Just like we need different medical professionals for different aspects of our health, your business needs a specialist to help you diagnose and treat the causes of your workforce pain, which are different from other issues or concerns you may have.
Most HR professionals are knowledgeable and focused on:
Workforce development is different from HR, and requires different thinking, approaches, tools and techniques. Where Lazarus Learning makes a difference is in going beyond the everyday scope of common HR practices to identify and address root causes of people pain that HR isn't equipped to address.
We go beyond expertise to bring you insights into why your organization isn't seeing the results you want to achieve - and work with you to implement solutions that promote positive change.
We operate with authenticity in genuine interactions and relationships - even when it means telling some hard truths. BS belongs in a barnyard, not in our business relationship!
We love connecting the dots, figuring out solutions and absolutely have a continuous improvement mindset. Sticking with the status quo never got anyone ahead in life.
Acquiring new skills and knowledge takes effort. We advocate for encouraging everyone to treat learning as the integral part of our jobs that it actually is.
Companies grow and flourish when the people in them are also growing and flourishing. Ensuring your employees are able to be their best now and in the future is critical to success.
After several years in corporate Learning & Development (L&D), I pursued my second degree in Education and became a high school teacher, where I was very engaged in helping students feel energized, excited and connected to their subjects and learning.
Teaching honed my skills in creating educational content that was not only informative bu
After several years in corporate Learning & Development (L&D), I pursued my second degree in Education and became a high school teacher, where I was very engaged in helping students feel energized, excited and connected to their subjects and learning.
Teaching honed my skills in creating educational content that was not only informative but also adaptable to diverse learning styles and needs - and that kept the audience's attention (no easy feat with teenagers).
My years in the classroom were fundamental in understanding the dynamics of learning and development, which sparked my interest in how these principles could be applied beyond the academic environment to have a broader impact.
Switching from the educational sector back to corporate L&D and moving to the US from Canada in 2008, I brought my passion for education and a vision to enhance corporate learning and development programs. Back in the business world again, I focused on designing and implementing programs and initiatives that improved employee performance
Switching from the educational sector back to corporate L&D and moving to the US from Canada in 2008, I brought my passion for education and a vision to enhance corporate learning and development programs. Back in the business world again, I focused on designing and implementing programs and initiatives that improved employee performance and satisfaction.
This phase of my career was marked by a hands-on approach to adult learning, using strategic frameworks to foster professional growth and organizational efficiency, along with gaining clarity on the value and importance of aligning people to their work and the organization.
My success in this area underscored the critical role of targeted learning solutions in achieving business objectives, and it was an enjoyable challenge to bring that to life in a large, international organization.
With a solid foundation in both teaching and L&D, I stepped out of corporate life in 2018 to launch my own consulting business.
This venture was driven in large part by a desire to tackle the root causes of people problems in businesses, particularly focusing on talent management challenges. Leveraging tools like Predictive Index and CoEf
With a solid foundation in both teaching and L&D, I stepped out of corporate life in 2018 to launch my own consulting business.
This venture was driven in large part by a desire to tackle the root causes of people problems in businesses, particularly focusing on talent management challenges. Leveraging tools like Predictive Index and CoEfficient Solutions, my practice specializes in optimizing workforce development through strategic planning, comprehensive assessments, and targeted training workshops. I go beyond expertise by providing insights that drive positive change and growth for individuals and the companies they work in.
My approach is focused on enhancing team dynamics, leadership capabilities, and company culture, ensuring that organizations are not only equipped to succeed today but are also adaptable to the uncertainties of tomorrow.
To help others be and do better, because when we have better businesses, we have a better world too.
Fostering a world full of workplaces where people actually want to work because they're set up to succeed and thrive.
For over a two decades, I have been a passionate educational professional serving the needs of learners ranging from high school students to global corporate leaders. I founded Lazarus Learning to address the specific talent-based needs of SMB organizations seeking to improve business outcomes by focusing on strategic activities that promote greater attraction and retention. I have extensive and diverse experience in creating and implementing programs that align business needs with development of employee skills and capabilities to more successfully achieve them, and facilitating learning through classes, workshops and other events that actively engage participants in "putting tools in their toolboxes" and knowing how to effectively and confidently use them. These experiences helped me gain a clear understanding of the many challenges and rewards of talent development.
As a collaborative partner, I am committed to being ‘boots on the ground’ with my clients, working together to produce real results that positively impact everyone in their organization and drive greater employee engagement, productivity and business outcomes. The majority of my time with clients is spent providing insights and advice that lead to effective solutions, and actively engaging with employees in team building, managerial development and other learning activities that help them 'move the dial' on their ability to succeed in their role(s).
I have degrees in Communication Studies and Education and have bolstered this acumen with continuous improvement, reading, and research in topics connected with talent development. Additionally, I'm a Certified Partner with both The Predictive Index and CoEfficient Solutions, and am certified in the Lominger Career Architect for strategic competency mapping.
I have split my life between Western Canada and Chicago, with a love of travel that has enabled me to visit 7 provinces, 22 states, and 12 countries (and counting). You wouldn't know it looking at me, but I love grocery stores, DIY warehouses, garden centers and craft supply shops because they all are full of potential. With hobbies of sewing, embroidery, reading, gardening and mucking about with power tools in the garage, my interests speak to my love of creativity, learning and personal growth.
The name "Lazarus" isn't about religion. It's a nod to a resurrection story because I've felt that too often, workforce development either is dead (because it's not happening) or made people wish they were dead (because it's poorly done).
Let's grab the paddles and resuscitate your workforce performance.