The Intentional Mind

About Us

Understanding how people connect—and turning that understanding into practical tools.

Our Approach

Intentional thinking. Meaningful relationships.

The Intentional Mind brings together research, communication tools, and original ideas to help people understand themselves and engage more effectively with others.

Our work spans assessment, education, publishing, and conversations about leadership and relationships.

Tim Williams and Mark Vickers walking together
Leadership

Meet the team

Tim Williams

Tim Williams

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Tim Williams co-founded TwoRelate and The Intentional Mind, LLC, and serves as CEO. His leadership experience spans more than twenty years, including organizational communication, leadership development, and relationship strategy.

Seeing how frequently misunderstandings disrupt business and personal relationships led Tim to help develop Receptive Alignment™ and TwoRelate. He focuses on making self-awareness, emotional maturity, and intentional communication practical and accessible.

Tim leads the organization's vision, product strategy, and growth, with an emphasis on tools and frameworks that improve communication and produce meaningful results.

Mark Vickers, Ph.D.

Mark Vickers, Ph.D.

Co-Founder & Chief Research Officer

Mark Vickers co-founded TwoRelate and The Intentional Mind, LLC, where he directs research and development for Receptive Alignment™ and the TwoRelate assessments.

Drawing on more than thirty years in corporate communications, organizational strategy, and behavioral analysis, Mark studies how people interpret and exchange information, especially in demanding or emotionally charged situations.

His work combines structured research with real-world application, helping individuals, families, and organizations recognize the behavioral patterns that influence misunderstanding and conflict—and communicate with greater intention.