By blending psychology and business, TEO brings out the best in leaders and organizations.
We help mission-focused people achieve shared goals to benefit the greater good.
Is your organization having trouble getting its members or teams to work well together? Even if collaboration is happening, is there room for improvement among certain individuals or teams?
We work at the intersection of psychology and business to promote individual effectiveness and organizational performance. We will help you advance the professional growth and development of your team and make your organization more effective and mission-focused while also building a positive shared culture.
Our Services
Strategic Planning and Implementation
360-degree feedback, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®), EQi®, DISC, and Other Assessments
Executive, Team, and Board Coaching and Governance
Organizational Alignment and Process Re-engineering
Employee Engagement and Organizational Culture
Our Philosophy
We understand the complexities of both people and organizations. Jim holds a PhD in clinical psychology and has worked helping people for decades. Linda has her MBA with a concentration in finance. She has worked in several corporations and institutions helping refine processes and build the bottom line. Over time, both have synergized into a unique method of consulting that enhances both the individual leaders and the whole organization.
The first thing that we do when engaged is to listen carefully. Often the story one tells provides clues about where bottlenecks occur, the ways in which teams are not collaborative, when direction is missing or misunderstood, and other common issues facing organizations. We develop customized approaches to untangle issues and align teams. We use check-ins along the way to assess how things are going and pivot if needed.
We understand the complexities of people and work.
It’s what we do. We would love to work with you.
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.
James Baldwin
Who We Are
Linda Pierce, MBA
Partner
Linda has worked in various sectors including manufacturing, government, higher education, and not-for-profits. In these capacities, she has managed the financial capital of organizations and led strategic and operational planning and projects. Linda focuses on the people, processes, and dynamics of organizations to achieve results. She specializes in organizational transformation, focusing on building cultures that promote both operating efficiencies and the continual development of systems, people, and leadership. Linda has a Master’s of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the State University of New York in Albany.
James (Jim) Burke, PhD
Partner
Jim has worked with numerous leaders as a coach, advisor, and confidant. He is an expert in the use of assessment tools to develop high performing leaders, teams, and organizations. Jim teaches and presents widely on a variety of topics including emotional intelligence, leadership development, and the psychology of change. He has consulted extensively within private, public, and nonprofit organizations and is sensitive to understanding the culture in which he works so as to facilitate positive transitions to new ways of doing business. Jim has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Georgia State University
N.H. Cookie Scott
Associate
Cookie served as Deputy Director for the Division of Administration for the Virginia Department of Corrections for 16 years, having worked her way up to that position with a total of 45 years of experience with Corrections. She received her BA in sociology with a concentration in social welfare from Longwood College, now Longwood University. She was the first African American graduate of Longwood and, in 2012, the Longwood Board of Visitors named their Center for Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in her honor. Cookie was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Longwood University in May 2022.
Diana Sardelis
Assessments Coordinator
Diana has worked with both public and private companies. With over 15 years of experience, she is a seasoned coordinator of assessments. She has extensive experience in creating, organizing, and administering multiple assessment tools while maintaining confidentiality. Diana understands the importance of self-awareness, employee awareness, and taking the broader organizational view. Diana is quite skilled in identifying strategies to broaden growth in oneself and enhance the skill sets of employees.
By blending psychology and business, TEO brings out the best in leaders and organizations.