Meet Corebuild

"As a business leader, we often define our own value based on the profitability of our organization. What if you could make your employees more valuable and in turn increase the profitability of the business?"

-Frank Keck CEO and Founder of Corebuild

ABOUT

Meet our Founder, FRANK KECK

Frank began his professional speaking career in 1990. Zig Ziglar is among the speakers that inspired him to pursue his passion. Thanks to natural ability and fine-tuning while working at Dale Carnegie, Frank has become an expert at dealing with people.

His focus is on behavior change, whether on leadership, team- building, or culture shaping. Frank’s Driving Force in life is to help leaders overcome lack of clarity to engage synergistically and conquer new levels of success.

Frank has mastered his craft of leadership development by facilitating more than 10,000 hours over 20 years and more than 300 companies. He utilizes humor, encouraging audiences to be focused but not to take themselves too seriously, enjoying life while challenging themselves. He leaves audiences energized and enlightened with the skills to produce positive effects in their personal and professional lives.

Meet MELISSA WALDEN

Melissa Walden is a distinguished leader in organizational growth, research and evaluation, coaching, and process optimization with more than three decades of experience across industry, government, sponsored research, and higher education. Holding doctoral and master's degrees in education and human resource development from Texas A&M University, a bachelor's in engineering from the University of Alabama, and a graduate certificate in evidenced-based coaching from Fielding University, Melissa excels in identifying and fostering connections between people, ideas, and processes.

Throughout her professional journey, Melissa has focused on growing people, optimizing processes, and advancing organizations. She brings specific expertise in needs assessment, strategy formulation, mobilization efforts, coaching, professional development planning and execution, curriculum development, adult learning, and evaluation with a focus on return on investment. Melissa believes that most solutions are found within organizations, but solving these challenges frequently requires external support to unravel the path to progress. Through CoreBuild, Melissa partners with individuals and organizations, helping them navigate and thrive in dynamic environments by leveraging her unique blend of industrial engineering and social science knowledge.

Meet JESSICA POWELL

Jessica Powell brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the CoreBuild team. Straight out of college, Jessica found herself at the Executive table, but 20 years ago, she was the Executive Assistant in those very boardrooms. A decade later, she co-founded companies in Chicago, mastering the art of motivating a bootstrapped group of visionaries to meaningfully work together.

While Jessica's leadership development facilitation skills continue to evolve, her innate ability to connect with stakeholders at all levels sets her apart.

Collaborating closely with Frank, Jessica's unwavering commitment to igniting joy and promoting alignment renders her an invaluable asset.

Meet JHOANNA ALVAREZ

Jhoanna "Jhoey" Alvarez is a versatile professional with over a decade of experience in project management, marketing, and customer service. With a strong background in Business Administration from the University of San Carlos, she has developed a diverse skill set spanning multiple industries. Throughout her career, Jhoey has excelled in roles such as Senior Project Manager and Marketing Manager, consistently driving results and fostering team growth.

As the Creativity Technical Specialist at CoreBuild, Jhoey combines her technical knowledge with creative problem-solving to drive innovation and efficiency. Her expertise in digital marketing, and CRM continues to be a valuable asset in her current role.

Jhoey's positive mindset, passion for continuous learning, and adaptability make her an invaluable asset to CoreBuild. She is filled with excitement for the opportunity to work alongside Frank and Jessica, embracing their leadership philosophy that emphasizes empathy, vision, and genuine care for the team.

As a business leader, we often define our own value based on the profitability of our organization. What if you could make your employees more valuable and in turn increase the profitability of the business?

Meet our Founder, FRANK KECK

Frank began his professional speaking career in 1990. Zig Ziglar is among the speakers that inspired him to pursue his passion. Thanks to natural ability and fine-tuning while working at Dale Carnegie, Frank has become an expert at dealing with people.

His focus is on behavior change, whether on leadership, team- building, or culture shaping. Frank’s Driving Force in life is to help leaders overcome lack of clarity to engage synergistically and conquer new levels of success.

Frank has mastered his craft of leadership development by facilitating more than 10,000 hours over 20 years and more than 300 companies. He utilizes humor, encouraging audiences to be focused but not to take themselves too seriously, enjoying life while challenging themselves. He leaves audiences energized and enlightened with the skills to produce positive effects in their personal and professional lives.

Meet MELISSA WALDEN

Melissa Walden is a distinguished leader in organizational growth, research and evaluation, coaching, and process optimization with more than three decades of experience across industry, government, sponsored research, and higher education. Holding doctoral and master's degrees in education and human resource development from Texas A&M University, a bachelor's in engineering from the University of Alabama, and a graduate certificate in evidenced-based coaching from Fielding University, Melissa excels in identifying and fostering connections between people, ideas, and processes.

Throughout her professional journey, Melissa has focused on growing people, optimizing processes, and advancing organizations. She brings specific expertise in needs assessment, strategy formulation, mobilization efforts, coaching, professional development planning and execution, curriculum development, adult learning, and evaluation with a focus on return on investment. Melissa believes that most solutions are found within organizations, but solving these challenges frequently requires external support to unravel the path to progress. Through CoreBuild, Melissa partners with individuals and organizations, helping them navigate and thrive in dynamic environments by leveraging her unique blend of industrial engineering and social science knowledge.

Meet JESSICA POWELL

Jessica Powell brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the CoreBuild team. Straight out of college, Jessica found herself at the Executive table, but 20 years ago, she was the Executive Assistant in those very boardrooms. A decade later, she co-founded companies in Chicago, mastering the art of motivating a bootstrapped group of visionaries to meaningfully work together.

While Jessica's leadership development facilitation skills continue to evolve, her innate ability to connect with stakeholders at all levels
sets her apart.

Collaborating closely with Frank, Jessica's unwavering commitment to igniting joy and promoting alignment renders her an invaluable asset.

Meet JHOANNA ALVAREZ

Jhoanna "Jhoey" Alvarez is a versatile professional with over a decade of experience in project management, marketing, and customer service. With a strong background in Business Administration from the University of San Carlos, she has developed a diverse skill set spanning multiple industries. Throughout her career, Jhoey has excelled in roles such as Senior Project Manager and Marketing Manager, consistently driving results and fostering team growth.

As the Creativity Technical Specialist at CoreBuild, Jhoey combines her technical knowledge with creative problem-solving to drive innovation and efficiency. Her expertise in digital marketing, and CRM continues to be a valuable asset in her current role.

Jhoey's positive mindset, passion for continuous learning, and adaptability make her an invaluable asset to CoreBuild. She is filled with excitement for the opportunity to work alongside Frank and Jessica, embracing their leadership philosophy that emphasizes empathy, vision, and genuine care for the team.

Testimonials

‴Frank Keck has launched our organization into a level of leadership unseen in our history.‴

Bill Stockton

‴With Frank, you will leave a presentation, informed, enlightened with different and unique perspectives on even things you may have taken for granted, and making the complex simpler and very practical. There is a strong possibility you will also be entertained. One thing for sure, you will not be disappointed! ‴

John Watson,

PMI

I had the pleasure of meeting Frank when I attended his highly interactive Core and Connect Leadership workshops and I've been impressed with him ever since. He has a unique ability to connect with audiences and deliver engaging, informative, and inspiring presentations. Frank is also an exceptional facilitator. He has a gift for creating an atmosphere of trust and collaboration. I highly recommend him for any opportunities in the field of leadership development."

Maysam Kiani,

PhD, PE, PMP, PMI-RMP

Frank was always a great partner for our company. Not only was Frank an incredible leadership trainer, he was also a great sounding board for me personally. Frank is a very genuine person, who everyone relates extremely well to. Frank helped us develop future executives as well as individual one-on-one coaching for managers. I would highly recommend Frank as a coach and trainer.

John Shaw

Chief Human Resources Officer at Garver

This leadership training was more than I could have hoped for. I was able to hear and learn from numerous speakers that provided engaging and thought provoking discussion. By far the best leadership training I’ve attended during my career. Frank Keck was able to encourage a genuine connection within this group of folks that were mostly strangers prior to this training. That connection led to some real growth and enlightenment."

Erin Herrin,

East Texas Operations Manager at Walsh Timber Company LLC

Frank has an incredible talent that allows him to fully engage all members of a group or audience, regardless of their level in the organization, introvert/extrovert preference, etc. and even their initial desire to be attending the training or learning experience. His style is engaging and compassionate and the subject matter is well researched and up-to-date.."

Jennifer Hobbs,

Chief Human Resources Officer

Frank is an insightful and motivational presenter - but so are a lot of people. What differentiates him in my experience is his genuineness and his ability to personalize and make his message meaningful at an individual level."

Stephen Schulze,

Associate Vice President - HROE

Frank challenges others to think differently. Outcome has the potential to plant seeds. Seeds require your own intentional development to grow. Frank has challenged me to drive for action on my thoughts. Frank feeds ideas with the energy that is needed for them to be successful. He has the capacity to pull the inner thoughts out of your mouth.

Josh St Cyr

Testimonials

‴Frank Keck has launched our organization into a level of leadership unseen in our history.‴

Bill Stockton

‴With Frank, you will leave a presentation, informed, enlightened with different and unique perspectives on even things you may have taken for granted, and making the complex simpler and very practical. There is a strong possibility you will also be entertained. One thing for sure, you will not be disappointed! ‴

John Watson,

PMI

I had the pleasure of meeting Frank when I attended his highly interactive Core and Connect Leadership workshops and I've been impressed with him ever since. He has a unique ability to connect with audiences and deliver engaging, informative, and inspiring presentations. Frank is also an exceptional facilitator. He has a gift for creating an atmosphere of trust and collaboration. I highly recommend him for any opportunities in the field of leadership development."

Maysam Kiani,

PhD, PE, PMP, PMI-RMP

Frank was always a great partner for our company. Not only was Frank an incredible leadership trainer, he was also a great sounding board for me personally. Frank is a very genuine person, who everyone relates extremely well to. Frank helped us develop future executives as well as individual one-on-one coaching for managers. I would highly recommend Frank as a coach and trainer.

John Shaw

Chief Human Resources Officer at Garver

This leadership training was more than I could have hoped for. I was able to hear and learn from numerous speakers that provided engaging and thought provoking discussion. By far the best leadership training I’ve attended during my career. Frank Keck was able to encourage a genuine connection within this group of folks that were mostly strangers prior to this training. That connection led to some real growth and enlightenment.

Erin Herrin,

East Texas Operations Manager at Walsh Timber Company LLC

Frank has an incredible talent that allows him to fully engage all members of a group or audience, regardless of their level in the organization, introvert/extrovert preference, etc. and even their initial desire to be attending the training or learning experience. His style is engaging and compassionate and the subject matter is well researched and up-to-date.

Jennifer Hobbs,

Chief Human Resources Officer

Frank is an insightful and motivational presenter - but so are a lot of people. What differentiates him in my experience is his genuineness and his ability to personalize and make his message meaningful at an individual level.

Stephen Schulze,

Associate Vice President - HROE

Frank challenges others to think differently. Outcome has the potential to plant seeds. Seeds require your own intentional development to grow. Frank has challenged me to drive for action on my thoughts. Frank feeds ideas with the energy that is needed for them to be successful. He has the capacity to pull the inner thoughts out of your mouth.

Josh St Cyr

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