Kim Brainard

Founder of Agile Brain Group | Master Facilitation Trainer

Kim is a disruptor of the traditional training and the collaboration game. Why? She's tossed out Groundhog Day Meetings and PowerPoint and replaced them with a humanized approach to effective learning and engagement. Kim is sometimes referred to as “Unconventional” for her creative tactics to generate transparency and encourage self-development or as the “People Whisperer” for her street-savvy style of coaching that brings out the best in people. Kim’s fusion of real-life stories and her conversational techniques connect her with people of all walks of life on an intimate, intense and individual level. In addition to training, She is an expert at building high-performing, self-organizing agile teams and aligning senior leaders to support organizational change.


John Miller

Certified Scrum Trainer®


Hey there! I'm John Miller, the guy who makes Agile and Scrum as straightforward as ordering your favorite coffee. My journey has taken me through the halls of Netflix, Microsoft, and ServiceNow, proving that Agile's magic works well beyond software development. With Agile Classrooms, I've ventured into Marketing and Education, equipping teachers with the tools to prepare our future leaders with skills for tomorrow.

I've caught the eye of Forbes with my unique blend of humor and sharp insights, making the Agile journey not just educational but downright enjoyable. Armed with my Certified Scrum Trainer and Certified Enterprise Coach badges, I'm on a mission to transform Agile from a buzzword into a lifestyle. Ready to turn learning into an epic adventure? Let's dive in!

Kert Peterson

Certified Scrum Trainer®

Hi I'm Kert, a Certified Scrum Trainer with 20+ years of engineering, marketing, and management experience in both conventional (“waterfall”) and agile (e.g. scrum) software development methodologies. Excel at “quick start” launch of agile projects, including requirements analysis, estimation techniques, project chartering, team training, and executive orientation to the new process. Project assignments have included work for Amazon.com, Canadian Pacific Rail, Dell, NASA and Capital One Financial.

Natalie Guyton

Business Agility Advisor

I'm Natalie Guyton, your guide to doing things differently and helping clients achieve their goals.

Jumping onboard in 2019, I brought a suitcase full of experience—20 years to be exact—in business strategy, sales, and the art of management. At Agile Brain Group, I wear a lot of hats (and I look good in them), steering the ship in consulting, sales, marketing, and more.

I'm all about spreading the Agile Brain Group's vision far and wide—getting students, clients, and partners all jazzed up about our strategies.

Kim Pormski

SAFe 6.0 Practice Consultant (SPC)

Hey there! I'm Kim Poremski, a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST®) and SAFe 6.0 Practice Consultant (SPC) with over 30 years in IT, product management, and 15+ years dedicated to agile practices. I love coaching individuals, teams, and leaders through interactive workshops, both in-person and online. You might've seen me at Agile events—I've even emceed the 2023 Global Scrum Gatherings in Portland and Amsterdam. Let's connect and make agile work for you!