What Others Have to Say . . .
What do I look for in a trusted advisor? Smarts in spades. Jedi level listening skills. Real, hard earned experience in the trenches. Check, check, check for Carla. But where Carla really comes into her own lies in her ability to identify not only the next step towards prevailing, but the nuanced understanding and political navigation that will be required to succeed in that step.
That she then shows the wisdom to gently guide you to identifying that next step yourself is both extraordinary and a mark of her mastery. Having Carla in your quiver is like having access to a secret weapon. So - when you really need to make something big happen, make sure she is in your camp.
Carla, a very well-respected colleague of mine, has a unique way to evaluate complex issues through illustration. We worked together as female executives on high-profile projects. Most recently, I considered accepting a CFO role and her insight, candor, and perspective helped me identify all the available options and evaluate the actual and intrinsic cost/benefit of each. She used illustration to help me organize and evaluate my underlying concerns, prioritize my goals, and make a regret-free decision. Carla’s combination of experience, wisdom, practicality, and illustration allows her to design roadmaps to success!
~Former VP of Finance