Diversity Inclusion

Leadership Development

Coaching

Consulting Services Worldwide

Headquartered in Chicago, The Walker Thomas Group represents clients between coasts, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Our firm specializes in strategy, training, and various tools for sustainability to create change and align your business. The Walker Thomas Group has earned a stellar reputation for engaging public speaking, experiential facilitation, meaningful coaching, and practical consulting.

We have a proven systemic approach for creating inclusion, engagement and organizational change. Our work impacts people, profitability and creates a better place to live and work for organizations around the world.

 

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erika@thewalkerthomasgroup.com
(202) 821-7078

Making the World a Place to Live and Work Since 2010…

Team Snapshot

  • Erika Walker (Walker-Thomas)

    President & CEO

    Erika Walker (she, her) founded The Walker Thomas Group in 2010. She strives to utilize a systemic approach to maximize and drive results for corporate, municipalities, and non-profit organizations.

  • Maylene Peña, PHR

    Vice President

    Maylene Peña (she, her, ella) joined The Walker Thomas Group in 2019. She is an expert in People Operations, HR Management and Organizational Development.

  • Herb Long, CPC

    Executive Coach

    Herb Long (he, him) Herb Long is a certified professional coach specializing in one-on-one and group coaching. He works with leaders seeking to navigate the ever-changing challenges of dynamic organizations to create sustainable change.

Areas of Practice


Diversity & Inclusion and Empathy

 

The world is ever growing and evolving, and we’re not just talking about sound demographics. With the consistent introduction of new perspectives, an increased focus on social justice, and a change in how work gets done, the opportunity for innovation and collaboration grows, but so does the complexity. Our work in D & I and empathy allow organizations to create a better place for EVERYONE to work and thrive.


Leadership Development

 

We help expand the capacity of individuals to perform in leadership roles within organizations.  Our sweet spot is in helping individuals new to leadership roles or preparing existing leaders/entrepreneurs to move to the next level by strengthening their emotional intelligence and facilitating the company's strategy through vision, alignment, and execution through growing the capabilities of others.


Coaching

 

Whether you are a high performer, moving to the next leadership level, or an aspiring entrepreneur, everyone can use a coach. Studies show it improves performance, addresses areas of development, and identifies hidden strengths and deeply held aspirations. Our certified coaches can help in all those areas.


“If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.”

-Maya Angelou

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The Walker Thomas Group

erika@thewalkerthomasgroup.com
(202) 821-7078