Lidya Kushner, MA, ACC

A real-world executive, Lidya has worked in C-suite capacity in Greater Houston area for more than 30 years. She is a founder and a change agent when it concerns creating and strengthening high-performing organizations. Lidya has been coaching corporate and non-profit executives for the last 14 years, emphasizing leadership development, team effectiveness, organizational transformation and return on investment in human capital. Her expert professional services are available in Houston and beyond, and include: 

*Executive and Leadership Coaching

*Transition Coaching

*Interim CEO 

*Organizational Change Management Consulting

Lidya applies an integrated approach to leadership development and talent management, combining inspiration for a purpose-driven life and avenues for career and professional development. Her organizational management philosophy is rooted in “Appreciative Inquiry,” which is a collaborative, strengths-based approach to change in organizations and other human systems.

Lidya is the International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentialed executive and leadership coach. She is a Birkman International certified consultant; a Korn Ferry certified consultant to deliver 360 feedback and Leadership Architect solutions; trained in Somatic Leadership at the Strozzi Leadership Institute; trained in Transformational Leadership by Dr. Otto Laske, and a certified mediator with the Dispute Resolution Center. She speaks fluent English, Russian and conversational Spanish. She has served on many state, county and city boards of directors and advisory committees.

Lidya’s clients include Atmos Utilities, TDECU Credit Union, DLA Piper, National Oilwell Varco, CSI, Harris County, Elijah Rising organization, Anti-Sex Trafficking Alliance, Credit Human, Spindletop Charities, Young Women’s Christian Association, Hope Rising, Enbridge, Texas Alliance for Children and Families, World Education Services, among others.

Contact: lidya@kushneradvisors.com; cell 832-577-1310
www.LinkedIn.com/in/lidyakushner