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July 07 2026
Leaders may communicate well in formal settings but can sometimes struggle in informal, in-the-moment interactions. When they revert to their “base case” habits – speaking quickly, shifting context, or sounding abrupt -it creates confusion, misinterpretation, and gaps in understanding across teams. In this episode, host Robert Williams is joined by TMG Managing Director Liz Kelly and Director Maizie Nelson to explore why communication breaks down in these everyday moments and how leaders can improve clarity. They share practical strategies like “going to manual,” setting context quickly, and focusing on a single takeaway to ensure messages land effectively.
Managing Director
Elizabeth Kelly is a Managing Director at TMG, where she works across all of TMG’s offerings with a focus on client assessments, executive coaching, long-term succession planning, and team leadership offsites.
Her industry-agnostic approach has allowed her to deliver high-impact results for publicly traded companies, Fortune 100s, and private equity portfolio companies.
Elizabeth’s coaching style is deeply rooted in an understanding of her clients’ business, strategic, and cultural context. She marries TMG’s coaching content with psychology and psychometric tools to evaluate and enhance leaders’ inherent strengths while helping them reach their aspirations with targeted coaching. She is committed to promoting diversity in leadership and preparing female leaders for top roles.
Previously, Elizabeth was a civil litigator in New York and Michigan. She has also held roles at KPMG’s People & Change practice and MindGym, where she developed bespoke programs to elevate the leadership skills of middle- and first-time managers. She is based out of TMG’s New York office.
Director
Maizie Nelson is a Director at TMG, where she supports clients through executive assessments, leadership development, senior team succession planning, and one-on-one executive coaching. Her expertise in organizational change, stakeholder management, and communications extends across industries, including aerospace & defense, industrials, CPG healthcare, and financial services.
Prior to joining TMG, Maizie was a member of Deloitte’s Human Capital practice, advising clients on large-scale enterprise transformations. She also led numerous technology implementations and process optimization projects across HR, IT, and financial management organizations. Before Deloitte, Maizie worked at the public relations firm APCO Worldwide. Maizie is based in Washington, D.C.
Senior Consultant
Bobby Williams is a Senior Consultant at TMG, where he supports content creation and leadership team effectiveness projects, including facilitating offsites and workshops.
He also works closely with the firm’s clients to drive leadership assessment, succession planning, and other talent management initiatives.
Before joining TMG, Bobby was a Project Manager for the CEO of a tech media startup. He also worked in Human Capital Research at Gartner Inc., supporting Fortune 250 clients across DE&I, Talent Analytics, and Talent Management through research and advisory. Bobby is based in Brooklyn, New York.
Education:
B.A. in Government, Georgetown University
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