Meet the Team Powering The Trust Advantage
At Habits at Work, we believe that high performance isn't about knowing what to do—it's about building the habits that make great behaviors automatic. It's not enough to learn leadership and sales excellence. You have to live it, consistently, over time.That kind of transformation requires more than a training system. It requires a team. This is the story of the extraordinary people behind Habits at Work—behavior change scientists, master facilitators, strategic operators, and passionate coaches—who are helping individuals and organizations around the world unlock their full potential through repeatable, research-based habits.
Steelie Korpi — Chief of Staff
Steelie is the orchestrator. As Chief of Staff, she ensures that strategy, execution, and culture work in unison across every layer of the company. With an intuitive sense of team dynamics and an eye for excellence, Steelie fosters the high-trust, high-performance environment that Habits at Work teaches others to create. She embodies the practice of turning intentions into aligned, accountable action—across internal teams and client engagements.
Bailey Stalboerger — Program Manager
Bailey is the bridge between our ideas and their real-world application. She manages the entire client experience—before, during, and long after the program ends—ensuring everything runs smoothly, from onboarding through outcomes. Bailey brings both organization and personalization to our workflow, helping clients feel seen, supported, and set up for success. Her operational excellence creates the foundation for every transformational breakthrough we deliver.
Dr. Hanlie van Wyk — Global Advisor, Change Coach & Consultant
Backed by over two decades of experience in behavioral science, systems change, and organizational development, Dr. Hanlie van Wyk is the anchor in research and rigor. As a global advisor, she ensures every Habits at Work program is rooted in the latest science of human behavior and change. Hanlie specializes in conflict resolution, cultural transformation, and cross-functional collaboration—helping organizations solve for complexity, build inclusive cultures, and drive cohesive, scalable progress.
Andrew Sykes — CEO & Founder
Andrew Sykes is the pulse and origin of Habits at Work—a visionary entrepreneur, acclaimed TEDx speaker, and adjunct professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. As the author of The 11th Habit: Design Your Company Culture to Foster the Habits of High Performance, Andrew has transformed how we think about the connection between trust, selling, and sustainable success.His big idea? That the most successful sellers and leaders are not charismatic persuaders—but trusted advisors who create extraordinary value through behavior. Andrew’s methodology is grounded in behavioral science and human-centered design—and it’s been adopted by fast-growth startups and Fortune 500 giants alike.
Elise Madrick — Facilitator
Elise is a powerhouse facilitator with a background in social work, coaching, and leadership development. She creates psychologically safe, experiential learning environments where participants don’t just absorb information—they encounter themselves in powerful new ways. At the heart of Elise’s work is a simple belief: when people feel seen and heard, they act boldly. Her ability to draw out authenticity, compassion, and courage in leaders is what makes our programming not just effective—but unforgettable.
Hanah Vissepo — Head of Strategic Initiatives
An entrepreneur since an early age, Hanah brings innovation, courage, and coaching magic to everything she touches. As Head of Strategic Initiatives, she leads new ventures and internal growth strategies that push our organization—and our clients—into their next level of performance. Hanah’s through line? A passionate belief that people thrive when they’re seen, stretched, and supported. Whether she’s guiding a product launch or mentoring a team leader, her work is aimed at one thing: helping people do work that matters—and love doing it.
One Team. One Mission. Limitless Impact.
What makes the team at Habits at Work exceptional isn't just their resumes or capabilities (though those are impressive). It's how we work together—authentically, with trust, humility, curiosity, and joy. Together, we’re reimagining how companies grow their people, build trust-based cultures, and empower sellers and leaders to become trusted advisors, capable of creating real, measurable value.
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