Meet The Team

Liz brought the Collaborative Operating System (COS) to The Indigo Group, the shared methodology behind how the team works together, and trains the team in its practice.

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Liz founded Integrative Leadership Strategies in 2007 after leaving a career in engineering to help leaders grow more effective, human-centered organizations. She trained at Coach U in 2008 and later at the NeuroLeadership Institute, and is a certified Enneagram practitioner for individuals and teams.

Liz has spent years developing leaders through the Collaborative Operating System, and holds the Professional Certified Coach credential through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She's a civil engineer by training, with degrees from Cornell and Stanford.​​

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Richard guides the process that helps each client find the right coach for their needs, coordinating The Indigo Group's team of coaches.

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​Richard brings both analytical systems thinking and a deep intuition for people and relationships. In both personal and team realms, he helps clients move from complex, hairy challenges to clear, actionable plans, and on to successful implementation. With teams, his approach is grounded in the view that a high-functioning team is an organization's greatest asset. That includes nonprofit boards, where he helps members get clear on their role and work well with their executive director. His work draws on over 30 years of study in behavioral science, neuroscience, meditative traditions, and the systems thinking of Peter Senge (The Fifth Discipline).

Richard is a Professional Certified Coach, a certified LINC Personality Profiler Coach, and holds a BoardSource Consulting Certificate in nonprofit board governance and effectiveness, and he is the Immediate Past President of the International Coaching Federation New England.

Sana Jaber works alongside Liz as a Senior Facilitator and Leadership Consultant at Integrative Leadership Strategies. She finds deep meaning in partnering with leaders and teams to strengthen how they communicate, collaborate, and lead. Before moving into leadership development, Sana spent more than a decade as a high school math educator and instructional coach. While her career has evolved, her focus on people has remained consistent, including building authentic relationships, creating space for honest conversations, and helping others recognize their strengths and grow. Sana brings warmth, curiosity, and a practical approach to her facilitation and coaching. She helps people take what they’re learning and put it into practice. She completed coaching training with the NeuroLeadership Institute and holds a Master’s degree in Administrative Leadership.

Karen creates a space where people find it safe to speak up. As an executive leadership coach, workshop facilitator, and strategic team coach, Karen’s work spans corporate and non-profit sectors across a wide range of industries. She holds an Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching. She's also certified in Insights Discovery and Genos Emotional Intelligence, and a practitioner of CliftonStrengths and The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team. Karen helps individuals and teams build presence, communication, and collaboration. She is also a sought-after speaker at industry conferences across New England.