The Motion of Gratitude® Welcomes Jeff Bedard as Strategic Advisor to Support Growth and Impact
The Motion of Gratitude®, a holistic well-being organization dedicated to helping individuals, communities, and organizations thrive with intentional practices rooted in presence, nervous system regulation, and emotional well-being, is proud to announce that Jeff Bedard has joined the team as Strategic Advisor.
Jeff brings over 25 years of leadership across industries with a consistent focus on building organizations where people, purpose, and performance thrive together. As Principal of Bridgefield Advisory, Jeff has guided entrepreneurs in customer experience design and operations to foster trust, deepen engagement, and drive growth. His career spans technology, marketing, real estate, consumer finance, and consumer products, always with an emphasis on creating environments where both people and businesses flourish.
Formerly President of Compass Real Estate, Jeff led a multi-billion-dollar regional organization across 11 states and more than 6,500 team members, delivering market-leading growth. He built Compass Philadelphia from its first office to become the #1 market share leader, with The Philadelphia Inquirer naming Compass the #1 Top Workplace three years in a row among all large employers in the region.
A Wharton MBA and experienced mentor, Jeff also serves as School Board President in his hometown, where he focuses on school operations, student experience, and resilience.
“Jeff’s deep expertise in growth strategy, customer experience, and workplace culture is invaluable as we expand our impact,” said Shannon Missimer, Co-Founder of The Motion of Gratitude®. “His belief that the best businesses are a direct reflection of their values aligns perfectly with our mission.”
“Jeff’s proven ability to scale organizations while keeping people and purpose at the center makes him an incredible addition to our team,” said Matthew Missimer, Co-Founder of The Motion of Gratitude®. “As we expand our work with schools, businesses, and communities, Jeff’s guidance in business development and growth strategy will help us reach more lives with intentional practices that create lasting impact.”
Jeff’s work with The Motion of Gratitude® reflects his conviction that the very best products are a direct reflection of the humans that build them and the humans that benefit from them. “The wellness benefit of intentional gratitude is backed by science, and with the simplicity and guidance of The Motion of Gratitude, I see real potential for this team to transform lives and elevate performance for individuals, students, and organizations.” said Jeff.
Through his role as Strategic Advisor, Jeff will help The Motion of Gratitude® reach more individuals, organizations, and students with a commitment to growth strategy, marketing and operations support, and direct investment.
About The Motion of Gratitude®
The Motion of Gratitude® is a holistic well-being organization helping people move beyond going through the motions of life to living with presence, intention, and connection. Through immersive experiences, education, and community, The Motion of Gratitude® empowers individuals and organizations with real-world tools for gratitude, nervous system regulation, and conscious living.
About Jeff Bedard
Jeff Bedard is the Principal of Bridgefield Advisory, a customer-first management consultancy that supports start-ups and growth stage organizations to scale profitably. Formerly President of Compass Real Estate, Jeff has led teams recognized nationally for growth and workplace culture. A Wharton MBA, mentor, and School Board President, Jeff is passionate about creating environments where people and purpose drive meaningful performance.