We're on a mission to put the human in the heart of tech
Lisa Duerre | CEO, Co-Founder
Lisa Duerre built her expertise in leadership development during her 20+ years as a leader in technology talent development and customer success at Synopsys and Applied Materials.
In 2017 she co-founded RLD Group, a boutique coaching and consulting firm helping tech organizations turn their people leaders into their biggest asset.
As an Executive Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, Leadership Advisor, and Podcast Host she helps leaders in tech build high-performing teams, avoid burnout, and be present for the moments that matter.
Lisa has been featured multiple times in The Mercury News, Authority Magazine, Romper, and Medium. Lisa lives in Oregon with her husband Randy, daughter Emily, and their Cavapoo Yogi.
Randy Duerre | COO, Co-Founder
Business ownership is not new to Randy. As the General Foreman of Applied Anodize, he helped establish, grow, and sell this family business at a 65% profit margin.
In 2017 he co-founded RLD Group bringing his business acumen and knowing that leadership development is a critical component to any successful business.
Randy’s extensive success in the areas of client success, software integration, manufacturing, engineering, and team leadership are assets tor the RLD client experience.
Jon Marc "Buddy" Obag | Chief of Staff
Buddy serves as a bridge between RLD Group consultants and clients, helping to facilitate exceptional communication and workflow for RLD Group and our awesome clients.
"Working with the RLD Group gives me the sense of fulfillment knowing that we are making a difference in people's lives. We are able to bring people closer to their families"
Ginger Derrickson | Systems Administrator
Ginger makes sure that our proprietary and confidential coaching portal is easy to use, up to date, and provides maximum value for each client engagement
Coaching & Consulting Experts
Natasha Lindor Hahn | Senior Consultant
Natasha Lindor Hahn | Senior Consultant
Natasha Lindor Hahn | Senior Consultant
Energy Leadership Expert
Experience includes:
- More than 8 years of experience serving as an executive life and leadership coach, and 23 years of corporate experience.
- Helping leaders and employees navigate disruption as smoothly as possible.
- Energizing leaders to make quantum leaps in the areas they’re feeling overwhelmed while amplifying their unique strengths, talents, and gifts as they take their next right-sized action step.
- Master Practitioner of the Energy Leadership Index, and certified in the Core Energy CoachingTM methodology.
Karen Matsueda | Senior Consultant
Natasha Lindor Hahn | Senior Consultant
Natasha Lindor Hahn | Senior Consultant
Organizational Design and Team Development Expert
Experience includes:
- Transforming traditional HR practices into a vibrant, human-centric talent ecosystem.
- Initiating and leading new and innovative programs such as scalable coaching and dynamic engagement surveys.
- Building high-performing HR teams.
- Driving new org design, creation, and stabilization for evolving organizations.
- Leading future-focused talent reviews and planning.
- Creating systemic team infrastructure for high-stakes project teams.
Rachelle Niemann | Senior Consultant
Natasha Lindor Hahn | Senior Consultant
Rachelle Niemann | Senior Consultant
Self-discovery and Well-being Expert
Experience includes:
- 10+ years experience in cybersecurity and risk assessment.
- XChange facilitator
- Self-discovery and well-being advocate, coach, and guide.
- Dedicated to helping others create environments that allow for self-discovery, self-care, and self-love.
- Author of "Breaking Free From the Hustle for Worthiness".
- Creator of 40 Self-Care Practices card deck.
Susan Nelson | Senior Consultant
Linda A. Thompson | Senior Consultant
Rachelle Niemann | Senior Consultant
Human Resources Expert and Integrative Leadership Coach
Experience includes:
- Silicon Valley HR Leader with 20+ years in Tech.
- Executive & leadership coaching.
- Work/Life integration & burnout prevention.
- Influence & Negotiation Skills Development.
- Team & group facilitation.
- Employee experience and engagement.
- Change management.
- Values/Culture alignment.
Sue Trace | Senior Consultant
Linda A. Thompson | Senior Consultant
Linda A. Thompson | Senior Consultant
Resilience and ADHD Leadership Expert
Experience includes:
- ADHD Life Strategies & Leadership Skills.
- Burnout prevention, stress management.
- Personal & Professional Resilience & Well-being.
- Leadership Coaching to sustain high performance.
- Positive/collaborative workplace culture transformation.
- Mental fitness assessment and analysis.
- Growth mindset acceleration.
Linda A. Thompson | Senior Consultant
Linda A. Thompson | Senior Consultant
Linda A. Thompson | Senior Consultant
Gallup-Certified Clifton Strengths Coach
Experience includes:
- 30 years progressive experience in operations, management, and leadership in health and human services, nonprofit and philanthropic industries.
- Integration and maintenance of Strengths-based approach in organizational culture.
- Development and management of high-performing teams.
- Manager-to-coach transitions and ongoing support.
- Individual orientation to Clifton Strengths profile.
- Team orientation to, and application of, Clifton Strengths team grids.