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About The UnCommon Leadership Institute

MEET THE TEAM

UnCommon Leadership® requires an uncommon (yet extremely important, effective and impactful) approach to seeing a leaders’ role and uncovering their potential. The UnCommon Leadership® Institute is dedicated to doing that, building a world of UnCommon Leaders dedicated to inspiring others to embrace a new way of helping teams and organizations succeed.

At the UnCommon Leadership® Institute, we support organizations and leaders in transforming their approach through 3 simple steps.

Ed Chaffin, PCC

Ed Chaffin is the CEO and Founder of The UnCommon Leadership® Institute.

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Pamela Pollara, PhD, CPLP

Dr. Pollara is the Chief Learning Officer for the UnCommon Leadership Institute. She is an expert in learning, leadership, and research. She has over 15 years of experience developing personal and professional training programs.

Deborah O’Donnell,
PCC, CPC

Deborah is an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant with more than 15 years of experience.

Elisa Zervos, PCC

As a Leadership Development Coach, Elisa guides leaders to Uncommon levels of effectiveness.

Ed Chaffin, PCC

Ed Chaffin is the CEO and Founder of The UnCommon Leadership® Institute.

headshot of Pamela Pollara against a white backdrop

Pamela Pollara, PhD, CPLP

Dr. Pollara is the Chief Learning Officer for the UnCommon Leadership Institute. She is an expert in learning, leadership, and research. She has over 15 years of experience developing personal and professional training programs.

Deborah O’Donnell,
PCC, CPC

Deborah is an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant with more than 15 years of experience.

Elisa Zervos, PCC

As a Leadership Development Coach, Elisa guides leaders to Uncommon levels of effectiveness.

Sara Armstrong,
CPC, ACC, ELI-MP

Sara is a seasoned Executive Coach with over 20 years in sales and business development. She holds a deep commitment to unlocking the full potential of her clients, consistently guiding leaders to harness their inner energy to drive transformative change within their organizations.

LaKrisha Newbill,
MBA, CIHC, PNLP

LaKrisha’s ability to navigate intricate business landscapes, pinpoint challenges, and coach to sustainable solutions has proven instrumental in enhancing operational excellence and positively influencing workforce dynamics.

Corin Gasdoiu,
NLP Trainer

As a Leadership and Self-Leadership Coach, Corin devotes himself to guiding clients through transformative journeys of personal growth and empowerment.

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Katrin Charlton, MSc, PCC

Katrin Charlton is a seasoned ICF Executive Coach with 15 years of experience in banking and investment, including roles at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Until last year, she served as an Associate Board Member for the ICF (International Coaching Federation).

Sara Armstrong,
CPC, ACC, ELI-MP

Sara is a seasoned Executive Coach with over 20 years in sales and business development. She holds a deep commitment to unlocking the full potential of her clients, consistently guiding leaders to harness their inner energy to drive transformative change within their organizations.

LaKrisha Newbill,
MBA, CIHC, PNLP

LaKrisha’s ability to navigate intricate business landscapes, pinpoint challenges, and coach to sustainable solutions has proven instrumental in enhancing operational excellence and positively influencing workforce dynamics.

Corin Gasdoiu,
NLP Trainer

As a Leadership and Self-Leadership Coach, Corin devotes himself to guiding clients through transformative journeys of personal growth and empowerment.

Headshot of Katrin Charlton

Katrin Charlton, MSc, PCC

Katrin Charlton is a seasoned ICF Executive Coach with 15 years of experience in banking and investment, including roles at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Until last year, she served as an Associate Board Member for the ICF (International Coaching Federation).

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