Learn from an Elite Team of Leading Trainers & Presenters

As CEO of The Bob Pike Group, Becky has more than 20 years of exposure to Creative Training Techniques^®. She has helped clients including Target, Bose, Coca-Cola, FedEx and Wells Fargo realize cost savings and training efficiencies. Becky was named one of Training Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. She easily employs a participant-centered approach to classroom, virtual, and blended e-learning. Becky is the author of numerous professional development books and training materials including Creative Training: A Train-the-Trainer Field Guide and Webinars with WOW Factor.

A licensed teacher for a decade before becoming a training consultant, Kim has a depth of experience practicing educational methodologies to design and deliver successful training. Kim understands learning modalities and incorporate them in the Instructor-Led, Participant-Center model for classroom and virtual trainings. Kim's ability to combine business acumen with the knowledge and skills to increase performance makes her a trusted partner in training. She brings a high energy, creative approach to programs in a way that motivates participants to leverage new skills.

Never quite able to abandon her inner cheerleader, Becky brings contagious enthusiasm and creativity to every class she facilitates. Becky built her career helping people, teams and organizations with continuous improvement. She has been in the people business for 25 years as a journalist, fundraiser, consultant, and trainer. In-person or virtual, Becky provides a training experience that leaves participants feeling connected, energized, and empowered.

Founder of PrepAcademy, Sandy has helped small businesses and subject matter experts harness the power of virtual classrooms for 15 years. Areas of sought-after expertise include webinar production, virtual training, and virtual keynote presentations. Sandy consults on all aspect of virtual classrooms from design to delivery to evaluation. She is an expert level coach for Adobe Connect, GoToWebinar, GoToMeeting, WebEx, Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Sandy is especially active bringing live, online training and blended learning to the insurance industry. She also designed and delivers Producing for Webinars for The Bob Pike Group.

Benjamin Gertz is a training consultant with The Bob Pike Group, bringing over 15 years of experience in leadership development, trainer development, and instructional design. He specializes in participant-centered learning that equips leaders and facilitators with practical, actionable tools that create lasting impact.

Ben is a published contributor to Contact Center Pipeline and has been a featured guest on several industry podcasts, where he shares insights on leadership, learning design, and the future of work culture. He brings energy, empathy, and a coaching mindset to every session, whether in person or virtual.

As a creative learning facilitaor for over 20 years, Teresa has been igniting joy and connection in learning environments through her interactive training style. As a nationally recognized author and speaker, she specializes in theme-based learning experiences that inspire change, foster reflection, and build meaningful connections among participants. Her training philosophy is captured in the titles of her two books: Lose the Lecture and Find the Joyful Leader Within. Teresa’s mission is simple: help learners connect, reflect, and grow through experiences that are as joyful as they are effective!

Renée turns learning into an experience people don’t want to end. Her participant-centered approach is built on the belief that the best learning happens when people are having too much fun to notice it’s “training.” With over 25 years of experience, Renée blends adult learning expertise with a theatrical presence to capture attention from the first minute—and keep it. She has designed and led initiatives in industries ranging from education to manufacturing to healthcare, giving her the versatility to connect with participants at every level, from the shop floor to the executive suite. Renée’s specialty is transforming complex strategies into simple, usable tools that stick—sparking curiosity, building buy-in, and inspiring people to take action long after the session ends.

Michael Spehn is a New York Times bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of New Day Foundation for Families, a non-profit serving families fighting cancer. He was contributing editor for Home Life Magazine, and co-host of Your Family Matters radio show on Salem Broadcasting Network. He has appeared on numerous media outlets including multiple appearances on The Today Show, ABC World News, Huckabee, Fox News, and countless radio programs. He has spent most of his career joyfully training, coaching, and inspiring others to achieve their dreams and goals. He is an avid golfer, reluctant pickle ball player, and thinks March Madness and any day game at Wrigley Field are the greatest things in sports. He and his wife Gina have five grown children.

Sadie accidentally became an advocate for engaging, learner-centered training in 2009, when she began her career as a university instructor in sports medicine. Upon seeing how challenging and anti-fun it was for students to grasp lecture-based content, she quickly moved away from traditional didactic methods and toward active sessions grounded in adult learning theory. Curious about new techniques to deliver interactive learning experiences that stick, she went on to obtain her Master’s and Doctorate in education. Her passions lie in curriculum design, interactive training methods, educational technology, evaluation, and medical education. Sadie is driven by the belief that meaningful learning should be collaborative, creative, and inclusive.

Natalie brings over 20 years of experience in facilitation and training to The Bob Pike Group. She excels in delivering content both in person and virtually in a way that encourages participant-centered learning and fun! A natural encourager, Natalie is a dynamic communicator with strong listening and coaching skills. She holds a Masters degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in Servant Leadership and a BA from Purdue University in Communication. Natalie has worked with clients such as Samtec, Norton Healthcare and Indiana University Southeast.

Chelsea Cardwell is a certified coach (PCC, ICF) and corporate trainer with over 7 years of experience developing tribal leaders across Oklahoma. Known for her bold, engaging style, Chelsea brings energy and authenticity to every session—whether in-person or virtual. She specializes in helping leaders grow through empathy, clarity, and intentional action. Passionate about leadership and organizational development, Chelsea blends cultural insight with dynamic facilitation to create practical learning experiences that drive real results.  

Blayre is creative and results-driven. Since 2015, she’s been designing and delivering engaging, performance-based training for adult learners. She specializes in translating complex processes into interactive, application-focused learning. Blayre brings energy, innovation, and a deep understanding of how people learn best—ensuring every session is practical, participant-focused, and impactful. Outside the training room, she finds joy in cooking up new recipes, tending her garden, and sharing good food with great people—often bringing that same creativity and care to the learning experiences she designs.