Lindsey Leuschen 

Founder  - Business Consultant - Business Coach 

Lindsey is the Founder of Empowering Consulting Group, where she works with business owners, entrepreneurs, leaders, and organizations to strengthen communication, culture, connection, and systems. She also serves as a business advisor for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. Known as a sharp, no-nonsense problem solver, Lindsey helps leaders cut through complexity and implement practical solutions that drive results.

After high school, Lindsey joined the Army National Guard as a medic. What began as a way to fund college evolved into a global experience that included combat environments and provided foundational leadership training. This experience continues to shape her coaching approach and her ability to lead under pressure and guide others through high-stakes decisions.

Lindsey brings a diverse professional background, including leadership experience in a Fortune 500 banking organization, roles in the tech industry, and work as a career coach and recruiter. She is also the author of a published book. Recognizing her entrepreneurial drive, Lindsey built her own consulting business with a focus on helping leaders grow revenue, build strong teams, and create sustainable success without burnout.

She is a proud mother of three and has been married to her best friend for 23 years. Lindsey is deeply committed to work-life balance and has developed clear, practical systems to support it in her own life and in the businesses of her clients.

Amy Halls

Founder - LMFT - Supervisor - ADHD Coach

Amy Halls is the founder and operator of Thrive Counseling Center and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and ADHD Coach based in Ankeny, Iowa. She is committed to providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment where individuals, couples, and families can navigate life’s challenges and work toward meaningful change.

Amy has a particular passion for supporting individuals with ADHD, especially women who experience increased symptoms in adulthood due to life transitions, hormonal changes, or increased demands. She helps clients better understand their neurodivergent minds, develop practical strategies, and build self-compassion to thrive both personally and professionally.

She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa and her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. Her clinical experience includes work with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, relationship distress, infidelity, blended families, parenting challenges, boundaries, and self-worth.

Amy is a certified Prepare/Enrich administrator and has completed Level Two training in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy. She is also trained in EMDR, Transforming Touch®, and Transforming Intentional Touch®. Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR, tailored to each client’s needs.

Outside of her professional work, Amy enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters, staying active outdoors, CrossFit, and sports. She is dedicated to helping clients build balanced, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

Dr. Courtney Buhrow

Business Owner - Physical Therapist - Perimenopause Health Coach

Courtney grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelors in Exercises Science. She then received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa in 2018.

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She was introduced to physical therapy while in high school, when she had an injury of her own playing sports. Since that point, she has continued to learn and discover ways that physical therapy can help individuals regain their function and get their lives back. With her experience in multiple health care settings, it has equipped her to see the whole person rather than a single injury. With three kids of her own, she knows what it is like to return to sport or exercise following pregnancies and deliveries. She is passionate about helping other women return to the sports and activities they love without pain or peeing their pants. She is certified in Functional Dry Needling, extra training in Women’s/Pelvic Health, and TPI Certification for Golf Swing Analysis.

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Outside of the office, you can find Courtney spending time with her husband Travis, daughter Addelynn, son Kasen, and daughter Lennon, traveling to see family and friends, or engaging in competition of any kind. She is an avid runner and loves a night out on the golf course. In her free time you will find her playing with her kids, training for a race, or playing a round of golf!