The 'I" of the Hurricane

Dr. R.A. "Art" McNeil founded The Achieve Group, a successful Organization-Development and Training company.  They aligned themselves exclusively behind the BRAND PROMISE "when theory is not enough". Prospective clients were advised, "if you need an expensive report, hire a consultant—if you want results and lasting self-sufficiency, partner with Achieve...we're the UNCOLA of the Consulting industry".

Achieve was acquired by Times Mirror where Art served out a three year non compete agreement as their executive VP of training in 15 countries.  The company, after several aquisitions became ACHIEVE GLOBAL one of the world's leading organization development and training organizations

Art remains a hands-on executive coach who believes in client self-sufficiency.  His sweet-spot is helping C-suit leaders and direct reports differentiate between "Knowing" and "Doing". Art currently facilitates CEO peer groups and coaches executives in and around Tampa Bay Florida. As a lifelong learner, Art earned a mid-career Master of Arts Degree in Applied Behavioral Science from Whitworth University and most recently, a Phd. in counselling from Newburgh Theological Seminary.