As CEO of TCG, Shanee Smart leads the company with a visionary approach, leveraging her extensive background in both B2B and B2C media. A South African native, she relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2018, bringing a global perspective to her leadership.

Shanee’s career spans over 30 years, marked by her achievements in managing teams for high-profile consumer magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and Good Housekeeping. After leaving corporate media, Shanee transitioned to a consulting role, where she honed her skills in corporate consulting, training and project management. Her entrepreneurial drive led her to co-establish the Spa Professionals Guild, a successful global digital education platform for the spa industry, where she continues to hold equity.

As CEO, Shanee’s strategic vision and entrepreneurial mindset drive TCG’s growth and innovation. Her ability to develop and implement effective strategies has enhanced the company’s operational efficiency, expanded its service offerings, and optimized staff performance, positioning TCG at the forefront of its industry.

Tony and Brian first worked together in the early 2000’s. Since then their friendship has developed into a partnership with TCG. Over the years, Tony has worked closely with organizations to implement sales strategies to drive massive growth. His client list spans from Fortune 500 to Global 500 companies. He graduated from The Citadel and is a Certified Human Behavior Specialist in the sciences of Hartman Index, DISC, Driving Forces, and EQ.

His sales process is actively taught in over 50 countries, and is responsible for nearly $3 Billion in new business with clients. Tony’s ability to connect with sales teams and sales leaders allows the transfer of skills to feel organic. The ability for organizations to get the results they desire is the core logic why his clients stay with him year over year.

Over the past decade Brian and Jay have worked together and continue to collaborate on strategic initiatives. Jay’s strength lies within corporate strategy, revenue growth, business transformation, turnarounds and talent development.

Jay had a 15 year tenure with Standard & Poor’s Global serving in various senior leadership roles including Managing Director of its Ratings Information Services division. With over 25 years of experience building and leading organizations his insights are invaluable for TCG clients. He began his career with Deloitte as a consultant and CPA in New York, London and Atlanta.

Since Brian and Tony have spent close to 20 years knowing and working together, it only made sense to join forces to disrupt the training industry. Brian’s professional career follows the classic trajectory—working upward from the bottom rung in the Temporary Staffing Business where he learned door to door selling. From that experience he founded and sold two successful start-up companies in both online learning and online recruitment space over a 10-year period.

Over the years he has received numerous awards for professional excellence including the elite status of a Top 40 Executives under 40 years old. His work with global corporations has given Brian the opportunity to share his knowledge as a Human Capital Strategist, and continues to work with many CEO’s to optimize revenue strategies and drive customer loyalty.

Sydney might be the most organized person on the planet. So much so, her position as Project Manager is a match made in heaven. From onboarding to completion she ensures nothing is missed and deadlines are always on-time. She is not only popular among the staff, every client loves her willingness to serve. She always puts the client first and consistently uncovers ways to exceed expectations.

Chris has worked with Tony and Brian for close to 20 years. More than a working relationship, her friendship has allowed her to have a different perspective than most content experts. She has been a founding member of two start-up organizations. She has won awards for her thought leadership in learning and development, but her connection with clients is her super power. From marketing, product development, video production, her experience runs the gamut.

Solomon and Brian have worked together on media projects for many years. Solomon is a savant when it comes to capturing stories online. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a million.

He has a unique ability to turn “boring corporate videos” into engaging pieces of art. His secret power is creating memorable stories that connect you directly to your clients. The TCG team wants to differentiate clients from the noisy world and bring your personal story to life.

Joining The Constance Group in 2023, Ane Kruger brought with her a diverse array of experiences and skills. Prior to joining our team, Ane honed her expertise in the ISP sector, focusing on customer service excellence and achieving sales targets.

Ane’s academic journey culminated in a BA degree in 2014, which paved the way for her varied professional path. She gained invaluable insights working across sectors like Legal, Customer Services, and Education, enriching her knowledge and skill set.

In 2021, Ane undertook an exciting venture, playing a pivotal role in establishing a recreational park overseas. As the administrative and secretarial lead for this project, she demonstrated her adeptness in managing complex tasks and bringing ideas to fruition.

Ane’s passion for continuous learning and personal growth is evident in her achievements. She celebrated the publication of her debut novel on Amazon and Smashwords in 2021, followed by a second novel in 2022. Embracing new challenges, Ane also embarked on learning Arabic in 2022, a testament to her belief in lifelong learning.

Ane advocates stepping out of the comfort zone, convinced that growth and learning are the keys to unlocking one’s full potential. Her hobbies, including reading, exercising, and acquiring new skills, reflect her commitment to self-improvement and personal development.