Our Philosophy
At Vitale & Company, we believe real change happens when trust comes first—and when leaders are willing to do the inner and organizational work that truly lasts. We believe lasting transformation requires courage, candor, and commitment.
We don’t check boxes or offer surface-level solutions. We work with organizations ready to invest in their people, lead with integrity, and build cultures where growth is both human-centered and high-performing.
Our work is deep, honest, and intentional. We bring heart, expertise, and a commitment to truth-telling—because we don’t just consult, we partner. And we believe leadership should feel as human as the people it’s meant to serve.
Our Philosophy
At Vitale & Company, we believe real change happens when trust comes first—and when leaders are willing to do the inner and organizational work that truly lasts. We believe lasting transformation requires courage, candor, and commitment.
We don’t check boxes or offer surface-level solutions. We work with organizations ready to invest in their people, lead with integrity, and build cultures where growth is both human-centered and high-performing.
Our work is deep, honest, and intentional. We bring heart, expertise, and a commitment to truth-telling—because we don’t just consult, we partner. And we believe leadership should feel as human as the people it’s meant to serve.
Our Values
Excellence
We hold a high standard for ourselves, our work, and the experiences we create.
Innovation
We think boldly, evolve constantly, and lead with ideas that shape the future of workplace culture.
Authenticity
We lead with truth, humanity, and realness — no masks, no performative behavior.
Connection
We invest deeply in relationships — with clients, with our team, and with our mission.
Presence
We create space, clarity, and intention — slowing down to speed up.
Our Values
Excellence
We hold a high standard for ourselves, our work, and the experiences we create.
Innovation
We think boldly, evolve constantly, and lead with ideas that shape the future of workplace culture.
Authenticity
We lead with truth, humanity, and realness — no masks, no performative behavior.
Connection
We invest deeply in relationships — with clients, with our team, and with our mission.
Presence
We create space, clarity, and intention — slowing down to speed up.
What We Offer
At Vitale & Company, we believe real change happens when trust comes first—and when leaders are willing to do the inner and organizational work that truly lasts. We believe lasting transformation requires courage, candor, and commitment.
Our expertise lives at the intersection of strategy, emotional intelligence, and values-based execution. We partner with companies across industries to define leadership standards, design high-impact development experiences, and address the root causes of misalignment, low ownership, and disengagement.
What sets us apart is our ability to build trust that drives change. With a human-centered approach, we create alignment, earn commitment, and deliver outcomes that last. We’re not here to run workshops—we’re here to shape leaders, strengthen culture, and accelerate your organization’s ability to move further, faster—together.
What We Offer
At Vitale & Company, we believe real change happens when trust comes first—and when leaders are willing to do the inner and organizational work that truly lasts. We believe lasting transformation requires courage, candor, and commitment.
Our expertise lives at the intersection of strategy, emotional intelligence, and values-based execution. We partner with companies across industries to define leadership standards, design high-impact development experiences, and address the root causes of misalignment, low ownership, and disengagement.
What sets us apart is our ability to build trust that drives change. With a human-centered approach, we create alignment, earn commitment, and deliver outcomes that last. We’re not here to run workshops—we’re here to shape leaders, strengthen culture, and accelerate your organization’s ability to move further, faster—together.
Why Vitale & Co?
Vitale & Company is a leadership and organizational development firm that helps organizations build cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and human-centered performance. We don’t just diagnose problems—we transform the way people lead, connect, and perform. We cut through complexity to strengthen leadership, sharpen team dynamics, and shape cultures where accountability and trust thrive.
What sets us apart
We don’t just deliver training; we create systems. Like the Trust Catalyst™ System, that translates values into daily behaviors, accountability structures, and cultural rituals that sustain over time.
Every engagement is tailored to the client’s unique history, priorities, and cultural dynamics. We do not believe in one-size-fits-all.
Our work is designed to be lived, not laminated. Leaders and employees alike walk away with actionable tools and practices they can apply immediately.
We’ve guided organizations across industries—including hospitality, financial services, energy, and healthcare—through moments of growth and transition, leaving behind measurable systems of trust and accountability.
Why Vitale & Co?
Vitale & Company is a leadership and organizational development firm that helps organizations build cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and human-centered performance. We don’t just diagnose problems—we transform the way people lead, connect, and perform. We cut through complexity to strengthen leadership, sharpen team dynamics, and shape cultures where accountability and trust thrive.
What sets us apart
We don’t just deliver training; we create systems. Like the Trust Catalyst™ System, that translates values into daily behaviors, accountability structures, and cultural rituals that sustain over time.
Every engagement is tailored to the client’s unique history, priorities, and cultural dynamics. We do not believe in one-size-fits-all.
Our work is designed to be lived, not laminated. Leaders and employees alike walk away with actionable tools and practices they can apply immediately.
We’ve guided organizations across industries—including hospitality, financial services, energy, and healthcare—through moments of growth and transition, leaving behind measurable systems of trust and accountability.
About Vitale
Vitale Buford Hardin, CSP, is a transformational leader, nationally recognized speaker, and the visionary CEO of Vitale & Company. With a track record of revolutionizing corporate culture and individual performance, Vitale is not your typical consultant—she’s a trailblazer. She has led three groundbreaking university research studies uncovering the pervasive grip of perfectionism in today’s organizations. And guess what? It’s not just talk—more than 100 organizations have experienced the power of her approach.
When she’s not leading change inside organizations, you can find her at home in Lexington, Kentucky, with her three favorite guys—her husband Stan, her teenager Bentley, and her toddler Lowell. Vitale’s favorite things? Fleetwood Mac, M&M Blizzards, walk & talks with friends, and early mornings.
About Vitale
Vitale Buford Hardin, CSP, is a transformational leader, nationally recognized speaker, and the visionary CEO of Vitale & Company. With a track record of revolutionizing corporate culture and individual performance, Vitale is not your typical consultant—she’s a trailblazer. She has led three groundbreaking university research studies uncovering the pervasive grip of perfectionism in today’s organizations. And guess what? It’s not just talk—more than 100 organizations have experienced the power of her approach.
When she’s not leading change inside organizations, you can find her at home in Lexington, Kentucky, with her three favorite guys—her husband Stan, her teenager Bentley, and her toddler Lowell. Vitale’s favorite things? Fleetwood Mac, M&M Blizzards, walk & talks with friends, and early mornings.
The Dream Team
At Vitale & Company, transformation is a team effort. Our dream team blends visionary leadership with sharp strategy, seamless execution, and unwavering support. Together, we create the structure and momentum that allow bold ideas to take root and thrive. Every role matters, every perspective counts, and every client benefits from the combined energy, heart, and expertise we bring to the table.
Taylor Davis Hunt
Chief of Staff
Taylor@vitaleandco.com
Taylor turns vision into action with clarity and care. She holds the pulse of the business—keeping things moving, aligned, and meaningful. With equal parts strategy and soul, Taylor makes sure the work we do behind the scenes reflects the impact we want to create out in the world.
Outside of work, you’ll find her exploring new trails, cheering on the University of Kentucky, or planning her next travel adventure. She brings the same energy to all of it: thoughtful, steady, and fully present.
Our Extended Team
At Vitale & Company, we believe in bringing the right expertise to every engagement. Alongside our core team, we partner with a network of trusted consultants—leaders, coaches, and specialists who bring deep experience in areas that matter most to our clients. Whether the work calls for a strategist, facilitator, or subject-matter expert, we pull from this circle intentionally to meet each client’s unique needs. This flexibility allows us to design solutions that are not only customized but truly transformational—because the best outcomes come from the right people, working together, for the right purpose.
Joe Villegas
Executive Coach
Joe helps high-performing leaders gain clarity, take decisive action, and consistently deliver results. As a Senior Leader for Tony Robbins and certified NLP Master Practitioner, he blends psychology-based coaching with practical execution strategies that strengthen emotional mastery, communication, focus, and follow-through.
His work focuses on helping leaders build momentum quickly and sustainably by strengthening the inner game that drives external performance.
Stephanie Apple
Executive Coach
Stephanie brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing communications and leadership development to her work as an executive coach and strategic advisor. She helps leaders and teams align values, behaviors, and results—bringing greater clarity, focus, and accountability to their work.
Her approach combines strategic insight with emotional intelligence, helping organizations strengthen communication, leadership effectiveness, and performance.
Sable Lee Heaston
Leadership Development Consultant & Facilitator
Sable partners with organizations to build leaders people trust and want to follow. Her work focuses on strengthening self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and communication—key drivers of engagement, healthy workplace relationships, and high-performing teams.
She is known for creating engaging, human-centered learning experiences that help leaders show up with clarity, consistency, and care.
Cara Boardman
Leadership Development Consultant & Facilitator
Cara is a leadership and learning professional with more than 15 years of experience in facilitation, training, change management, and HR. She designs and leads workshops and executive retreats that bring people into meaningful connection and help teams access their collective intelligence.
Her approach blends strategy with soul—thoughtful, grounded, and deeply practical—creating spaces where insight leads to action.
