Carolyn Holland
Boston
Regions
- US Northeast
Summary
Carolyn Holland has been an Ariel Presence Facilitator and Coach for over twenty years, helping global leaders communicate effectively in financial services, professional services, management consulting, high tech, and life sciences. Carolyn draws on her extensive knowledge base in leadership development to create fun yet challenging learning environments both virtually and in person. She has been recognized for innovative, interactive program design as well as her ability to foster trust, inspire risk-taking, and create transformational learning experiences. Carolyn is a member of SAG-AFTRA and has homes in both Watertown, MA and New York City.
Training Experience
Carolyn has designed and delivered Leadership Programs both virtual and in-person, at dozens of Fortune 500 Companies including Google, American Express, General Electric, Merrill Lynch, and Wellington Management. She has led workshops at the Executive Education Programs at both Harvard and Columbia Business Schools.
Business Experience
Carolyn spent seven years working at Morgan Stanley, advancing to manager. She facilitated meetings of senior managers and developed and delivered a software implementation program. Her experience in the business world has led her to successfully facilitating programs for leaders at huge corporations, and leading workshops at major business schools around the country.
Theater Experience
- New York Homicide on the Oxygen Network
- Evil Lives Here (two episodes) on the Investigation Discovery Network
- Lead role in stage production of The Dining Room, Creative Voices, NYC
- Agnes in stage production of Agnes of God, Tyger Productions, Boston
- Regular Cast Member in Sunday Night Improv Jam and 12, An Improvised Play, NYC.
- Long-standing Member of the Wingnuts, NYC
Education and Credentials
- B.S. in Physics, magna cum laude, Tufts University
- French Studies in Paris, France, enrolled at Sorbonne University
- Two-Year Professional Acting Program, Neighborhood Playhouse, NY
- Certified Virtual Presence Facilitator
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Step I
Sample Coaching Assignments
- Coached the CEO of a hedge fund to develop increased presence when presenting to potential investors. Targeted conveyance of passion, confidence, and clarity of message to inspire and build trust.
- Worked with the CFO of a world-leading animal health company to develop communication strategies for management-level meetings and presentation techniques. Used Myers-Briggs instrument to better understand his personal preferences and help improve his relationships with peers.
- Helped the Vice President of Strategic Alliances at a leading pharmaceutical company hone in on areas of personal development. Targets included assertiveness, communication strategies, values-based decision-making, and personal presence.
