Mar 2, 2026 · Partnering with our clients to discover obstacles to success and then break through them using research-based ideas, tools, and approaches.

The Center for Applied Research, Inc. (CFAR) was founded as a private firm on September 1, 1987 by Vincent Carroll, Nancy Drozdow, Tom Gilmore, Larry Hirschhorn, and Lynn Oppenheim. Born out of …

Richard is recognized as one of the first executive coaches and as one of a half-dozen global leaders who created the coaching profession.

As President of CFAR, Debbie draws on personal experience in working through dilemmas of strategy and succession to help her clients.

Aug 25, 2025 · CFAR Principal Eliza Orleans served as a panelist for Passing the Torch: The Art of Business Succession Planning, a networking symposium hosted by The Legacy Foundation, …

Amy helps clients achieve exceptional outcomes and foster strong, resilient teams, curating strategies and enhancing team performance.

Learn why strategic planning matters and how effective strategic planning enables organizations to remain focused, aligned and adaptable.

Jul 24, 2025 · CFAR’s approach to coach matching deliberately creates opportunities for comparison. Rather than presenting a single “best fit,” we typically introduce clients to several coaches whose …

Aug 18, 2025 · Helping leaders activate organizations to achieve their highest aspirations—productively, meaningfully, profitably, and with impact.

Joe Dillard Coaching Director jdillard@cfar.com Joe Dillard, Coaching Director, is a social-organizational psychologist and executive coach with over 20 years of experience across coaching, leadership …