How I Work
At the core of my philosophy is the transformative power of communication. I co-create spaces where empathy meets bravery, and conversations are deeply felt, not just spoken.
You are navigating a world undergoing critical transitions. My role is to help you ground your leadership, elevate your organisation, and create meaningful, lasting impact. Together, we'll connect you to a source of vibrant energy and unlock emotional and relational intelligence to awaken new possibilities. Transforming how you lead, inspire trust, and unleash your collective potential to thrive on change.
Our approach is structured, customised and designed to create breakthrough results.
Here's how we'll work together:
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1. Assess & Plan
We begin by listening deeply and gaining a holistic understanding of your current reality and organisational culture. Using proven leadership and team diagnostic tools and psychometrics, we uncover blind spots, identify strengths, and pinpoint clear opportunities for growth. Together, we craft a tailored roadmap for change that’s aligned to your ‘why’.
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2. Reimagine & Activate
Through transformative conversations, workshops, and immersive retreats, we activate your leadership capacity. These experiences help you step away from the noise, align your actions with your values, and foster trust and connection across your teams and networks. Together, we'll awaken your leadership presence and unlock the collective potential of your teams.
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3. Embed & Evolve
Lasting change requires practice and accountability. We embed new habits, mindsets, and behaviours into your daily leadership and team culture. At the end of our engagement, we review your progress, consolidate learnings, and ensure you're ready for the next stage of your journey.
What You Can Expect
A grounded and magnetic leadership presence
Deeper connections and team alignment
Transformative conversations that unlock trust and innovation
Enhanced emotional and relational intelligence
Reflective and somatic practices to help you thrive in complexity
Sustainable performance and resilience during change
Clear, actionable plans to turn insights into reality
Our process is both structured and human-centred, ensuring meaningful growth for you, your teams, and your organisation.
Ready to Begin? Let's start with an initial conversation to explore what's possible.
Testimonials
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Gregg Svingen, Vice-President, International Corporate Affairs (formerly UPS)
"Working as an international vice president in corporate affairs, I have partnered with Carissa Bub all over the world to help C-level executives, corporate principals, and emerging talent hone their voice. Through immersive, concise and intense sessions, we worked as partners to strengthen my colleagues' delivery and be at the top of their game ahead of high stakes media interviews, major presentations to press, policy leaders & shareholders. When winging it is not an option and you need your company's top talent at the top of their game, it's a reflex to seek support from the best."
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Mike Thomas, former Corporate Quality Vice-President, Mars Inc.
"I've had the great pleasure to have worked with Carissa for over 15 years primarily in the fields of Senior Executive Coaching and Impactful & Dynamic Communications. I have referred around 20 executives to her & in every case she has had a significant impact, boosting their confidence, developing their capabilities, and unlocking their potential. In many cases I can only describe her impact as truly transformational to their careers and lives."
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Harry Hyman, Founder former MD now Chair, Primary Health Properties plc
“Carissa has the combined unique skill of being able to get under the skin of an issue with incredible insight coupled with a true grasp of commercial reality and business. Having worked with Carissa for over 15 years I cannot recommend her highly enough. Dedicated, passionate and a very effective and caring person.” -
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Brady Rafuse, as CEO, euNetworks
"Carissa is just an outstanding coach and expert in the human condition. Her ability to tap into the key issues and be able to bring them to resolution just sets her apart. We're very proud to work with her."
WORKING WITH ME
How I work
I work individually and collaboratively through my own consultancy, Bubworks, which I founded in 2002. I may select learning partners who bring deep expertise and scale, in other languages and geographies when needed.
And in this changing world, I partner with visionary leaders at the intersection of human, AI, and nature, to ground and elevate their organisations and enhance the world we inhabit.
Unlocking conversations, holding space for dialogue, teaching the skills and creating opportunities for connection to transform conflict and build trust—in ourselves, each other, nature, and technology.
At the core of my philosophy is the transformative power of communication, and co-creating spaces where empathy meets bravery, and conversations are not just spoken but felt.
I believe in examining the whole picture. Your organization is more than just a sum of its parts – it's a dynamic system of relationships, beliefs, and patterns. My work falls into five buckets - and you can explore them more fully below.
