Cara-Lyn Giovanniello • Pcc

Head Of People Learning And Growth at Nextdoor

Cara-Lyn Giovanniello has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various industries and roles. Cara-Lyn is currently a Founding Member at Sidebar, a position they have held since September 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Head of People Learning and Growth at Nextdoor, where they focused on executive coaching and development to empower exponential capabilities and capacity.

Cara-Lyn also has experience as an Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker at CLG Coaching, where they coached professionals and high-potential clients to gain confidence, leadership, and growth. Cara-Lyn also hosted training programs in change management and coaching for various organizations, including California State University - Sacramento, Square, AWS, Google, and more. Cara-Lyn was also a Board Member with BetterManager Leadership Development & Coaching.

Before that, Cara-Lyn worked as a Senior Consultant and Board Member at Coaching For Everyone, where they provided consulting services and served on the board. Cara-Lyn also held the position of Head of Leadership, Learning & Development at Block, where they created and delivered leadership experiences for all-level leaders.

Cara-Lyn's other experiences include working as a Freelance Writer at Noise Pop Industries, a Learning and Development Manager at the University of California, Berkeley, and a Senior Consultant in Leadership Development at Booz Allen Hamilton. Cara-Lyn also served as a Learning and Development Specialist at Stuart Prepartory School and as the President at Jadexchange Limited.

Overall, Cara-Lyn Giovanniello has a strong background in coaching, leadership development, and learning and growth, with a track record of working with various organizations and institutions.

Cara-Lyn Giovanniello • PCC has a diverse and extensive education history. Cara-Lyn completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in History and International Relations at Pepperdine University from 1997 to 2001. Cara-Lyn then pursued further education at King's College London, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in War Studies from 2002 to 2003. Later, in 2012 to 2013, they attended Stanford University and received a certificate in International Security.

Additionally, Cara-Lyn pursued continuing education at the College of Marin from 1998 to 2011, focusing on International Relations, Sociology, and Music.

In terms of certifications, they have achieved several notable endorsements. In 2018, they became a Certified Professional Coach Consultant (CPCC) through the Coaches Training Institute (CTI). In 2020, they earned the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation from the International Coach Federation. Cara-Lyn also obtained multiple certifications in various areas, including Change Management from Prosci in 2016, Leadership Polarity Mapping from Andiron in 2021, and Six Sigma Foundations from LinkedIn in 2023. Additionally, they completed the Dare to Lead training and became a Certified Strength Coach through Positive Intelligence in 2020.

Regarding their affiliations, Cara-Lyn is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds an ICF Member Badge, which they obtained in 2023.

Although the provided information does not discuss months for their completion of the KEYS Leadership Training, Lean Organizational Development, and Yellow Belt-Six Sigma, they have acquired these additional certifications from UC Berkeley. Cara-Lyn also completed the UC People Management program through the University of California Office of the President in December 2016.

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  • Head Of People Learning And Growth

    May, 2022 - present

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