ann calcara
general manager & strategic business catalyst
ann@seekresearch.com
513 . 521 . 1111 P
513 . 659 . 9433 M
513 . 351 . 4761 F

Challenges are like fine gemstones – each facet reflects some new, different reality.  I look forward to opportunities to wrestle with tough questions and turn them into actionable strategies that lead to growth -- for a business, a brand, a team or an individual.  My background and experience in business strategy informed by qualitative and quantitative research, organization design and talent development enable me to creatively find solutions to even the most complex challenges!  

Here's the random stuff...

1. Blue or black pens?  Why?   Green, Pink, purple…anything other than Blue or Black, because to get noticed, you have to stand out!
2. Ideal vacation (no budget limit, 2 weeks maximum)?   Italy – Rome, Venice, Florence…on a gondola with my hubby soakin’ up the romance.
3. Best Halloween costume you’ve ever worn?    I was a cowgirl when I was about 9 years old…my mom made the costume herself, and I looked darn cute, partner!
4. Something nobody at Seek knew about you before you answered this question?    I’m deathly afraid of heights!
5. Do you sleep with one or two pillows?  Why?   I start out with two, but usually end up with a cat sleeping on one of them and me on the other by the time morning comes around…hmmm???
6. If you had to live on nothing but fast food for two weeks, what would be your meal of choice?   Can I be excused from this question?  It’s making my stomach hurt just thinking about fast food for two weeks…
7. It’s a warm summer night and you’re sitting on the front porch...what drink is in your hand?   Mike’s Hard lemonade – light!  I know, it’s a girly drink, but quite tasty!