
Kristy Busija
CEO & Founder
Over 30 Years of Experience
At Next Conversation Consulting, we believe great results come from great people. Our team is made up of seasoned consultants, coaches, and facilitators who bring decades of leadership, culture, and talent development experience across industries and around the globe. Each of us is united by a simple philosophy: create clarity out of complexity and help leaders and organizations thrive.
We’re not just experts—we’re partners. From award-winning leadership programs to innovative approaches in inclusion and organizational strategy, our team combines proven expertise with genuine passion for helping people and businesses succeed. Together, we bring the right mix of insight, energy, and practicality to every engagement, ensuring solutions that are not only effective, but simple, scalable, and sustainable.

Amber Blake
Senior consultant/coach

Amber Greenwood
Assessment solutions lead

Amy Ross
Senior consultant/coach

Angie Wright
Senior consultant/coach

Brooke Elliott
Senior consultant/coach

Chris Hagood
Senior consultant/coach

Christine Duer
Senior consultant/coach

Christopher Bylone
Senior consultant/coach

Colin Callahan
Senior consultant/coach

Dan Pogue
Senior consultant/coach

Eddrick Martin
Senior consultant/coach

Elliott Lasson
Senior consultant/coach

Esther Kantner
Senior consultant/coach

Gerod King
Senior consultant/coach

Julie Brendich
Senior consultant/coach

Kelvin Brim
Senior consultant/coach

La Donna Cortez
Senior consultant/coach

Lisa Stryker
Senior consultant/coach

Mark Myette
Senior consultant/coach

Michelle Lopez
Senior consultant/coach

Peter Ainley
Senior consultant/coach

Randy Coats
Senior consultant/coach

Sophia Kristjansson
Senior consultant/coach

Steve West
Senior consultant/coach

Wayne Wilson
Senior consultant/coach

Wilma Li
Senior consultant/coach
At Next Conversation Consulting, we believe in building more than careers—we build impact. Our team is made up of passionate, experienced professionals who thrive on helping leaders and organizations succeed. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Click below to explore opportunities and see how you can be part of our growing team.



