People Partnerships
Ashley Waddington
At Ponder This Consulting, we specialize in empowering first-time managers to succeed through innovative training and coaching solutions. Our program is designed to support organizations in developing confident, capable leaders who can effectively engage their teams, optimize operations, and drive productivity. Through a blend of video trainings, hands-on activities, personalized coaching, and access to a vibrant community of peers, we make the challenging transition from individual contributor to people leader seamless. Partnering with us means investing in the future of your organization's leadership while addressing today's critical needs for effective management.
Alyssa Poggioli
Alyssa partners with individuals and organizations to unlock potential, drive performance, and promote well-being from the inside out. With over a decade of experience, she offers 1:1 executive and personal coaching for deep, transformative growth; dynamic leadership training that enhances emotional intelligence and communication; and comprehensive wellness programming through her Sanguine Wellness platform—designed to support employee vitality and sustainable success.
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As a certified Hogan consultant, Alyssa leverages data-driven assessments to strengthen leadership effectiveness, reduce costly turnover, and improve hiring and succession decisions—ensuring the right people are in the right roles for long-term success.
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She also partners with Oaceus to deliver a tax-advantaged, fully compliant wellness and life insurance program—providing employers with an estimated $650 in FICA savings per employee per year, boosting recruitment and retention, and offering employees access to 50+ wellness benefits and guaranteed life insurance with no out-of-pocket costs.
Alyssa brings clarity, compassion, and candor to every partnership, helping organizations thrive through their people.