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Mike Lantz - Founder/CEO

Mike Lantz, CEO and Founder of LQ Performance Strategies, and a member of the National Speakers Association is one of only two coaches in the State of Indiana to earn the coveted Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation, as awarded by the International Coach Federation, the governing body of professional coaches world-wide.

Lantz has excelled in life by not only implementing what he has learned to find his own success, but by studying the mastery of the leaders in business today. His great success has led him to share his techniques with others; thus, founding LQ Performance Strategies as a springboard for his life’s work of perfecting human potential through motivational seminars, corporate training and personal and professional coaching.

A renowned motivator and highly sought-after speaker, Lantz brings desire and the ability to coach individuals to massive transformation. His cutting-edge strategies for success prove that honoring your true self and building on your unique talents, anyone can achieve the “perfect life.” The stated mission of Mike Lantz is to motivate individuals to live lives and create destinies never thought possible.

Lantz has been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, Inside Indiana Business and is often seen on FOX’s morning show “Building a Better You.” He has been profiled in such publications as Indiana Business Journal (IBJ), Indianapolis Monthly, Indianapolis Star, Image Magazine and Real Estate Broker-Agent Magazine. A graduate of Indiana University School of Business and a member of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization (YEO), Mike has coached and motivated people from all walks of life. Mike currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana with wife Julie and children Mackenzie, Jackson, Mason, Madeline and Josie.

Lisa Rike - Director of Instructional Design & Implementation

Lisa has nearly 20 years of corporate and consultative experience in designing and developing training curriculum and workshops as well as facilitating both technical and non-technical skills sessions. She holds a degree in Public and Corporate Communications as well as certifications and studies in adult learning, behavioral styles, instructional design, project management, and competency development. Lisa’s education and personal development experiences translate into training strategies that incorporate audience-focused, goal-oriented methods.

Lisa combines her expertise and passion for meaningful training to produce rich, productive sessions focused on adult learning “done right”. “Get adults involved, thinking, applying and talking!” is Lisa’s mantra! Lisa is a member of the national and local chapters of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD), a learning advocate (evident by her continuous pursuit of industry knowledge and education) as well as a featured speaker at local conferences and roundtables.

April Deuschle - Instructional Design Manager

April has strong entrepreneurial and turn-around capabilities, adept at needs assessment, formulating solid action plans, influencing effective solutions, and implementing effective training programs.

April is at her best evaluating training needs, designing and implementing complete training programs, re-energizing sales organizations, and directing day-to-day operations. Thoroughly familiar with adult educational development, April expands key accounts, and formulates innovative forms of training. April has been directly responsible for identifying production deficiencies, introducing products and services, creating promotions, and improving customer service.

As a resourceful problem solver and intuitive decision-maker, April is able to analyze situations rapidly, cut through non-essentials to the heart of the problem, set goals, establish controls, and meet demanding objectives. Her ability to work well alone or as part of a team and make forceful presentations consistently contributes directly to corporate profitability.

She is a graduate of Ball State University and is a member of the local chapter of the American Society of Training and Development (CIASTD).

Post graduate studies include communication and facilitation, which utilize her passion for adult education. April resides in Noblesville with her daughter Danielle.

Glen Schaaf - Sales Director

Glen has 24 years of sales and leadership experience. After earning a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in business administration with a focus on marketing and transportation/logistics, Glen spent 12 years in the data processing industry in sales and sales management roles, and the past 12 years in the training/consulting industry partnering with clients to make them more productive and to increase their sales leadership. He learned in these roles that the biggest challenge leadership has is not having enough time to effectively coach, mentor, train and develop their most important asset, their people. He has had profit and loss responsibility in which he improved a sales branch by 30% per year and led a team of sales and technical staff.

Glen is passionate about helping people become the change we seek in this world. He has also developed the ability to effectively teach and present to groups ranging from CEOs and managers to front-line workers and sales professionals.

Jennifer Brackney - Operations Manger

As the Operations Manager, Jennifer works to support the LQ Performance Strategies staff in all capacities and to provide excellent customer service to our clients.

Jennifer’s background includes experience in accounting, marketing, customer service, and assistant management in manufacturing and in health care. She has been employed by Sonoco Products Company and Cardinal Health Care Systems.

Jennifer is a graduate of Franklin College, where she was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and earned a bachelors degree in Political Science with related fields in economics and history. Having interned with the Prevention of Child Abuse Coalition, and participating in many children’s rights organizations, Jennifer is a strong believer in the rights and voice of children.

Jennifer and her family reside in Plainfield, Indiana.