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Our team has one goal: to raise leaders up through world class learning

We are on a mission to raise people up through world-class leadership development. We believe that leadership development is an underutilized secret weapon, that when deployed successfully, becomes the catalyst behind incredible human feats. Nothing of greatness has ever been created alone. Leaders help us dream, believe, and prosper.

Sync Leadership Experiences (LX) is led by
Steven Van Cohen and Ryan Jenkins

Ryan Jenkins

CSP® (Certified Speaking Professional)™

An internationally-recognized keynote speaker, virtual trainer, and author of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In. For a decade, he has helped organizations lessen worker loneliness, create inclusive cultures, and prepare for the future of work. He is also co-founder of LessLonely.com, the premier resource for addressing workplace loneliness. Ryan lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife, three children, and yellow Labrador.

Steven Van Cohen

MSOD (Master of Science Organizational Development)

Dubbed the “Leadership Whisperer” Steven’s a global consultant, executive coach, and author of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In. Steven has spent 12 years working with hundreds of leaders from organizations like Salesforce, The Home Depot, Komatsu, and Bridgestone, helping them improve worker well-being, reduce employee isolation, and boost team belonging. He is also co-founder of LessLonely.com. Steven lives in San Juan Capistrano, CA with his wife and two daughters.

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Our Team

Steven Van Cohen

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Steve hails from the Windy City, bringing contagious excitement and passion to SyncLX. A born trailblazer

Ryan Jenkins

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

Ryan has been speaking professionally as a Millennial keynote speaker for over 5 years

Steven Van Cohen

TRAINING PARTNER

Todd is a serial entrepreneur & marketing executive known for doing whatever it takes to get attention

Ellis Ritz

TRAINING PARTNER

Ellis brings wisdom and passion to SyncLX’s leadership team. Ellis is driven by knowing that he can make a difference purely by

Jennifer Scott Mobley

TRAINING PARTNER

Jennifer has a proven track record of helping high potential leaders take their effectiveness to the next level

Adriaan Adams

PARTNER (AFRICAN REGION)

Adriaan is a futuristic thinker towards Organisational Development within the context of Generational Behaviour patterns

Dia Draper

CONTRIBUTOR

Dia runs leadership development trainings, mindfulness programs and provides one-on-one executive coaching

Etana Holowinko

DESIGN GURU & IT COORDINATOR

Etana is our resident beautifier. As our graphic designer extraordinaire Etana ensures all SyncLX

Kristine Piasecki

EXECUTIVE ADMIN

Kristine, an enrolled member of the Couchiching First Nation of Ontario, Canada, has a background in accounting, human

Isaiah Paullus

INTERN EXTRAORDINAIRE

Isaiah was born and raised in Colorado. He went to Wheat Ridge High School recently graduating in 2019

Neelu Kaur

TRAINING PARTNER

Neelu brings a multi-dimensional approach to leadership and wellness coaching. She is our mindfulness champion…

Michael Matarese

TRAINING PARTNER

Michael is a seasoned executive coach who served as a Global Service Operations Leader at Apple Inc and as a Global L&D Leader…

Todd McLaughlin

TRAINING PARTNER

Todd is a serial entrepreneur & marketing executive known for doing whatever it takes to get attention.

Hammad S.

VIDEOGRAPHER

Hammad is our master videographer. Him and his team create all of the beautiful media we use in our training courses

Hamza S.

DIGITAL LEARNING DIRECTOR

Hamza leads a team of the best digital learning designers on the planet. With over 10 years designing online learning…

What’s the most important asset of any company?
People
When are people most engaged?
When learning and progressing
What’s a company to do?
Invest in its people with learning experiences and be rewarded with improved employee engagement, performance and loyalty.