VISION

Our vision is clear –

a world with exceptional leaders

thriving in successful organizations

making a difference.

Executive coaching, ​Leadership development,

Human resource advisor

Why Reimagine Human Resources?

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We believe that the connection between your business goals and the people responsible for executing on those goals is key. Reimagining human resources means we start with your business goals and ensure that your people initiatives and systems align with those goals.​

Our Services Include:

Creating a People Plan

(a Strategic Human Resource Plan)

Advising Executives

Advising Financial and Human Resource Professionals

Discover more about Cavendish Services

Why Ignite the Spirit and Skills of Leaders?

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We believe that an organization mirrors the strength of its leaders. If you want to strengthen your organization, you must invest in your leaders. We will partner with you to develop highly effective leaders, igniting their spirit and skills.

Our Services Include:

Coaching Leaders, Groups and Teams

Developing Leadership Skills

Designing and Facilitating Retreats

Discover more about Vernal Services

OUR TEAM APPROACH

Our team partners with you, so you can achieve successful outcomes for your people and your business. As a highly skilled team of consultants, we have diverse backgrounds and unique styles and our work is rooted in emotional intelligence. 

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While we coach and advise in confidential relationships, we work and communicate closely as a team.  Throughout our work with you and your team, the consultant is supported internally so the process is influenced and informed by the depth and breadth of our full team’s experience.

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An organization mirrors the strength of its leaders.

Our success is a reflection of our amazing team who are experts at:​

• Collaboration

• The power of asking questions

• Relationship building

• Problem solving

• Focusing on results

OUR TEAM

LAURA PIOTROWSKI

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT

laurap@ccvernal.com

“We don’t have to do it alone.

We were never meant to.”

 – Brene Brown          

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PAUL BORAWSKI

CONSULTANT

paul@ccvernal.com

“If your actions inspire others

to dream more, learn more,

do more….you are a leader.”

– John Quincy Adams

KIM EBINGER

CONSULTANT

kim@ccvernal.com

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“We are what we repeatedly do.”

– Aristotle

ALISON SPARKS JOHNSON

CONSULTANT

alison@ccvernal.com

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“If we are together, nothing

is impossible. If we are

divided, all will fail.” 

– Winston Churchill     

KAREN VERNAL

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF DREAMER

karen@ccvernal.com

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“Never doubt that a small group of

thoughtful, committed citizens can

change the world. Indeed, it is the

only thing that ever has!”

 – Margaret Mead           

BRIDGET COFFEY

CONSULTANT

bridgetc@ccvernal.com

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“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”

– Theodore Roosevelt

DONNA GRUNZE

CLIENT EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR

donna@ccvernal.com

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“How wonderful it is that nobody need

wait a single moment before starting

to improve the world.”  

– Anne Frank

CHERYL JUECH

CONSULTANT

cheryl@ccvernal.com

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“We teach what we  most

need to learn.”  

– Gloria Steinem

AURORA KAPLAN

CLIENT EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR

aurorak@ccvernal.com

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“Don’t quit. Never give up trying to

build the world you can see,

even if others can’t see it.” 

– Simon Sinek     

RESOURCES

February 16, 2021  Announcement

Partnering with Family Business Leadership Partners (FBLP)

We are proud to announce our partnership with Family Business Leadership Partners (FBLP) and support the family business leaders in southeastern Wisconsin! Family-owned businesses create 78% of new jobs in the US (according to SCORE) and add strength to our economy.  We had the privilege of presenting ‘What a Ride: Leadership Strategies in this Extraordinary Time’ today to FBLP members.  It was great fun connecting with this unique group of diverse businesses, that showed up virtually, to explore and learn together.  We look forward to sharing our expertise and supporting the continued success of family-owned businesses.

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July 2020 - New Offering

Navigating Unchartered Waters - As organizations determine when, if and how their employees will return to the workplace, leaders will need the skills to recognize and respond to employees’ experience of loss, fear and uncertainty. Vernal works with leaders to develop and strengthen skills so that they can provide the emotional safety to allow their teams to do their best work and manage through these challenging times.

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March 2020 - Milwaukee Biz Times

Karen Vernal passes the torch to former client

After 20 years as president and chief executive officer of Vernal Management Consultants, its founder Karen Vernal recently passed the torch to Laura Piotrowski, selling her the business in October.

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May 25, 2020 - Milwaukee Biz Times

Navigating the waters of pandemic grief - Leaders play a vital role in helping us get through this

Grief is a natural response to loss. It is the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away from you.

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February 3, 2020 - Milwaukee Biz Times

A ‘Beautiful Day’ - Leadership lessons learned from Mr. Rogers

The recent movie invites us to consider what we might learn from a man whose wisdom continues to shape the minds and hearts of children of all ages.

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