Dray Consulting
Question: Are your plans and dreams big enough?
Answer: We believe you and your organization are capable of much more than you imagine.
About
Dray Consulting assists individuals and organizations in identifying opportunities and effectively navigating change. We provide a systematic approach, experienced perspective, and objective advice, enabling leaders and organizations to reach and sustain high levels of performance.
Our Approach
Naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. At Dray Consulting, that's how we see people and businesses: we believe you and your organization are capable of much more than you currently imagine. By employing a co-active approach to coaching and consulting&nbdash;one where the coach/consultant and client/organization both lean into and give power to the relationship–we help you dream bigger and accomplish more.
Our Values
Our client work and interactions are guided by all that we hold important.
Limitless possibility. We challenge the artificial limitations that people and organizations put upon themselves.
Connectedness. We provide information and resources that encourage self-discovery and self-awareness as the first step in building stronger relationships with other.
Continuous Growth and Learning. We ask powerful questions and offer provocative insights that inspire forward movement through growth and learning.
Fun. We invite fun into all that we do, rejecting the notion that everything worthwhile has to be difficult.
Ann Yaggie, President and Certified Professional Coach
With more than 19 years of experience as a corporate leader, Ann brings an integrated-systems perspective to any discussion or situation and a straightforward, practical approach to coaching and consulting. Ann's unique and varied career and educational experiences allow her to quickly identify and communicate interrelationships among issues, people, and complex organizational systems. Her positive outlook, energy, and participative leadership style enable her to inspire, motivate, and develop leadership in others.
Intentional Career Choice
In 1989, after earning a bachelor of science degree in dietetics and a master of science degree in nutrition, Ann accepted an entry-level position at a start-up life insurance company while searching for a research position within the food and pharmaceutical industries. In less than a year, she moved into management, where she repeatedly received promotions and participated in all aspects of the business. Two years into her relationship with the company, Ann made an intentional choice–she decided to no longer maintain her registration as a dietitian, fully embracing this new career path.
Experienced Perspective
During her career, Ann held high-level positions in operations, marketing, training, and organization development. In addition, she experienced firsthand the challenges of rapid growth, transition from a privately-held entrepreneurial company to a publicly-traded corporation, and acquisition by and merger with a global financial services organization.
Previous Roles
Director, Learning & Development
Vice President, Professional Development
Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President, Marketing
Vice President, Field Compensation
Education & Training
Certified Professional Coach, Coaches Training Institute
Social Style Training, TRACOM Group
Doctoral Studies, Organization Development, University of St. Thomas
M.S., Nutrition Science, Case Western Reserve University
B.S., Dietetics, College of St. Benedict
Professional Affiliations
Minnesota Organization Development Network
Minnesota Coaches Association
International Coach Federation
