ABOUT MANA
Business is a people thing.
The plans. The decisions. The work. People make all of it happen.
When we understand how people are wired—what motivates them, how they communicate, and what they need to do good work—we can lead with more intention. Resolve the friction. Make better choices. Help the business move forward.
That’s the idea behind Mana Advisory Group.
Hello.
I’m Amy.
Leadership coach. Fractional leader. Solver of people problems.
I’ve sat in the leadership seat as a CEO, COO, and founder. I’ve grown businesses, helped turn them around, and seen how much depends on the people doing the work.
Today, I help leaders in midsized companies understand their people and put that understanding to work. Sometimes that means coaching. Sometimes it means getting a team into the same room for an honest conversation. Sometimes it means stepping in to help lead.
Expect curiosity, candor, data, and a dose of humanity. Plus a sense of humor. People are people, after all.
A few things
I believe.
To be clear is to be kind.
Clear expectations and honest feedback give people something useful to work with.
Healthy conflict beats unhealthy peace.
A quiet room isn’t always an aligned team. We need ways to disagree and still move forward.
Get curious before you get certain.
Assumptions are easy. Understanding takes a little more work—and usually gets us further.
Understanding people is a business strategy.
How people work together shapes the decisions, delivery, and results of the business.
And the name?
Mana is associated with power, influence, and prestige. It’s a reminder of the capacity people bring—and what becomes possible when we understand it.
More joy. Less friction. Always.
What’s happening in your world?
Tell me about the people hiccups, the possibilities, and what you’d like to change.