Emergent is a leadership, team, and organizational development organization in Central New York offering an array of services to effect both individual and organizational transformation. Our comprehensive offerings extend from executive coaching to leadership training and corporate retreats to motivational speaking.
Meet the Team
Our people are passionate about change and have impacted businesses at all levels. Every Emergent consultant is carefully selected for his or her expertise, professionalism and, above all, integrity.
Our consultants will create a learning contract with participants from your organization, setting out the objectives, measures, and milestones. Throughout the engagement, an Emergent relationship manager will remain in contact with your organization to ensure that your expectations are being fully met.
Bill Berthel
Cathy Gaynor
Ralph Simone
Jeremiah Poulsen
Erika Davis
Tricia Sticca
Mariella Canady-Towns
Cindy Masingill
Newell Eaton
Winifred de Loayza
Partnerships
Our people are passionate about change and have impacted businesses at all levels. Every Emergent consultant is carefully selected for his or her expertise, professionalism and, above all, integrity.
Stories of Impact
I thoroughly enjoyed every component of the Emergent Leader course. My prior ways of thinking and responding were challenged and I grew tremendously - learning from both the coaches and…more →
Emergent has had a significant impact on my personal leadership development. I see a difference in how I'm approaching relationships and leadership opportunities in professional and personal settings. The coaching…more →
I was very unsure about LeadFORWARD when I made the commitment. But the experience was beyond anything I imagined. When we ended our last retreat I was truly sad the…more →
It’s a cliché in business to say that “People are our greatest asset.” With Emergent, we walk the talk. As a GOOD – and growing -- company, we’ve partnered with…more →
We are an IT Hardware sales company of about 75 employees - based in East Syracuse, NY. We started talking to Ralph Simone & Emergent as sales numbers were growing…more →
We recently engaged in a team retreat (truly an “Advance” - not a retreat!) and had the pleasure and privilege of Bill Berthel serving as our facilitator. As a uniquely…more →
Emergent was recommended to me by a business partner when I was researching a company who could effectively present on the topic of Emotional Intelligence to a diverse group of…more →
I cannot emphasize enough how impressed I am with this course. Having held management positions for the past 20 years, I can confidently say that this is one of the…more →
I recently started a new position with a technology company doing outbound sales, where I was introduced to Cathy. Cathy helped me transition into my new position with ease and…more →
Leader as Coach is a program that will amplify the skills you've acquired on your journey as a Leader. Through a transformative process of self-discovery, you will learn strategies to…more →
Executive Coaching, and more specifically working with Cathy Gaynor – has been one of the biggest influences on my professional career to date. Her ability to be objective combined with…more →
As a leader who has been through many trainings, attended conferences, and had many on-the-job experiences, I can truly say the past 10 months have been career-changing for me. From…more →
I spent a year in the leadership program with the emergent team. I developed relationships and read materials that help me realize that I wasn’t just getting a promotion, I…more →
I just wanted to share a note of thanks to you for all the effort and time throughout this Emergent Leader course. When Dani signed me up for this, I…more →
LeadFORWARD is a transformation and realistically impactful program that scaled up my leadership style to a whole new level. The recipe for success lies in its curriculum that starts with…more →
Through my sessions with Ralph, my leadership has grown and evolved; I’ve already begun to reap the rewards of these sessions, seeing the impact on my players and staff -…more →
LeadFORWARD gave me the tools to improve my leadership effectiveness through a better understanding of my own values, behaviors and motivations. This increased understanding has provided a catalyst for effective…more →
I had used all the tools I had, exhausted my skill set, and still didn't feel good about my leadership and how I was running my business. I was tired…more →
I appreciate being nominated by community organizations and having the opportunity to participate in the Emergent LeadFORWARD Executive Leadership Experience! Ralph, Bill, Cathy and Jay are all phenomenal coaches. The…more →
I highly recommend the LeadFORWARD program for leaders at all levels of an organization. The investment requires a personal commitment to look in the mirror, assess your leadership skills, and…more →
Every so often, if you're lucky, you'll get to meet someone who is both kind, thoughtful, and understanding - and also pushes, drives, and expects you to become the best…more →
I am thankful for the opportunity to have been a part of the LeadFORWARD program and for the relationships that I created in the community because of it. The program…more →
Leader as Coach has opened my eyes to the potential impact we have as leaders to our organizations and beyond. The program is a perfect mix of classroom and one-on-one…more →
INFICON has partnered with Emergent for many years, and their Emergent Leader Program is a great example of one of their high-quality programs. We have our 5th group of individuals…more →
Thanks for an amazing year, I appreciate it more than words can convey. For the first time in my career a leadership class provided me real tools that are already…more →
The more we’re able to invest in our future leaders, the more we’ll be able to retain and attract the best of the best. I believe Emergent’s approach and the…more →
I wanted to share that the experience I had with Emergent still carries with me today (from a 2-day workshop to Explore Emotional & Social Intelligence ~2015). The time and…more →
Emergent Leader was part of a workplace class provided by my employer. The class was very helpful in getting to know myself as a leader. Gaining this knowledge has allowed…more →
