Origin Story
Dan Tocchini III, co-founder of Take New Ground (TNG), a team of change agents with a legacy of transforming lives of founders at start-ups like Smarty Pants Vitamins and Virgin Hyperloop, or in high-profile companies like Disney, ESPN and, Nike. Their work reaches individuals and teams in non-profits like Homeboy Industries, Defy Ventures and Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs (CROP) and non-pßrofit providing re-entry services for the formally incarcerated.
Dan and his wife, Aileen, have enriched marriages for 35 years on three continents.Together they have traveled the world working with couples to generate meaningfully productive lives.
Meyvn, borne from Dan’s extensive experience, is an executive coach designed for anyone aspiring to enhance the quality of relationship, transforming business, family, or community life._
A maven (derived from yiddish meyvn) is someone who has extensive knowledge, expertise, or experience in a particular field or subject. This individual is considered an authority or expert and is often sought out for advice, guidance, or information by others. The term "maven" can be used in various contexts, such as technology, fashion, sports, and more, to describe someone who has a deep understanding and insight into a specific area. Meyvn, grounded in the Tocchini method, tackles the tough conversations and challenges that arise in human relationships head-on to generate breakthrough results.
Fulfillment is a team game! You know the bumper sticker, "Teamwork makes the dream work!" All effective action emerges from a relationship with yourself and to others. And the quality of a relationship is revealed in who we become together in conflict and challenge. Does conflict draw you closer to your loved ones, tighter with your team and community? Or, does it drive you into isolation? Does challenge excite your enterprise or cause complaint? If you could locate what makes that difference would you want to do something about it? Meyvn is your guide.
Whether an enterprise implementation or a departmental project, Meyvn is prepared to work with you to transform the biggest breakdown into your greatest resource!
Unbiased and discreet, Meyvn is dedicated solely to realizing your aspirations and has your back by standing firmly for your future and legacy.