GLA Principals

William R. Torbert

Co-founder and Director Emeritus

Bill’s groundbreaking work on Developmental Action Inquiry is the foundation for the work of Global Leadership Associates. Having enjoyed an distinguished academic career – Leadership professor Emeritus, author of a dozen books…full bio

Elaine Herdman-Barker

Co-founder and President

Co-creator of the Global Leadership Profile and leading authority on assessing and supporting change in leadership action-logics. Elaine leads the Action Inquiry and Certification Workshops as well as Leadership Master classes across Europe, North Africa, and America…full bio

Richard Izard

Co-founder and Managing Director

Richard is a leadership development consultant and executive coach, specialising in team growth and development. He is passionate about helping leaders see new possibilities, enhancing their own and their company’s effectiveness…full bio

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Kirsty Leishman

Senior Associate

A highly respected coach and facilitator, Kirsty works alongside leaders and teams from global, FTSE organisations; public services and the voluntary sector – across the UK and internationally… full bio

Danny Morris

Head of Client Relations & Coach

Danny Morris brings clients new ideas and fresh perspectives that can be immediately applied to business and leadership challenges. He helps leaders navigate relational complexity and getting the best out of people….full bio

Nick Owen

Senior Associate

Nick Owen is a consultant with an international reputation whose work has been acclaimed across a variety of contexts: corporate organisations, the professions, the arts, and education…full bio

Charles J. (Chuck) Palus

Associate

Charles J. (Chuck) Palus PhD is a Senior Fellow in research and innovation at the Center for Creative Leadership. He co-developed Transformations™ and the Vertical Self-Estimate™ based on the Seven Transformations of Leadership vertical framework. full bio

Leng Lim

Consultant

Leng Lim coaches on a broad range of topics—from teamwork to leadership succession to merging strategic vision/execution with legacy and personal power. His approach helps increase awareness of your own psychology, belief system, personal power and capabilities. … full bio

Dan Brown

Consultant

Dan works exclusively with leaders confronting today’s most difficult organizational challenges. A 2011 graduate of Georgetown University’s Certificate in Leadership Coaching program…full bio

Bob Elliott

Consultant

Bob supports people in unleashing their full leadership potential by helping them to un-conceal the habits, practices, mindsets and perspectives that keep them locked into old or no longer viable success strategies…full bio

Verónica Menduiña

Consultant

Verónica Menduiña is a highly experienced business consultant and systemic family therapist; developing Constellation and Systemic Coaching work, in Spain and internationally…full bio

Aliki Nicolaides

Academic Hub

Aliki Nicolaides Ed.D, is Associate Professor of Adult Learning, Leadership and Adult Development at the University of Georgia in the program of Learning, Leadership and Organization Development…full bio

Jane Allen

Consultant

An experienced international consultant and leadership coach working in public and private sectors. She provides advice and support for consultants working in the field of transformational organizational and leadership development… full bio

Pete Lawry

Executive Coach

Peter is deeply committed to helping people awaken to their innate wisdom. He is known internationally for his capacity to help leaders and leadership teams shift from egoistic perspectives so they might guide their organisations with clarity and a sense of purpose… full bio

Anne Wolff

Executive Coach

Anne’s coaching clients gain perspective and work on the gnarly issues that they face; whether it is their own leadership presence and impact, team relationships, organizational strategy, or stakeholder management… full bio

Trish Silber

Executive Coach

Trish Silber has over 25 years of experience consulting with global organizations facing rapid and unprecedented changes in technology, markets, strategy, and leadership.… full bio

Eric Svaren

Executive Coach

Eric Svaren is a coach to leaders in business, tech, health care, research, higher education, government, NGOs (non-profits), and associations—as well as leaders in transition. For more than 25 years, his mission has been to grow the capacity of leaders and their organizations.… full bio

GLA Coaches

Certified users of the Global Leadership Profile Worldwide

There are coaches in distinct parts of the globe: the European Union, the USA (east and west coasts), Canada (east and west), Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

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GLA Collaborations

TRANSFORMATIONS™ Cards with the Center for Creative Leadership

Amara Collaboration and Global Leadership Associates (GLA) join to offer GLP certification workshops

Advanced Dynamic through the Australian forum

Verónica Menduiña & Associates represents (GLA) and its services for the Spanish speaking community from Alicante, Spain.