Dr. Bridbord has counseled founders and executives in a wide range of industries, and in all phases of organizational development from initial concept through business formation, funding, growth, and exit.
Case Studies
Startup in the Consumer Products Industry
When a power couple decided to explore their entrepreneurial ambitions, they encountered roadblocks that stood in the way to their company’s success. Dr. Bridbord identified longstanding relationship issues that had been exacerbated by the process of building a startup. After coaching the founders in productive communication strategies, the couple was able to continue their journey, build a profitable business, and take their company to exit.
Financial Services Startup
Dr. Bridbord worked closely with a pair of founders from multiple generations to help establish a healthy and productive interpersonal dynamic. She helped the principals transform their prior relationship of mentor-protégé to that of equal partners. This required coaching in accepting change and modifying communication styles, expectations, and roles. The pair was able to overcome their challenges and grow a profitable company.
Personal Brand
When one of the world’s most famous and respected artists decided to grow from a service provider into a personal brand, he needed to undergo a transformation. Dr. Bridbord worked with the artist to during the creation his brand, and provided guidance to achieve clarity on his mission and message. Dr. Bridbord developed a cohesive foundation to build his organization, and through business and leadership consulting, supported the artist in building a successful enterprise.
Banking
Dr. Bridbord provided leadership coaching to senior executives within the company’s investment bank. She provided tools and strategies to help these executives become more effective leaders and team builders. In addition, Dr. Bridbord provided guidance and mentoring to help women and minorities in the organization advance in their careers.
Law Firm
Dr. Bridbord helped two litigators with very different personalities become one of the most reputable litigation boutique firms in the nation. The interpersonal dynamics between the two partners became so toxic that they felt they could no longer work together. Dr. Bridbord’s process helped the partners delve into the values behind their individual perspectives so that each could understand the other more effectively. They finally moved from gridlock to dialogue. By opening their communication, they were again able to productively engage with one another and achieve the professional success that they sought.
Behavioral Interviewing
Dr. Bridbord helps companies hire the right people by assessing “fit” between the organization and candidates. With a custom-designed, structured interview, based on the organization’s culture, she evaluates each candidate’s emotional intelligence, and identifies any behavioral issues that might be of concern. This approach to hiring helps companies minimize the costs and lost time associated with mis-hires.