Your success is our success

Our team of experts bring in-depth, hands-on experience in organization effectiveness, executive and group coaching, inclusion, and leadership development. We tackle challenges with wisdom and foresight, delivering practical solutions that get results.

The heart of our work

Curiosity

On top of the deep experience we bring, we lean into exploration and thinking broadly. We embrace uncertainty to help build a comprehensive understanding.

Courage

We facilitate brave and caring conversations, and build this same bravery in our clients. We address complexities and discuss the undiscussable to find common ground.

Perspective

We know that critical thinking and diverse perspectives are crucial for connecting the dots. We draw on our experience accelerating a wide range of organizations to untangle the intricacies of a challenge.

Optimism

We firmly believe in our clients’ ability to succeed and reach maximum effectiveness. Nothing is beyond hope. We live in the GAIN, not the GAP.

Behind our name

Malida is a traditional ceremony celebrated by our founder’s community. It’s a way to give thanks for joyful milestones—births, weddings, good health and success, and other significant moments. The namesake dish served at the ceremony is made from crumbled rotis or pounded rice, then sweetened with jaggery or sugar. Cardamom, coconut, raisins, and nuts are often added to malida. Topped with rose petals and served alongside five fruits, the malida platter represents harmony of color, texture, scent, and flavor.

FOUNDER + CEO | She/Her

Natasha is an accomplished strategic advisor and executive coach. She has over 25 years of experience leading human resources, talent, and DEI across six continents and multiple industries. She’s earned the reputation of rapid response expert through successfully navigating significant challenges, including restructuring, culture change, executive team transitions, and acquisitions and divestitures.

Natasha has held leadership roles in startup to enterprise-level companies, including OpenTable, Data.ai, Pfizer, and Guardant Health. She serves in both board and advisory roles for private companies and non-profits. She holds a BA in Sociology, a Master's degree in HR and Labor Relations, and has received executive coaching and team coaching accreditations.

Meet the team

  • Alicia

    ADVISOR

    Alicia is a Kolbe and Predictive Index Certified Consultant, specializing in enhancing Audacious Confidence® & Executive Presence for leaders. With expertise in leadership development and team dynamics, she serves as a strategic advisor to organizations across communication and hiring strategies. Alicia is a trusted Advisory Board Member for Keiser University, the Marketing Chair for the Black Owned Media Alliance (BOMA), and faculty at BoldHaus, an INC 5000 company.

  • Ashley

    ADVISOR + COACH

    Ashley is a Certified Executive Coach and leadership development advisor with over a decade of experience collaborating with engineering and tech organizations. Focused on integrating people-oriented solutions with business goals, she brings holistic leadership development to her clients by addressing broader cultural and leadership needs. With a background in organizational development, talent management, and human resources, Ashley holds a BS in Psychology and is a Professional Certified Coach accredited by the International Coaching Federation.

  • Chris

    ADVISOR + COACH

    Chris is a former Fortune 200 Executive who spent two decades with Marriott International as the Vice President of Revenue Strategy for the Caribbean and Latin America Division. Chris is a Strengths-based Coach, Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, and IPEC Leadership Core Dynamics Specialist, accredited through ICF. She holds an MBA in Leadership from the University of Nebraska in partnership with The Gallup Organization, and she’s currently pursuing a Master of Conscious Leadership at the Conscious Leadership Institute.

  • Daphne

    COACH

    Daphne is an ICF-certified Master Certified Coach (MCC), a renowned executive coach, keynote speaker, and corporate trainer featured in Forbes.com and Voyage Magazine. Her executive coaching clients have represented Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companies and have also represented social change organizations. Certified in EQ-i 2.0, The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, Korn Ferry Leadership Architect, DiSC, and Energy Leadership, Daphne's dedicated to transforming professional relationships and boosting productivity.

  • Helen

    ADVISOR + MENTOR

    Helen is an Organizational Strategist and HR consultant who leverages over 15 years of experience in Sales, Internal Communications, and Human Resources. Specializing in guiding companies through scale and culture change, she prioritizes talent development, employee experience, and engagement using an empathetic and data-supported approach. Helen holds a degree in Music Performance from Carnegie Mellon University, pursued graduate-level studies in Human Resources Management at UC Berkeley, and is SHRM certified.

  • Jahnavi

    ADVISOR + COACH

    Jahnavi is a Leadership Coach and HR consultant who shapes confident leaders and cultivates high-performing teams through impactful employee programs. With 25 years of corporate experience across R&D, Sales, and HR, she has developed leaders at major organizations like Procter & Gamble, Rally Software, DigitalGlobe, Medtronic, and more. Jahnavi holds a BS in Chemical Engineering, an MS in Management and Organization, certifications in SPHR and professional coaching. She brings her expertise to Fortune 50 global corporations, scaling companies and tech startups alike.

  • Laura

    ADVISOR + COACH

    Laura is an ICF-certified coach. She specializes in communications and leadership development. With 20 years of national and international corporate experience in communications, marketing, and social responsibility, Laura's strategic management and consulting expertise have guided high-performing teams and mission-driven companies. Fluent in conversational Japanese and deeply connected to Japanese culture. Laura holds a BA in Political Science and International Studies from Northwestern University. She's trained in Situational Leadership, CliftonStrengths, and is an Energy Leadership™ Index Master Practitioner.

  • Lois

    ADVISOR + COACH

    Lois is a Human Development Expert, Certified Executive Coach, and Relationship Coach who empowers mission-driven leaders for greater meaning and success. Integrating behavioral wellness with professional development, she focuses on strategic goal setting, emotional intelligence, and communication to enhance well-being and team effectiveness. Having coached over 800 clients, Lois is a seasoned source expert and speaker, has been featured in major publications and presents regularly to diverse groups in corporate, non-profit, entrepreneurial, and professional associations.

  • Mark

    ADVISOR + MENTOR

    Mark has over two decades of expertise in talent acquisition and a dedicated focus on cultivating diverse, high-performance teams. Having held leadership roles in Fortune 500 staffing firms and contributed significantly to two successful IPOs, Mark is recognized for his proficiency in diversity, equity, and inclusion, talent management, and career development. He is a sought-after coach and advisor, empowering individuals for personal growth and professional fulfillment.

  • Patricia

    ADVISOR + MENTOR

    Patricia spent over 25 years in global Human Resources and HR Operations across biotech, consumer products, and life sciences. She’s an experienced HR Transformation specialist, and has led several large-scale global business process and systems redesigns. She brings extensive experience as HR Business Partner for GE, Warner-Lambert, and Pfizer, covering talent management, legal, compliance, and more. Patricia holds a BA in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, and an MBA from the University of Michigan.

  • This offsite compared to the last one? It was like night and day. There was more momentum, no obvious energy dip. There was an amount of ownership that everyone showed up with, especially on Day 2.

    CEO

  • That team offsite was an experiment in doing it early on, and it was a real success. We achieved great feedback and it is setting a pretty nice tone.

    CEO

  • We had a very enthusiastic group, but it was so helpful to organize our thoughts, because there was absolutely no structure to it whatsoever. Also, to have encouragement that these are good ideas, defined by a team who’s done it before, who has the knowledge from so many different places, it was reassuring.

    Working group member

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