SVP HR, Fortune 200 company
When I stepped into my current role as SVP of Human Resources, I was selective about who I trusted to support me. I have worked with a number of assessment and advisory firms over the course of my career, and experience has taught me the difference between surface-level insight and work that truly helps leaders succeed.
My work with LDW began when I was an external candidate for the role. The executive assessment process was rigorous, practical, and grounded in the realities of operating at the senior leadership level. The developmental feedback was direct, insightful, and immediately useful as I stepped into a complex role with high expectations.
After I was hired, our work continued. My LDW Consultant facilitated a Key Partnership Accelerator session between me and my new boss, which became a catalyst for a strong and effective working relationship. That session accelerated trust, alignment, and clarity at a critical moment and shaped how we operate together as partners. Shortly thereafter, she also facilitated a New Leader Assimilation with my direct report team, helping establish clarity, expectations, and momentum early in my tenure.
Over time, our relationship has evolved into ongoing coaching and advisory support. What I value most is how down to earth and straightforward she is, combined with an uncommon level of insight into leadership dynamics and organizational realities. She has a strong pulse on what works and what does not at senior levels, and she and her LDW colleagues bring that perspective into every conversation.
As my scope has expanded, I’ve brought LDW in to support broader leadership initiatives. This included serving as a guest speaker at our leadership conference, assessing and coaching senior leaders reporting to the President, and designing and facilitating multiple leadership team interventions. That work has driven a fundamental shift in how the senior leadership team operates. What had been a group of strong functional leaders working largely in isolation is now a cohesive team with a collective mindset. They support one another, share resources, and hold themselves and each other accountable to drive results.
In many ways, the success of the work is reflected in how the team now operates independently. My LDW Consultant remains a trusted partner behind the scenes, available when needed, but always focused on building real leadership capability rather than dependence.