About The Lion’s Garden Group
The Lion’s Garden Group is a leadership and performance development firm delivering whole-person coaching, facilitation, and leadership support to individuals and organizations operating in high stakes environments. Our work strengthens judgment, self-regulation, decision-making, and leadership capacity in environments defined by pressure, complexity, and responsibility.
Through our cross industry practitioner bench, we support individuals, teams, and organizations navigating leadership, self discovery, transformation, and pivotal transitions across entrepreneurship, professional sports, government, military, public safety, and mission driven sectors.
A few words from our clients
“Working with Annie helped me gain clarity and sharpen my discernment,”
allowing me to make faster decisions, pivot more effectively, and bring greater objectivity to my decision-making process.
Hands in Harmony LLC
“I’d never tried coaching before working with her, and she immediately put me at ease with her warmth and approachable style.”
Annie is an absolutely incredible coach. I’d never tried coaching before working with her, and she immediately put me at ease with her warmth and approachable style. As a therapist, I’m rarely surprised by others’ approaches to reflection and goal-setting, but Annie consistently asks thoughtful questions and offers meaningful suggestions that feel fresh and insightful. Her guidance helped me push beyond my comfort zone, launch new projects, and land a dream job I hadn’t even considered. I’d give her 10/10!! Thank you, Annie
DR. LAURA PRADO
Clear Path Counseling
The Founder
Annie Peguero built The Lion’s Garden Group from decades of experience leading in environments where hesitation had consequences.
Former U.S. Park Ranger, federal law enforcement officer, EMT, wildland firefighter, military spouse, and ICF-credentialed executive coach — Annie brings leadership expertise forged in real operational environments, not theory alone.
- Georgetown Leadership Coaching Certified
- ICF Associate Certified Coach
- Former National Park Service Law Enforcement
- Founder of The Lion’s Garden Group
- Speaker on neuroscience, fear, and performance
Our Team of ICF Certified Coaches

Andrea McNamara Singsass, MBA, ACC, PMP
About Andrea
Founder of The Tyne Group, an executive coaching and leadership development firm partnering with senior leaders, founders, and leadership teams as organizations grow in scale and complexity. Andrea works with executives across manufacturing, professional services, media, government, and entrepreneurial ventures to strengthen leadership capability, decision-making, and organizational culture. Her work includes executive coaching, leadership team development, and facilitation of workshops and executive retreats focused on trust, communication, accountability, and leading through change. She is also a keynote speaker on leadership mindset and the hidden narratives that shape how leaders show up under pressure.
Area of Expertise
Executive Leadership Coaching, Strategic Thinking & Decision-Making, Leadership Team Alignment, Organizational Culture & Trust, Change Leadership & Organizational Change Management, Executive Retreats & Workshop Facilitation, Leadership Speaking

Annie Peguero, ACC, MS, PFT
About Annie
Annie Peguero is the Founder of The Lion’s Garden Group, a leadership coaching and development firm supporting leaders and organizations operating in high-stakes environments. She partners with executives and veteran-connected organizations to strengthen leadership judgment, resilience, and decision making under pressure. *Small business owners with revenue exceeding $1M annually
Area of Expertise
Executive & Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development, and Strategic Clarity for High-Performing Individuals and Teams
Resilience, Stress Regulation & Whole-Person Leadership (Mind + Body Integration)
Decision-Making Under Pressure, Critical Thinking & Emotional Intelligence
Communication, Conflict Navigation & Command Presence
Group & Team Coaching, Workshops, and High-Impact Speaking
Experiential Leadership Development through Outdoor Adventure
Performance-Based Wellness & Strength Coaching for Sustainable Leadership Capacity

Bill Barrington, MA, Leadership & Counseling, ACC
About Bill
Founder of Barrington Leadership Group which focuses on leadership development through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and keynote speeches. ICF ACC-credentialed coach with over 450 hours focused on executive leadership, leadership development, team leadership and military transition. Facilitate leadersip development courses for Air Force Global Strike Command, and Air Force Material Command. Over 30 years of experience in the US Air Force, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurship.
Area of Expertise
Leadership coaching, executive coaching, facilitation, keynote speeches

Brandon Jenkins, ACC
About Brandon
U.S. Navy Aviation Command:
Served as Commanding Officer of a helicopter squadron responsible for the leader and leadership development, operational readiness, and performance of over 300 personnel and 11 aircraft supporting global naval operations.
U.S. Naval War College:
Faculty member facilitating professional military education seminars for senior leaders using the Naval War College curriculum, guiding discussions and applied exercises focused on leader and leadership development, ethical decision-making, and cognitive readiness in complex operational environments.
Executive Leadership Coaching:
Provide executive coaching and leadership development for professionals and senior leaders operating at a new level of responsibility, influence, or organizational context.
Leader Development in Operational Environments:
Over 26 years of experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams within complex military organizations, emphasizing sound judgment, accountability, decision-making under uncertainty, and mission-focused leadership.
Cross-Sector Leadership Coaching:
Coached leaders across multiple industries including legal services, professional services, energy, government contracting, entrepreneurship, real estate investment, and senior military leadership, focusing on self-awareness, leader and leadership development, and values-aligned decision-making.
Area of Expertise
Leader Development, Executive Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Vertical Development, Facilitation, Military Leadership Development, Command Leadership, Decision-Making Under Uncertainty, Ethical Decision-Making, Self-Awareness Development for Leaders

Dr. Deanne McKenzie-Davis, MD, MBA, ACC
About Deanne
After 20+ years of leadership experience in high-stakes healthcare environments, Deanne founded Nova Libella, LLC, a leadership coaching firm dedicated to expanding leaders’ capacity to think more broadly, navigate complexity with clarity, and make decisions aligned with both their values and organizational mission.
Area of Expertise
Executive and Leadership Coaching

Eileen Godinez, D.M., PCC
About Eileen
Dr. Eileen Godinez brings 27 years of federal service with the Department of Defense and the Department of State and now owns her own business (Thought Partners, LLC) serving as a coach, leader development facilitator and organizational consultant. As a military spouse, she knows firsthand how challenging—and how rewarding—transition and change can be. Eileen is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and works with clients who are ready to explore what’s possible and take steps toward meaningful change. Her coaching approach is built on three core beliefs: Everyone has the potential to live fully and intentionally; We each have control over our mindset and actions; Real change begins with awareness and choice. Eileen creates a coaching relationship based on trust, respect, courage, and thoughtful risk-taking. She acts as both an accountability partner and champion, encouraging clients to give themselves grace and permission to be brave as they pursue the change they want in their lives
Area of Expertise
Ledership coaching, group & team coaching, developmental coaching, facilitation

Eric Wittman, ACC
About Eric
Eric brings over 25 years of international executive leadership experience, thereof executive positions at the board level for more than 15 years, including CEO roles, primarily in the building materials and logistics industry. Eric has worked in more than 15 countries and lived in 5, giving him deep intercultural insights and global business acumen. He has a proven track record in large scale turnarounds, continuous improvement, digital transformation, executive team/leadership development and intercultural management. Eric firsthand understands the complexities of executive leadership, company culture transformations and organizational changes. Colleagues know him as a hands-on, grounded and human-centered leader who excels at building industry-leading executive teams.
Eric is passionate about supporting the growth and development of his coaching clients. He nurtures their leadership capabilities, fosters resilience, and empowers them to achieve their highest aspirations. Clients value his deep intercultural management competence, long-term experience in top management, natural curiosity about people, and his persistence.
Expect a genuine partnership grounded in empathy, honesty and accountability. Eric strives to evoke curiosity & awareness in his clients, supporting sustainable growth and authentic leadership development. His business acumen helps his clients to understand the interplay between themselves and the systems they are in.
Area of Expertise
Leadership Coaching, Intercultural Management, Change Leadership, Crisis Management/Communication

Gena Cotton, ACC
About Gena
Twygena “Gena” Cotton is a Holistic Leadership Coach and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with more than 20 years of experience leading in complex, high-stakes environments. She partners with leaders and organizations to strengthen emotional intelligence, communication, and decision-making while cultivating resilience and sustainable well-being.
An ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and certified EQ-i 2.0/EQ 360 practitioner, Gena integrates leadership development, wellness science, and organizational effectiveness into her work. She holds executive certificates from Georgetown University, an M.S. in Educational Psychology, and an MBA. Through Recalibrate LLC, she helps leaders align performance with purpose and lead with clarity, courage, and authenticity.
Area of Expertise
Leadership Coaching, Intercultural Management, Change Leadership, Crisis Management/Communication

Dr. Honore Spencer, EdD, ACC, BCC
About Honore
Dr. Honoré Spencer is an executive coach and retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with decades of experience supporting people through pivotal professional shifts and high-pressure environments. He has coached hundreds of leaders as they navigated challenging situations and facilitated thousands of hours of leadership development, drawing on his years leading varied teams around the world and teaching at universities such as UC Berkeley and the University of South Florida, where he helped shape nationally recognized leadership programs.
Now, as Director of Operations and Executive Coach at KAVEO Leadership, he specializes in strengths-based development that helps individuals and teams translate their inherent talents into sustained professional success. An ICF Associate Certified Coach, Board Certified Coach in Executive Leadership, and Doctor of Organizational Leadership, he is uniquely equipped to support meaningful, and often high-stakes, professional transitions.
Area of Expertise
Strengths-based coaching, Leadership, Transitions, Cross-cultural, Workshop facilitation, Speaking

Justin Jackson, MBA, MSBA, PCC
About Justin
20+ years of practical leadership across marketing, sales, operations, analytics, and military leadership (LtCol in active duty; reserves). Deep entrepreneurial experience across non-profit, education, and cybersecurity. Working on a PhD in Leadership at Clemson University, wtih two master degrees, and a Air Force War College graduate.
Area of Expertise
Leader Development, Executive Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Vertical Development, Facilitation, Military Leadership Development, Command Leadership, Decision-Making Under Uncertainty, Ethical Decision-Making, Self-Awareness Development for Leaders

Dr. Kennita "Kay" Williams
About Kay
25+ years supporting military, government, and community leadership environments
Former U.S. Air Force civil servant (legal aide) supporting military legal operations
Founder of Clear Vision Consulting, providing leadership coaching and training
Facilitator of leadership development workshops focused on clarity, resilience, and whole health leadership. Experienced speaker and trainer supporting leaders in military, education, and community organizations. Founder and creator of the Clear Vision Leadership Wellness Summit, an annual leadership experience designed to help leaders gain clarity, resilience, and purpose in their personal and professional lives.
Area of Expertise
Leadership Development, Executive Leadership Coaching, Resilience and Wellness Leadership, Strategic Clarity and Vision Planning, Stress Management and Burnout Prevention, Decision-Making and Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence in Leadership, Communication and Conflict Navigation, Whole Health Leadership, Personal and Professional Development

Melissa Carson, PCC, SPHR/GPHR, SHRM-SCP
About Melissa
Melissa Carson is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) who helps impact-driven leaders navigate the exhausting reality of leading small and scaling organizations—where every decision feels high-stakes and there’s no one else to carry the weight. Drawing on work with over 100 clients and 25+ years leading enterprise HR strategy at Accenture, EPAM, and AECOM, she partners with leaders to think through complexity, make critical calls with clarity, and build the endurance to lead with impact over the long haul without losing themselves in the process.
An ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and certified EQ-i 2.0/EQ 360 practitioner, Gena integrates leadership development, wellness science, and organizational effectiveness into her work. She holds executive certificates from Georgetown University, an M.S. in Educational Psychology, and an MBA. Through Recalibrate LLC, she helps leaders align performance with purpose and lead with clarity, courage, and authenticity.
Area of Expertise
Executive & Leadership Coaching

Kenny Leahman, MCC
About Kenny
Kenny specializes in leadership, team alignment, values and strategy
Kenny’s mantra is Discover, Decide and Do What Matters. He motivates and guides leaders, individuals and teams to achieve a transformative “Mindset Reset” and equips them with practical tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) to sustain meaningful change.
Kenny is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), Master Facilitator (CMF), Master Educator(CME) and Strategist with 6500+ hours coaching and training leaders and teamsin over 25 countries. Kenny’s unique dynamism is derived from 24 years as a CIA undercover officer, 18 as a business executive, 19 overseas, and re
inventing himself repeatedly to adapt to new work environments (including combat zones), leadership paradigms and cultures. He blends a global perspective with deep human connection.
Drawing on his experiences—including two years in Afghanistan during the height of the war—Kenny has developed experiential training programs and keynotes that focus on living and leading through chaos, crisis and change; team alignment; identity and values; and conflict management. Kenny holds an MA in Strategic Studies (US Marine Corps University) and a BA in Germanic and French Studies (BYU).
Area of Expertise
Executive, Team & Group Coaching; Facilitation; Training; Keynotes; Strategic Planning and Assessments

Peter Glynn, ACC
About Peter
Peter Glynn, ACC is an executive and leadership coach and co-founder of First Road Leadership Solutions. Peter brings over two decades of high-stakes leadership, strategic thinking, and operational experience to his coaching practice. Peter began his career as a Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Officer and transitioned into various roles of increasing responsibility with the federal government. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he earned his Master’s in Security Studies from Georgetown University. He is Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from the International Coaching Federation following this training from Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership (ITL).
Area of Expertise
Executive and leadership coaching

Dr. Tony Cerella, PCC, EdD, PMP
About Tony
25+ years supporting military, government, and community leadership environments
Former U.S. Air Force civil servant (legal aide) supporting military legal operations
Founder of Clear Vision Consulting, providing leadership coaching and training
Facilitator of leadership development workshops focused on clarity, resilience, and whole health leadership. Experienced speaker and trainer supporting leaders in military, education, and community organizations. Founder and creator of the Clear Vision Leadership Wellness Summit, an annual leadership experience designed to help leaders gain clarity, resilience, and purpose in their personal and professional lives.
Area of Expertise
Resilience and Wellness Leadership

Dr. Tracy Wallach, PhD, MSW, ACC
About Tracy
Over 40 years experience facilitating growth and change for individuals, groups, teams and organizations. Tracy Wallach started her career as a psychotherapist, before expanding her practice to work with groups and organizations. She has taught leadership and organizational behavior to undergraduate and graduate students and is currently focusing her practice on leadership coaching for individuals, small groups and teams. She has worked in corporate, not-for-profit, and healthcare settings.
Area of Expertise
Leadership Coaching for individuals, small groups and teams from adaptive leadership, systems psychodynamic and Systemic Team Coaching approaches.

Rhonda Davis, PCC, LINC Personality for Professionals
About Rhonda
Served more than 30 years in the federal government, including at the Senior Executive Service level, with leadership experience across both large and small federal agencies leading and supporting nationally significant programs and initiatives, earning recognition through receipt of the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive, one of the highest honors awarded to federal senior executives for sustained extraordinary leadership and results.
Area of Expertise
Provided executive coaching and strategic advisory support to members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) cadre and other senior leaders across the federal government, enabling them to navigate complex leadership challenges, address sensitive organizational issues, and lead effectively in high-stakes federal leadership environments. Stress Management and Burnout Prevention. Decision-Making and Critical Thinking. Emotional Intelligence in Leadership. Communication and Conflict Navigation. Whole Health Leadership. Personal and Professional Development
Leadership is built not only from those who are formidable in their resolve, but moreso from those who can see the heart and humanity in those that they lead.
How we can work together
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6-Month Coaching Engagement
This is where the real shift happens. Six months of focused, one-on-one coaching built around your patterns, your pressure points, and the way you lead when no one is watching. With over 20 credentialed practitioners to choose from, you work with the right fit for who you are and what you do. We work online or in person. We go deep. By the time we're done, you will not be operating the same way you were when we started.

12-Month Coaching Engagement
For the leader who is ready to do the work all the way through. Twelve months of coaching that moves beyond awareness into lasting change at the identity level. With over 20 credentialed practitioners to choose from, you work with the right fit for who you are and what you do. We are rewiring the baseline you operate from. Available online or in person, with the option to travel to you.
Group Coaching
The same methodology. A shared container. Group coaching brings together high performers who are ready to do the work alongside others who get it. With over 20 credentialed practitioners to choose from, your cohort is led by someone who knows your world. Small cohorts, a structured process, and real accountability that creates real results. Available online or in person.

Workshops
Single-day and multi-day workshops designed for teams, organizations, and cohorts who are ready to move beyond a good conversation and into real application. With over 20 credentialed practitioners to choose from, we match the right facilitator to your group, your industry, and your goals. Topics include leadership under pressure, decision-making in high-stakes environments, nervous system regulation for high performers, communication and team dynamics, and identity-driven leadership. We work with your group where you are. Virtual, on-site, or in the field.
Speaking and Keynotes
The Lion's Garden Group brings lived experience to the stage. Every keynote is grounded in real work with high performers, the military and veteran community, emergency response, and high-responsibility leadership across industries. With over 20 credentialed practitioners to choose from, we match the right voice to your audience. Available for conferences, command-level events, corporate gatherings, and organizational retreats. Travels nationwide.






