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Keynote speaker featured at TEDx Boca Raton, SXSW & SXSW Sydney, and corporate stages
Seasoned team management expert with experience driving team operations across Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America
With a decade of experience working in team operations in the corporate world, working in some of the most influential companies across tech and finance including Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America – I’ve seen what it takes to create high performing teams, and what gets in the way.
As the workplace continues to change at a rapid pace, a new generation enters the workforce, we face a looming recession, and we navigate hybrid and distributed work, you might be wondering, “how do I setup my team for lasting success?”
That’s where I come in.
Living & breathing all things teams, I’m here to make your job as a leader, business owner, or entrepreneur EASIER.
Lia Garvin is a 3x bestselling author of, TEDx speaker team management expert with experience leading team operations across Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America.
She equips innovative organizations of any size and industry with the tools to cultivate motivated and high performing teams resulting in higher retention, more efficiency, and better business results. She is a sought after expert in the media, featured across Harvard Business Review, Inc, FastCompany, ABC News, CNN Business, US News & World Report, Yahoo, and TV news.
"Lia's many talents, experience, and practical approach to building resilient high-performing teams is unmatched. I've had the privilege to witness firsthand the transformative impact of her guidance, including double digit increases in employee sentiment scores following her programming. I can't think of a better way to elevate your organization and find deeper enjoyment in your work."
Jason Lawrence, Engineering Director, Google
“The only regret I have about hiring Lia Garvin is not doing it sooner! With Lia’s excellent analysis, communication, guidance and experience she turned a troubled team into a dream team. In six fast paced weeks, Lia supported Mint Locations by drafting a mission based standardized handbook, crafting a job description for a new hire, assisting in the interview and hiring process, in-house team coaching, internal systems, integration and goal setting resulting in our BEST quarter ever! If your team needs a home run hire Lia!”
Cindi Osborne, CEO, Mint Locations
No buzzwords. No generic advice. Real conversations about the hard stuff that comes with leading a team and running a business... and what to actually do about it. The team member who isn't stepping up. The conversation you've been avoiding. The system that doesn't exist yet. That's what we talk about here.
Globally Ranked
Management Podcasts
FastCompany
“This is what’s really crushing middle managers (and 3 simple strategies to fix it)”
“3 new rules for virtual interviewing”
“This is why you hate the idea of going back to the office (and how to approach it if you have to)”
Harvard Business Review
“How to Stop Micromanaging and Start Empowering”
CBS LA – Tips for 2023 graduates entering the job market
FOX Bay Area – New Year, New Career Goals
FOX Bay Area – What’s Next After Tech Layoffs
WGN Chicago – Midday Fix: Advice on how to get “Unstuck” at work
ABC Washington DC – How to get ‘Unstuck’ from patterns and people holding you back
FOX24 Charleston – How to Nail the Perfect Virtual Interview
WSBT22 Indiana – Key Advice for Job Seekers
FOX Good Day Dallas – Job Interview Tips
Fortune
Stop blaming Gen Z for resisting RTO: 91% say they want a balance between in-person and remote work
Wall Street Journal
Why the Reliable Office Workhorse Rarely Gets Ahead
Forbes
8 Ways Aspiring Leaders Can Establish Executive Presence At Work
Yahoo! News
A Guide to First-Job Negotiations for Gen-Z Women
US News & World Report
How to Improve Your Time Management for Better Mental Health
Good Housekeeping
7 Easy Steps to a Successful Career Change, According to Experts
Chief Executive
The CEOs’ Guide To The New Office Fun
How To Be Awesome At Your Job – top 0.5%
She’s Making an Impact – top 1%
Happiness in Progress – top 1%
Wings of Inspired Business – top 1%
Women in the Middle – top 1%
Master Leadership – top 1%
But First She Failed – top 1.5%
Decode Your Burnout – top 1.5%
Partnering Leadership – top 1.5%
School for Startups Radio – top 1.5%
Happiness at Work – top 2%
Working Girl Talk – top 2.5%