Work Better. Together.
High-Performing Teams are built on Emotional Intelligence
In fast-changing environments, technical skills aren’t enough. We help leaders and teams develop the emotional intelligence to adapt faster and sustain high performance. Adaptable teams consistently demonstrate, better problem-solving under pressure, faster learning, and stronger performance during change.
Unlock Your EQ
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand what is happening within us and use that awareness to relate to others and respond effectively to challenges
When teams lead with emotional intelligence, awareness of self and others translates into strategies that deepen trust, improve communication, and build high-performing team
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters
As emerging technologies and AI reshape how work gets done, emotional intelligence has become a defining capability for how teams sustain high performance.
Peer-reviewed meta-analytic research spanning hundreds of studies shows that higher emotional intelligence is consistently associated with stronger job performance, greater job satisfaction, and lower workplace stress.
Pivot Mindset helps teams build emotional intelligence as a shared practice, so they can handle complexity, manage stress, and work effectively together in fast-moving environments.
Our programs translate the latest emotional intelligence and positive psychology research into practical strategies and a common language to strengthen team performance
We build thriving cultures from the inside out.
Ready to take a closer look at how Pivot can support your team?
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with a Pivot team member to explore how our tailored programs can address your specific challenges and strengthen your team where it matters most.
Why Us?
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Depth of Experience — Over 20 years leading global teams across psychology, education, and management.
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Research-Based — Grounded in Positive Psychology and Emotional Intelligence with proven results in communication, engagement, and performance.
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Integration, Not Just Inspiration — Our immersive workshops, supported by optional coaching, ensure new skills stick and translate into lasting behavior change.
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Practical & Action-Oriented — Teams walk away with tools that can be directly translated to the workplace.
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Human-Centered — We design every program around what matters most, your team’s needs, goals, and growth.
Our Services
Pivot Mindset customizes every engagement to your team’s goals, offering three ways to strengthen communication, trust, and performance.
Workshops
Experiential workshops for intact teams that strengthen connection and boost performance. Topics include Leading with Emotional Intelligence, High-Impact Communication, and Building High-Trust Teams. Each session is interactive and designed to translate learning into immediate action.
Keynotes
Inspiring, research-based talks that equip leaders and teams with practical insights to thrive in today’s evolving workplace. Each session introduces key principles of emotional intelligence and well-being that set the foundation for growth.
Coaching
Our professionally trained coaches work 1:1 with leaders to turn insight into action. Each session helps leaders apply the Pivot Mindset in real time, build stronger relationships, and sustain high performance.
Our Team
We bring over twenty years of experience to our training and coaching services. Drawing from our diverse backgrounds of business, psychology, and education, we bring a depth of expertise to enhance well-being and personal growth.
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Founder, Director of Coaching
Mary is an innovative ICF (International Coaching Federation) trained coach who has helped hundreds of leaders develop the awareness and skills necessary to thrive in the modern workplace. As the Director of Coaching at Pivot Mindset, Mary brings a positive psychology approach to coaching and believes that every leader has the capacity to build sustainable well-being practices, for themselves and their teams. Mary has worked with leaders from Fortune 500 companies including Google, Sales Force, ServiceNow and Starbucks. Mary has also partnered with nonprofit organizations including The Epilepsy Foundation, Swarthmore College and Greener Partners. In her free time Mary can be found gardening, hiking with her dog Banjo, or listening to a podcast.
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Director of Leadership Programs
Bob is a dynamic educator, strategist, and speaker who has taught foundational concepts of psychological well-being to thousands of individuals across the United States and internationally. Drawing on deep expertise in Positive Psychology, education, and management, he designs and facilitates high-impact leadership programs that translate research into practical, measurable impact for organizations.
Bob holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania and serves as a Trainer and Project Director at the University of Pennsylvania’s Positive Psychology Center, as well as Director of Positive Psychology for the Belmont Charter Network. Across every role, he is committed to strengthening relationships, fostering growth, and building trust.
Outside of his professional work, Bob enjoys spending time with his family, playing piano and guitar, and perfecting his family's signature hot sauce recipe.
