Relational Intelligence is

the New Bottom Line.

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how I can help

Inspiring lasting change and fostering a culture of continuous growth.

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Embedded Coaching

Every organization needs an 'Alma Coach' who becomes embedded and adapts to the company's needs over time. As a trusted partner to both the people and the business, they can increase engagement, retention, and leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. By tailoring learning and onboarding programs that integrate customs and culture, they empower leaders to embody these principles throughout their lifecycle as companies scale.

With clearly defined guidelines around confidentiality, this model can significantly reduce the time managers and HR spend resolving complex people issues.

I am passionate about empowering organizations and coaches to be successful in adopting this model. For businesses, I provide HR consulting, search, and placement of the ideal 'fit' for your culture and industry. For coaches entering this role, I invite you to Alma Academy!

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Masterful Facilitation & Teambuilding

In a single session, teams can transition from:

  • Isolation to Connection and Inspiration

  • Complacency to Alignment and Accountability

  • Conflict to Compassion

  • Resignation to Resilience

  • Stress to Levity and Fun

It’s amazing what can shift when people have the space and opportunity to reveal their true experience: what they see, think, feel and need to feel more aligned, connected and inspired in their roles. Investing in a facilitator will help you ‘take off the masks’ and get to know the humans behind the narrative and assumptions.

On the other side of uncomfortable conversations, trust is built. Resentments are cleared. Stories are re-written and anything becomes possible.

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Training & Workshops

Taking the time to understand your culture, team dynamics, and objectives, we’ll collaboratively craft impactful and unforgettable experiences. These interactive sessions are tailored for leadership teams and customer-facing employees, aiming to instill company values and empower participants to grasp 'How we work' as an organization.

Signature Sessions

Introducing ‘Authentic Relating’ & Executive Presence Participants will leave feeling more connected and equipped to foster solid and transparent relationships with their peers and direct reports. 

‘Relation-shops’

Compassionate Service Training

Empowering customer-facing employees to navigate challenging interactions through conscious communication, professionalism, and resilience. Participants will engage in open dialogue, sharing personal experiences with cross-functional partners to foster deeper understanding and compassion.

Instituting accessible frameworks that can be implemented across the organization to foster a feedback-driven culture. This session can be seamlessly integrated with performance evaluations and key performance indicators (KPIs) to illustrate the evolving trends across various levels.

The Art of Feedback

3x Reset

A holistic approach to navigating through transitions such as a reduction in force, organizational restructuring, or global crises. Through the three pillars of Reconnect, Recommit, and Re-energize, individuals and teams can effectively adapt, regain focus, and revitalize their efforts to thrive in the face of adversity. 

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What Other Leaders Had To Say

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    Christine Song, Chief People Officer at Knix

    With her no-nonsense, tough-love attitude, our teams were able to gain the skills they needed to manage an environment going through fast change. One of the programs Alita rolled out was our Compassionate Service Training for our CX and Retail store team members. She empowered them to provide stellar service to even the most difficult customers. We all know CX is a tough job but she provided us with the tools we needed to feel confident.

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    Bonnie Samuels VP, People at Sonder Inc.

    In addition to her work in coaching and culture building, Alita has been a key support for our organization in times of change. Her ability to connect with people, understand their needs, and provide guidance and support has been invaluable during periods of transition and uncertainty.

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    Deeksha Hebbar, COO at Sonder

    Alita shaped the culture and performance of Sonder in a fundamental way from the ground up, including our lexicon! Through her variety of coaching methods (e.g., focus coaching, spot coaching, facilitated conflict-resolving conversations) she helped the team – junior and senior – to grow further into strong authentic high-performing leaders.

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    Francis Davidson CEO of Sonder

    Alita became a cornerstone of our company. She helped our leaders – executives and middle management – understand their blindspots, improve their ability to lead teams and scale themselves up to meet the growing demands of their role. Hiring an embedded coach is one of the best HR decisions I’ve made at Sonder

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    Joanna Griffiths CEO at Knix

    We knew that we wanted to set up an Embedded Coaching function at Knix but candidly didn’t know where to start. Alita’s team took the time to understand our organization, culture and objectives and found us an incredible coach. I’ve received a ton of positive feedback from employees about how grateful they are to have coaching in-house, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner!

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    Rachel Rosenberg, C.E.O & Founder at 33 Group

    In a matter of one session Alita recognized and surfaced issues that our team had been struggling to articulate, much less address. We left the experience with a deeper understanding of our values, our culture and our non-negotiables. Alita is a master at giving honest reflections and accelerating self-awareness. After partnering with her I feel equipped to navigate our ever-evolving team dynamics and the elusive complexities of the human experience!

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    Industrial Real Estate Development, Nashville TX

    Her impact is truly epic. The space she held for each of us filled us with joy, hope, empathy, perspective, curiosity, grace, and gratitude. She helped make the most frustrating and upsetting situations I've ever experienced in the workplace not only manageable but an opportunity for personal growth. I'm thrilled for all the people out there who get to benefit from knowing her at any capacity. She brings her whole heart to every conversation and it's truly unique and beautiful in every way, just as she is.

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Conscious Leadership

As face-to-face interactions decline due to increased reliance on AI, cultivating relationships capable of withstanding adversity—such as downsizing, internal conflicts, burnout, global and organizational upheaval—becomes more challenging than ever.

For the GenX and Millennial cohorts shaping the future, sustained engagement hinges on leaders demonstrating authentic, transparent, and conscious leadership.

In today's work landscape, traditional 'Soft Skills' training falls short. Relational Intelligence, the capacity to comprehend, manage, and navigate interpersonal relationships effectively, is now more essential than ever. It plays a pivotal role in the workplace, influencing communication, teamwork, leadership, and overall job performance.

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Meet Alita…

After a decade in global aid and another one as an Embedded Coach at fast-growth startups, I've worked alongside and coached some of the most inspiring leaders on the planet. 

I am in endless awe of the human experience - how interconnected, resilient and impactful we are when we’re committed to our personal and collective evolution. 

I am here to introduce you to what’s possible when you become curious, ready and committed to leading and living in your fullest potential.

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