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    Louise Korver

    C-Suite Coach and Faculty Member

    Global Executive Development Partners

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.She is a C-suite coach specializing in developing global leaders and improving organizational performance.
    • 2.Korver is a passionate advocate for advancing women into senior leadership roles through targeted coaching.
    • 3.She received a Gold Award from Chief Learning Officer Magazine for establishing EMC's global Executive Coaching practice.
    • 4.She is the author of "Successful Onboarding," a book providing guidance for mid-career executive transitions.

    About Louise

    Louise Korver is a seasoned human resource development executive and C-suite coach, recognized for her expertise in aligning organizational strategy through talent management and her contributions to fostering Most Loved Workplaces.

    Who is Louise Korver?

    Louise Korver is a distinguished C-suite coach and faculty member known for her extensive experience in developing global leaders and accelerating high-potential talent. With a career spanning three decades, she has held significant roles in Fortune 100 companies, shaping their talent development strategies. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Korver also serves as faculty in the Academic Programs Division at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and leads her own C-suite coaching practice. Her work emphasizes executive assessment, executive coaching, and the design of impactful executive programs.

    Korver's expertise is rooted in a deep understanding of human development and organizational dynamics, enabling her to assist leaders in gaining clarity about themselves, their teams, and their organizations. She is particularly passionate about advancing women in senior leadership roles, focusing on coaching those transitioning into executive positions. Her impactful work has been recognized with awards, including a Gold Award from Chief Learning Officer Magazine for establishing EMC's global Executive Coaching practice.

    Quick facts about Louise Korver

    RoleC-Suite Coach, Faculty Member
    CompanyUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte, Global Executive Development Partners
    Based inCharlotte, North Carolina
    ExpertiseExecutive Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Organizational Alignment
    Notable forGold Award for launching EMC's global Executive Coaching practice, authored Successful Onboarding
    BPI affiliationExpert Faculty member

    What is Louise Korver known for?

    • Executive Coaching for C-Suite and Global Leaders: Specializes in coaching senior executives and general managers with global responsibilities, helping them improve leadership and organizational performance.
    • Women in Senior Leadership Development: Focuses on coaching women new to executive positions, addressing unique challenges and opportunities for career acceleration.
    • Organizational Alignment with Strategy: Works with organizations to align their talent development initiatives and leadership capabilities with overall strategic objectives through coaching and executive education.
    • Author of Successful Onboarding: This book provides insights into successful mid-career job changes and executive transitions, offering practical guidance for leaders.
    • Award-winning Executive Coaching Practice: Recognized with a Gold Award from Chief Learning Officer Magazine for her instrumental role in launching EMC's global Executive Coaching practice.
    • Expertise in Leadership Assessments: Certified in a wide array of assessment tools including the Global Tucker Assessment Profile, Hogan Assessment Suite, MBTI, DiSC, and many others, which she utilizes for executive assessment and development.

    What is Louise Korver's background and experience?

    Louise Korver brings three decades of experience in leadership development and organizational consulting. Her career began with fifteen years as a global consultant in New York, followed by fifteen years in progressive leadership roles within Fortune 100 companies. She has held prominent positions such as Global Head of Talent Development and SVP – Executive Development at Bank of America, EMC Corporation, H.J. Heinz, and AT&T. Her consulting work also includes engagements with Gartner and Ingersoll Rand.

    Korver's educational background is robust, featuring a Ph.D. in Human Development and an M.A. in Human & Organizational Development from Fielding Graduate University. She also holds a B.S. in Management & Industrial Relations from the University of Bridgeport and has completed executive programs at prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School and Wharton. She is a Board Certified Executive Coach (BCC) and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), having completed the Evidence Based Coaching Program from Fielding Graduate University. Her professional contributions include serving on the Boards of Wharton's Aresty Institute, chairing program committees for the Conference Board, and serving on the advisory board of the Human Capital Institute.

    What topics does Louise Korver speak and write about?

    Louise Korver is a prolific writer and speaker on various critical topics in human capital and leadership. Her contributions have appeared in publications such as Diversity Executive, Chief Learning Officer Magazine, and Training Industry Magazine. She frequently shares insights on global leadership development, the unique challenges and opportunities for women in senior leadership, and effective mid-career executive onboarding strategies. Her work is informed by real-world experiences across diverse industries including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and consumer products.

    She is a frequent guest lecturer in executive programs, sharing her deep expertise on optimizing leadership performance and strategically aligning talent development with business goals. Her publications and presentations often delve into building robust leadership pipelines, fostering a coaching culture, and leveraging assessment tools for individual and organizational growth. Korver's insights are particularly valuable for organizations looking to cultivate "Most Loved Workplaces" by investing in their leaders' development and fostering a positive, productive work environment.

    How does Louise Korver contribute to the Best Practice Institute?

    As an Expert Faculty member at the Best Practice Institute, Louise Korver brings her extensive knowledge in executive coaching, talent management, and leadership development to BPI's global network. While specific recorded webinars are not available, her expertise aligns directly with BPI's mission to identify and disseminate best practices in human capital. Her focus on executive assessment, coaching, and strategic talent development contributes to BPI's research into creating "Most Loved Workplaces" and understanding the drivers of employee sentiment captured by the Love of Workplace Index™.

    Korver's work supports the principles of the SPARK Model, BPI's framework for high-performing organizations, particularly in areas related to talent and development. Her insights into optimizing leadership capabilities and aligning human resource strategies with business objectives are invaluable to BPI members seeking to enhance organizational effectiveness and foster environments where employees thrive. Her practical experience from Fortune 100 companies provides BPI's audience with actionable strategies for building a strong, engaged workforce.

    Where can you learn more from Louise Korver?

    To delve deeper into Louise Korver's insights on executive development and talent strategy, explore her book, Successful Onboarding, available through major booksellers. Further information about her work can also be found on her professional profiles and through her appearances as a guest lecturer in various executive programs.

    Background & Perspective

    Background

    Louise Korver is a seasoned C-suite coach and human resource development executive with three decades of experience in leadership development. Her career includes fifteen years as a global consultant in New York and fifteen years in progressive leadership roles at Fortune 100 companies such as Bank of America, EMC Corporation, H.J. Heinz, and AT&T. She currently serves on the faculty at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and leads her own C-suite coaching practice.

    Korver holds a Ph.D. in Human Development and an M.A. in Human & Organizational Development from Fielding Graduate University, as well as a B.S. in Management & Industrial Relations from the University of Bridgeport. She is a Board Certified Executive Coach (BCC) and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

    Areas of Expertise

    Louise Korver specializes in executive coaching, talent management, and leadership development. Her work focuses on assisting C-suite leaders in gaining clarity about themselves, their teams, and their organizations to align with strategic objectives. She has a particular passion for coaching women new to executive positions, helping them navigate unique challenges and accelerate their careers. She is certified in a wide array of assessment tools, including:

    • Global Tucker Assessment Profile
    • Hogan Assessment Suite
    • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
    • DiSC

    Published Works and Speaking

    Korver is the author of the book Successful Onboarding, which offers practical guidance for leaders navigating mid-career job changes and executive transitions. Her articles and insights have been featured in publications such as Diversity Executive, Chief Learning Officer Magazine, and Training Industry Magazine. She is a frequent guest lecturer in executive programs, where she speaks on topics including global leadership development, strategic talent alignment, and creating a robust leadership pipeline.

    Areas of Expertise

    Executive CoachingLeadership DevelopmentTalent ManagementOrganizational AlignmentWomen in LeadershipExecutive AssessmentGlobal Leadership

    Research Topics

    LeadershipTalent StrategyOrganizational Development

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