Evolve. Lead. Perform.

The most expensive risk in your organization does not show up in any report. It shows up on Monday morning.
The systems that built yesterday’s organizations were not designed for today’s workforce or tomorrows challenges. 

34%

The cost of disengaged employees to their organization, in terms of annual salary.

Only 18%

of managers have the natural talent to manage people effectively.

50-200%

The cost of replacing one employee, in terms of annual salary.

AWL Partners - the problem

THE PROBLEM

The gap between how most teams operate and
what performance now requires.

The old system is broken. We build emotionally intelligent leaders, aligned teams, and cultures where people and companies win.

Someone is already leaving

High-performing, self-sufficient, appearing fine — and quietly preparing to go. You cannot see it. That is the point.

Knowledge walking out the door

The legend retiring in two years. Everything they know lives in their head. There is no plan.

Culture without infrastructure

Everyone says culture matters. Nobody has built the system that actually creates and sustains it.

WHAT WE DO

We are not a training company. We are a human performance company.

Two programs. One Belief system. Built for organizations serious about the human layer of their business.

Herd Intelligence

A transformational development experience built on the science of how humans perform- together, under pressure, in real conditions.


All Women L.E.A.D.

A space for female-identifying leaders at every level. For women, by design. Allies always welcome!


WHO WE ARE

Partners in Emotional Intelligence and Inclusive Leadership.

Melissa Maloney
Melissa Maloney

Melissa Maloney is a visionary leader with over 25 years of executive leadership in sales and operations. She is dedicated to fostering positive change through empowerment, inclusivity, and engagement.

With a profound commitment to leadership, she is the co-founder of AWL Partners where she passionately supports developing emotionally intelligent workplaces that drive results!

Jennifer Slay
Jennifer Matwawana, MSW, RSW

Jennifer Matwawana is an internationally recognized educator, speaker, and facilitator whose dynamic delivery and deep expertise make her a sought-after trainer in areas including trauma-informed care, Emotional Intelligence, leadership development, and anti-racism education.

With over two decades of experience as a Registered Social Worker and certified life coach, Jennifer blends evidence-based approaches with lived experience to empower individuals and transform organizations.


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