Principal:
Nadia Prescott

Associates:
James Milojkovic
Sheila Gibson
Emily Matthews
Mitch Myers
Deborah Scott

Nadia Prescott

Nadia Prescott is the Founder of Emerging Executive. She is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the International Association of Coaches.

As a consultant and coach, Nadia has over 20 years of experience working with leading Fortune 500 and small- to medium-sized businesses in the US and Europe. Her passion and energy come from working with individuals to develop processes and learn the skills to move past roadblocks and create personal transformations and business results. Recent clients include Autodesk, Growth & Learning Opportunities Inc, Options, A Benefits Training Foundation, Family Restoration House, Working Wonders, Bay Area Children First, Lawler & Lawler, RC & Associates, and Tech S2. She has also worked privately with individuals in a number of leading technology and professional service organizations.

In the late 1980s, Nadia held various marketing positions with the Cap Gemini Sogeti organization. She developed considerable expertise in working with both product and service groups and was recognized as an outstanding performer in the manufacturing products organization. She was also one of the instrumental players in developing the company's strategy for the Retail and Distribution sector.

In the early 1990s, Nadia started her own consultancy business in the UK , where she worked with small- to medium-sized businesses in healthcare and high tech. Impressed with the quality of her work, an international client offered her a permanent leadership role at the company's North America headquarters.

From the mid 1990s, Nadia worked with PeopleSoft in the US where she was recognized for outstanding marketing performance within her first 18 months and again 3 years later. As a result of her plans and programs, within one year the PeopleSoft Supply Chain products moved to the visionary position in the renowned Gartner Industry Analyst Magic Quadrants. Her innovative sales generation programs consistently delivered above average results for the industry. Her team consistently delivered on time and to budget and had fun in the process. She developed a reputation as a fair but uncompromising leader with a team-oriented management style.

Since 2000, she has combined her strengths in marketing and consulting with her passion for helping people in nonprofit and high tech organizations realize their true potential. Her practice focuses on working with organizations wanting to focus on innovative marketing and fundraising programs, and develop inspirational leadership to help build teams motivated for success .

Nadia is a graduate and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Communications, Advertising and Marketing Foundation in the UK. She has continually expanded both her coaching and consulting skills through participating in accredited programs including graduating as a Certified Professional Coach from The Coaches Training Institute.

Sheila Gibson, Capital M Associates

Sheila Gibson is the CEO and Founder of CapitalM Associates, specializing in the development of integrated sales and marketing processes for global IT companies. She has over 20 years experience of marketing leadership and held CMO, Senior VP and General Management responsibilities in 4 global software businesses. She has lbeen responsible for the transformation in culture from sales and technology driven companies to a marketing led approach. This involved the definition, internal positioning and launch of new product marketing processes actively integrating sales, marketing & engineering. It also included the development of corporate brands, positioning, messaging and implementation internationally. Her experience also includes extensive participation in mergers & acquisitions and investment rounds. Sheila's experience also expands includes business analysis, strategic planning, operational planning & budgeting and corporate business development in direct sales and through alliances and channels. She is a passionate proponent of integrated sales & marketing process!

Emily Matthews, Nola Marketing

Emily Matthews is the CEO of Nola Marketing. NOLA Marketing specializes in delivering marketing communications services to technology companies. Since 1999, NOLA Marketing has worked with businesses of all sizes — from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 corporations — to develop marketing programs and sales tools to attract and retain customers.

Years of experience in high technology are the foundation for NOLA Marketing's services. These services are focused on helping businesses meet tactical marketing objectives. Known for speed and proficiency, NOLA Marketing provides the marketing support you need, when you need it. Whether it is a time-sensitive project or an ongoing program, NOLA Marketing is ready and able to deliver — regardless of how tight the timeline.

James Milojkovic

James Milojkovic (pr. Miloy'ko'vich) is the Founder and Chief Education Officer of KnowledgePassion. He is also a Lecturer in the Center for Teaching and Learning at Stanford University , a Fellow of the World Business Academy and a member of the Board of Governors of the International Association of Coaches (IAC).

Milo 's research and consulting focus on human motivation and highlight the power of language in thought and action for innovation and creativity at work. His acclaimed executive programs on transformative learning and creating breakthrough have been presented in Australia , Norway , England , Scotland , The Netherlands and throughout the United States .

Milo 's most recent clients include: Genentech, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Caspian Networks, The Naval Postgraduate School, Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab, Apple Computer, Marriott International, SBC Internet Services, Adobe Systems, New United Motor Manufacturing, Foote, Cone & Belding, and Hewlett-Packard.

Mitch Myers

Mitch Myers has over 20-years experience in non-profit and community leadership. In 1997 he was awarded the Exemplary Director for the State of California by the California School-Age Consortium (Calsac) S.F., CA. Until 2005 he was Executive Director of San Francisco based West Portal Care Inc., an accredited and state licensed before and after school childcare program serving over 800 children. He was responsible for the development of an infrastructure to support multiple sites and successfully led the organization through the National After School Association's accreditation process. He also played a major role in developing and implementing a financial strategy for the organization where they diversified their funding sources including income from investments and grant funding...... He was appointed to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council (CPAC) in 2003 by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department where he chaired the “sunshined” public council meetings of child care stakeholders, advocating for the importance of Early Care and Education. He holds a degree in Fine Arts from U.C.S.B. and now resides in New York City.

Deborah Scott

Deborah Scott is the principal of Sage Associates, Inc., a nonprofit consultancy for government and non-government organizations. Founded in 1992, Sage Associates, Inc., is an integrity-based organization with a mission to provide high quality, creative integrated services that improve the ability of communities to better the health and well-being of their members. Sage offers expertise and experience in working with Federal- and state-funding streams, national and local private foundations, community-based organizations and for-profit enterprises. She is known for her work in the development and implementation of evaluation plans for special programs/projects, needs assessments and customer service satisfaction studies.

Clients include the City of Houston Health Department, Harris County, AIDS Foundation Houston, People With AIDS Coalition, Inc., The Center for AIDS Hope and Remembrance Project, The Houston Regional HIV/AIDS Resource Group, University of Texas Medical Branch Health Management Organization, Harris County-Ryan White Planning Council, Camp for All Foundation, and the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center.