Early Career

Darrell “Coach D” Andrews, CSP (Certified Professional Speaker) is known by corporations and organizations worldwide as “America’s Passion Coach.” He is one of less than 600 Certified Speaking Professionals worldwide which means that by selecting Coach D to speak at your event you are choosing someone who has met the speaking industry's international measure of professional platform skills. His passionate speeches, professional development workshops and coaching sessions are designed to help individuals become introspective when considering changes needed to improve workplace performance. He customizes all of his events to assure that your needs, whether it’s a company or conference keynote speech, staff development, or an individual coaching session, are met.

International Speaker and Violinist Diane Allen is a TEDx/TED Speaker, and Thought Leader who speaks on increasing the meaning, joy and fulfillment in one's work and life by accessing the flow state. It was her unique approach to getting into flow, on demand, that landed her a spot on the TEDxNaperville stage as well as features on TED, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX. Today, Diane is known for her experiential Keynotes, Training and Coaching programs that go Beyond Engagement™ featuring her three-step Flow Strategy™ system empowering people to get into their flow state, be in their genius, and love their job.

International Speaker and Violinist Diane Allen is a TEDx/TED Speaker, and Thought Leader who speaks on increasing the meaning, joy and fulfillment in one's work and life by accessing the flow state. It was her unique approach to getting into flow, on demand, that landed her a spot on the TEDxNaperville stage as well as features on TED, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX. Today, Diane is known for her experiential Keynotes, Training and Coaching programs that go Beyond Engagement™ featuring her three-step Flow Strategy™ system empowering people to get into their flow state, be in their genius, and love their job.

Lindsay is a human resources (HR) professional who is passionate about all things data, people, and culture. She holds the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation and currently works as the Director of People and Culture at Cardata where she has helped to build out the HR function from the ground up, working with executive leaders across the organization to shape compensation, recruitment, performance, and development programming. Throughout her experiences, she has helped leverage the vast amount of data available to inform and shape people programs and practices. She loves helping others learn, and currently holds teaching roles at both George Brown and York University in their continuing education department. 

Charlotte Smith has been in and around healthcare her entire life. Growing up with a physician mother, she seamlessly integrated herself into the world of patient care and insurance during her formative years. A graduate in biology from Texas A&M, Charlotte pivoted into the pharmaceutical sales arena, where she honed her understanding of the intricacies of how medications are covered, how physicians chose to prescribe, and the best way to have fancy dinners for free.

Her professional trajectory reached new heights at UnitedHealth Group, where Charlotte gained a comprehensive understanding of employee benefits. While at UHG, Charlotte specialized in prediabetes, diabetes, and weight loss solutions, she went on to navigate the challenges of three successful startups before finding her current role as the Director of Partnerships at Take Command. In this role, Charlotte serves as a catalyst in the benefits consulting realm, equipping brokers and consultants with the knowledge to introduce innovative tools such as Individual Coverage HRAs to their clients.

Charlotte lives outside of Dallas, TX with her husband, three daughters, and new kitten, Romeo.

Erin Casey is the Senior Vice President of Platform Partnerships. In this role, she is accountable for the third-party technology strategy for both Unum and Colonial Life brands specifically focused on driving growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction through market leading solutions such as HR Connect and Gathr. Prior to joining Unum in 2022, Erin spent 20 years at Guardian Insurance in a variety of leadership roles and most recently led their strategic partnership team, accelerating their market connectivity with benefits technology firms.

With a 14-year tenure in the corporate health and wellness industry Sara has cultivated a deep-seated commitment to employee wellbeing and engagement. She now spearheads a team of Account Executives and Sales Development Representatives across the West Region of the U.S., empowering them to drive meaningful change in organizations. Through our suite of offerings spanning employee wellbeing, rewards, recognition and communications, we equip organizations with the tools to foster a culture of connection and appreciation. 

Dima is Middle-Eastern in her genes and global citizen in her spirit. She ignites the untapped potential in individuals across the globe, empowering them to shatter limitations and become courageous, purpose driven leaders.

Through keynote speeches, workshops, and executive coaching, Dima shares her unique leadership transformation journey with one goal in mind: motivate those around her to reimagine their potential and grow into leaders.

Dima has worked across the United States, Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa for several Fortune 100 companies and has honed a keen expertise in developing leaders to meet the demands of the global workforce.