Ways to Work Together
I specialize in working with curious, purpose-driven and high-performing leaders who are ready to look inward and forward at the same time - leaders who know that what got them where they are won’t get them where they want to go. Every client has unique needs, so the services below are suggested starting points, not a prescriptive menu.
Coaching
For individuals + pairs
As I coach, I strike the balance between warm, loving support and honest, provocative feedback. I ask the questions you haven’t dared to ask yourself, and I’m your cheerleader, mirror, thought-partner and resource as you find the answers. You’ll grow in ways you didn’t realize you needed to as you realign to your values, reinvigorate your leadership. Basically, you’ll feel more than ever like you while getting kick-ass results where it counts.
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As your leadership coach, I’m here to help you clarify your vision, crystallize and lean into your unique style of leadership, and see that you belong — and are needed in —your seat at the table.
If you are eager to do the deep personal work required to break free from cycles, maximize your superpowers, and attain more fulfillment in your life and at work—a 1:1 leadership coaching container is for you.
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Your work relationships provide the most fertile ground for growth—yours and your organization’s. Tandem Leadership Coaching is heart-centered, 2:1 coaching for pairs of leaders who want to amplify their impact through strengthening their relationship.
You might be co-founding or co-leading an organization, collaborating with peers on a leadership team, navigating a complex relationship with a manager or direct report, transitioning into a crucial new working relationship, or working through a leadership transition.
In these cases and more, I help pairs of leaders succeed at the work, deepen their relationship with each other, and grow their leadership capacity—together.
Strategy
For leaders + teams
Strategy work can be…painful. Process-y. Full of documents, decks, data sets and listening sessions that just leave you more or less where you started. I don’t do traditional strategic planning processes, but I DO help leaders and teams clear out the noise, (re)anchor on their values, get crystal clear on what they think, make sense of reality, and dream big for the future. Together, we craft a clear, compelling visions and strategic direction that inspires others and grounds you so you can lead your team forward with confidence.
A clear and compelling vision and direction can be a leadership superpower, and it doesn’t have to be a headache. Get clarity and impact without the overwhelm—or the hefty price tag—of traditional strategic planning.
Team and Leadership Development
Team and learning development done right can drive transformation: Of strategy, of connections, of relationships, and of culture.
This isn’t your typical L+D. Whether you’re building your culture, resetting strategy, facing new challenges, or undertaking a change, I work with you to design and facilitate experiences (retreats, workshops, off-sites, and learning series) that transform the status quo and catalyze lasting change in both your people and your work.
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Maybe you’re planning a board retreat, considering a leadership team strategy step back, or you don’t know exactly where to start. I can help. I’ll get to know you and your team and help you identify the fundamental shift you need to get from here to there, creating and leading transformative spaces designed to build clarity, capacity, and connection all at once.
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Teams are complex organisms and the unit of change within any organization. Whether you’re a rapidly growing start-up team or you’re an established leadership team looking to go from good to great, I get in there and help you identify the lever that will catalyze growth and change.
If you’re ready to catalyze your team and your impact to new heights, Team Development is for you.
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It’s possible to make a significant impact in just a few hours! Whether for a convening, conference or team learning opportunity, I leverage my background as an executive leader and learning designer to craft and deliver engaging, collaborative, and insightful learning opportunities based on team or organizational needs.
What clients are saying
“Lia pushed me to learn and grow from tough situations, all while being a friendly and honest advisor… The journey with Lia made me a better manager, and made me feel more confident in my ability to lead a team. I would work with Lia again in a heartbeat.”
— Rachel Fishman, Interim Director for Higher Education, New America
“In moments where I've needed to be pushed out of my comfort zone or guided towards a deeper understanding of self-perception, Lia has been able to hold the line while simultaneously holding space for me to grow at my own pace.”
— Mike Callahan, MSW, Lead Director at Change Summer and Director of Camp Uncommon
“It has been incredibly valuable to have a guide who is familiar with the non-profit startup space and can push me towards solutions within my values-driven leadership style... Lia is authentic, creative, brilliant, and responsive to my individual needs as a leader.”
— Shrim Bathey, Managing Director, Kingmakers of Oakland
My Approach
As a former executive, I know how challenging leadership can be.
Perhaps, despite your achievements and your power, you struggle with comparing yourself to others as a measure of your success. Or your drive to “figure it out” leads to perfectionism or spinning. Maybe you sometimes feel fearful of criticism and respond with defense or fragility, or your desire to learn and grow might often lead you to overcomplicate, doubt your intuition, and mistrust your judgement.
You're not alone in these experiences, and you can build the muscle it takes to respond with courage and conviction.
Together, we’ll clarify your values, define authentic leadership for you and uncover barriers and systems of thinking that hold you back, and hone your unique strengths that will propel you forward. We’ll practice these tools in the context of your day-to-day work, and you’ll emerge a more grounded, confident, connected leader.
