About Us — Performance Plus International
Who We Are

Developing Leaders,
Transforming Organizations

With over 30 years of experience, PPI is a trusted partner in leadership and organizational development — helping organizations strengthen leadership, foster engaging work cultures, and deliver meaningful results.

Our Story

A Legacy of Impact

At Performance Plus International (PPI), we are committed to helping organizations build leadership capacity and drive meaningful change. We partner with organizations, teams, and individuals to enhance their ability to lead and be impactful.

With over 30 years of experience, we are a trusted partner in leadership and organizational development. We help organizations strengthen leadership, foster engaging work cultures, and deliver meaningful results — from Washington, DC to Philadelphia and beyond.

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Guiding Principles

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

We provide organizations, teams, and individuals with solutions that enhance their ability to lead and transform their workplace, customers, and their communities.

"Empowering leaders at every level to create lasting, meaningful impact."

Our Vision

We are building a global community of leaders who are making a difference in their personal and professional lives, their communities, and the world.

"A world where every leader is equipped to make a difference."
30+
Years of Experience
5000+
Leaders Developed
50+
Partner Organizations
100
ICF-Certified Coaches
What Drives Us

Our Core Values

The principles that guide every engagement, every program, and every partnership we build.

Whole-Person Leadership

Leaders are people first. Our programs honor the full human being — their strengths, context, and calling — recognizing that authentic leadership starts with self-awareness.

Partnership Over Programs

We don't deliver cookie-cutter solutions. Every engagement is designed around your organization's culture, values, strategic goals, and the people you serve.

Measurable Impact

Our frameworks are practical, data-informed, and built for real results — from frontline supervisors to senior executives — with tools to track lasting change.

Applied Learning

We go beyond theory, incorporating hands-on learning experiences, coaching, and actionable tools that empower leaders to implement change effectively.

Mission Alignment

Every solution we craft is anchored to your organization's mission. We understand the unique challenges of nonprofits, government, and human services — because we've been there.

Sustainable Growth

We equip organizations with frameworks and follow-up support that sustain learning long after our engagement ends — because lasting change requires lasting commitment.

Leadership Team

Meet the People Behind PPI

A team of experienced coaches, facilitators, and organizational development experts dedicated to your success.

Khalid Asad

Khalid Asad

Ph.D, PCC
CEO, Executive Coach

Dr. Khalid A. Asad is an accomplished executive coach, leadership strategist, and organizational development facilitator with more than 30 years of experience guiding leaders and organizations toward greater effectiveness, alignment, and impact. As Co-Founder and President of Performance Plus International, Inc., he leads a team that partners with nonprofits, government agencies, and mission-driven organizations to strengthen leadership capacity, enhance organizational culture, and drive sustainable performance.

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Konovia Mikeal

Konovia Mikeal

MBA, MEd
COO

Konovia Mikeal is the co-founder of Performance Plus International, Inc. and has extensive experience developing and implementing strategies, programs, and plans needed to enhance organizational growth. Her strong background in management systems and quality improvement has resulted in the timely and efficient delivery of services to PPI clients.

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Brienne Jennifers

Brienne Jennifers

MA, LAC, CGRS, ACC
Leadership Coach, Learning & Organizational Development Consultant

Brienne (Brie) Jennings is an executive coach and Learning & Organizational Development Consultant at Performance Plus International, Inc. (PPI). A certified leadership coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Brie specializes in developing leaders across organizations, from individual contributors and frontline supervisors to middle managers, through leadership coaching, targeted training, and the design of high-impact learning experience

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Gamal Casimir

Gamal Casimir

MHA
Direction of Quality & Program Management

Gamal Casimir is the Director of Quality & Program Management at Performance Plus International, where he brings more than 30 years of cross-sector leadership experience to organizations navigating change, growth, and operational complexity. His career spans military health services administration, healthcare project management at a major integrated health system, education, and independent consulting.

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Kyra Hundley

Kyra Hundley

M.Ed
Training & Development Specialist

Kyra Hundley is a Training and Development Specialist at Performance Plus International, where she designs and develops engaging, accessible learning experiences for the organizations PPI serves. She brings to her work a distinctive combination of formal instructional design training, hands-on UX design expertise, and a deep commitment to creating learning that meets people where they are.

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Jorie Rao

Jorie Rao

MA
Training & Development Specialist

Jorie Rao is a Curriculum Designer and Training Facilitator at Performance Plus International, where she brings more than a decade of experience designing and delivering inclusive, trauma-informed education programs. Her work spans community health, higher education, and nonprofit settings, with a particular strength in translating complex content into accessible, learner-centered experiences that respect the people in the room.

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Ayana Coston

Ayana Coston

MSOD, PCC, CPCC
Executive & Leadership Coach, Facilitator

Ayana Coston is an Executive and Leadership Coach at Performance Plus International, where she partners with leaders and organizations to find purpose, alignment, and joy in their work while making an impact. An International Coach Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach and a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) trained through the Coaches Training Institute, Ayana brings more than 14 years of coaching experience and over 20 years in Human Resources, Organizational Development, and Leadership Development.

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How We Work

Our Proven Process

A strategic, results-driven approach to leadership and organizational development.

1

Discover & Assess

We start by understanding your culture, challenges, and goals through structured conversations, assessments, and data review — building a solid foundation before recommending any solution.

2

Design & Customize

No off-the-shelf programs. We design facilitation, training, and coaching experiences tailored to your sector, your team, and the outcomes that matter most to your mission.

3

Deliver & Sustain

We facilitate engaging, high-impact experiences — then equip your teams with tools, frameworks, and follow-up support to sustain the learning and drive lasting organizational change.

Ready to Partner?

Let's Build Something
Transformative Together

Whether you're developing your leaders, strengthening your culture, or navigating change — PPI is ready to walk this journey with you.

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