Why Choose DoorTwo™?
Focused Engagements for You and Your Organization
DoorTwo is a conscious leadership consulting firm that combines deep business experience and expertise with the power of proven, research-based models. DoorTwo tailors each engagement to the individual and organization, offering executive coaching and leadership development programs and workshops. Influential leaders emerge to build thriving and growing organizations.
DoorTwo focuses on the whole human, creating conscious leaders who achieve competency in behavioral science models, including motivation, communication, and change management. These competencies are integrated with the concept of elevated capacity, creating a whole leader who harnesses personal potential to achieve peak performance.
Journeying with you
Your patterns of thinking define your choices, perspective, and business. DoorTwo conscious leadership consultants hold a mirror up to help growth-minded leaders like you ask new questions, shift perspective, and develop new patterns of thinking that unlock greater influence to create thriving companies. Your consultant will create a tailored engagement for you and journey with you, guiding and coaching you to conscious leadership and extraordinary impact.
What’s Behind DoorTwo?
Purpose.
To awaken people and transform companies to achieve their purpose-filled greatness.
Mission.
We act as ceaseless guides in the arena of life.
Vision.
Conscious leaders leading growing, thriving, culturally-healthy companies.
Value:
We do the right thing, always. We authentically live in the service of others, demonstrating integrity and respect at every turn, while leading through generosity and abundance.
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We dedicate ourselves to outdo ourselves. We ask for help, yet we are not helpless. We find our comfort zone and challenge it daily. We are ever oriented toward the goal. After all, we did not come this far to only come this far.
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We are exponentially grateful for all that we have and for all that we do. “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” -Aesop.
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As a wise man once said, “We are all going to die.” The way we see it, we might as well have a little fun along the way. Humor abounds and laughter fills our halls.
The SSCA Evolution
to DoorTwo
SSCA’s journey began over 45 years ago with Dr. Brad Spencer, in his garage, choosing proven behavioral science-based models from which to lead and consult his clients. This cutting-edge approach changed the trajectory for everyone he encountered and soon Spencer & Associates became Spencer, Shenk, Capers and Associates, which many warmly know now as SSCA.
A Legacy of Cutting-Edge Leadership Consulting
As SSCA evolved so did the incorporation of select, proven leadership competency models. You would expect nothing less from a consulting firm committed to journeying with and ceaselessly guiding clients to their purpose-filled greatness.
SSCA is now DoorTwo, we invite growth-minded leaders to choose to make an extraordinary impact for themselves and their organizations.
DoorTwo continues to build upon deeply researched and proven models. Our new name, DoorTwo, reflects the ceaseless growth process that conscious leaders journey – consistently facing choices and purposefully choosing a new perspective, an exceptional path, and to have extraordinary impact.
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Meet the Consultants
DoorTwo leadership consultants are in the arena with you, throughout your journey, guiding you to solve the right problems and achieve your defined goals. Each consultant couples deep business experience and expertise with the power of proven, research-based models. Take a moment to get to know each of the consultants and choose the one with whom you want to take this ceaseless journey to conscious leadership, and more importantly, to extraordinary impact.
Thomas M. Shenk
“Tom is really part of the fabric of our company and he has been a great hand in developing our leaders. Our engagement scores, retention and business results are the evidence.” –COO / Executive Coaching Client
It’s All About Relationships
Tom helps clients and their companies optimize their “human resource” through skill development, encouragement, and candid executive coaching. Tom focuses on C-suite executives, awakening them to conscious leadership. His deep expertise enables him to subsequently ensure the permeation of proven, behavior-based models to leaders throughout the organization with the goal of creating healthy cultures from which organizations thrive and perform.
Two key principles Tom selected:
- “Leadership is relationship and relationship is everything.”
- “Are we as leaders behaving in a way that encourages the best from others?”
Areas of Expertise
- Applied Radical Candor
- Assessment Coach
- Assertive Communications
- How to Have Important and Difficult Conversations
- Candidate Selection and Cultural Fit
- Change Leadership
- Conflict Resolution and Management
- Executive Coach (for C-suite and high potential leaders)
- Leadership Development
- Motivation Theory and Practice
- Organizational Behavior
- Developing an Engaged Culture of Shared Leadership
Experience
- Wells Fargo
- European American Ban
- Guest Lecturer, California State University Long Beach
- Adjunct Professor, University of California Los Angeles, Extension Program
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Southern California
- Master of Business Administration, Pepperdine University
- Master of Science in Organization Behavior, University of Southern California
Susan Peirce
Susan is a truth teller… and we have made great progress. The ROI with DoorTwo (formerly SSCA) is very high. It’s not instant gratification, it is slow…it’s so great to have someone come in and look at your organization to help plot the path forward. – Co-Founder / Executive Coaching Client
Susan Peirce has a keen understanding of business and a steadfast desire for results. As a Partner at DoorTwo, she has been an integral part of the growth and transformation of hundreds of businesses in her more than thirty years working in Leadership and Organizational Development. Susan offers clients an opportunity for growth and the ability to access sincere vulnerability, opening the door for them to “get out of their own way” and achieve remarkable business results.
Areas of Expertise
- Aligning Leadership Teams
- Aligning Strategy and Culture
- Applied Radical Candor
- Assertive Communications
- Assessment Coach
- Building Organizational Learning Communities
- Business Ethics and Strategy
- Business Strategy
- Candidate Selection and Cultural Fit
- Change Management
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution / Management
- Crisis Management
- Crucial Conversations
- Culture and Climate Transformation
- Empowering Organizational Capacity
- Energy and Performance Management
- Leadership Development
- Motivation Theory and Achievement
- Organizational Behavior
- Organization Development
- Presentation Skills
Stephanie Au
Stephanie helps people find the answers within themselves. She helps us uncover who we are, what we want, and what we need to do to get there, but is not prescriptive or domineering. It’s about helping us find our own answers and understand ourselves and our context better. – Vice President / Executive Coaching Client
As a Partner at DoorTwo and a veteran of Human Resources and Organizational Development, Stephanie helps leaders hone their ability to become aware that how they “show up” each day impacts the people around them and, in turn, their business results.
Areas of Expertise
- Aligning Leadership Teams
- Applied Radical Candor
- Assertive Communications
- Communication
- Culture and Climate Transformation
- Followership
- Leadership Development
- Motivation Theory and Achievement
- Organization Development
- Scaling Startups
Experience
- FHP Health Center
- Hewlett Packard
- TakeCare Insurance Company
- Sienna Architecture Company
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Southern California
- Master of Business Administration, Pepperdine University
- Master of Science in Organization Behavior, University of Southern California
Shaun Dyke
Shaun is good at co-creating, to understand what the needs are… this is NOT a canned version. DoorTwo provides a tailored version addressing where the organization needs to go. Result is no doubt more growth with more engaged workforce and gaining and retaining better talent. – Human Resources, Leadership & Development / Leadership Development Client
With a deep passion for leadership development, Shaun encourages his clients to see things differently. He has a gift for seeing what’s really at stake in any situation and a knack for hearing even what’s not being said. He actively reminds leaders that they can choose the impact they have on their teams, colleagues, careers, and their own lives.
Areas of Expertise
- Aligning Leadership Teams
- Aligning Strategy and Culture
- Applied Radical Candor
- Business Ethics and Strategy
- Business Strategy
- Change Management
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution / Management
- Crisis Management
- Crucial Conversations
- Culture and Climate Transformation
- Elevating Personal Capacity
- Energy and Performance Management
- Followership
- Leadership Development
- Motivation Theory and Achievement
Experience
- Nestle USA
- US Navy
Education
- Bachelor in Business Management
- Master of Science in Business Administration, University of Southern California
Jen Patterson
In a Fortune 1000 level structure, Jennifer… brought world-class training solutions that developed our top talent and helped the business become highly profitable. —Client
Jennifer Patterson is more than a guide; she’s a catalyst for sustainable growth and transformation. Infusing passion with purpose, she collaborates with leaders and their teams, ensuring they realize not just growth, but growth that truly counts. For over 15 years Jennifer has been the cornerstone for leadership teams from multiple industries, both public and private, regardless of their scale. Her forte lies in her intentional approach: walking alongside leaders as they journey through pivotal moments, be it an IPO, a strategic acquisition, a global debut, or high velocity growth. With Jennifer, transformation becomes not just achievable, but authentic and conscious.
Areas of Expertise
- Aligning Leadership Teams
- Aligning Strategy and Culture
- Assertive Communications
- Assessment Coach
- Building Organizational Learning Communities
- Candidate Selection and Cultural Fit
- Change Management
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution / Management
- Culture and Climate Transformation
- Empowering Organizational Capacity
- Energy and Performance Management
- Followership (motivating followership)
- Leadership Development
- Motivation Theory and Achievement
- Organizational Behavior
- Organizational Development
- Presentation Skills
Experience
- Agility Leadership Group, LLC
- T-Mobile
Education
- MS, Organizational Development, Pepperdine University
- BA, Business Administration and Management, Bethany University
Jeff Miller, Ph.D.
The common factor in success and happiness is recognizing the humanity of what we do and exploring what that means. This doesn’t detract from business results; it accelerates them. – Jeff Miller, Ph.D.
A true passion for learning and continuous growth perfectly defines Jeff Miller, Ph.D. He has spent a lifetime understanding what motivates individuals and teams. With educational psychology at the core of his consulting practice, Jeff believes all of us are students and every situation is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Areas of Expertise
- Aligning Leadership Teams
- Aligning Strategy and Culture
- Applied Radical Candor
- Assertive Communications
- Building Organizational Learning Communities
- Business Ethics and Strategy
- Change Management
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution / Management
- Crucial Conversations
- Culture and Climate Transformation
- Empowering Organizational Capacity
- Followership
- Leadership Development
- Motivation Theory and Achievement
- Organizational Behavior
- Organization Development
- Presentation Skills
- Scaling Startups
- Situational Leadership
Experience
- Cornerstone OnDemand
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
- Santa Monica College
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications, University of Southern California
- Master of Education, Pepperdine University
- Doctor of Philosophy in Motivation and Learning, University of Southern California
Brad Spencer, Ph.D.
The impact of working with Brad is that colleagues with whom I had significant conflict and misalignment, I was able to get a better understanding and agreement. I am more successful overall. – CEO/ Executive Coaching Client
Areas of Expertise
- Applied Radical Candor
- Assertive Communications
- Business Ethics and Strategy
- Candidate Selection and Cultural Fit
- Change Management
- Communication
- Leadership Development
- Motivation Theory and Achievement
- Research-based Applied Behavioral Sciences
Experience
- Founder, SSCA, Inc.
- Bank of America
- Mattel, Inc.
- Hillsdale’s Dow Leadership Conference Center
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Hillsdale College
- Master of Business Administration, Pepperdine University
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, International College
Bo Burick seeks to elevate others. Since stepping onto the grounds of the United States Air Force Academy as a cadet in 1989, Bo has relished opportunities to lead and guide others. With a mindset toward excellence and collaboration, Bo is highly skilled at identifying high-potential leaders and developing effective teams.
Areas of Expertise
- Leadership Development
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Client Development & Management
- Risk & Change Management
- Staff & Career Development
- Collaborative Teams
- Program Scoping & Implementation
- Marketing & Business Development
- New Work Strategy & Acquisition
- Contract Negotiation & Management
- Quality Management
- Professional Ethics
- Talent Recruiting
Experience
- Mark Thomas & Company
- Michael Baker International
- RBF Consulting
- United States Air Force
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, United States Air Force Academy
- Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of California at Irvine
- Professional Engineer – Civil, State of California
Anna Baldwin
Anna asks you to reflect and to consider if you are making the best choices based upon your leadership goals. – Director / Program Participant
A quiet force who brings award winning strategy experience to her clients.
As the former Chief Operating Officer of Native Foods and Innovative Dining Group (which includes Roku restaurants and BOA Steakhouse), Anna has a unique ability to combine large-scale business strategies with the intricate tactics needed to lead people toward the business goal.
Areas of Expertise
- Aligning Leadership Teams
- Aligning Strategy and Culture
- Applied Radical Candor
- Assertive Communications
- Assessment Coach
- Building Organizational Learning Communities
- Business Ethics and Strategy
- Business Strategy
- Candidate Selection and Cultural Fit
- Change Management
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution / Management
- Crisis Management
- Culture and Climate Transformation
- Energy and Performance Management
- Followership
- Leadership Development
- Motivation Theory and Achievement
- Organization Development
- Shared Leadership
- General Mills
Experience
- General Mills
- Verizon
- Ikon Document Services
Education
- Bachelors in Psychology, Boston College
Meet the Team
Please meet the unsung heroes of DoorTwo, those truly committed individuals in the arena of life with you and our consultants. Each is as exceptional as the next, choosing to show up each and every day, ultimately to fulfill our purpose: To awaken people and transform companies to achieve their purpose-filled greatness.
Lisa Lowell
Lisa Lowell brings curiosity and uncommon courage to her role as Project Manager at DoorTwo. That translates to saying an energetic “yes” to a wide variety of undertakings, including new business development, operational details, financial management, marketing projects, and even helping to coordinate a major office move.
Lisa’s broad skillset hails from a rich background of multi-disciplinary experience that includes advertising agencies, small business ownership, service as a board member of a non-profit organization, and a stint as an Associate Producer and on-air host of a cable television show. With a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon, Lisa is also DoorTwo’s picky (in a good way) editor with an insightful eye for detail.
Lisa maintains a curious candor and relevant energy that results in moving the needle, yet she strives to preserve relationships. She is a trusted ally to those who know her. Lisa lives in Long Beach with her family and is a rare Southern California native whose favorite thing is to explore a city on foot.
LeAnn King
Kristina Duran
Kristina is the Executive Assistant at DoorTwo, where her mastery of juggling details and priorities is constantly tested as she maintains the busy scheduling for consultants. She has a fearlessness that is needed, coupled with a sense of humor that is appreciated, to wield the perfect blend of effectiveness and influence.
Before joining SSCA in 2021, Kristina served in executive support roles in a slew of industries from higher education to electronics manufacturing, and she found a purpose in helping leaders bring order to their professional lives. Cleaning up brings her joy, so she views any mess as a blank canvas and a welcome challenge.
Originally from Framingham, Massachusetts, Kristina moved to California in 2004, where she lives in Long Beach with her family and two dogs (and she likes the dogs better than almost anyone else).
Though she received her degrees in Creative Writing and English, she’d like to live in a world where bios write themselves and commas are used conservatively, though she’ll settle for just the commas.
Outside of the office, Kristina is a chauffeur to her 13-year-old daughter. Kristina enjoys hiking, binge-watching true crime shows, and can never say no to a good book.
Erin Velaer
As DoorTwo’s Client Experience Manager, Erin stands in the shoes of our clients, paying careful attention to their needs, encounters, and overall journey through their work with DoorTwo. She exudes a genuine sincerity when working with clients and strives to create a seamless workshop experience from start to finish, including logistics, space planning, materials, and assessment delivery. Erin strives to maintain customer intimacy and is always searching for ways to say “yes.”
Prior to her role at DoorTwo, Erin worked for years as the Director of Operations for a multi-state Dermatology practice and was consistently developing ways to address client and employee needs while ensuring solutions worked within the needs of the company.
Erin earned a BA in Communication Studies from Loyola Marymount University, and an MS in Management and Leadership from Pepperdine University. Relationships matter most to Erin, and you will often find her in authentic, passionate, and playful conversation with others. She revels in baking, cooking, and especially in hosting others—life is sweetest when it’s shared with others. She is refueled by a swim in the ocean or dip in the lake. Erin has a giant Scrabble board hanging in her office and always keeps a rousing game going. Fundamentally, she hopes to never let her curiosity wane.
Christine Vensand
Christine is a master planner who loves connecting the dots to solve challenges. As Executive Assistant at DoorTwo, she stays one step ahead of busy consultants’ schedules and complex logistics to keep things running smoothly.
Not a big fan of snow, Christine moved early in her career from New Jersey to California and honed her skills managing a busy optometry business in Newport Beach. Her prior experience spanned multiple industries, including advertising, legal, and health care. Her calm demeanor and can-do attitude are the cornerstones of her success.
Outside the office, Christine loves to travel and is always planning her next adventure. She derives tremendous joy from spending time with her two grown children and almost as much joy from wine, chocolate, and a good book.