About Us

We propel leaders to greatness.

For over 20 years, the Center for High Performance (CfHP) has been helping mid- to top-tier companies achieve and sustain high performance throughout their organizations. By working directly with CEOs, senior executives and their teams we effectively resolve conflicts, enhance collaboration and simplify complex decision-making.

Susan Lucia Annuzio, is the founder and President and CEO of CfHP and Associate Adjunct Professor, Executive Education, University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. Annunzio, an acclaimed Leadership Coach, Author, and President and CEO is known by her clients as the “CEO-Whisperer.” She has spent more than 25 years observing, analyzing, and influencing C-Suite and board dynamics, experience that she applies in coaching CEOs and C-suite executives. She is the mastermind of “Elite High-Performance Coaching” – CfHP’s proprietary approach to propel leaders to greatness. She works exclusively with CEO’s, senior executives, and rising stars.

CfHP’s work is based on proprietary global research on the factors that accelerate or inhibit profitable growth.  It achieved critical acclaim and was presented at such prestigious venues as the World Economic Forum, The International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change at the University of Greenwich, and Avature’s “Talent Economy” launch event in Belgium.

Meet Our Team


Susan Lucia Annunzio (Lucia)

Susan Lucia Annunzio (Lucia)

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for High Performance (CfHP) Adjunct Associate Professor, Executive Education, University of Chicago,… more


Alexis Sarkisian

Alexis Sarkisian

Alexis H. Sarkisian has been a leader in the ever changing world of communication throughout her career. She has been… more


Flinn Dallis

Flinn Dallis

Flinn Dallis works with executives and senior teams to leverage their strengths and grow their skills to lead high-performing organizations…. more


Larry Hall, Ph.D.

Larry Hall, Ph.D.

Larry Hall, Ph.D., has worked with over 80 companies from Fortune 10 to small entrepreneurial businesses. His specialty is guiding… more


George B. Hogenson

George B. Hogenson

George Hogenson, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized expert on psychology, organization and management. George combines his extensive experience with management… more


Sharon Sutker McGowan

Sharon Sutker McGowan

Sharon Sutker McGowan has more than 25 years of experience as a writer, editor and entrepreneur. She specializes in writing,… more


Susan Silk

Susan Silk

Effective communication–internal and external–that aids in a corporation’s efforts to thrive or survive in a challenging environment has been a… more


Chris Simmons

Chris Simmons

Chris Simmons brings global consulting experience to the Center for High Performance team, and specifically leads all engagements in Australia,… more


Sasha J. Song

Sasha J. Song

Sasha Song has more than 15 years of experience leading engagements in the U.S. and abroad that provide specific, actionable… more


Greg Bunch

Greg Bunch

Greg Bunch draws on a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur, general manager, consultant, civic leader and teacher. He is… more


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