Our Coaches

At Advantage Coaching & Training, we believe that you perform at your best when you can live your passion, mission and vision.

If you are interested in connecting with one of our principal coaches you can email them directly, call them at 630-293-0210, or contact us with your request and we will match you with the best coach for your need.

Principal Coaches

Timothy Ursiny, Ph.D., CBC, RCC

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Dr. Tim Ursiny, founder of Advantage Coaching & Training Inc., is a speaker and certified business coach specializing in helping individuals reach peak performance and life satisfaction. His areas of expertise include communication skills, team building, navigating change, coaching skills, attitude, and the overall quality and balance in one’s life.

He received his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College and his doctorate in psychology from Northern Illinois University. He is the member of the International Coach Federation and the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches.

He has authored or coauthored thirteen books on the topics of coaching, conflict resolution, and confidence in the workplace. His book, “The Coward’s Guide to Conflict” is in its fourth printing and has been translated into six foreign languages. Other books include “The Confidence Plan: How to Build a Stronger You”, “Coaching the Sale” and The Top Performer’s Guide series including “The Top Performer’s Guide to Conflict”, “The Top Performer’s Guide to Change”, “The Top Performer’s Guide to Speeches and Presentations” and “The Top Performer’s Guide to Attitude”.

Dr. Tim is a frequent speaker on a variety of topics that benefit individuals in the workplace and personal life. He has spoken for firms such as:

He has been interviewed and appeared in The Bottom Line, The Chicago Tribune, People Magazine, Readers Digest, First for Women and other periodicals. He has also appeared on CNN radio news, VH-1 News, Total Living and ABC Channel 7 News.
Tim resides in Wheaton, IL with his wife of 27 years and three wonderful sons. His hobbies include travel and food & wine pairings.
Dr. Tim Ursiny is also available for one on one coaching sessions. He can be reached at:

Carole A. Cowperthwaite-O’Hagan, RCC

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Energy, relationships, attention to detail, follow-through…these are the core terms most often used to describe Carole’s passion for creating breakthrough strategies for her clients. Her special focus has been the world of sales and marketing for 15+ years. With a background in manufacturing, financial services, professional services, retail and IT consulting Carole brings a good cross section of marketing and management experience.

Consistently ranked number one in sales and winner of several corporate awards for excellence in leadership and performance, she is results focused and has a bias for action. Her work has brought her into relationships with business owners, fortune 500 managers and C-Level Executives. Helping people overcome obstacles on their way to achieving personal and corporate goals is Carole’s trademark.

Especially gifted in the areas of organization, time-management and building quality relationships Carole can help you or your team excel.

A recognized expert for her work, Carole is also an author, a popular speaker and trainer and is known for her engaging presentations and creative training style. Carole has taught coaching techniques to hundreds of individuals, teams and groups within organizations across the country and internationally. Carole is a Registered Corporate Coach (RCC) and instructor (RICC) for the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC).

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Affiliate Coach

Antoinette M. Ayers, CPCC, RCC

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Antoinette is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), utilizing a style of coaching which actively involves the collaboration of both client and coach to help clients achieve maximum results and sustain life-changing behavior in both their professional and personal lives.

Her coaching and training clients have included
individuals and teams from:

Arthur Andersen, Commonwealth Edison, Harris Bank, Marriott Hotels, Quaker Oats, Ameritech, United Airlines and other businesses.

Antoinette brings a wealth of experience and credentials as a
professional coach:

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