Judy Hoffstein  Judy Hoffstein works with mid-level and senior management to enhance their ability to lead and manage individuals and teams, as well as career management strategies.
Her approach to coaching is adapted to each unique situation, and her style is open and supportive – although she can deliver difficult messages when needed.
With over 20 years of experience, Judy has held a diverse set of business and senior leadership roles which add to the value of her executive coaching practice.Her most recent corporate position was Head of Marketing for Citi’s Global Direct Banking group. Prior to that, she was Senior Vice President and General Manager of the American Express U.S. Charge Card business, where she focused on revitalizing the company’s flagship Charge Card business.
During her years at American Express, Judy had the opportunity to work in – and with – a broad range of business units and functions, including Direct Marketing, Telemarketing, Internet, Operations, Product Development, Technology, and Merchant Services (Sales).
Judy also spent several years as SVP of Human Resources Development at American Express. In that role she ran Global Training; Organization Effectiveness; and Diversity. Her accomplishments in HR include launching a senior executive mentoring program; a core global leadership training curriculum; and winning the Catalyst award for American Express.
Judy has also worked at Home Box Office, Newsweek, and Charter Publishing Company. She has more recently owned a small focus group facility and acted as an independent marketing consultant.
Throughout her business career, Judy’s successes relied heavily on her leadership and influence skills, as she built and managed diverse teams in a variety of functions. In her corporate roles she has worked globally, with both start up and mature functions, and with all levels of leadership. She has directly managed large and highly matrixed teams, and has also worked in smaller entrepreneurial environments. She has taught leadership training, and mentored numerous direct reports and other colleagues. As an agent of change, she has given people renewed energy – and ability – to accomplish their goals. Judy’s unusually wide-ranging senior level experience allows her to build a true partnership with her clients, able to consult on business strategy in addition to leadership and team issues.
Judy holds a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
| Joel Patenaude  Joel Patenaude is a business consultant, based in Montclair, New Jersey. He works with small and medium enterprises on strategy, marketing planning, strategic planning, sourcing, real estate planning and development, counseling, competitive analysis and special projects.
With over 20 years of experience, Joel has held a diverse set of business roles which add to the value of his practice. He offers a distinctive ability to understand your business issues quickly and efficiently deliver professional business plans, presentations, financial projections and strategic recommendations.
Through his business career Joel has worked independently and collaboratively and has been often described as reliable, thoughtful and easy to work with.
Prior to founding his consulting business, Joel extensive entrepreneurial experience has included:
• Managing Member – Greenworks on Grove LLC
Real estate development company focused on the development of a former brownfield gas station into a Gold Level LEED-certified (i.e. green) retail building.
• President – World Pottery/Garden Traditions, Inc
World Pottery was a popular destination retail and wholesale store and ecommerce website for gardeners, home designers, garden centers and landscapers in northern New Jersey. • President – Judy & Joel’s Kitchen, Inc
Judy & Joel’s Kitchen manufactured desserts, notably frozen, certified-organic, slice-and-bake cookie doughs that were nationally distributed through all major natural foods outlets. • Director – East Williamsburg Valley Industrial Development Corporation (EWVIDCO) Affiliate of the St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation., one of New York City’s largest and most successful neighborhood development corporations. Joel holds a Bachelor’s degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Masters degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. |
