Linda Reidlmreid@whwest.com(415) 828 6400I specialize in helping organizations of all kinds create the business relationships they need to achieve successful results. I show clients how to create an environment for mutual understanding and creative action that increases internal organization satisfaction and external success. I combine psychological sophistication with a quest for practical outcomes.I also help individuals navigate personal and organization transitions, and provide time and space for reflection about what is next for them, how satisfied they are with their current situation, what steps they can take to create the next landing place, and what skills they might need to get there and be successful.In my 30-year career, I have worked in both non-profit and corporate environments. I have conducted a number of retreats for boards and executive staff of non-profit and for-profit organizations. I also work with family-owned and closely-held businesses, to ensure effective and successful partnerships. When I work with an organization, all involved become better at competent listening and effective speaking, which translates into more effective communication, better coordination, and a greater commitment to mutual success.I am especially adept at helping individuals resolve long- standing differences, and to repair and restore working relationships based on trust, communication and respect. I am often called in to situations that require this particular skill set, where breakdowns have occurred, and forward motion is not currently possible.My current clients includes: Accenture Consulting, mothers2mothers, an innovative mentor mother program in South Africa, MAMA, a public/private partnership, and Passport Resorts, a founder-led hotel management company. I have also worked with for-profit and non-profit boards in designing and facilitating planning sessions and retreats. I help to untangle board-staff relationships while getting roles and behaviors clear.Previous to starting my own company, I worked at Levi Strauss & Co. as the Director of Executive Development, using innovative learning technology for developing the top 100 leaders in the company. As Director of the Education Project I led a team in developing business skills for 5000 people in a re-engineered environment. I was also responsible for the design and implementation of leading-edge leadership programs. I held several positions with Digital Equipment Corporation, consulting to plant management, engineering leaders and cross-functional leadership teams.I have an MS in Organization Development from American University, a BS in Education from the University of Michigan and am certified to conduct sessions using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.  I have in-depth training in team dynamics and executive coaching.Effective TeamsTeam Effectiveness CoachingI work with senior teams on all aspects of their work together;   assuring that they get accurate feedback and coaching on being