Meet The Team

Terry Bond is a serial entrepreneur and a globally recognized expert on the topics of communications, senior executive leadership development, and executive coaching.  The net valuation of Bond’s client companies exceeds Sweden’s gross domestic product.                                                              more

Zina earned her Bachelor's of Mass Communications degree from the State University of West Georgia.  Her focus has been as a Brand Strategist, Search Specialist, Marketing Coordinator, and Sr. Project Coordinator for the past 10 years.  Prior to joining our team, Zina served as the Executive Assistant to the C-Suite of Equifax and multiple Human Resource Vice Presidents at Delta Air Lines.      ​​

Carol joined Burst's parent company as a controller in 2008 after years of financial work as a financial consultant and Chief Financial Officer.         

Carol lives in Charleston, South Carolina.​​​

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Dan has spent 20 years working in television and radio, as a host, reporter, interviewer, producer and actor. As a broadcast host, he appeared on several network series, including NHL Cool Shots,  and NASCAR Outdoors. He has also been hired to help professional athletes prepare for interviews with general managers, coaches and the media.       more 

Robin’s talents led her to spend 25 years as a professional writer for television and theater. She has been nominated for several Emmys for her work on shows such as The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, and Guiding Light, is the winner of a Writers Guild Award, and worked on a film for the United Nations Development Program.             more 

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With a proven track record as an Executive Director and Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at JPMorgan Chase, Christopher has led initiatives to enhance talent development, organizational culture, and DEI strategies at scale. Christopher also serves on the faculty of the Pacific Coast Banking School.

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Daphne has been leading and facilitating workshops and working with individuals to promote lasting change.  Daphne leads people by igniting the fire within them.   

She is a Level 2 Warrior Goddess Facilitator and has a Master's Degree in Health Education with years of experience working in Radio, Television, and Communications.                                              more 

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Quyen Ngo is a tri-lingual trainer, facilitator, and coach based in Los Angeles, CA. She has been working in the field of leadership and communication for most of her life -- having had the unique privilege of being trained as a conflict mediator as well as a peer leadership trainer. She has worked with groups all over the world, from a myriad of different fields: from pediatric oncologists, to journalists, to migrant workers.                                                                more 

For over ten years, Amy has successfully collaborated with hundreds of leaders at notable organizations such as Airbnb, Roku, Dropbox, LinkedIn, Facebook as well as universities and non-profits. Amy is an expert in equipping her clients with the skills to heighten self-awareness, increase trust, create mutual success, and transform stagnant corporate cultures into thriving communities of collaboration and innovation.                                                             more   

Jessica is a seasoned performer and communications coach whose warm presence shines on screen, stage, and in training sessions. She brings decades of experience communicating with audiences of all sizes. She has thrilled audiences in TV, film, theater, and voiceover talent across multiple languages and platforms.

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A few of her TV and film credits include:

•  Westworld 

• The Young and the Restless, 

• The Week

• God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness.

Vocal lead dubbing credits include:

• “Sara” in the Spanish film Voces (Don't Listen)

• “Sophie” in Luis Miguel:

• Characters in the Dutch series Undercover, along with projects in Dutch, Spanish, Italian, and French distributed by Netflix and Amazon.

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On stage, Jessica shined in the world premiere of Absolutely Filthy, opposite Brendan Hunt (co-creator and star of Ted Lasso), and in the West Coast premiere of Mickle Maher’s There is a Happiness That Morning Is, blending bold storytelling with genuine connection.

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Since 2012, Jessica is also a photographer capturing celebrity events as an affiliate press photographer for London Entertainment. She previously held marketing and business development roles for Source Interlink Media, spearheading promotions for 60+ automotive and outdoor titles and launching innovative events for Motor Trend International Auto Shows across 24 markets. Early on, she was also a voiceover talent and copywriter for several LA radio stations, rounding out a rich career rooted in communication and storytelling.

Renee Jackson Smith is a transformational speaker, leadership coach, and facilitator. With a passion for empowering women, Renee helps women break through self-doubt, rise above systemic barriers, and reconnect with the power that’s already within. Through her blend of lived leadership experience and heart-centered coaching, she inspires women to boldly become who they were always meant to be—not by reinventing themselves, but by resurrecting their brilliance, voice, and purpose.