Who We Are

Who We Are

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Who We Are

Team Genius practices what we share with our clients, knowing the best work arises from a place of genuine interest, love and care, rigorous attention to process and presence, and a full-hearted commitment to our clients and their goals. Every member of our team is a high-integrity, multi-hyphenate whose diverse intelligence and curiosity leads to constant growth and innovation. Our own self-care and creativity practices are what we share on a daily basis with each other and our clients, creating embodied leaders actively engaged in transformative change.

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Molly Birkholm

Chief Executive Officer, Facilitator

Kathy Weil

Chief Operating Officer

Aric Kurzman

Of Counsel

Trip Tripathy

Business Advisor

Annette Felder

Facilitator

Daniela Felder

Facilitator

Mia Ganda

Facilitator
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What We Do

At Team Genius, we are at the forefront of next-level team-building, leadership development, mental wellness consulting, and curriculum development. While ‘mental health’ programs have traditionally focused on treating mental illness, our evidence-based programs are designed to create individual and collective mental resilience inside of corporate teams and in communities that leads to innovation, satisfaction, and success.


We have over 17 years of experience working with organizations, including the U.S. Department of Defense & U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Goldman Sachs, Ritz Carlton, and now the nation of Ukraine for civilians living amidst war. Our Corporate Stress Management and Resilience, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Post-Traumatic Growth, and evidence-based mindfulness and breathing curriculums, courses, and facilitator trainings are used daily by millions of people all over the world to experience more balanced, healthy, meaningful, and joyful lives.

Our personalized approach includes sharing time to get to know you, your team, and your organization’s specific needs. We then craft a tailor-made plan that aligns with your goals that can include variations of individual, small group, and large group programs. Using similar strategies to those of U.S. Special Forces teams to create one, integrated unit that capitalizes on strengths and cares for vulnerabilities, we empower teams to not only manage stress but to thrive in high-pressure environments.

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Department of Defense & Department of Veterans Affairs

17-year track record training thousands of facilitators and mental health providers for PTSD treatment and mental health readiness and resilience programs that are used by millions of servicemembers, veterans, and military families. Participated in clinical research on the effects of breathing, mindfulness, meditation, and trauma-sensitive and adaptive yoga techniques for PTSD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain.

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Led virtual stress management and team-building programs focused on building connection and communication for diverse global teams placed on multi-faceted company-specific projects.

Goldman Sachs

Bespoke stress management and resilience programs for key leaders in the organization, including executive coaching, performance enhancement, leadership development, and retirement transition navigation and succession planning.

Mckinsey & Company

Delivered the keynote speech on “Finding Meaning in Adversity” and conducted next-level team-building activities at a McKinsey Annual Retreat in Whistler, Canada. Supported key leaders in weaving these principles into everyday leadership and business practices in support of creating mentally healthy teams.

The Ritz Carlton

Created an innovative stress management program designed to support mental health while also improving customer service, especially under challenging circumstances. Partnered on employee-led community service projects, including human trafficking relief initiatives and post-hurricane relief programs.

Redwheel

Conduct ongoing innovative stress management and resilience programs aimed at constantly improving employee mental health, team-building, and optimizing portfolio performance. Hosted company offsites in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Miami. Lead annual 360-reviews and bespoke analyst mentorship and leadership development plans.

Tolleson Wealth Management

C-suite stress management and resilience programs, one-on-one mindfulness/ executive coaching, and retirement succession/ transition navigation.

Jushi

Created innovative programs to integrate the staff and cultures of acquired cannabis companies into the new parent company. Continue to deliver ongoing senior leadership retreats and one-on-one senior leadership development coaching.

Boulder Crest Foundation- Warrior PATHH

Developed an evidence-based meditation program, instructor guides, and student guides designed to support the post-traumatic growth and mental health of veterans participating in 7-day Warrior PATHH retreats. Implemented and trained instructor teams for 12 veteran retreat centers across the country to facilitate the program. Wrote and filmed a learning library on topics including Guided Mindfulness Meditation, Breathing Practices, and Mantra Meditation – each of which was designed specifically to support the health and growth of veterans. This project included: a participant manual, instructor manual, video scripts, audio scripts, video recordings, audio recordings, training program outline, planning, and facilitation and course curriculum. Created a robust library of videos focusing on practicing and teaching meditation and breathing practices for veterans participating in long-term Post-Traumatic Growth programs. Provide ongoing one-on-one leadership training aimed at growing leaders inside of a quickly expanding organization.

Yoga International

Wrote and recorded several video courses for Yoga International – including the 52-episode Women’s Empowerment Initiative and the Warriors at Ease Teacher Training: Teaching Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and Meditation in Military Settings. Content created for this project included: video scripts, video recordings, participant manual, and course curriculum.

Great Courses

Developed online educational content for large-scale audiences, including writing and filming two self-paced, 24-class online courses called “Building Your Resilience: Finding Meaning in Adversity” and “iRest: Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation.” Content created for this project included: video scripts, audio scripts, video recordings, audio recordings, books, and course curriculum. The courses have been downloaded millions of times.

WriteLabel

Developed leadership development programs for this tech-startup using both onsite team building programs and ongoing one-on-one executive team coaching programs aimed at product profitability, improved project management, and remote workforce efficiency.