From the Founder
"ZIA was born from a frustration with the superficial, fast-fix approaches to leadership and culture. I wanted to create a space where development was done differently—where we didn't just build better teams, but more whole, self-aware humans behind them." - Jonathan Bonanno, CEO
Talent in Motion. Powered by Psychology.
We’re here to change how leadership actually works—so teams can, too.
ZIA is a Talent Optimization and Organizational Development partner for midmarket leaders and growth-stage teams ready to lead with intention, emotional intelligence, and behavioral clarity.
We believe:
- Talent isn’t acquired—it’s activated
- Culture isn’t a vibe—it’s a structure
- Leadership isn’t a title—it’s a learned behavior
Rooted in the science of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology, our work helps teams move from:
- Misalignment → Mastery
- Burnout → Belonging
- Complexity → Clarity
We exist to recondition the workplace—so it actually works for people.
We’re Not Just Consultants
We’re psychologists and strategic partners—trained in the science of how people lead, perform, and grow inside organizations. At ZIA, we combine behavioral science, systems thinking, and deep leadership experience to solve the people problems most teams can’t name—let alone fix.
Why ZIA?
We’re not just trained in leadership—we’re educated in how people actually work:
- How they attach, lead, and avoid
- How they respond under pressure
- How they grow with the right system and support
We don’t chase trends.
We build capability.
We don’t teach charisma.
We teach behavioral fluency.
We don’t promise transformation.
We structure it.
What We Bring
I/O Psychology Expertise.
We’re grounded in Industrial/Organizational Psychology—the science of human behavior in the workplace. Our team blends academic training, applied research, and hands-on advisory work to deliver insight most teams can’t access internally.
What You Get
Every ZIA engagement—coaching, consulting, culture design, or leadership development—is:
- Evidence-based, not trendy
- Rooted in behavior, not buzzwords
- Designed to scale with your people, structure, and purpose
Outcomes We Drive
When ZIA partners with your team, you’ll see:
- Aligned leadership and emotionally intelligent teams
- Clearer communication and conflict resolution systems
- Higher trust, retention, and engagement
- Cultures that scale—without sacrificing safety or performance
Our Approach: Built, Not Bolted On
We don’t guess. We don’t wing it.
Everything we do is powered by our proprietary LAB Methodology™:
- Learn from Leadership
- Assess Attachment
- Build the Behavior
This method underpins every coaching engagement, team program, culture audit, and leadership cohort. It helps leaders see what’s really shaping performance—and gives them tools to shift it with clarity, intention, and care.
Whether we’re advising an executive team or coaching a cohort of emerging leaders, we focus on depth over speed, and sustainability over surface wins.
ZIAversity
Our learning platform for modern leaders.
ZIAversity equips professionals and teams to lead with behavioral insight, emotional intelligence, and systems that scale.
Flagship course: Leadership in the Workplace—built by our psychology team to blend science with strategy, across industries.
ZIA is led by coaches, psychologists, and operators who believe that culture starts with behavior—and leadership starts with how we show up.
Meet The People Who Know How People Work
Our team blends deep expertise in I/O psychology, organizational systems, and human performance. We help teams unlock alignment, lead with emotional intelligence, and scale with purpose.
Jonathan B., Ph.D. (C), MS
Founder & CEO | I/O Psychologist
Behavioral strategist. Systems thinker. Builder of psychology-powered frameworks for real-world teams.
Michael B., NLP
Co-founder & COO
Operational architect and coach specializing in organizational change, process, and team performance.
Caio W.
Director, Operations
Drives internal systems and client delivery operations to ensure every engagement scales with quality and care.
Taylor H., Ph.D. (C), MS, MA
Director, Development | I/O Psychologist
Leads ZIA’s learning programs and leadership cohorts with a focus on emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and measurable growth.
Leandro A., BS
Sr. Talent Advisor | Licensed Psychotherapist
Brings depth and clinical insight to complex team dynamics, leadership readiness, and emotional systems.
Vanessa T.
Brand Manager
Shapes how ZIA shows up—with clarity, consistency, and human-first storytelling.
Stephen A.
Solutions Architect | Cloud Engineer
Enables ZIA’s digital infrastructure and learning platforms, ensuring clients experience seamless delivery and engagement.
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Core Values
We're in the Z.O.N.E.
Zeal
We bring urgency, curiosity, and conviction to every engagement. We don’t clock in—we commit. Because developing people demands passion, not passivity.
Opportunity
Every challenge is a chance to evolve. We don’t just solve problems—we uncover possibility, reframe complexity, and help teams grow through it.
Nurture
We create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and safe to stretch. That means leading with empathy, listening with intention, and making room for discomfort that drives real change.
Excellence
We hold a high bar—grounded in evidence, integrity, and follow-through. Our work is designed to be effective, measurable, and sustainable. Because care and quality aren’t optional—they’re the strategy.
