Caitlin Johnson is a Master Certified Performance Coach who designs strategic gamification programs for global leaders and their teams. She empowers organizations to boost engagement, accelerate goal achievement, and cultivate lasting workplace motivation.
Caitlin leads Bold Bird Consulting, where she combines performance coaching with gamification in business to transform culture and results. Her data‑driven frameworks have guided more than 72,000 leaders across Marriott International, The Ritz‑Carlton, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Bass Pro Shops, and FranklinCovey.
A master’s degree in Interpersonal Communication and a Project Management Certification equip her to bridge strategy and execution for clients who want measurable, people‑centric growth.
Since founding Bold Bird Consulting, Caitlin has built a portfolio of custom engagements that tackle organizational change and employee engagement head‑on.
Recent signature programs include gamified leadership masterclasses, change management accelerators, and execution-focused coaching cohorts that support goal achievement, collaboration, and sustainable business growth.
Each initiative blends live facilitation, digital score‑cards, and follow‑up coaching to ensure behavior sticks.
Caitlin’s expertise on strategic gamification has been featured in outlets including Real‑Leaders Magazine and ATD Charlotte. She’s appeared on podcasts like “Okay Now What – From Learning to Earning” and contributed insights in ATD events and other industry platforms.
Caitlin lives in North Carolina, where she enjoys life with her husband and two daughters. Drawing on her unique blend of personal interests and athletic achievements, Caitlin brings a playful yet intentional mindset to her work.
She embraced the challenge of athletic endurance, completing two full Ironman triathlons and scoring the highest rank in her Krav Maga yellow belt certification - an embodiment of her drive, discipline, and willingness to face obstacles head-on.
Known as “a NASA nerd at heart,” Caitlin is fascinated by the art and science behind video games. She channels that curiosity into her consulting philosophy: turning professional and personal goals into interactive adventures.
Nick Berry is an American entrepreneur and business advisor, whose track record includes founding, leading, and advising award winning small businesses since 2002. He has built companies in multiple industries, hosts The Business Owner’s Journey podcast, and created the Business Alignment System™ framework that helps owner-operators scale without burning out.
After his most recent exit he founded Redesigned.Business to advise and coach to other entrepreneurs and business owners who are looking for a trusted (and proven) advisor.
Among peers, colleagues and clients, Nick has been referred to as 'The Anti-Guru', due to his pragmatic approach and principled leadership. He shares his thoughts, experience, and lessons learned each week in The Golden Thread newsletter.
