Team

TMIC convenes visionaries, thought leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, artists, healers, and scientists through intentional collaboration with the objective of reimagining and recreating the systems and structures that no longer serve us. This begins by co-creating new paradigms of possibility, new sources of meaning and new belief systems for how we live, learn, work and connect.
Founder, CEO & Chief Visionary Officer
Founder & COO
VP reProgramming

Chad Lefevre (Founder, CEO & Chief Visionary Officer)

Chad Lefevre is a visionary thought leader, international Design-Thinker, business philosopher and senior-level strategist, writer, and speaker with two decades of senior business experience, successfully designing business strategy, and leading cultural transformation and leadership development initiatives.

Chad’s work centers around human potential, and is focused on designing transformative business strategies and solutions affecting the areas of business operations, leadership development, cultural transformation and team building, branding, PR and marketing communications.

He founded NeuroBe Inc., a neuroscience-based design-thinking consulting firm, and Ncite Media Inc., a neuroscience based leadership development video game production company. He has served such companies/brands as: Coca-Cola, TELUS, Sony Music Latin, Music World, SimWin (sports metaverse), Kraken Studios, Lion Gaming Group, Caesars Entertainment, UNLV, UofC, United Way, Shell, the Hoffman Institute, the Canfield Group, Bell West, Richard Blanco: Poet Laureate to the Obama Administration, co-producing SANG (which featured leading thinkers including Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Peter Guber, Tony Hsieh, and Peter Diamandis, among hundreds of others); co-producing the Sundance Thought Leader Summit, among others.

Chad is an avid student and researcher of being and life, with a focus in the areas of ontology, behavioral psychology, perception, psychedelics and game theory. Other areas of research and expertise supporting his work include , design-thinking, complexity theory, change management, and systems thinking. A dynamic, funny and powerful leader and speaker, Chad engages leaders and audiences through his unparalleled insights into how the mind, environment and technology recursively influence and define each other in our digital age. He is an advocate for being-centered living, environmental stewardship, and our urgent need to unite humanity to create a future that realigns with nature in a life regenerative way, while healing divisions among peoples through collaboration.

September Dohrmann (Founder & COO)

September Dohrmann is a visionary leader, dynamic innovator, and the passionate founder of TMIC—The Most Important Conversations. With a profound commitment to transforming lives and communities through strategic dialogue and authentic connections, September has dedicated her career to fostering environments where innovation, leadership, and wellness thrive.

As an influential thought leader, September brings decades of expertise in organizational development, strategic planning, and leadership coaching. Her visionary approach has led to groundbreaking collaborations with global organizations and influential leaders, consistently driving transformative outcomes.

Under her inspired guidance, TMIC integrates pioneering methodologies such as DesignShop® and DesignSummit, championing transformative conversations and collective problem-solving. September’s work emphasizes clarity, innovation, and alignment, guiding individuals and organizations to reach their highest potential.

Her dedication to nurturing holistic development and authentic leadership has established TMIC as a beacon of innovation and meaningful impact worldwide. Join September and the TMIC community in shaping a future built on powerful, purposeful conversations.

Richard Quinn (CIO)

Richard Quinn is a transformative coach, thought leader, and healer based in Ubud, Bali. With a mission to help individuals break free from societal norms and embrace their true selves, Richard emphasizes that “ideas are the currency of the future” and champions creative thinking as a path to personal freedom and happiness.

In his role as Senior Research Manager at TMIC, Richard combines his artistic background with strategic career consulting to guide individuals toward clarity and purpose. His holistic approach integrates various disciplines, fostering environments where clients can explore and align with their authentic selves.

Richard’s work extends beyond one-on-one coaching; he actively participates in global conversations on personal development and spiritual growth. His involvement in events like the Bali Spirit Festival underscores his commitment to community engagement and the dissemination of transformative ideas. Through his multifaceted endeavors, Richard Quinn continues to inspire and facilitate profound personal transformations, helping individuals navigate their journeys toward self-discovery and fulfillment.

Bill Schuffenhauer (VP reProgramming)

Bill Schuffenhauer is an Olympic silver medalist, renowned speaker, and high-performance coach whose inspirational journey epitomizes resilience, determination, and transformation. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Bill overcame extreme adversity, including homelessness and poverty, to become a celebrated athlete and influential leader.

Excelling first in track and field and later transitioning to bobsledding, Bill achieved remarkable success, notably winning a silver medal at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. His athletic career is marked by extraordinary perseverance and a commitment to excellence.

Today, Bill dedicates his life to empowering others as a motivational speaker and executive coach through his organization, Executive Athletes International. At TMIC, Bill actively contributes his invaluable insights and experiences, striving to inspire and uplift individuals facing their own challenges. His aspiration to positively impact lives aligns seamlessly with TMIC’s mission of healing and evolving humanity into its next powerful phase.