Welcome to TAB Gateway—The Alternative Board in North Jersey (Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson Counties) and New York City. We help business owners, founders, and executives make better decisions and find balance between personal and professional goals through confidential peer advisory boards, executive coaching, and leadership team development.
For over 30 years, The Alternative Board has helped thousands of leaders achieve better results. Our members consistently report increased profits, improved work-life synergy, and greater confidence in their strategic decisions. Here's how we can support your success:
Peer Advisory Boards
Our structured, facilitated monthly sessions bring together 6-10 business owners and leaders from non-competing companies to:
One-on-One Executive Coaching
Complementing our peer boards, executive coaching provides personalized guidance to deepen your leadership journey. Working together, we'll:
StratPro® – Leadership Team Transformation
Our comprehensive program combines strategy and productivity to align and empower your leadership team. Through expertly facilitated workshops and structured follow-up sessions, we help you:
About Merrill: Merrill brings a unique perspective from experience working with diverse leaders across sectors. At the United Nations, she facilitated thematic working groups that brought together business, university, and non-profit leaders. During her decade in tech startups, she held leadership roles focused on business operations and employee engagement, while providing executive coaching to CEOs navigating relationships with investors and boards.
Beyond the boardroom, Merrill happily shares life's adventures with her husband and two young boys. She's an enthusiastic runner who has completed two marathons and twelve half marathons (so far!). Her passion for growth extends to various interests including hiking, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, and crafting. As a recent transplant from city to suburbia, she's expanding her horizons from houseplants to home gardening. A true global citizen, Merrill has visited 23 countries and 32 states, and attended four Olympic Games (and counting!).
Let's explore how we can elevated your business and leadership journey. Schedule time to chat with me via calendly.com/merrill-csuri
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