About Praeliscere
Praeliscere was founded to strengthen and support the people side of business. We accomplish this by providing practical tools, resources and trainings created to build more empowering, effective workplaces where connection and communication thrive. With us equipping individuals with these interpersonal skills, we can spark meaningful change that ripples beyond the workplace.
MISSION To provide resources, trainings, and guidance to help individuals strengthen interpersonal communication in the workplace
VISION To foster a future where individuals are equipped to connect effectively and genuinely with one another
CORE VALUES Innovation • Empathy • Courage • Accountability • Integrity
FOUNDERS NOTE
Praeliscere was founded with the reality that, regardless of company or team size, time is valuable. I experienced firsthand, whether in a leadership role or preparing an activity or training for my colleagues, that I was always pressed for time. I noticed my colleagues faced the same challenge.
The idea for Praeliscere began with a resource called Personalized Staff Insights. It was a set of meaningful questions created to better understand people on my team. At the time, our organization was having difficulty with retention. Utilizing these insights allowed all colleagues (management and non-management) to create a more personalized employee experience. The moment we could take down the job postings because we finally had a strong, engaged, and retained team, was the moment I wanted to share these insights with others.
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Our name, Praeliscere (pronounced preh-lis-sear), is a combination of three Latin words that reflect our philosophy of learning, applying, and leading forward: Discere (to learn), Applicare (to apply), and Praevia (leading the way). Praeliscere embodies our goal of continuous growth, intentional development, and proactive leadership. Previously operating as Ripple Effect Dynamics, we are proud to continue our mission as Praeliscere.
Founder
With over a decade of experience in human resources and operations, Kathy McClain brings a deep passion for people and purpose to everything she does. As the founder of Praeliscere, she draws on her diverse background to design tools and learning experiences that elevate communication, psychological safety, and connection in the workplace. Her commitment to talent development stems from firsthand experience seeing how it transforms performance at work while enriching life beyond the office.
Kathy holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Walsh College, where she was inducted into the Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society. Her professional journey spans corporate, nonprofit, and academic settings, and includes award-winning work.
At Praeliscere, Kathy combines creativity with strategic insight to offer customizable resources and trainings that fuel positive culture and empower individuals and teams to thrive. Her work is rooted in the belief that even small changes can create lasting effects.
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