Birgit Zacher Hanson, MS, PCC

Birgit Zacher Hanson, president of Heads-Up Performance Inc., is a delightful speaker who prides herself in sharing simple insights people actually remember and implement right away. 

One of her core beliefs is that even the smallest behavioral change will have a huge impact over time.  Why not start today? 

With an MS in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins University, Birgit has a passion for diversity and change management.   She became a certified coach to promote long-term behavior modification in organizations and, if needed – one person at a time!   

Birgit is also affiliated with the Sandler Sales Institute in the Tampa Bay area, where she trains and coaches members of the Entrepreneurs’ Club to use “power tools” that work in today’s economy.  

She previously spent thirteen years in the international satellite and aerospace industry, where she served in a variety of capacities.

Birgit has partnered with the best, including the New York Yankees, and works with organizations or individuals who are seriously committed to performance enhancement.

Skype: birgit.zacher.hanson1

Connect on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/birgitzacherhanson

YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/AccountabilityQueen

Tom Hanson, Ph.D.

Professional coach Tom Hanson, Ph.D., guides performers to breakthroughs in performance, learning and enjoyment. As CEO of Heads-Up Performance, Inc., he helps individuals and teams focus on the “M.I.T.” – the Most Important Things.   

Hanson has extensive experience coaching in both sport and business.  He was the full-time director of Performance Enhancement with the New York Yankees in 2001, and has also consulted with the Texas Rangers, Anaheim Angels and Minnesota Twins in professional baseball. Hanson helps develop mental skills in athletes and teams from a variety of other sports including golf, tennis, swimming, soccer and track and field.   

In the business world, Hanson serves as an executive coach, speaker and trainer, facilitating individual and team performance.

Past clients include Fannie Mae, Kaiser Permanente, Microsoft, The Corporate Finance Institute, and numerous insurance and financial services companies. His programs are fun, highly interactive, and practical.

Hanson has a doctorate in education specializing in sport psychology from the University of Virginia, where he began his career-long study of extraordinary performance. Formerly a tenured professor at Skidmore College (NY), Hanson co-authored the book “Heads-up Baseball: Playing the Game One Pitch at a Time,” which has sold more than 65,000 copies worldwide. 

His website, www.BaseballConfidence.com , is a “Mental Toughness Resource for Players, Coaches and Parents.”

Susan S. Freeman, M.B.A.

Susan S. Freeman is a Principal and Executive Coach with Heads-Up Performance. Her mission is to empower leaders who seek extraordinary results and satisfaction in their lives, professionally and personally. Her business background is extensive and diverse; including corporate work in London and New York, founder of Florida’s only affiliate of a national non-profit, and Vice-President of a boutique retained executive search firm focused on recruiting “A” talent at the highest levels.

Susan Freeman, M.B.A.

Susan received her M.B.A. in Marketing from Columbia University Graduate School of Business and her coach training and certification from Newfield Institute, one of the world’s premier coaching programs. She is certified in experiential business coaching processes from the MSP Institute. In addition, she is a lifelong learner, with over fifteen years of study and practice in personal growth, mindfulness, yoga and wellness.

Active in her community, she has served in leadership roles on several boards, ranging from university and other educational institutions to women’s leadership.

She lives in Tampa, FL with her husband and three sons.

“My approach to coaching uniquely weaves through the mind, the heart and the authentic self.

I combine the rigors of diverse business expertise with presence, creativity, and intuition for the sake of helping clients achieve breakthrough results.  I boldly challenge my clients, while keeping it safe for them to explore new possibilities.”

Academic Qualifications and Memberships

·       Graduate of the Newfield Certified Coach Training Program

·       M.B.A. in Marketing from Columbia University

·       B.A. in Psychology from Wellesley College. 

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Call her now: 813-962-0042

Connect on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/susansfreeman

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