About Us - Courage to be Curious

Courage to be Curious is a boutique personal and professional development company founded by Adina Tovell. Leveraging the power of Productive Curiosity, we empower our clients to LIVE Authentically, LEAD Brilliantly, and LOVE Compassionately.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world in which every person feels seen, heard, known, and valued for who they are.

Our Mission

We help reflective people develop the disposition of Productive Curiosity so they can LIVE Authentically, LEAD Brilliantly, and LOVE Compassionately.

Our Clients

Our clients are organizations and individuals who recognize and value the amazing potential within themselves and others. They are committed to achieving excellence and creating lasting positive impact, and understand that this process is a journey, not a destination.

What we Believe

We believe that people - who they are, how they work, what they care about, and what they have to contribute - is infinitely fascinating.
We believe that as we learn how to be Productively Curious about ourselves and others, we discover how to live our best lives, lead with great impact, and relate in ways that are compassionate and deeply connected.
We believe that Productive Curiosity is the key because skillful inquiry is an unparalleled tool for penetrating through confusion, fear, uncertainty, and doubt to reveal clarity.

Meet the Courage to be Curious Team

Meet the Team

Adina B. Tovell

MBA, M.Ed., CPC

Chief Curiosity Officer and CEO

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Adina is Chief Curiosity Officer and CEO of Courage to be Curious and unwaveringly committed to the belief that powerful things happen when people genuinely value themselves and others. Having lived a life of striving for decades and experiencing persistent ‘not enoughness,’ Adina stumbled upon the transformative power of curiosity.

It’s about the questions, but not just about the questions. It is also about shifting from a stance of judgement of self and others to one of fascination and wonder. The Courage to be Curious community is filled with individuals and organizations that believe in thriving and not just surviving and are energized to achieve this by learning to be Productively and Courageously Curious.

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Dr. Christine Kiesinger

Ph.D.

Master Facilitator, Trainer and Curiosity Advocate

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Christine is a master trainer with Courage to be Curious in the areas of workplace communication, inclusion and belonging, workplace culture, relational health, and trauma. Christine integrates her academic background with her advanced training in mid-body-spirit practices to create an experience that creates unprecedented impact.

In addition to her life-long vocation as a teacher, Christine is a published author, retreat leader, guest blogger, podcast guest, and interviewer. She most recently co-authored the book, “Narrating Midlife: Crisis, Transition, Transformation.” Her current labor of love is her book, “The Vow: the art and practice of self-devotion,” and its sequel, “Sacred Partnership: Elevating Intimacy.” Both projects highlight emotional and relational vitality.

Amy Steindler

ACC

Guest Host of Courage to be Curious Podcast & Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner

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Amy is a Guest Host on Courage to be Curious with Adina Tovell podcast, a fellow Curiosity Advocate, professional perspective shifter, and founder of Ovation Coaching. As a professional coach, Amy recognizes that life’s demands, expectations, and experiences can lure us away from a deep connection with ourselves, draining our energy and self-confidence.

Amy’s goal is to help her individual and corporate clients connect with and amplify their voice and contribution until yes! … Even they would feel themselves worthy of a StandingOvation! Find out more about Amy’s coaching, teaching, and emotional intelligence assessments on the Ovation Coaching website.