Meet Our Coaches

Debra Logan

Founder, CEO, & Leadership Coach

Galina Datskovsky

Executive Communication Coach

Kristi Perdue

AI Strategy Coach

Trina Requena

Integrative Alignment Coach

Debra Logan

FOUNDER, CEO, & LEADERSHIP COACH

Debra started her career as a research associate for the prestigious Learning Research and Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh. She worked as a developer with a pioneering team that used AI to deliver training to service personnel maintaining complex military systems.  She then spent ten years at Carnegie Group, an AI start up focusing on knowledge based expert systems and neural network AI solutions. Her roles included software engineering, training, customer support and business development. She has resided in the UK since 1995 and has recently left her role as a Distinguished VP Analyst and Gartner Fellow Emeritus after a successful 25 year career.

Debra is continuing her work doing research and advisory services through Logan Executive Coaching.  Her main areas of focus include leadership effectiveness, career development and transition, and consulting on the topics of artificial intelligence, data and analytics.  She’s worked with IT and business professionals all over the world, helping them to become better leaders and more well informed technologists.  

Galina Datskovsky

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION COACH

Galina has a sweeping management background, having led international business units, as well as small business teams and a not-for-profit board. She sits on the boards of several small startup companies as well as several non-profit organizations. 

She was the founder and CEO of MDY Advanced Technologies and one of the creators of MDY FileSurf®, a leading electronic and physical records management software. The company opened its doors in 1989, and had been a leader in records technology for over 18 years. She oversaw records management programs and operations for a variety of clients in the Fortune 100, legal, medical, government, and civil service arenas.

Galina has extensive board experience mainly with start-up and not-for-profit boards. She is an internationally known expert in the field of information governance and associated technologies with over 25 years of experience in computer science and information governance and compliance.   

She also has vast experience in other technology areas, such as the cloud, social media, big data, artificial intelligence, cyber security and others. She is particularly focused on the governance and compliance challenges introduced with new technologies and focus areas. 


Kristi Perdue

AI STRATEGY COACH

Kristi is a seasoned executive with 30+ years in B2B high-tech. She is a former CMO, certified Chief AI Officer (CAIO), certified Chief Information Governance Officer with specialization in AI (CIGO/AI), and founder of AlterBridge Strategies. She specializes in AI strategy, leadership, and business transformation, helping executives navigate the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership.

As a sought-after speaker and author, Kristi challenges leaders to rethink AI’s role in business and empowers them to drive strategic impact—beyond the hype.

Her coaching goes beyond AI, helping executives transition from manager to executive, master strategic leadership, and build high-performing teams. She also helps leaders navigate the unique challenges of high-tech and traditionally male-led industries, developing the confidence and influence needed to excel.

Additionally, she works with executives to navigate challenging workplaces and sharpen their marketing strategy to drive measurable results.

Trina Requena

INTEGRATIVE ALIGNMENT COACH

Trina is an Integrative Alignment Coach with a background in somatic therapy, breathwork, and is Iyengar yoga certified. She brings 20+ years of experience in equipping leaders with tools for nervous system regulation to improve decision-making under pressure, enhance resilience, and prevent burnout.

 

She supports clients to bridge the gap between mental performance and physical presence by offering science-informed tools to help leaders sustain energy and presence to enhance professional performance.

Her coaching centres around a unique blend of coaching, Iyengar yoga principles, guided meditation, breathwork techniques, and somatic tools to help clients create a disciplined practice to build up and strengthen their confidence, executive presence, and leadership skills.

Her work is especially supportive for people navigating transitions, leadership pressure, or simply feeling disconnected from themselves.

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