Our Team
Lynne Breil
Lynne Breil is a “Manners Maven” and has been spreading the gospel about ‘people skills’ in the workplace since she founded The Professional Edge, Inc. in 1995. She is a Certified Speaking professional, a Certified Virtual Presenter, and a former Adjunct Professor of Communications at York College of Pennsylvania. She is the author of two books, Best in Class: Etiquette and People Skills for Your Career (2018), and Making the Grade: Presentation Success from Classroom to Conference Room (2019). A former Miss America Semi-Finalist, Lynne is a sought-after speaker on the topics of business etiquette, presentation skills, and leadership presence. She’s a trained concert pianist, a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, and an avid golfer.
John Breil
John Breil is a guy with a well-worn passport and the international business experience and insight to provide sought-after management coaching. A native of Detroit, MI, John specializes in leadership and executive coaching across cultures and works with managers and supervisors in a variety of industries including: manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and non-profit. He is a contributing author for the book Best in Class: Etiquette and People Skills for Your Career and has coined the phrase, “You have A-L-O-T (Always Listen Observe and Think) to learn when going Global”. When he’s not on the golf course, he’s a voracious reader of all things business, and follows the University of Michigan football team. Lynne and John enjoy both domestic and international travels.
John@theprofessionaledgeinc.com
Christina Butler
Christina Butler transitions 20 years of covering breaking news as a reporter and anchor into professional coaching on presentation skills, development and media management. As a speaker, she uses her expertise in impression management, relationship building, and media coaching to help our clients in a variety of industries. Virtually, Christina enjoys connecting with clients and audiences on best practices for virtual engagement and presence. She is a contributing author for Best in Class: Etiquette and People Skills for Your Career (2018), and Making the Grade: Presentation Success from Classroom to Conference Room (2019). When she is not speaking or on television, Christina enjoys spending time outside with her husband and two children.
Christina@theprofessionaledgeinc.com
James Tully
James Tully is an Emmy award-winning broadcaster and media professional with a rich background in journalism and public relations. James' career in local news included working as a news anchor in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Tampa, Florida. James' 16 years as an on-air talent in newsrooms for 5 different affiliates has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of regional media landscapes and audience engagement strategies. James’s dedication to storytelling and community engagement continues to drive his work at The Professional Edge, Inc. His extensive experience in media, public relations, and event hosting positions him as a valuable asset in enhancing clients’ strategic communications and public relations efforts. He is a contributing author for Making the Grade: Presentation Success from Classroom to Conference Room.
For more insights into James’s professional journey and current projects, you can follow him on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) at x.com/JamesTullyTV and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jamestullytv).