LAURA LOPATA
EXECUTIVE COACHING & STRATEGIC CONSULTING
Case Studies

    C-Suite Executive Expands Responsibility
    A seasoned C-Suite executive wanted to assume more responsibility during a reorganization, but leadership was
    skeptical. Through our work together, the executive was able to craft a strong business case, gain the support of
    key stakeholders and boardmembers, and was ultimately asked to take on two additional departments, thereby
    consolidating and strengthening the executive's influence in the newly reconfigured organization.

          
 Senior Executive Brought in to Launch Critical Product
           An experienced, but newly hired senior executive was brought in to put together a team, a strategy, get        
           buy in from stakeholders and launch a new product in a tight timeline. The executive quickly grasped
           the culture, built relationships, avoided pitfalls, and got the high profile product launched. Due to the
           success of the product and the executive's deft handling of internal politics, the executive was named one
           of the top thirty leaders in a Fortune 50 firm.             

            
C-Suite Revolving Door
            A C-Suite position turned three times in quick succession. When the fourth executive was given the role, they
            needed support in understanding the internal politics, as well as the scope of what needed to shift in order for
            them to be successful where three others had failed. By building their network, designing a clear strategy,
            communicating what needed to be done, and making select changes to their team, the executive was able to
            thrive and bring stability to the role, leadership and the organization.

    Retaining a Senior Partner through Acquisition
    A global firm acquired a boutique firm on the strength and reputation of the boutique's senior partner.
    The partner resisted integrating into the acquirer's new culture and the firm was concerned they would lose their
    entire investment.

    Once it was explained to the partner how the firm's infrastructure worked, what the firm valued, and how to
    communicate with the other partners, the partner began to integrate. Through our work together the partner
    was successfully repositioned and has grown their global practice area into one the firm's most profitable.

    External Eminence with No Internal Respect
    A rainmaking senior executive whose expertise was widely sought by Fortune 50 clients was regularly passed
    over for promotions due to a lack of regard within their firm. The executive was frustrated and was entertaining
    a tempting offer from one of the firm's largest clients.  

    We strengthened the executive's internal network, built internal eminence, navigated difficult management and
    successfully positioned the executive for a key high profile internal role.  The executive succeeded beyond all
    measure, brought tremendous value to the firm, and is enjoying the eminence they so richly deserved.

    Senior Executive Caught Up in Management Change
    An extremely successful senior executive and ongoing client was unexpectedly slated for termination
            when there was a change in management. With little time to secure a new internal position we designed a
            plan and worked the client's extensive network to create a position in a more prominent area of the firm
            where the client's considerable talents are being fully recognized and rewarded.

    International Rainmaker Needs to Fit
    An international and diverse executive was brought into a global organization as a rainmaker. The executive
    made plenty of rain, but was perceived as being overly aggressive both internally and with the organization's
    clients. Talk was starting that they were perhaps not a good fit despite the massive revenues the executive was
    generating. We repaired burnt bridges and made sure the executive's behavior reflected the values of the
    organization they were representing. The situation was successfully turned around and the executive has gained
    the respect of the organization and their clients.

    Young Partner, Big Challenge
    A highly accomplished international and diverse young partner was unexpectedly thrust into a leadership
    role at one of their organization's most important accounts during a critical time in a difficult market. Through
    our work together the partner was accepted as a respected leader, set and implemented a strategic vision,
    energized a team of hundreds of people and successfully weathered the difficult market.

    Stalled Executive
    A well liked executive was told that they would most likely never advance due to presentation and
    communication issues. The executive requested a coach and we were introduced.

    After completing a 360 degree assessment, we worked on strengthening the executive's communication,
    presentation and image skills. We deepened the executive's internal network and support system, while
    making sure the executive's interactions were flawless. The executive's superiors were so impressed with the
    changes made that the executive was promoted twice within twelve months.

    Reinventing a Senior Associate into a Partner
    An international and diverse senior associate had been passed over for partnership due to a disagreement with
    an influential partner and was seriously considering an offer from a competing firm.

    During our work together the client repaired the relationship with the disgruntled partner and learned how
    the internal communications of the firm worked to prevent a similar situation from occurring again. The next
    year the client was invited to join the partnership.
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