TalentRise Expands Coaching and Leadership Development Practice
August 13, 2024 – TalentRise has appointed Laura Barker as the new director of coaching and leadership development. “Laura’s profound expertise in leadership coaching and her diverse experience in various industries make her a valuable addition to our team,” said Kristen Fox Lampert, practice leader, coaching and leadership development of TalentRise. “We are confident that Laura’s contributions will significantly enhance our coaching and leadership development offerings, providing our clients with the tools and insights they need to excel.”
Ms. Barker has over 20 years of business experience in human resources and project management, specializing in compensation and benefit program design, talent management, and performance improvement programs. She has international corporate experience relating to cultural transformation related to mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Barker has partnered with small, mid-market, and large national and international companies across a variety of industries, including pharmaceutical, hospitality, employee engagement, supply chain, and food manufacturing. During her career, she has gained experience from various roles with United World Coaches, Ozery Family Bakery, Women Leaders in Pharma, CSI Stars, AccorHotels, Sierra Supply Chain Services, and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.
Ms. Barker is coach-certified with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI). She is also an ACC and CPCC certified coach. Beyond her professional achievements, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service as past chair of the strategic planning committee and member of the board of governors for an independent school in Toronto. She is also the co-founder of 100 Women Who Care’s Toronto West Chapter.
In her new position with TalentRise, Ms. Barker will focus on leadership coaching, helping executives and managers steer with purpose, develop key leadership skills, and gain clarity to maximize personal insight and professional growth, the firm says. “I am thrilled to join TalentRise and look forward to contributing to the development of leaders who are not only effective in their roles but also purpose-driven in their approach,” said Ms. Barker. “This opportunity aligns perfectly with my passion for coaching and leadership development, and I am eager to work with the talented team at TalentRise to make a meaningful difference for our clients.”
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Founded in 2008 in Chicago, TalentRise provides executive search, interim executive placement, and talent consulting. The firm’s talent optimization model uses data-driven insights to align people and organizational strategies for optimum performance. TalentRise supports companies in nearly every vertical — retail, manufacturing, technology, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, E-commerce, and more — with custom and comprehensive talent acquisition solutions.
Past Appointment
In March, TalentRise named Ms. Fox Lampert as leader of its coaching and leadership development practice. She is focused on expanding TalentRise’s coaching and leadership development offerings, including fast start coaching and mental fitness for leaders programming. “Kristen’s thoughtful approach to coaching and leadership development is truly one-of-a-kind,” said Pete Petrella, TalentRise practice leader for executive search. “She has played a vital role in setting up our executive hires for success both in and outside of the workplace. We know that our coaching and leadership development practice is in great hands with Kristen moving forward and that she’ll continue to make a positive impact for our clients and the individuals who lead them.”
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Ms. Fox Lampert has served as a talent consultant and leadership coach for TalentRise since 2019. Most notably, she developed TalentRise’s fast start coaching program, a three-month executive integration coaching program that dozens of the firm’s executive placements have participated in. Fast start coaching continues to provide value to newly onboarded executives and leaders as they navigate a new culture, engage their teams, and build relationships during their first 90-days on the job.
“Over the last five years, TalentRise has built a coaching program focused on transforming the lives of our executive leaders,” said Ms. Fox Lampert. “I feel honored to have the opportunity to build a people-centered coaching practice that empowers the leaders of today and tomorrow to cultivate a culture of self-awareness, psychological safety, and deeply trusting relationships.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
