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Empower people to do good in the world.

 

 

Build people up through world-class training, speaking and coaching.

Empower people to connect, inspire, win and do good in the world.

Build people up through world-class training, speaking and coaching.

If you need to inspire, build connectedness, and reach measurable wins for your team...

TBA is here for you!

We've been helping teams increase retention, connection, and engagement for over 20 years. We believe staff training should be hands-on, fun, interactive, and convey messages that simply connect. We've built custom personal and leadership development programs for universities, businesses, and government agencies. The consensus is that training is a game changer. We can't wait to deliver measurable wins for your team.

  • Certified John C. Maxwell Leadership Trainer/Speaker
  • Harvard Business School Leadership and Management Principles Certificate Holder
  • Trained thousands of professionals across the world with the DISC Communications Training, 10+ Engagement Systems, and the Cooler Head Prevail deescalation training 
  • Designed and Facilitated Fort Leonard Wood J.E.D.I. (Junior Executive Development Initiative) Program that was deemed an Army Best-Practice

What's more?

  • Creator of the '10+ System of Contagious Engagement' noted to has transformed a Schools, University departments and football programs
  • Creator of the C.A.P.E.S. positive mindset system for building confidence, appreciation, accountability, and better performance in youth and adults
  • Columbia College, MO Alumni
  • I've watched "A Christmas Story" at least 100 times, "Forest Gump" has no flaws, and "The Sandlot" might be the greatest movie ever made
  • Married 21 years and have two amazing sons

Morgan Clark

 

She serves as Administrative Assistant and Social Media Manager for Team Builders Academy and brings over 10 years of experience in financial and resource management. She supports daily operations with accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. With a strong aptitude for numbers and patterns, she addresses challenges directly and applies creative problem-solving to improve processes and find effective solutions. She is committed to continuous growth and learning, and takes pride in providing reliable support to both leadership and the broader team while contributing to the overall success of the organization. 

Joe Vigil

 

Joe is a seasoned leader with nearly 30 years of service in the U.S. Army, where he served in multiple leadership roles and as a military instructor. After retiring in 2013, he earned a Master’s degree in Human Resources Development, became an Adjunct Professor at Webster University, and joined the John Maxwell Team as a certified Leadership Coach and Speaker. Joe delivers leadership training to nonprofit organizations, teaches graduate-level HR and HRD courses, and works as an independent recruiting consultant helping veterans and military spouses transition into civilian careers. 



Carisma Rush

 

As a U.S. Army veteran and educator for 15 years, Carisma Rush’s work helps leaders build stronger teams. She combines DISC Behavioral Analysis certification with her teaching experience to create fun and engaging curriculum that’s easy to understand and apply. She’s helped create impactful training such as Cooler Heads Prevail de-escalation, Everyone Communicates-Few Connect, Connection Codes in the Classroom, and the 10+ System of Contagious Engagement. Her work helps leaders and teams understand different personality types so they can communicate better and work more effectively together. 



Bryan Rush

 

Bryan Rush helps teams navigate change with clarity, connection, and purpose. With measurable results spanning 20 years and a specialty in Leadership and Management from Harvard Business School. Bryan provides teams with the tools to predict behavior and reduce conflict—achieving measurable results like consistent 90+% retention rates for several regional organizations. As a U.S. Combat Veteran and certified Maxwell Leadership Member, he blends high-impact, hands-on training with a "learner’s heart" to make world-class training the Team-Builders Academy standard nationwide. A proud husband and father, Bryan is driven by a simple mission: to build others up so they can do good in the world, ensuring every team he serves is connected, inspired, and achieves measurable wins. 



“After learning about our team, he came to my office with a plan of action, and it completely changed our program. I could see the transformation of culture immediately in the way our team interacted with each other in a positive manner through the way they spoke to each other, encouraged each other and pulled for each other. What most impressed me is the effort he put into learning and researching about my organization so that he could prepare and relate the information to who he was delivering the message too."

- Tyler Fenwick, Head Coach, Missouri Western State University 

“This man can help you build an unstoppable team. By giving you great insights into their strengths and weaknesses so they complement each other.”

- Micah J.

"I'm quite certain in my 23-year career in education, I have heard a minimum of 50 motivational speakers, either at teacher orientations or leadership opportunities. There is no doubt in my mind that Bryan is the very best I have ever heard.“

- Dr. Monica Davis

“Bryan’s speaking helped us build a stronger team that communicates and appreciates the style of others we work with. Our 80 employees can now recognize their own strengths and limitations, overcome their shortcomings, and improve how they work with each other, which cleared the path for personal and professional growth. His talent, service, and commitment make him second to none.

- Mike Beando, Director of DHR

“Bryan is exactly who you need in order to reach the next level in your business or any endeavor you are currently pursuing"

- Courtney H.