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Shaping leaders with clarity, innovation, and strategic growth.

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Who we are

Pioneering Leadership for Organizational Success

Integral Advantage® is a pioneering leadership development and strategic consulting firm co-founded by Dr. Robert Radi and Dr. Charlotte Wang. Committed to empowering individuals and organizations across the private and public sectors, we specialize in guiding leaders through the complexities of today’s rapidly evolving environments. Our distinguished faculty, composed of senior associates with advanced and terminal degrees from top-tier institutions, brings decades of expertise in leadership development, behavioral psychology, strategic management, and adaptive systems thinking. At Integral Advantage®, we combine cutting-edge research, innovative frameworks like the Inception Mindset®, and practical tools to inspire transformative growth, strategic clarity, and sustainable success. With decades of collective experience in innovation, leadership development, and organizational strategy, our team specializes in adapting and customizing our comprehensive course materials to create a perfect fit for your organization.
Expert Leadership Development

Transform emerging and senior leaders with evidence-based strategies, actionable tools, and real-world insights.

Customized Organizational Solutions

We tailor courses and frameworks to your organization’s goals, culture, and unique challenges.

Industries We Serve

Strategic Solutions for Every Industry

Corporate

We empower corporate leaders with innovative strategies, leadership development, and organizational solutions that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Government

We support government agencies with leadership frameworks, strategic insights, and tailored solutions that enhance effectiveness, adaptability, and public service impact.

Non-Profit Agencies

We guide non-profit organizations with leadership tools, strategic clarity, and customized solutions to strengthen missions, teams, and long-term community impact.
Executive Team

Leadership at Integral Advantage

Chief Administrative Officer | Majority PARTNER

Charlotte Wang, Ed.D., MA

Dr. Charlotte (Qimin) Wang is the CAO and majority partner at Integral Advantage, with twenty years of diverse experience in both the private sector and education. During her twelve-year tenure in the private sector, Dr. Wang held various positions, including project manager, executive director of manufacturing relations, vice president, and chief operating officer for a professional consulting firm.
Transitioning into education, Dr. Wang has spent eight years teaching and facilitating courses for emerging and managerial leaders in multifaceted educational environments and has co-facilitated courses for U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) such as Managerial Development 1 – Leading from the Middle, Managerial Development 2 – Leading Organizations, and Adapting to Organizational Change – Empowering 21st Century Leaders. Charlotte also has coaching experience using the OPM 360 assessment, helping leaders grow and improve their performance.
Dr. Wang holds a master’s degree in education (MA) from the University of Southern California and a doctorate (Ed.D.) from Grand Canyon University. Her research focused on self-efficacy, further enhancing her skills in leadership development.
Her first book, The Kintsugi Way of Embracing the Journey of Healing, debuted on 10.10.2025 as the Top New Release in its category on Amazon. Readers and critics are calling this book: “At once deeply philosophical and remarkably practical”, “A gentle companion during the hardest chapters of life," “A compassionate and intentional path to healing,” and “Profoundly validating.”

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PRESIDENT & PARTNER | LEAD FACULTY

Robert Radi, Ph.D., MBA

Dr. Radi’s professional journey and personal commitment make him uniquely positioned to offer invaluable insights into leadership, strategy, innovation, and organizational development. He is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, educator, and former elected official with over three decades of diverse experience in domestic and international markets. Equipped with a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School and an MBA from Pepperdine University, he has successfully served as an executive and board member in various private, academic, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies.
Before his involvement in executive education, Dr. Radi founded a consumer product strategy firm, serving global brands for 19 years. He structured iconic consumer product platforms that generated over $100 million in annual revenues, received numerous awards for innovation excellence, and participated in securing and monetizing multiple patents.
Serving as a faculty member in bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. programs, he has designed courses and developed frameworks encompassing fundamentals and specialized subjects in executive leadership and integrated strategic management. His work with the U.S. Federal Government has made him a sought-after subject matter expert, lecturer, and facilitator.
An acclaimed author, his book Inception Mindset: The Contextual Art and Science of Leading in a Permanently Complex World (2023) was described by Reader Views as “an elucidating masterpiece.” His latest release, SPARK IT! (2025), explores facilitation as a strategic leadership capability and the art of guiding meaningful interactions that build alignment and trust.

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Senior Associates

Faculty at Integral Advantage

FACULTY MEMBER & facilitator

John Carnesale, Ph.D., MBA

Dr. John Carnesale is a multifaceted leader with over 35 years of experience in real estate, finance, and education. As the CEO of Taylor Consulting, LLC, he has overseen the growth and success of its subsidiaries while contributing to real estate development through the PCI and TWR platforms. Dr. Carnesale has developed Long-term Acute care hospitals and specialty hospital facilities regulated by federal agencies such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Joint Commission.
Holding a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School and an MBA from Pepperdine University, Dr. Carnesale has excelled in academia as an Adjunct Professor, Class Advisor, and Ethics Professor at Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business Management from 2013 to 2023. He has participated in numerous Integral Advantage courses and workshops, offering his perspectives in organizational ethics and adaptive leadership.
With a focus on leadership development, he has shared his expertise in graduate teaching and facilitating skills, mentoring emerging executives, and conducting research in organizational leadership and development. From 2006 to 2014, Dr. Carnesale served on the Holy Cross College Board of Trustees as a Member.
Dr. Carnesale's dedication to education and mentorship has significantly impacted the lives of countless students and professionals, shaping the next generation of leaders.

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COMING SOON
FACULTY MEMBER & facilitator

Karen Conrad, M.Ed.

Karen Conrad is an experienced executive leadership coach and consultant with over 25 years in banking and organizational development. She has served clients across public, private, and non-profit sectors, including Wells Fargo, VCU Health, and the Federal Executive Institute. Karen specializes in leadership development, sales management, customer relationship building, and achieving organizational goals.
Formerly with the Federal Executive Institute (FEI), Karen brings deep industry experience in healthcare, banking, and public sector leadership. She co-facilitated multiple Air Force courses, including AF UEL and AF LCI, as well as several Integral Advantage's programs covering Managerial Leadership development and Action-Logic development.
Karen holds a B.S. in Psychology from Mary Baldwin University, an M.Ed. in Adult Education from Capella University, and a graduate certificate in Leadership Coaching. Karen holds numerous professional certifications, including the Integral Advantage 360 Encompass, ShiftingHorizons, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, DiSC, Situational Leadership, and Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.

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COMING SOON
FACULTY MEMBER & facilitator

Javier Lopez, MSA, ICF-PCC

Javier Lopez is an executive coach and facilitator with over 20 years of experience leading teams and directing government risk management programs across the federal, state, and local levels. He served twelve years as Director of Risk Management and Assurance for the HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).
As a federal government executive and professor of organizational management, Javier has a wealth of experience advising Senior Executive Service and high-ranking political appointees in managing mission-critical operations. Managing risks across a broad portfolio of multi-billion-dollar program budgets, Javier’s insights have helped agencies ensure effective and efficient operations. Since 2021, he has facilitated numerous Integral Advantage courses to develop leadership capacity across multiple organizations.
Javier holds an M.S. in Administration from Trinity Washington University and a B.A. from the University of Texas at El Paso. As a doctoral candidate in Virginia Commonwealth University's Leadership Ed.D. program, Javier engages deeply with practitioner-oriented leadership, applied research, and reflective practice to strengthen his support for teams and organizations. He is credentialed as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). Javier served as the President of the Washington DC Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives (NAHFE).

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COMING SOON
FACULTY MEMBER & facilitator

Mo Sook Park, M.Ed.

Mo Sook Park is an experienced leadership development facilitator with expertise in adaptive leadership, systems thinking, and team development. Mo holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
With over fifteen years of experience, Mo served as a faculty member at the OPM Center of Leadership Development, training federal executives and employees in adaptive leadership, conflict management, and team development, and teaching adaptive leadership at the Federal Executive Institute.
Mo was a Visiting Scientist at D-Lab Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Working in strategy, research, operations, and program development informs Mo’s work as an independent consultant at i-D Leadership Consulting, a Chicago-based company she founded in 2010. There, she combines the frameworks of adaptive leadership, design thinking, and systems thinking to help her partner clients, including the Chicago Public Schools and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, survive and thrive.

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COMING SOON
FACULTY MEMBER & facilitator

John Scully, Ph.D., CPA

Dr. John Scully, Ph.D., teaches financial planning at Immaculata University in Pennsylvania and has been serving as a Practitioner Lecturer of Accounting and Finance at Pepperdine University in California, where he primarily taught finance, financial management, accounting, and business ethics for the university’s EMBA and Presidents and Key Executives MBA Programs.
John was also a co-founder of Ecliptic Enterprises, a Pasadena, California-based provider of imaging and space avionics systems for rockets and spacecraft. He served as CFO from inception to 2017 and as a Board member from inception to the Company’s exit in 2023.
Previously, John served as Corporate Controller with Aon Consulting (a human resources and employee benefits consulting organization) and as Group Controller and Manager of Corporate Audit with Roy F. Weston, Inc. (later renamed Weston Solutions, an environmental engineering and consulting organization). Earlier, he held a variety of positions in the finance department at DuPont.
Currently, John provides consulting and financial planning services through Next Path1, LLC. He has provided services to organizations operating in aerospace, optics, entertainment, and apparel fields.
John is a licensed Pennsylvania CPA, and he holds North Carolina life, property, and casualty insurance licenses. He resides in Cary, North Carolina, and West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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FACULTY MEMBER & facilitator

Kacie Smart, Ph.D., LPC

Dr. Kacie Smart brings over fifteen years of extensive experience in behavioral health and business psychology, demonstrating impactful outcomes in leadership development and organizational transformation. Her professional journey, from a dedicated mental health counselor to an accomplished strategic consultant, underscores her commitment to fostering leadership excellence.
Dr. Smart holds a Ph.D. in Business Psychology from The Chicago School, a Master's degree in School and Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis. Leveraging her academic and professional expertise, she effectively applies psychological principles to cultivate effective leaders and high-performing teams. Her consultancy has notably driven systemic change within various organizations by integrating emotional intelligence and strategic thinking into leadership practices.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Dr. Smart utilizes a uniquely empathetic and results-driven approach. She actively creates empowering environments where leaders and teams can harness their full potential, encouraging growth, innovation, and resilience. Dr. Smart's contributions consistently extend beyond immediate project outcomes, significantly influencing organizational culture and long-term success.

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COMING SOON

As an IACET-accredited Provider, Integral Advantage® offers CEUs Credits based on program length and completion. Credits are issued according to The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) rules and regulations (ANSI/IACET 2018-1 Standard). As the official standard for continuing education and training (CE/T), IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are recognized by a wide range of organizations, including professional associations, regulatory boards, public agencies, corporations, and universities. Contact us for more information.

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