RJCG Consultants are Certified PRINT® Coaches and have advanced degrees in counseling, specialized training and experience in our unique, integrative coaching and consultation model, and a passion for helping individuals and organizations across multiple industries reach their creative, interpersonal, and financial goals. Because we are experienced therapists, in addition to facilitating and supporting leadership development and team building, RJCG Consultants can effectively identify and resolve conflict and communication challenges among employees, restoring trust and teamwork.

Meet the Team

Rick grew up in New Jersey and worked in the HR Department at NBC in NYC. He obtained a master’s degree in Psychological Services/Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from New Mexico State University. He was a Professor for 26 years, taught graduate courses in organizational consultation for over 20 years, and was the Chair of the Counselor Education Department at Portland State University (PSU) for nine years. His primary area of research as a Professor was Differentiation, a concept that characterizes optimal interpersonal functioning and is essential for effective organizational leaders. Rick is currently Professor Emeritus at PSU and continues to utilize the Leadership Scales he developed for executive coaching and RJCG Leadership Essentials® workshops. Rick has been a therapist in private practice for over 30 years and a coach/consultant for over 20 years. He is Licensed as a Psychologist in Oregon and New York. As a Certified PRINT® Coach, Rick uses the PRINT® assessment with leaders and teams to improve communication and team cohesion. Rick founded RJCG to pool the collective talents of experienced coaches that he has trained in Differentiated Leadership and the integrative RJCG Consultation Model. Rick has been recognized as Top Executive Coach by Coach foundation, one of the biggest names in the coaching industry.

Polly grew up in England and came to America for college. She then embarked on a career as a newspaper reporter in France and Argentina before returning to the US to obtain a master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University. Polly reported on political maneuverings in the US Senate and covered national issues for TIME. She then obtained a second master’s degree in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy from Portland State University. She has been a counselor/coach for over 10 years and is a Certified PRINT® Coach. Polly especially enjoys using PRINT® to support teams to improve communication and increase cohesion and is particularly skilled at helping individuals and small groups reduce relational tensions in the workplace.

Kalpana grew up in Portland and attended the University of Oregon. After a 25 year career in community-based organizing and non-profit capacity building, she started working with individuals and organizations on campaign development, executive coaching, planning, values-based strategic planning, and culture-building. Kalpana is a Certified PRINT® Coach and is currently enrolled in the master’s program in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy at Portland State University.

Chad is a native Oregonian who spent half of his life living in Vermont and Massachusetts. He has an undergraduate degree in Music Theory & Composition from Johnson State University and a master's degree in Behavioral Psychology from Pacific University. With over 20 years of executive-level leadership experience, Chad has an extensive skill set, including company leadership, operations management, portfolio and product management, marketing, and growth strategies. Chad has been recognized by the Portland Business Journal for developing an award winning culture at Discogs during his tenure as CEO. He was a contributor to the best selling product innovation book “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products” by Nir Eyal. Chad has also served on multiple boards, including Northern Vermont University, Discogs, and Oregon Counselors Association. As a leader and consultant, Chad’s passion is fostering high performing teams by increasing cohesion, improving communication, and aligning company culture with organizational values and vision.

Joellyn grew up in New Jersey before moving west in 1991. She obtained a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Educational Psychology from New Mexico State University. Previously, she was Adjunct Faculty at Montana State University, teaching courses in educational psychology. She then worked for nine years as an ADHD/Organizational Coach at Reed College in Portland. She specializes in coaching individuals to help them overcome the challenges associated with ADHD (focus/sustaining attention, time management, procrastination, etc.), leading to increased job performance and the attainment of career and job-related goals.

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