About
Mission
To inspire and heal.
Vision
To live in a world where the
power of Love outshines the love of power.
Qualities of a
Self-Sustaining Leader
Has an Inner Compass:
Leads with Authenticity and Heart
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Leads with Love: Is motivated by Love as the core of their being.
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Cultivates Heart-Centered Skills: Strives for authentic, meaningful connections with others, rooted in self-awareness and compassion.
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Acts with Ethical Integrity: Courageously chooses and executes morally sound actions in all aspects of life.
Inspires and Empowers Others
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Motivates and Inspires Others: Engages and empowers others to achieve their full potential.
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Fosters Transformative Interactions: Creates and nurtures relationships that inspire growth, understanding, and positive change.
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Prioritizes Collective Well-being: Places the greater good ahead of ego-driven, fear-based desires.
Embraces Change and Resilience
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Embraces a Journey of Continuous Growth: Views life as a lifelong adventure of self-discovery, change, and renewal.
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Views Challenges as Opportunities: Maintains a curious, humble, and compassionate outlook, transforming obstacles into stepping stones.
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Takes Initiative and Delivers Results: Takes charge as needed and achieves goals, even in challenging circumstances.
Meet Our Team
JACK RUSSELL, MTS
Jack is visionary leader, author, public speaker, and executive coach-mentor. In 1997, he introduced the pioneering Self-Sustaining Leadership® model, inspired by quantum mechanics, to meet the growing demand for multi-dimensional leadership in real-world contexts.
His integrity, trustworthiness, and deep engagement have earned him a reputation across various fields, including the U.S. Army, education, business, and nonprofits. Having lived and served in several countries, he brings a global perspective and a deep respect for diverse cultures to his work.
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He lives among the Green Mountains of Vermont with his wife, Glenda, who partners with him in the leadership work.
GLENDA OTTO
Glenda is an accomplished career transition consultant, coach, and trainer, with a wealth of experience across private practice, higher education, corporate settings, and state government.
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Renowned for her expertise in crafting clear, transformative tools and methodologies, she equips clients with practical frameworks that inspire growth and self-discovery.
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Glenda has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, government associations, and entrepreneurs, consistently bringing her dedication to help clients forge meaningful relationships with themselves and confidently pursue fulfilling career paths.
Her empowering approach enables individuals to explore new directions with clarity and purpose.
DEBBIE PEARSON
Independent Practitioner
www.DebbiePearson.com
Debbie Pearson is an Independent Practitioner of the Self-Sustaining Leadership® model certified as Mentor, Group Coach, and Facilitator. She's also a #1 International Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Artist.​
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Her journey into authentic and transformative leadership began in earnest in 2018 when she first discovered the Self-Sustaining Leadership® model. After years of seeking answers from both traditional and alternative therapies, Debbie found the breakthrough she had been searching for. Captivated by the model’s profound insights and results, she realized that authentic leadership starts within—and that with this new knowledge, she alone held the power to create lasting change in her life.
Now, Debbie is dedicated to helping individuals and teams unlock their potential and embrace authentic leadership through a skills-based approach rooted in self-awareness, intentionality, and growth. Whether guiding them to lead with greater clarity, courage, and connection or empowering them to foster sustainable change, Debbie's work inspires transformation at every level of life and leadership. She firmly believes that authentic leadership starts from within.
JODY MARQUIS
Founder & CEO of Chance for Change Institute Inc.
www.ChanceForChange.com
Jody Marquis is the visionary creator of The L.O.V.E. NOW Method, a transformative framework empowering high-achieving professionals to transcend overwhelm, align with love-consciousness, and lead purpose-driven lives. Rooted in Universal Law, quantum science, and energy alignment, Jody’s work champions Love-Conscious Leadership as a healing force for humanity and a catalyst for raising the planet's collective frequency. Drawing from her own journey from adversity to advocacy, Jody has dedicated her life to integrating love into leadership, transforming lives, and inspiring communities.
​With over a decade of experience building a nationally recognized model school in one of America’s poorest regions,
Jody demonstrated resilience, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Her leadership philosophy integrates wisdom from luminaries like Marci Shimoff and Dr. Sue Morter and healing modalities such as Clarity Breathwork and the Magnetic Mind Method. The L.O.V.E. NOW Method equips leaders to elevate their energy, clear subconscious resistance, and align with their highest potential, fostering transformation that begins within and ripples out to homes, workplaces, and communities.
Ready to create a life of alignment, purpose, and impact?
Schedule a complimentary clarity call with Jody at chanceforchangevt@gmail.com.