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What we do

We work with organizations challenged by the ever changing conditions of today’s market. Clients rely on us to diagnose (understand the people, structures and behaviors affected by change), implement (gain buy-in from those affected by change and build up their capacity to navigate future change), measure (success and strategies that have tangible impact.) Our specialties include C-Suite alignment and amplifying leaders and their teams’ capabilities to thrive through change.

What we do

We work with organizations challenged by the ever changing conditions of today’s market. Clients rely on us to diagnose (understand the people, structures and behaviors affected by change), implement (gain buy-in from those affected by change and build up their capacity to navigate future change), measure (success and strategies that have tangible impact.) Our specialties include C-Suite alignment and amplifying leaders and their teams’ capabilities to thrive through change.

Why we exist

It all started in 2018, with an eye-opening conversation in a Silicon Beach kitchen. Two former Talent & Organizational Development executives (now thought partners) realized a simple yet important truth about organizations, Talent Drives EVERYTHING including speed in which things get done and ultimately the results.

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We work with organizations challenged by the ever changing conditions of today’s market.

Q: What can we do to successfully integrate new cross-functional teams gained through M&A?
Q: How can we align new business priorities with all tiers of our organization to ensure everyone is pulling in the same direction?
Q: How can we rebuild trust after we’ve experienced unfortunate impacts on our employees and clients?

We work with organizations challenged by the ever changing conditions of today’s market. Clients rely on us to diagnose (understand the people, structures and behaviors affected by change), implement (gain buy-in from those affected by change and build up their capacity to navigate future change), measure (success and strategies that have tangible impact.) Our specialties include C-Suite alignment and amplifying leaders and their teams’ capabilities to thrive through change.

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Clients rely on us to diagnose (understand the people, structures and behaviors affected by change), implement (gain buy-in from those affected by change and build up their capacity to navigate future change), measure (success and strategies that have tangible impact.)

Our specialties include C-Suite alignment and amplifying leaders and their teams’ capabilities to thrive through change

“What can we do to successfully integrate new cross-functional teams gained through M&A?”

“How can we align new business priorities with all tiers of our organization to ensure everyone is pulling in the same direction?”

“How can we rebuild trust after we’ve experienced unfortunate impacts on your employees and clients?”

The Menu

IGNITE: A Dynamic Leadership Mastery Program

A uniquely designed leadership program focused on building the capacity for leaders to thrive amidst uncertainty and complexity. This immersive experience provides frameworks to deepen self-awareness, build high trust, propel effective communication, champion inclusivity and drive organizational performance

Cohort-Style Program

What’s included

  • (1) 30 Min Discovery Call
  • (1) 60 Min Talent Strategy Call (Complimentary)
  • (1) 30 Min Kick-off Meeting
  • Communication assessment and practice tools
  • Surveys (pre and post)

The Experience:

  • Session 1: Communicating Effectively using DiSC for Leaders
  • Session 2: Building High Trust & Resilient Teams
  • Session 3: Motivating Teams using Psychological Safety
  • Session 4: Leading Resilient & Agile Teams
    • Activating a Rich Feedback Culture
    •  Coaching for Performance
  • Session 5 (Choose One):
      • Running Effective and Inclusive Meetings or
      • Decision-Making and Delegation
  • Delivery: Virtual or In-Person
  • Duration: 90-120 minutes each session
  • Audience:
    • Leader of Managers (Director/VP/SVP)
  • 10 participant min / 25 participant max
A La Carte Workshops

What’s included

  • (1) 30 Min Discovery Call
  • Surveys (pre and post)
  • Communicating Effectively using DiSC for Leaders*

Minimum of 1 Additional Topic:

  • Communicating Effectively using DiSC for Managers
  • Building High Trust & Resilient Teams
  • Giving Effective Feedback
  • Coaching for Performance
  • Expanding Influence Up & Across

 

  • Delivery: Virtual or In-Person
  • Duration: 90-120 minutes each session
  • Audience:
    • 1st time people managers, or mid-career people managers with little or no formal people manager training
  • 10 participant min / up to 30  participants max (in-person), up to 50 participants virtually)
Executive Retreats & Offsites:

Custom immersive experiences tailored to business strategy and objectives designed to break down silos, build high trust and leadership alignment cross-functionally.

  •   1-30 Min Discovery Call
  •   Up to 15 participants

SPARK: A Dynamic People Manager Program

A distinctive manager program dedicated to cultivating adaptable and engaging people managers.  This immersive experience empowers managers with the frameworks and support needed to communicate effectively with their team and across departments fostering essential connections needed to drive results through others

Cohort-Style Program

Cohort-Style Program

What’s included

  • (1) 30 Min Discovery Call
  • (1) 60 Min Talent Strategy Call (Complimentary)
  • (1) 30 Min Kick-off Meeting
  • Communication assessment and practice tools
  • Surveys (pre and post)

The Experience:

  • Session 1: Communicating Effectively using DiSC for Managers
  • Session 2: Building High Trust & Resilient Teams
  • Session 3: Giving Effective Feedback
  • Session 4: Coaching for Performance
  • Session 5: Expanding Influence Up & Across

 

  • Delivery: Virtual or In-Person
  • Duration: 90-120 minutes each session
  • Audience:
    • 1st time people managers, or mid-career people managers with little or no formal people manager training
  • 10 participant min / 25 participant max
A La Carte Workshops

A La Carte Workshops

What’s included

  • (1) 30 Min Discovery Call
  • Call (Complimentary)
  • Surveys (pre and post)
  • Communicating Effectively using DiSC for Managers*

AND

 

 

Minimum of 1 Additional Topic:

  • Communicating Effectively using DiSC for Managers
  • Building High Trust & Resilient Teams
  • Giving Effective Feedback
  • Coaching for Performance
  • Expanding Influence Up & Across

 

  • Delivery: Virtual or In-Person
  • Duration: 90-120 minutes each session
  • Audience:
    • 1st time people managers, or mid-career people managers with little or no formal people manager training

10 participant min / up to 30  participants max (in-person), up to 50 participants virtually)

A La Carte Team Member Workshops

A customizable learning solution enabling you to tailor your own growth journey. Each immersive experience is crafted to target unique team member dynamics, skills, or challenges, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and behavioral adjustments essential for success in a collaborative team setting.

What’s included
  • (1) 30 Min Discovery Call
  • Surveys (pre and post)
    • Topics:
      • Communicating Effectively using DiSC
      • Building High Trust & Collaborative Teams
      • Fostering Inclusive Teams
  • Delivery: Virtual or In-Person
  • Duration: 90-120 minutes each session
  • Audience:
    • Individual Contributors, Team members
  • 20 participant min / 40 participant max (in-person)
  • 20 participant min / 80 participant max (virtually)

What to Expect

Transformative Experiences

Developing Leaders That Can Navigate Their Teams Through Change

Customization

Tailoring Solutions for Thriving Amidst Uncertainty

Talent Optimization

Maximizing Potential for Organizational Success.

Client Testimonials

Yolk Lab led a series of sessions on leadership development and effective ways of working that exceeded all expectations

Shaina Poulard

Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at NerdWallet

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The impact it had on our employees was truly remarkable, fostering a profound and lasting transformation in their approach to leadership. What stood out most was Sharifa and Shakira's level of due diligence in understanding our organization's pain points and tailoring the content with utmost intentionality to address our specific needs.

Moreover, Sharifa and Shakira's incredible ability to personally connect with employees of all levels within the organization was instrumental in driving results. Their genuine engagement and insightful guidance facilitated meaningful discussions and encouraged collaboration, ultimately empowering our team to implement tangible changes. These exceptional sessions left a lasting imprint on our organization's philosophy of trust.”

Jacquelyn Perez

SVP, Talent- Feature Animation at Netflix

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Shak is a dynamic facilitator responsible for initiating a high impact communication

Sheauen Park

Head of HR, NetEase Games Studios

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workshop for the leaders and managers at Haus Labs when I was their Head of HR. Her deep knowledge of the content, ability to command respect from leaders of all kinds, and consistent delivery of desired outcomes make her truly exceptional. Her workshop was critical to bringing awareness to the leadership during a critical stage of the business when the leadership team was transitioning. Shak’s skillful at adapting in the moment to the dynamics of the group.

Sharifa stepped in to navigate a challenging leadership situation with two leaders who were not aligned,

Jose Torres

Talent Management and Organization Development Leader at Blend

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which unfortunately meant their teams were struggling as well. Sharifa’s natural ability to navigate such a tense environment and get to the core of the challenge was remarkable. For the team sessions she led as part of a People Manager series what was most impressive was how she leads with curiosity. Her use of thought-provoking questions and a keen sense of group dynamics, Sharifa creates an environment that allows groups to lower defenses, take accountability and begin to engage in the types of rich conversations that ultimately help them to move forward. The impact of her work was truly incredible, and I was beyond grateful for the partnership.

Gilbert Gudino

PHR, Senior Human Resource Business Partner, Company 3

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