The Ladderburner Team
Meet the team of people dedicated to spreading the word about a better way to get ahead at work.

Dr. Alan Patterson
Author, lead troublemaker
Alan has inspired hundreds of clients over the past four decades – but not by using standard coaching methods. Instead, he guides career-driven professionals down a path toward meaningful work that is not only successful but also rewarding.

Jenny Knuth
Creative Director, Author & Book Promotion
Jenny is a natural knowledge seeker, dreamer, and has a unique artistry in sharing powerful information. She loves channeling her creativity everywhere she casts her attention, from leadership development and work life culture to being a wizard of branding and design.

Nick Pretasky
Leadership coach
Nick Pretasky holds the foundational belief that we cannot summit the mountain as leaders without our people. He recently founded Humanistic Leadership, LLC and is passionate about supporting leaders with the core human skills they need in order to excel in today’s dynamic world of work.
Our Ambassadors
These are the AMAZING people bringing Ladderburning and bridge building to life EVERY DAY.

Finding Success with Authenticity
3 min. read Don’t compare yourself to others – everyone’s success looks different!

Creating Your Own Path
5 min. read Stop following the breadcrumbs of those who came before you. There are infinite possibilities – go create yours.

Stop Waiting! Wake Up & Redesign Your Workweek.
5 min. read After feeling stuck and in a rut, Jenny stopped waiting for permission and stopped using “busy” as an excuse.