At Spark Brilliance, we help great leaders create exceptional results—especially in times of transformation, disruption, and rapid growth.
Our science-backed methodology blends positive psychology, neuroscience, and business strategy to cut through the complexity and bring clarity to what leaders need most: alignment, connection, and momentum. We equip leaders and teams to lead with confidence, navigate uncertainty, and accelerate measurable results—without burnout.
Our work is rooted in psychological safety, cognitive diversity, and behavior-based performance. We believe in high-impact collaboration, real-world application, and cultivating cultures people want to be part of. Our clients don’t just adapt—they thrive, with data to prove it.
From our flagship Spark Brilliance Leadership Accelerator to global enterprise engagements, our programs consistently boost engagement, productivity, trust, and profitability across industries. And our impact scales—from individual leaders to entire companies.
Whether you’re optimizing your team dynamics, strengthening your leadership bench, or preparing your organization for what’s next—we’re here to help you lead with brilliance.
Jackie Insinger is a Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and one of the most sought-after experts in Leadership and Team Dynamics.
Combining degrees from Duke and Harvard with cutting-edge neuroscience from MIT, Jackie’s work uniquely bridges science and strategy. Her proven, data-backed methodology simplifies the chaos of today’s leadership climate—and activates leaders as a force multiplier for growth, alignment, and cultural transformation.
Through the Spark Brilliance Leadership Accelerator and executive programs, Jackie helps leaders fuel momentum from the inside out. Her clients experience measurable increases in engagement, performance, psychological safety, and retention—while directly impacting the bottom line.
Jackie’s work has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, CEO World, Entrepreneur, and many other media outlets. Her bestselling book, Spark Brilliance, has earned national acclaim across eight business categories. She is a member of both the Forbes Coaches Council and Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, and her frameworks have been adopted by organizations across 20+ countries.
Lindsay bridges vision and execution at Spark Brilliance, translating growth strategy into reality by aligning client success, operational excellence, and scalable systems. Her brilliance lies in expanding Spark Brilliance’s reach within client organizations, helping leaders embed the firm’s tools and mindset into the everyday rhythms of their organizations to create transformation that lasts.
Stephan boasts an impressive 25-year tenure as a sought-after Leadership trainer and Executive coach. A natural coach and engaging storyteller, his brilliance lies in guiding individuals through the Spark Brilliance programs to recognize their strengths, pinpoint areas for growth, establish goals, and craft a strategic roadmap for achieving success.
Ryan brings with him a wealth of experience as a retired 10-year Major League Baseball veteran, a World Series Champion, and an Olympian. His incredible journey from the field to the boardroom showcases his brilliance at infusing invaluable lessons and an unparalleled energy that ignites inspiration and actionable shifts among Spark Brilliance participants.
Cate Wilkes is a seasoned capital strategist and executive coach with more than three decades of leadership across financial services, investor relations, and organizational transformation. As Vice President at Fannie Mae, she drove a west-coast portfolio expansion from $8 billion to $12 billion in under a year and launched the company’s first National Condo Symposium. At KPMG, as Director of Mortgage Advisory and Credit Risk, she led a major transformation for a top U.S. bank that unlocked $23 million in annual savings. A respected voice in the capital expansion arena, Cate is known for helping organizations, founders, and family offices position for growth with clarity and precision. After training with and coaching alongside one of the world’s most influential personal development leaders, she now channels her expertise into executive coaching and facilitation, equipping leaders to think boldly, act decisively, and elevate their impact.
Brenda is an executive coach and leadership facilitator dedicated to helping leaders build motivated, high-performing teams. With a strong background in business strategy and organizational development, she equips leaders with practical tools to enhance communication, engagement, and decision-making. Her brilliance lies in creating psychologically safe environments that inspire clarity, confidence, and accountability - driving measurable growth and sustainable success across teams and organizations.
Heather Philand is Head of Partnership Development at Spark Brilliance, where she leads strategic initiatives that expand the Spark Brilliance Leadership Framework. She works with growth stage organizations to drive alignment, accountability, and leadership clarity during periods of change. With nearly two decades of experience, Heather is known for her relationship first approach, clear communication style, and ability to turn complex challenges into actionable strategies that move meaningful work forward.Heather is known for her relationship first approach, clear communication style, and ability to connect people and brands around shared purpose. she holds a degree in Technical Journalism and Public Relations from Colorado State University, a foundation that supports her ability to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives that inspire action.
Megan turns vision into action at Spark Brilliance. As Program Manager, she leads the strategy, structure, and systems that keep our programs and partnerships running with excellence. Equal parts strategist and connector, Megan ensures every detail, behind the scenes and in front of clients, reflects Spark Brilliance’s commitment to clarity, impact, and heart. Her gift is creating flow where others see friction, helping our team and clients thrive through every stage of transformation.
Kallie keeps Spark Brilliance moving with ease and excellence behind the scenes. As Executive Assistant to Founder and CEO Jackie Insinger, she brings organization, heart, and calm to even the busiest days - managing scheduling, communication, and team coordination with care and precision. With a deep commitment to connection and clarity, Kallie ensures every detail runs smoothly so our clients and team can stay focused on what matters most: meaningful transformation.
Eliza Graham Bunting leads operations and program delivery for Spark Brilliance for Educators, bringing over 27 years of experience driving meaningful change across education, nonprofit, and community-focused organizations. As COO, she ensures that every school, district, and educator experiences a seamless, high-impact journey - from onboarding and training to long-term partnership success. Eliza oversees the implementation of the Spark Schools program, workshops, and professional development experiences, ensuring they consistently deliver measurable outcomes in teacher well-being, student engagement, and school culture. Known for her warmth, operational excellence, and deep commitment to educator support, Eliza helps bring neuroscience-backed leadership tools to classrooms across the country.
Rachel brings deep expertise in instructional design and modern learning science to Spark Brilliance, where she transforms our leadership frameworks into powerful, research-backed learning experiences. With an Ivy League foundation and extensive experience supporting organizations through rapid growth and complexity, her brilliance lies in translating leadership concepts into practical tools that drive measurable behavior change. At Spark Brilliance, Rachel designs programs that move far beyond content delivery. She builds learning that sticks. By blending neuroscience, adult learning principles, and organizational strategy, she ensures leaders not only engage with our curriculum, but embed it into the everyday rhythms of their teams for lasting impact.
Laura brings 15+ years of design, education, and imaginative problem-solving to Spark Brilliance, where she turns ambitious ideas into momentum that teams can feel. With a background that spans building a visual arts curriculum, leading a high-performing team, and driving sales in a niche landscape design firm, her brilliance lies in translating complexity into clarity and inspiring people to move boldly from vision to action. At Spark Brilliance, Laura operates at the strategic intersections of creativity and execution. She architects experiences, systems, and special projects that energize teams and elevate the way work gets done. By blending her designer’s eye, educator’s heart, and leader’s intuition, she builds solutions that not only run beautifully, but create lasting impact in the everyday rhythm of the organization.
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