WE HELP teams be MORE PRODUCTIVE
hiring — role alignment — Kolbe™ CONSULTING — Coaching
Teams and organizations move ahead by leaps and bounds when everyone knows how they, and those around them, best solve problems.
If you are ready to move your business to the next level but aren’t sure how. If you are suffering from decision fatigue and feel like the bottleneck and go to person for all things in your business. If you are spending all of your time working in your business and don’t have the time to work on your business… You are ready for help!
It doesn’t matter if you are a start-up, a small business with a handful of employees or an established enterprise with a larger team, people are the center of business success. This means, just like you invest in Sales and Marketing Plans, you need to invest in your people and have a People Plan to support your growth.
How we help:
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Leverage your team’s unique strengths and get the most from your people.
→ Team Training and Development→ Kolbe™ Team Assessments
→ Improve Communication, Accountability & Collaboration among Team Members
→ Align Team Responsibilities with individual Strengths
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Increase Your Operational Capability. Implement new & evolve your company processes:
→ Right-Fit Hiring, On-boarding, Off-boarding
→ Role alignment, Job and Position Design
→ Diagnose Work Gaps and Pressure Points
→ Annual Goal Setting & Budgeting
→ Employee Handbook, Policy & Procedure Development
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Invest in Your Leadership with Business & Executive Coaching
→ Customized Coaching Based on Your Goals
→ Increase Personal Productivity and Reduce Stress
→ Individual Kolbe Assessments and Custom Interpretations
→ New Manager Executive Coaching
Reasons to work with us:
It’s time to make a Positive Shift with your Team! Click below to schedule a time to talk.
We’ll discuss your goals and current situation and discover next steps for you and your team.
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andrea infelt almaraz
After years of driving large scale culture and process change initiatives in Fortune 500 telecom and manufacturing companies and 10 years of running a small business leading the team that drove over $45M in revenue and was recognized as an Inc 500 company two years in a row, I started my own business.
Drawing upon both the highs and lows of my career, I work with business leaders to create thriving teams and processes.
I believe that people are your most valuable asset.
Lives are better and productivity is increased when people are in the right roles and enjoy the work they do, the people they work with and the culture they share.
I spent the first 15 years of my career working in Fortune 100 companies in telecom and manufacturing leading large-scale organization change and leadership development initiatives. A decade ago, I discovered the dynamic and exciting world of mission driven entrepreneurial small businesses. Lisa Sasevich hired me to help her as her new business prospered. I was her first employee, her chief of operations "right-hand" person, and when I left I was Vice President and the leader making the team and business run.
For those who love the fine print: I earned a Masters in Organization Development & Adult Leadership Studies from DePaul University; Kolbe™ Certified Consultant; and certificates in HR Essentials, A+ Leader, and Appreciative Inquiry. Beyond the professional accolades, I love walks in nature, reading, music, baseball and a lively conversation with friends. My husband and I love exploring the local live music scene and travel adventures around the world.
HOW WE OPERATE
Our values are the guiding set of beliefs that influence how we do our work and the actions and decisions we make.
Integrity: We act with respect, honesty and transparency with our partners and clients.
Cooperation: Collaboration, working together, being for each other, are foundational to our success. We know that the best ideas and results are created when we work together.
Accountability: We strive for win-win relationships with every person and organization we deal with. We embrace diversity and equality with the inherent belief that our differences together create better solutions. We take ownership for the performance of our team and ourselves.
Kindness: We form meaningful connections. We are respectful and kind to one another. We communicate directly and in sensitive situations we declare the context of the conversation.
Curiosity: We ask questions and embrace different perspectives. We value creativity and innovation and seek out the best possibilities and solutions to create success. We believe that working as a team will allow us to accomplish more, faster and better.
Abundance: We lead with positivity and embrace abundance and joy in our everyday lives.
“Andrea’s knowledge of teams and organizations has been so helpful for me. She is grounded, has experience in working with a variety of organizations and very discerning and thoughtful in her consulting.
Through Andrea, I learned about the Kolbe assessment and how it benefits my team. We work even better together by understanding how we each approach our work.
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Thank you for the clarity and the clear path forward as the team grows.. The ripple effects of our work last year have been great indeed, and I’ve been feeling your guiding hand throughout!”
“While working with Andrea, she proved herself to be knowledgeable and an expert in her field. She was and is passionate about her work and others; she wants to see others succeed! Andrea cares about her clients and always follows up! She has a great spirit, she is compassionate and will train you, no teach you, how to be at your best! If you get an opportunity to work with Andrea, take it! She is truly one of the most genuine people I have ever come across! ”
Being curious helps us stay out of defense mode, embrace complexity, and find possibilities we might otherwise miss. It's also how we develop our teams, build trust, and create space for innovation—even during routine check-ins or status meetings.
I describe myself as a life long “learner”. So this study really caught my attention —> people who spend time learning at work are 21% more likely to be happy at work, 47% less likely to be stressed at work, 39% more likely to feel productive and successful!
Take control and unlock your team’s full potential
Did you know one of the top reasons people share for why they are disengaged at work is lack of "opportunities to do what employees do best" (from Gallup Global Workforce Survey 2023)
One of the most important ways to show up in service is to suspend what we think we know and to listen. Empathy begins with listening – truly being present in the moment with someone and listening with your whole self. This skill becomes especially important in times of stress and extreme changes. In theory it sounds simple - and of course we all agree that we need to listen to others. But in real life, this takes practice and intention.
We spend far too much time working to dread going to work everyday. Toxic teams impact everyone (you, your team, your customers). When you lead with kindness, you create an environment where employees thrive, customer loyalty goes up, and overall business performance increases.
Let’s explore why it’s vital to intentionally lead with kindness and how it can make your company perform better.