Head of European Network Strategy
With over 30 years of hands-on experience in performance consulting and business psychology, Joachim Studt is the chief architect of our Human Intelligence Network in Europe. As an Associate Professor of Management, he leverages his extensive industry leadership, including his role as President of the German Association for the Promotion of Business Psychology (WiPs), to identify and engage the top-tier professionals who form the core of our European ecosystem. He is an expert in recognizing the practitioners who are not just skilled, but who possess the innovative mindset required to become leaders within the Human Intelligence Network.

Head of Impact Communication
Clint is a master of high-stakes communication. As one of the nation’s leading charity auctioneers, he has raised tens of millions of dollars for critical causes, proving that powerful communication is the ultimate tool for inspiring action and creating tangible impact. Within USOU, Clint leads our Impact Initiative, leveraging his unique expertise to guide our partners in articulating their own value and mission. He is the strategic force behind shaping the compelling narratives that drive both our members’ success and our collective philanthropic efforts.

Head of Performance Systems
Mike brings a unique perspective on high-stakes performance, forged not in academia, but in the demanding environments of scientific research and maritime operations. As a former Hydrographer for NOAA and a licensed Merchant Mariner, he is an expert in executing complex missions where precision and systems-thinking are paramount. At USOU, Mike is responsible for the operational integrity of our Performance Toolkit. He ensures that the strategies developed in The Performance Lab are translated into robust, reliable, and effective tools that deliver measurable results under real-world pressure.

Principal Strategist, Wellness & Resilience
Karen is a leading expert in the systems that power human resilience and sustainable high performance. With 25 years of experience in biofeedback research and 19 years as a successful entrepreneur, she provides the strategic insights for developing tools that manage stress and prevent burnout. Her work focuses on using physiological data to create personalized strategies that allow elite professionals to maintain peak energy and cognitive function under pressure. She provides the critical framework for the “human operating system” that underpins the success of every Centaur Professional.

Principal Strategist, Creative Entrepreneurship
Michael is living proof that creative passion can be engineered into a successful enterprise. In a field where most professionals struggle to monetize their art, he has built a thriving career making a living from his fine art photography for over three decades. His 61 international expeditions are not just artistic journeys; they are a masterclass in building a system for creating, marketing, and selling high-value creative work. As a Principal Strategist, Michael provides the critical framework for how our partners can transform their unique expertise into a profitable and sustainable business model.

Principal Strategist, Authentic Leadership
A leading authority on the intersection of business psychology and corporate strategy, Bettina is an expert in aligning communication with action to achieve measurable results. As an Adjunct Professor of Leadership, she  provides the strategic framework for developing tools that enhance authentic leadership and human-centric skills. Her systemic approach is critical in engineering the “human” element of Symbiotic Intelligence, enabling leaders to translate clear internal values into powerful market-facing communication.