Meet the team.
Coaches, trainers, and facilitators who have spent careers at the intersection of performance, communication, and human potential.
Brett Duggan
CEO / FounderBrett Duggan is the creator of the NeuroSpontaneity System™ and founder of Yes And Innovations, a leadership communication consultancy bridging the science of performance psychology with the art of improvisation. A sought-after executive coach, keynote speaker, and facilitator, Brett works with Fortune 100 companies, leading startups, and elite professionals worldwide. Drawing on more than a decade of applied research in communication, embodiment, and behavioral design, Brett has developed a proprietary framework that helps leaders and teams rewire their neural patterns for adaptability, authenticity, and presence. A professor of Acting and Improvisation at Louisiana State University, Brett is also an award-winning actor, filmmaker, and comedian, known for translating creative methodologies into measurable leadership outcomes.
Brian Lohmann
Coach & Workshop FacilitatorBrian Lohmann is a corporate communication specialist and team building expert who helps organizations transform their collaborative potential through innovative coaching and training. Combining 25 years of corporate consulting experience with decades of performance expertise, he delivers dynamic programs that enhance leadership presence, storytelling capability, and team synergy. His proven methodology has helped countless organizations across finance, technology, healthcare, and entertainment sectors achieve breakthrough results.
Rockford Sansom
Trainer, Coach & Keynote SpeakerRockford Sansom is a communications coach and author. As a coach, he has worked with Fortune 500 executives, UN delegates, members of the US Congress, speakers in TED Talks, and actors on Broadway. Rocky has published three books in the area of voice and communication, and was the editor of the Voice and Speech Review. He enjoys empowering his clients to find their authentic selves, supporting their presence, impact, and ability to build relationships.
Ross Rushing
Coach, Keynote & Sales⚑ Full bio coming soon.
Ross Crain
Sales & Communication TrainerRoss Crain is an elite presence and communication strategist who transforms how professionals show up in high-stakes environments. Holding advanced degrees from UCSD and NYU in performance studies, Ross brings over two decades of expertise in helping leaders and teams develop authentic presence, compelling communication skills, and dynamic collaboration capabilities. His innovative methodology, rooted in advanced performance techniques and improvisational principles, has helped countless professionals achieve breakthrough results in leadership impact and team effectiveness.
Dr. Bonny McDonald
Trainer, Coach & Keynote SpeakerDr. Bonny McDonald, Ph.D. is a nationally recognized expert in leadership communication, executive presence, and performance-based training. She holds a doctorate in Communication Studies from Louisiana State University and serves as the Frank Hayden Endowed Professor of the Arts at Southern University–Baton Rouge. A former national champion speaker and international championship coach, Dr. McDonald works with executives and organizational leaders to strengthen confidence, adaptability, and influence through improvisational theatre and embodied communication techniques.
Matthew Jablow
Head HR Consultant & KeynoteMatthew is an elite Human Resources strategist who transforms how organizations approach talent management and employee development. With over 20 years of expertise in recruiting, training, and retention strategies, he helps HR teams create dynamic systems that drive engagement and foster long-term organizational success. His innovative approach to performance management and employee development has consistently delivered breakthrough results in workplace satisfaction, retention rates, and team performance.
Yes, and…
Yes And Innovations is a boutique consulting and communications firm built on the improvisational principle of "Yes, and…" — enthusiastically embracing your ideas and then building on them.
Our CEO's background in theater and stand-up comedy infuses a unique blend of fun and professionalism into everything we do. By combining creative thinking with data-driven insight, we help organizations communicate clearly, build strong cultures, and adapt to change with confidence.
We take our work seriously; ourselves, not so much. The result is a collaborative partnership that's both enjoyable and effective. After all, a team that can laugh together can grow together — building trust and resiliency along the way.
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