curriculum development, and experiential facilitation.
We exist to bring Compassionate Accountability to every workplace in the world and our vision is to create a world where Compassionate Accountability is the norm.
We pursue our mission and vision in three ways:
We believe that leadership is the ability to influence diverse gifts towards shared goals. Great leaders understand that individual differences require adaptive communication skills to successfully move your people toward your mission.
We believe that integrity means practicing what you preach. We strive to be living examples of the principles we teach others. Every day we use our communication and conflict tools within our own team to support our company culture of Compassionate Accountability.
We believe that communication is the fundamental activity of relationships. How we communicate with each other matters. Trust is made or broken every time we interact. So, our focus is helping our clients master the nuances of interpersonal communication.
We believe that conflict is an opportunity to create something new and better. Conflict is a natural and healthy consequence of diversity, so we help our clients negotiate conflict that creates, instead of drama that destroys.
We believe that new behaviors are the measure of success. Although our methods are heavily informed by best practice theory and research, our goal is transfer of learning to new behaviors that contribute to better outcomes.
Meet the Next Element Ownership Team
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
Dedicated to helping build thriving workplace cultures, Nate is a former practicing psychologist and an internationally recognized voice on the topics of social-emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, positive conflict, and leadership.
Recognized as a Top 100 keynote speaker, Nate is a co-creator of the Compassionate Accountability curricula and is the author of four books: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results; Conflict without Casualties: A Field Guide for Leading with Compassionate Accountability; Seeing People Through: Unleash Your Leadership Potential with The Process Communication Model; and Beyond Drama: Transcending Energy Vampires.
He hosts The Compassionate Accountability Podcast, writes a weekly blog, contributes to multiple industry publications and blogs, and is a regular guest on podcasts. He is one of only five Process Communication Model® (PCM) Certifying Master Trainers in the world and is a Compassionate Accountability Master Trainer.
Owner and Chief Operating Officer
An expert in organizational development and skilled in course creation, training, consulting, and coaching, Aaron is a key member of the Next Element leadership team who supports the company primarily through providing direct services, marketing, and sales.
Aaron is a former Vice President of Student Development and Dean of Students for a prominent liberal arts college, has a master’s degree in organizational development, was a co-creator of the Compassionate Accountability curricula, and is a Compassionate Accountability Master Trainer and a PCM Provider.
Owner and Chief Experience Officer
Julie’s background in social work and psychology has provided her with skills and experiences that guide her as CXO. She enjoys working alongside and building relationships with our clients, certified professionals, and business partners to create consistency and satisfaction and optimize the customer journey.
Julie also manages the internal operations of the business, including finance, program management, and vendor relationships. Julie is a certified PCM coach and has a master’s degree in social work.
Co-Founder and Chief Product & Solutions Officer
Jamie has spent her career mastering the nuances of team dynamics and the traits of leadership. As an advisor, trainer, and coach, she is willing to challenge habits and assumptions while facilitating healthy boundaries so that her clients discover their true potential and reach their goals.
A co-creator of the Compassionate Accountability curricula, Jamie is both a Compassionate Accountability and PCM Master Trainer and, in addition to providing services and certifying professionals, she serves as an advisor to the independent trainers and coaches within Next Element’s network.
Owner and Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel
An attorney and former public company C-suite executive, as well as a skilled trainer, consultant, and coach, Rob supports Next Element primarily as a legal and business adviser.
Rob is the founder and President of Exaudian, an advisory firm specializing in interpersonal communication, positive conflict, and leadership and management skill development. He is a co-creator of the Compassionate Accountability curricula and is a PCM Master Trainer and Compassionate Accountability Provider.
Vice President of Client Relationships
Jamie is an expert in the learning and development field, building relationships and delivering results. In his 20 plus years of experience, he has partnered with organizations to transform talent to create a culture of belonging an inspiring upward mobility.
His diverse skill set in analyzing key talent development metrics to propose solutions that will support enterprise-wide success is unmatched.
Digital Content and Marketing Specialist
Kayleigh is a creative professional with a passion for blending strategy and storytelling to bring content to life. With a natural talent for both creative and informational writing, she excels in managing social media, coordinating podcasts, and crafting engaging newsletters. Committed to self-development and effective communication, Kayleigh continuously explores new ways to connect with audiences while championing Compassionate Accountability®. Dedicated to authentic connection, she helps brands create meaningful, impactful content that resonates and drives engagement.
Associate Training and Service Provider
Dena has more than 25 years of experience in the learning and development arena. She has a true passion for assisting in the growth and development of people. Most recently, she held the Manager of Organizational Development position at Stormont Vail Health for over 7 years where she led leadership & team development efforts. She became a certified provider for both LOD and PCM in 2022. She believes anything is possible when we have our switches on.
Compassionate Accountability Master Trainer, Netherlands (Dutch and German)
As a CA Master Trainer and PCM Provider, Monique is highly skilled in adaptive communication, positive conflict and human behavior. She coaches individuals, teams and organizations in their development, resulting in personal and professional growth and better relationships.
Monique has years of national and international experience both from the internal organization as team leader, at board level, as well as externally with customers and suppliers, where the development of communication, focused on structure, skills and efficiency is always central.
Compassionate Accountability Master Trainer, Australia & New Zealand (English)
Paul is a CA Master Trainer, PCM Trainer, rehabilitated commercial lawyer and professional cycling team manager.
Paul guides leaders and their teams with advice and training to avoid the pitfalls of leadership and create high performing teams, compassionate cultures and meaningful legacies.
Compassionate Accountability Master Trainer, Belgium (French)
Associate Training and Service Provider
Nathalie is a CA Master Trainer, a PCM Trainer, and a business coach certified through the Académe Européenne de coaching.
She loves the opportunity to accompany clients during key moments of their journey and to be an agent of change and added value. She has 15 years of experience working internationally in Germany, the UK, and the US, as well as the past 16 years in Belgium, with large and small companies.
She has both US and Belgian citizenship and provides contracted training services on Next Element’s behalf in both French and English.
