Founders

The founders of Authentic Connections, Hanley Brite and Nancy Bancroft, have been on similar journeys for over three decades. Each started their career in the corporate world and achieved success in their respective fields and continue to do so today. At the same time, they have both pursued a spiritual path intended to enhance their realization of a fuller, balanced and meaningful life. Balancing these disparate ways of being and acting in the world has been a life-long learning.

Authentic Connections was founded so that Hanley and Nancy could converge their collective knowledge and wisdom in both of these worlds and present these ideas and experiences in meaningful, comprehensive ways that embrace the best of living a full and active "outer" life while walking in the world with a sense of centeredness and inner grace. This convergence rests at the heart of the seminars, mentoring and consulting engagements that are the offerings of Authentic Connections.

Hanley Brite

Hanley has more than 30 years of experience as an executive, business leader, personal executive advisor/mentor and workshop facilitator. His mission in the world is to help individuals and organizations achieve success and fulfillment through focused and principled leadership, conscious action, authentic communication and effective decision-making. He has designed and facilitated numerous seminars and workshops in the areas of Leadership Development, Personal Mastery, Transformative Change, Achieving Team Excellence, Communications and Conflict Management.

In addition to his business career, has studied spirituality, personal growth modalities, and human energy systems for the past 25 years.

Nancy Bancroft

Nancy is currently on a long-term sabbatical as she continues her work as a Chaplain, performing spiritual care work in hospital and hospice settings.

Nancy has spent over 25 years as a business leader, organization development consultant, trainer, facilitator and coach. She is the author of "The Feminine Quest for Success" and "Implementing SAP," 1st and 2nd editions. She has also published numerous articles in the areas of implementing large information systems, organizational change, personal growth and spiritual development. The later led her through a career refocusing effort and today Nancy is an ordained Interfaith Minister, a Spiritual Director and a Chaplain.

Nancy (BA, MBA) completed the Columbia University advanced program for OD/HRM and is certified in Visionary Planning. In addition to her business career, she has studied spirituality, personal growth modalities, and human energy systems for the past 25 years.