Who you’ll be working with
The people behind Bolderminds are experienced guides — not gurus.
We’re a team of leadership coaches, adult development practitioners, and organizational psychologists who care about helping leaders grow the capacity to meet change with clarity, steadiness, and confidence.
The Team
Jared Taylor
Jared’s path into development began at Disney, during a period when he felt disengaged and started asking deeper questions about how people actually grow at work. That curiosity led him to create Disney’s first full-time employee engagement role, where he introduced bottom-up change practices, rolled out an emotional intelligence and mindfulness program with a 98% satisfaction rating, and served as Chief of Staff to the President and Chief Creative Officer. After Disney, Jared partnered with organizations including HP, Bristol Myers Squibb, and 3M. He lives in Boulder, CO where he finds perspective on the trails and in the kitchen.
Founder & Leadership Development Guide
Kelly Fountaine
Kelly supports leaders in building emotionally intelligent, human-centered cultures where people and performance can thrive. She brings more than two decades of experience in the television industry, including a formative chapter as a People & Culture leader at The Walt Disney Company. Grounded in a background in psychology and training in mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and meditation, Kelly is drawn to the human side of change. Through her work, she helps leaders lead with intention, care, and clarity—especially in moments that matter most. Kelly is a graduate of Howard University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She lives in Los Angeles.
People & Culture Partner
James supports leaders and teams in navigating complexity, change, and the human challenges of modern work. As a facilitator and leadership coach, he has led development workshops for organizations including Toyota, COX Communications, Grubhub, Zillow Group, and REI; helping teams build clarity, balance, and more generative ways of working together. Prior to consulting, James was the Vice President of Education for Aspire Public Schools. His approach is shaped by a background in philosophy, law, and coaching—and a belief that meaningful growth starts from the inside out. James holds a BA in Pre-Law & Philosophy from Binghamton University and a law degree from George Washington University.
Facilitator, Coach, & AdvisorJames Gallagher
Dave Kenneally
Dave helps people meet life and work with greater presence, steadiness, and compassion. His path includes service as a U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant and six years of training as a Buddhist monk in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Dave now shares mindfulness with people facing real-world challenges—from veterans and business leaders to educators, teens, and families navigating illness. A trained Search Inside Yourself teacher and Ordained member of the Order of Interbeing, Dave brings depth, humility, and quiet humor to his work.
Mindfulness Teacher & FacilitatorOur Advisory Board brings lived experience from the systems leaders are navigating right now—creative industries, global organizations, talent strategy, culture, growth, and change. They ensure our work stays grounded, rigorous, and worthy of the leaders it serves.
The advisory board
Ann brings decades of senior leadership experience helping creative organizations design environments where talent and performance can thrive. An Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, she blends deep practitioner insight with academic research to support leaders navigating complexity and change. Ann previously held senior leadership roles at Wētā FX and Walt Disney Animation Studios, where she led global talent, production, and organizational strategy in highly creative, fast-moving environments. A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Ann is known for her thoughtful leadership, strategic perspective, and commitment to developing people and cultures that endure. Ann holds a Masters Degree in Law from the University of Antwerp in Belgium. She resides with her family in Los Angeles.
Executive Fellow, Harvard Business SchoolAnn Le Cam
Dr. Susan Dumond
Susan brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience helping organizations align people strategy with long-term business growth. She has held senior roles across global enterprises including The Walt Disney Company, Alorica, AECOM, and PwC, where she led enterprise-wide efforts in organizational design, executive development, and employee experience. Trained as an organizational psychologist, Susan is known for her pragmatic insight, steady judgment, and deep commitment to developing leaders who can navigate complexity with clarity and care. Susan earned her doctoral and master’s degrees in organizational psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. She resides in Topanga, California with her husband.
Human Capital & Organizational Advisor
Lisel brings more than 20 years of marketing leadership experience building brands from scratch and leading global companies through periods of hyper-growth. She is the founder of Gig Marketing Group, where she helps companies scale through tailored, on-demand marketing services using a plug and play model. Previously, Lisel led marketing and brand teams at Alorica, Molina Healthcare, and CME Group, and worked agency-side across a wide range of industries. She is known for building high-performing teams and turning clarity into momentum. Lisel graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Microeconomics. She resides in Orange County, California.
Marketing & Growth Advisor