WHO WE ARE
The right culture. The right leadership. The right timing.
Culture Timing exists to bridge the Gap - the gap between announcing change and changing how work gets done.
Our Story
Culture Timing was founded on a simple premise: most organizations don't struggle with strategy - they struggle with getting people to actually change how they work.
That belief is grounded in lived experience. After 24 years in corporate America, I saw firsthand how culture can make or break your experience, energy, and confidence. I worked in environments where values were clearly articulated - internally and externally - but not consistently lived by leaders. At times, it created a disconnect that left people feeling like the only option was to keep your head down, meet expectations as defined by others, and compete for stability, promotion, and pay.
I also spent years working across global teams in offshore delivery models, where cultural differences - both subtle and significant - created unintentional barriers to collaboration. What I saw, though, was just as important: when leaders became more intentional - investing in cross-cultural awareness, team alignment, and targeted coaching - those same teams improved how they worked together. Productivity increased. Engagement strengthened. Satisfaction rose. And the business results followed.
That gap isn't just frustrating - it's costly. And it's common.
That's the Transformation Gap: the space between announcing change and changing day-to-day behavior. It shows up when one or more forces fall out of sync:
- ·Leadership Drift (leaders communicate the vision but don't reinforce it consistently)
- ·Culture Drag (old norms override the new direction)
- ·Capability Lag (people are expected to work differently without the skills, tools, or confidence)
The right culture. The right leadership. The right timing.
By "timing," we mean knowing what to align first, when to reinforce it, and how to build capability fast - so change becomes daily behavior and performance improves.
Our Values
Our Team
The people behind the practice
Strategic AI & Technology Partner | Founder, QuantumAI
Michael Lively is an AI/ML researcher, data scientist, cloud and MLOps architect, educator, and founder of QuantumAI. Mike collaborates with Culture Timing on AI-focused learning and workforce transformation initiatives, bringing technical depth that complements Culture Timing’s expertise in leadership, learning, culture, and change adoption.
Fractional Business Operations Manager | Founder, Cat & a Teacup
Shannon Lenz supports Culture Timing’s business operations, systems, workflows, and administrative infrastructure. As an experienced project manager, operations professional, and founder of Cat & a Teacup, she brings a highly organized and analytical approach to coordinating priorities, improving processes, and supporting an effective client experience.
Business Student, University of Cincinnati
Madison Clark is a Business student at the University of Cincinnati and a full-time veterinary assistant with a passion for leadership, business strategy, and improving the client experience. She hopes to combine her business education with her veterinary background to help advance the veterinary industry through innovative business solutions. Madison is excited to contribute to Culture Timing’s mission while continuing to grow professionally in both fields.
Varshith Ulisi is a student entrepreneur and researcher dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation to create meaningful impact. His work spans artificial intelligence, healthcare, research, education, and community development, where he builds initiatives focused on solving real-world problems. Through his leadership in technology ventures, research, and youth-focused programs, Varshith explores how innovation can empower individuals and communities.
Sonali Kulkarni
Personality Assessment + Research & Development Specialist
Sonali Kulkarni is a sophomore at William Mason High School with a lifelong passion for human psychology, a love for cats, and a knack for languages—speaking Japanese, Hindi, Sanskrit, German, Marathi, and English. Her drive for community work took off during her freshman year when she founded the Handmade Gifts Initiative, which has now distributed over 20,000 social-emotional learning resources internationally. Off the clock, she stays busy singing, crafting, and happily enjoying her decision to skip AP Chemistry.
What People Say
Feedback Michelle Has Received
I experienced Michelle's deep care for the PwC learning community firsthand. Her attention to detail, passion for the humanity of our colleagues, and ability to lead with heart made a lasting impact. She was championing wellness and inclusive growth long before it became the norm-a true culture shaper with both vision and soul. Now I see her venturing into new cultures to bring that same care and precision to her clients-and I'm excited to see where she'll work her magic next!
Kevin Anthony Johnson
Executive Counsel to Global Leaders | Scholar/Practitioner | Creator of the Coherence/Capacity Protocol™ | Former PwC Coaching Center of Excellence
Worked with Michelle on the same team