A New Era of Leadership

Unlock the Human Energy
in your organization.

Work stops being an obligation and begins feeling like progress when personal success connects to the mission.

Discover the EFS Program

The Invisible Force

Human energy determines how people show up every day. It’s what allows some teams to perform far beyond expectations while others struggle despite having talented people and strong resources.

Energy is the Differentiator

While resumes tell us about technical skills, energy reveals the values and resilience someone brings to a room.

The Connection Gap

7 out of 10 employees feel detached because they can't see how their work connects to the life they want to build.

"Leadership is creating the soil where energy can grow."

Engagement For Success (EFS)

A framework designed to unlock potential by focusing on the individual first.

STEP 01

Define Success

"What does success mean to you?"

We start with the life they want to build, not the KPIs for the quarter. Internal motivation is the strongest fuel.

STEP 02

Identify Barriers

"What obstacles are standing in your way?"

A space for honest reflection on skills, confidence, or visibility needed to reach that personal zenith.

STEP 03

Manager as Ally

"How can I help you move forward?"

The manager shifts from evaluator to growth leader, focusing on moving the person toward their future.

Proven Impact

Results from EFS implementation in large-scale operations:

20%
Labor Cost Improved
7 mo
No Safety Incidents
Claire Ko

Claire Ko

Chief People Officer, FreshDirect

The Founder

A Legacy of People & Energy

Claire's journey is defined by a 20-year career dedicated to organizational health and human potential. Her philosophy was shaped by the balance of two powerful forces: the discipline and drive for continuous improvement from her "tiger mom," and the pure encouragement and heart from her father.

Professional Timeline

FreshDirect

Chief People Officer

Swiftly

Chief People Officer

CookUnity

Interim Chief Financial Officer

Schuman Cheese

Chief People Officer

Maison Kayser

Chief People Officer

Pret A Manger

Senior HR Business Partner

Kroll

HR Specialist

LVMH

Human Resources Leadership

JP Morgan

Finance (Early Career)

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Togather: Regenerative Energy

"The land asks for patience. Crops do not grow faster because I want them to. Seasons remind me that everything happens in cycles."

The Hudson Valley Dream

In 2015, Claire and her architect husband, Eugene Kwak, realized a personal vision to support the New York farming community. They purchased 16 acres in the Hudson Valley to create a space where beginning farmers could flourish without the burden of overwhelming costs.

Reciprocal Growth

The farm is where Claire regains her energy. By providing free land access and housing, Togather hosts operating farms practicing regenerative agriculture, creating a full circle from soil to the city’s top tables.

Featured in The New York Times

"When people feel energized by purpose, extraordinary things become possible."

Claire Ko