Meet the team.
ERIN WERDE
PRESIDENT
KOLBE A™ INDEX RESULT: 7832
Erin has served as President of Affiance Coaching since 2012. As a Kolbe-Certified Consultant, she has introduced thousands of individuals to Kolbe Wisdom™. Erin continues to be inspired each day by the philosophy of “living within your instincts” — doing work that is consistent with your “natural way” of getting things done. Erin believes that using Kolbe Wisdom™ in the workplace makes for the most efficient use of time and resources, as well as creating more fulfilling work. Her passion comes through in all her client engagements.
Erin holds dual masters degrees from the University of Minnesota — a Masters in Public Policy and a Masters in Social Work. Her formal education allows her to evaluate issues on a macro level, while understanding and communicating with clients on an individual basis.
Erin resides in Golden Valley, MN with her husband, Skylar, and son Eli.
STEVE LEAR
FOUNDER
KOLBE A™ INDEX RESULT: 3691
Steve began his financial planning career in 1980 at Ameriprise Financial Services (then known as IDS Financial Services). He founded an independent firm in 1989, which then merged into Affiance Financial, LLC in 2000. Steve has received the Registered Rep magazine’s Outstanding Advisor Award (2010), BestPrep’s Bunzel Volunteer of the Year Award (2010), Park Nicollet Foundation Community Service Award (2010), Financial Network Investment Corporation’s Outstanding Representative of the Year (1999) and Circle of Achievement Award in recognition for his community service. Steve has also been a Kolbe certified external consultant since 2010. After doing countless personal interpretations, Steve uses Kolbe to help his clients and employees reach their full potential.
Lindsey Mowery
Executive Assistant
From managing a 20+ stall equine facility to handling the ins and outs of running the back end of multiple businesses, Lindsey has experience in a variety of corporate areas. The common thread however, is seeing projects from start to finish. So, in her work with The Instinctive Advantage, Lindsey is able to see projects come to fruition, ensuring our client's success throughout our managed process. In her words, this process provides:
"An outside-of-the-box way to help individuals and businesses look at hiring, team relationships, and even themselves to understand how to create a positive and wholesome workplace culture."
When she's not working, you can find Lindsey hanging with her boys, who are 5 and 7. They enjoy finding new places to take day trips, and adventuring to see new things. On days when the kids don't have activities, you'll find her either at the gym, reading a book, or trying new recipes to share with family and friends.