Transform your organization’s performance through evidence-based leadership development
Customized diagnostic assessments and leadership development programs that drive measurable results, grounded in research and designed for your reality.
The challenge most companies face
You’ve invested in leadership training. You’ve rolled out engagement surveys. You’ve hired consultants who promised transformation. Yet your teams still struggle with accountability, your leaders don’t lead effectively, and your best people keep leaving.
Here’s why: Generic programs ignore what actually drives performance in your organization. Off the shelf solutions can’t account for your culture, your industry pressures, or your specific leadership gaps.
You need an approach grounded in research but designed for your reality.
Evidence-based organizational consulting
I help organizations diagnose exactly what’s limiting their performance, then build tailored solutions that drive measurable improvement in leadership effectiveness, team collaboration, and business results.
With a PhD in Organizational Behavior and peer-reviewed publications in other top-tier journals such as Human Relations, Journal of Business Ethics, Work & Stress, Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Human Performance, I bring rigorous science to practical business challenges.
What makes this different
Research-backed, reality-tested
Every assessment and intervention is grounded in validated organizational psychology and management frameworks. I use proven models (including the Rhombus Model of Team Effectiveness) that measure what actually matters: performance output, team dynamics, individual growth, and organizational reputation.
Individual growth, not just organizational change
Every participant receives a confidential developmental report helping them understand their unique strengths and growth opportunities. This isn’t just about fixing the organization; it’s about developing your people. These personalized insights drive engagement and create lasting behavior change.
Fully customized to tour context
I design diagnostic tools specific to your organization’s challenges, culture, and strategic goals. No generic questionnaires, just instruments that reveal your real bottlenecks and opportunities.
From insight to action
Assessment without implementation is wasted money. I translate findings into practical interventions: leadership development programs, team process redesigns, and skill building initiatives your people can actually apply.
Senior-level attention
You work directly with me throughout the engagement. When specialized delivery is needed (like intensive multi-day training), I personally lead the design and bring in vetted experts only as required.
Services
Full organizational development engagement
Best for:
Companies with 25-150 employees facing leadership gaps, team effectiveness issues, or scaling challenges.
What you get:
Phase 1: Discovery & diagnosis (3-4 weeks)
• Stakeholder interviews with leadership and key employees;
• Custom assessment design based on your specific challenges;
• Data collection through surveys, observations, and performance metrics;
• Deliverable: Comprehensive diagnostic report with prioritized findings and strategic recommendations, PLUS individual confidential developmental reports for each participant (helping them understand their personal strengths and growth areas).
Phase 2: Solution design (2-3 weeks)
• Evidence-based intervention planning;
• Leadership development roadmap;
• Training program design (if needed);
• Deliverable: Detailed implementation plan with clear milestones.
Phase 3: Implementation & development (8-16 weeks)
• Leadership coaching for key stakeholders;
• Facilitated development sessions for teams and leaders;
• Process redesign support;
• Progress monitoring and real-time adjustments;
• Deliverable: Progress evaluation measuring movement on agreed-upon effectiveness metrics.
Phase 4: Sustainability (Optional ongoing)
• Follow-up assessments to track sustained progress;
• Reinforcement resources and tools;
• Retainer option for continuous improvement support.
Timeline:
4-6 months
Investment:
€25,000-€50,000 (depending on organization size and complexity)
Rapid diagnostic & roadmap – NEW
Best for:
Companies that need clarity on what’s actually holding them back before committing to a full engagement.
What you get:
• 1-week focused diagnostic (stakeholder interviews + lightweight assessment);
• Analysis of your core organizational or team effectiveness challenges;
• Individual confidential developmental reports for key participants;
• 90-minute presentation of findings to leadership;
• Detailed action roadmap you can implement internally or with my support;
• 30-day email support for clarifying questions.
Timeline:
2-3 weeks total
Investment:
€7,500
This option lets you test the value of a customized, research-based approach before making a larger commitment. Many clients start here, then engage for full implementation support once they see the clarity the diagnostic provides.
Who this is for
This service is ideal if you're:
• Leading a growing company (25-150 employees) and need to professionalize leadership as you scale;
• Experiencing high turnover, engagement issues, or performance gaps despite “doing all the right things”;
• Facing leadership transitions or organizational restructuring;
• Investing in development programs but not seeing sustainable behavior change;
• Dealing with team silos, accountability issues, or cultural misalignment;
• Ready to make decisions based on evidence, not assumptions.
This service is NOT for you if:
• You want a quick-fix workshop or motivational speaker;
• You’re not willing to act on diagnostic findings;
• Your leadership team isn’t genuinely committed to change;
• You need HR compliance training (I focus on performance and effectiveness);
• You’re looking for the cheapest option rather than the most effective one.
Why work with me
Published research, practical application
I hold a PhD in Organizational Behavior with publications in leading journals including Human Relations, Journal of Business Ethics, Work & Stress, Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Human Performance, and Journal of Knowledge Management. Every recommendation I make is grounded in evidence, not consulting fads.
Industry experience across sectors
I’ve worked with organizations in management consulting, finance, engineering, farming, education, and other sectors. I understand different organizational realities and adapt accordingly.
Customization, not templates
You’re not getting a recycled PowerPoint deck. Every assessment, every intervention, every development program is designed for your specific context.
Direct access throughout
You work with me directly from diagnosis through implementation. No junior consultants. No handoffs.
Outcomes-focused
I tie every engagement to clear success metrics, whether that’s performance indicators, engagement data, retention rates, or stakeholder feedback. If we can’t measure it, we can’t improve it.
Next steps
Free 30-minute strategy call
Not sure if this is right for your organization? Book a complimentary strategy session where I’ll:
• Review your current organizational or team effectiveness challenges;
• Discuss whether a customized, evidence based approach makes sense for your situation;
• Outline what a potential engagement might look like.
No sales pitch. No obligation. Just clarity on whether this is a fit.
To schedule your strategy call, email me at support@managinglifeatwork.com with:
• Brief description of your challenge;
• Organization size and industry;
• What you’ve already tried;
• Whether you’re exploring the Rapid Diagnostic or Full Engagement.
I’ll respond within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from standard leadership training programs?
Most training programs are generic content delivered to anyone willing to pay. I start with diagnosis, understanding your specific leadership gaps and organizational challenges, then design interventions that address your actual needs. It’s the difference between prescribing medicine before diagnosis versus running tests first.
What if we're not sure what the problem is?
That’s exactly why the Rapid Diagnostic exists. Many organizations know something isn’t working but can’t pinpoint the root cause. A focused diagnostic reveals what’s actually happening versus what people assume is happening.
Can you work with remote or hybrid organizations?
Absolutely. I’ve designed assessment methods specifically for distributed teams. In many cases, remote diagnostics actually produce more honest feedback (less social desirability bias).
Do you offer training workshops without the assessment?
Rarely, because “diagnose first, prescribe second” is fundamental to effectiveness. Generic training usually misses the real problem. That said, if you’ve recently done a solid diagnostic internally, we can discuss training options.
What if we only have budget for the diagnostic?
The Rapid Diagnostic is designed for exactly this scenario. You get a detailed action plan you can implement internally, and you can always engage me later for implementation support if needed.
How do you measure success?
We define success metrics upfront together, typically a combination of performance indicators (project delivery, quality, revenue metrics), engagement data (retention, survey scores), and stakeholder feedback (peer reviews, leadership assessments, client satisfaction). I don’t consider an engagement successful unless we move those needles.
What's your geographic focus?
I work with organizations across Europe and internationally. Most diagnostic work can be done remotely, with on-site sessions for key workshops or leadership development when needed.
What languages do you work in?
I’m fluent in English and Portuguese, so I can deliver all services, from assessments to workshops to individual reports, in either language. This is particularly valuable for Portuguese-speaking organizations anywhere in the world, international companies with Portuguese-speaking teams, or organizations operating across English and Portuguese-speaking markets.
Still not sure?
Explore the research-backed content on this site:
Team Effectiveness: Definition, Measurement & Real-World Application — Deep dive into the effectiveness framework I use;
Leadership & Teamwork Hub — Evidence-based insights on what actually works;
What Is Leadership? — Cutting through the noise to define effective leadership;
Ethics Hub — Building organizations where people want to work.
Ready to move from guesswork to evidence?
Email: support@managinglifeatwork.com