In my years as an engineering manager the main focus I had was on the Emotional Intelligence of my employees. I see this as one of my callings as the difference that focusing on Emotional Intelligence made on their performance and job satisfaction was clear. Since my time as a manager I have found emotional intelligence concepts in everything I have done. I teach these concepts in a way that is both understandable and applicable.

In my 15+ years of guiding and instructing outdoor activities seeing people being pushed and challenging themselves in outdoor activities has been a common occurrence. The emotion someone is feeling while skiing down moguls or rafting down a difficult rapid is clear, and the importance of that emotion can’t be overstated. This is the case in an extreme sport as it is in communicating with colleagues. Managing those emotions in a healthy productive way involves first understanding them. This is something that I can help with.

Adriana Martin Consulting believes genuine and strategic relationship building is the foundation to any successful development program. Whether you are an independent school seeking to uplevel the development program or prepare for a capital campaign, or a large nonprofit seeking to empower your development team with the right training and tools to succeed, Adriana Martin Consulting is here for you. Let us be a part of your organization’s journey and reach your highest potential, together.

Kelly Kasper brings 30 years of business expertise to assist organizations in navigating businesses through times of challenge, opportunity, and change. She applies her skills in strategic planning, continuity of operations, team building and training, organization, management training and development. Kelly helps business owners, executives and managers reach their goals, become better leaders, and unleash the potential of their businesses. She has served hundreds of businesses in Washington as an executive coach and consultant during the last 17 years.