consulting

helping teams and organizations achieve breakthrough results

My approach to enhancing team performance seamlessly integrates team coaching and consultation, offering a comprehensive strategy that tackles both interpersonal dynamics and operational challenges.

It begins with a diagnostic phase to evaluate the team's current state and pinpoint improvement opportunities. Then, we transition into a coaching phase, where I conduct workshops and activation sessions aimed at addressing areas for improvement e.g. boosting communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Simultaneously, I advise on strategic and operational enhancements.

This dual-faceted approach not only fosters stronger internal relationships and a unified team identity but also ensures the implementation of effective, practical solutions that elevate performance and align with organizational objectives.

top 10 issues facing business teams

Business teams today face a myriad of challenges that can impact their performance, cohesion, and overall success. Whether your team is facing some or all of the challenges below, consultation and coaching from a trusted advisor can help:

  • Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, unclear roles, misaligned goals, and inefficiencies, affecting the team's ability to collaborate effectively.

  • When not constructively managed, conflict can erode trust and teamwork, leading to a toxic work environment.

  • Rapid organizational changes, market shifts, or technological advancements require teams to continuously adapt, which can be stressful and challenging.

  • Ineffective leadership can demotivate team members, hinder progress, and create ambiguity in roles and expectations.

  • The rise of remote and hybrid work models has introduced challenges in maintaining engagement, collaboration, and company culture across dispersed teams.

  • Limited resources, whether time, budget, or people, can strain a team's ability to meet objectives and deliver quality work.

  • Balancing a variety of work styles, personalities, and cultural backgrounds requires effort and understanding to harness diversity positively.

  • High expectations and the demand for continuous improvement can lead to burnout and reduce overall team morale and productivity.

  • Finding new ideas and staying competitive requires a culture that fosters innovation, which can be stifled by routine processes and fear of failure.

  • Ensuring that the team's efforts are aligned to a shared vision and the broader organizational objectives can be challenging, especially in rapidly evolving industries.

testimonials

  • “Taia is an Exceptional facilitator with an ability to directly connect with her audience in an authentic way. She consistently receives phenomenal client feedback from senior level executives.”

    - EY Leader, Women. Fast forward

  • "I've worked with Taia with some of the biggest brands in financial services and private equity and she never disappoints."

    - EY Leader, Women. Fast forward

  • “Taia coached our account team including challenging clients to develop better relationships and a working agreement that sustained us through phases of agile service delivery."

    - Global Service Partner, Insurance

  • “Coaching has served me well to prepare for leadership discussions about my promotion to the next level. Honestly, I had heard that the discussions are very high-level and not too productive, but my experiences have been the complete opposite.”

    - former Senior Manager now Partner

ABOUT

I’m taia,
executive coach,
consultant & speaker

My purpose is “to inspire and develop leaders and teams to become the best version of themselves.”

“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.”

- Shakespeare