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Liz Kislik is a management consultant and executive coach, and a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Her TEDx, Why There’s So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It has received more than half-a-million views. She specializes in developing high performing leaders and workforces, and for 30 years has helped family-run businesses, national nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies like American Express, Girl Scouts, Staples, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems.

Liz’s work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal’s Morning Download, the Washington Post, Business Insider, and Bloomberg Businessweek. Her articles have been included in Harvard Business Press books Guide to Motivating People, Dealing with Difficult People, and Guide to Power and Impact, as well as in Entrepreneur, the European Financial Review, and the Forward

She is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches initiative, which brings together the world’s top coaches and thinkers; has taught at Hofstra University and New York University; and is a frequent podcast guest. She’s also the creator of Better at Work with Liz Kislik, an animated mini-series about resolving workplace challenges with practical insights, and a touch of magic. She received her BA from Yale University and earned an MBA in Management from NYU.

“If your intuition as a leader is that the problem you see is ice above the water, you should spend some time with Liz. She can help you identify and solve all the right problems—the problems that matter most to the business.

– Kent Johnson  /  CEO, Highlights for Children


Dave excels at streamlining operations, refining processes, and ensuring clear communication to help businesses achieve their big-picture goals. His deep curiosity about how people and organizations work best drives him to develop effective solutions in key areas like organizational structure, workplace culture, and team collaboration.

For over a decade, Dave has led high-impact initiatives that have transformed internal communication, optimized operational frameworks, and fueled sustained growth. He has restructured policies to enhance clarity and efficiency, built out departments designed for long-term growth, and coached teams that consistently close major deals and cultivate lifelong customers.

Dave’s strategic insight, paired with his ability to anticipate and address challenges, empowers leaders to implement sustainable changes that align with their goals—whether they’re focused on scalability, culture transformation, or operational excellence.

As the creator and host of the business podcast Fix It to Grow It, Dave regularly shares thought-provoking ideas and proven strategies for improving business operations. His podcast and speaking engagements deliver practical takeaways that audiences can apply immediately to improve performance and achieve results. He is also an active member of the Project Management Institute (NJ Chapter) and a charter member of the Toastmaster Club PMINJ Chapter.


What we bring to the table:

These are the operating values that drive us.

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Curiosity, to look beneath the surface of the organization and hear employees’ real stories and their drive for accomplishment.

Compassion, because organizations work better when we acknowledge and invest in everyone’s humanity.

Resolve, to ensure the work gets done, rather than waiting for someone else to take the lead and the risk.

Resilience, to take the next step when things don’t turn out the way we expect.

Insight, to understand the kernel of truth that’s always there if we’re willing to grasp it.

Venturing to find practical, real-world answers to pressing problems when off-the-shelf solutions don’t cut it.

Want help coping with conflict?

Download your free Field Guide to help you identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts. You’ll also get Liz’s monthly Workplace Wisdom emails from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

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