Craig Lyon

Executive Coach

 

Craig Lyon is an executive coach specializing in behavioral performance who provides in-depth approaches to leadership development and systematic methods for building high performing teams. He has devoted his life to individual and organizational transformation and is of the opinion “that the only way an organization can be the very best version of itself is for every individual within the organization to be the very best version of themselves.” Craig has studied team dynamics for many years and he believes this is the key for developing winning teams.

Providing a unique and detailed prescription for improved performance is essential in the workplace and in personal life, therefore, Craig is dedicated to helping others improve communication, enhance leadership skills and develop leadership style.

As a business consultant, Craig has been described as energetic, insightful, detail-oriented and trustworthy as he focuses on long-range planning strategies and processes, business culture analysis and environmental design.

Craig’s coaching and consulting strategies have been embraced nationally by various corporations, healthcare facilities, executives and professionals, as well as, an international e-commerce organization with over $1 billion in sales.

Since behavioral improvement is desired, a manageable set of critical actions must be addressed. Craig is adept at utilizing various proven tools which provide a baseline measure of how individuals perform behaviorally, and then provide a measure for progress. Coaching support is also provided, as well as, teaching and reference material to support behavioral growth and transformation. These systems provide the tools necessary for individuals to maximize employee contribution, inspire excellence in communication, build trust as well as respect, facilitate dynamic teamwork and cooperation; and maximize performance - all vital components to improving the bottom line.

During his 25 year career as a professional in the engineering and architectural fields, Craig was responsible for building and leading diverse teams to complete large scale projects. His ability to recognize the strengths and talents of people provided the necessary components to successfully complete projects in a competitive marketplace.

He is a member of the International Coach Federation, Graduate School of Coachville and the Pittsburgh Coaches Association. Craig attended Penn State University and is a graduate of Mt. Nittany School of Natural Health and the Dale Carnegie School of Leadership.

 

Carolyn Maue

MSW, CEAP

 

Carolyn Maue is a nationally recognized expert on strategic, leadership and behavioral issues in the workplace. A successful entrepreneur and communicator, Carolyn’s strategic and leadership interventions consistently yield positive change and growth for the organizations she serves. The Maue Center clients include University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Giant Eagle, Inc., Point Park University, Family Services of Western PA, Alzheimers Association of Greater Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative.

An expert in "people" issues in organizations, Carolyn served as a Vice President in UPMC Corporate Human Resources, where she collaborated with leaders to create systemic approaches to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and to increase the effectiveness of 40,000 employees through flexible work hours, daycare centers and responsive management practices. Carolyn represented UPMC in being named to the Top 100 Companies for Working Mothers list for two consecutive years.

A regional EAP and workforce expert since 1987, Carolyn directed the successful growth and expansion of the UPMC Employee Assistance Program from an internal department serving 7,000 hospital staff members, to a revenue-generator that served 55,000 households in 34 organizations. She has presented and published nationally and regionally on topics including Coaching for Success, The Business Case for Diversity, and Managing Through Organizational Change. Carolyn serves on the board of the Pittsburgh Symphony Association and the Carlow University Leadership Advisory Board, and is a graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh XVI.

 

Tim Hayes

Executive Communications

 

Tim Hayes brings more than two decades of outstanding communications counsel and tactical experience – particularly at the leadership level – to clients. Since 2000, he has led Tim Hayes Consulting as president, working to effectively position organizations in the marketplace through intelligent, well-reasoned and well-crafted speechwriting, executive message development, employee programs, government relations support, technical writing and public relations.

As co-principal of Communi-Coach, Tim applies his decades of executive-level communications counsel and support to bring to life the leadership qualities and aspirations of clients – as identified through the coaching portion of the Communi-Coach model – via effective, inspirational, and business-focused messages to key constituencies.

He has been named the No. 1 Speechwriter by the Washington, DC, chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators and winner of the top speech in the nation by PR News in its Platinum PR Awards.

Tim has served leaders of all types of organizations through annual reports, transparency and sustainability reports, strategic speechwriting and presentation coaching, employee communications efforts, and other high-level communications designed to achieve key business objectives. He is the subject of two USA Today articles, is a regular guest expert on regional and national radio programs, and has become recognized as a national resource regarding helping leaders perfect their public personas.

Tim has worked directly with CEOs and other senior executives of major corporations, including PPL Corporation, Grant Thornton LLC, Daimler-Chrysler, United States Steel Corp., Fleet Boston Corp., Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, H.J. Heinz Company, PNC Financial Services Group Inc., Mellon Financial Corp., Banco Santander Corp., Federated Investors Inc., Wabtec Inc., Michael Baker Corp., iGate Global Solutions Inc., GNC Inc., Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc., Allegheny Ludlum Inc., Kennametal Inc., and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

His career began as a newspaper reporter, where he won a statewide award for news coverage of his alma mater, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Tim earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from IUP in 1982.