WHAT I DO: I empower leaders & organizations to navigate change, enhance team performance, & increase their influence globally.HOW I DO IT: With over 30 y. of experience across diverse industries & cultures, I deliver impactful leadership development, executive coaching, & organizational transformation solutions grounded in evidence-based practices.🌎 GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE: Based in the UK & Canada, I also have extensive experience working in the Middle East, Australia, Japan, China & Africa.WHERE YOU'VE SEEN MY WORK:🍎 Apple🛢️ Chevron📘 Facebook📲 Google🏥 Kaiser Permanente🧩 The Lego Group💼 LinkedIn🚦 US Department of TransportationWHAT CLIENTS SAY:🗣️ "Larissa has a unique co-leadership model that quickly establishes psychological safety, inspiring reflection & learning. Her approach is rigorous & evidence-based. She's a true professional, committed to helping others develop." - Dr. Damian Goldvarg, MCC, ACTC, ESIASERVICES I PROVIDE:🎯 Executive Coaching🚀 Leadership Development🧠 Team Dynamics👥 Organizational Development🏆 Coach Mentoring & Supervision🌟 Mastermind GroupsWHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE: As a current Doctoral Researcher & co-founder of The CoLab Connection, I blend cutting-edge research with practical application. My work supports individuals, teams, & organizations through times of change, developing core, collective, & change leadership capabilities. CoLab Connection clients benefit from a "2-for-one" coaching model, receiving insights from TWO experienced coaches (myself & my Co-Founder, Traci Manalani) with complementary expertise – all for the price of one.WHO I WORK WITH:👔 Managers & Directors🏢 VPs & C-Suite Executives👥 HR and Talent Development Heads🌱 People & Culture Decision MakersCHALLENGES I SOLVE:⏰ Feeling overwhelmed & time-poor👥 Managing team dynamics & accountability⬆️ Increasing influence across the organization🚀 Preparing for promotion & career advancement🧠 Shifting from "doer" to strategic leaderBENEFITS MY CLIENTS REALIZE:🎯 Greater clarity & focus⚖️ Improved work-life balance🌟 Enhanced leadership presence🚀 Accelerated career progression🏆 Higher-performing teamsCERTIFICATIONS:🌍 EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council)🏅 EIA SP (European Individual Accreditation, Senior Practitioner)🤝 ITCA (International Team Coaching Accreditation)🎓 ESIA (European Supervision Individual Accreditation)🏆 ESQA (European Supervision Quality Award)🌐 ICF (International Coach Federation)💼 PCC (Professional Certified Coach)🧑🤝🧑 Advanced Certificate in Team Coaching
Listed skills include Coaching, Leadership Development, Adult Education, Staff Development, and 40 others.