My Professional Background
Hi, I’m Ronda Harris, a Consultant, Certified Coach, and Change Management Professional with 25+ Years of Experience.
With an extensive background in Learning and Development, Human Performance Technology, and Change Management, I design corporate performance solutions focused on operational effectiveness, leadership development, culture, and organizational change.
And, I coach individuals, groups, and teams to navigate change, leverage strengths, and build resilience, while providing guidance and support to help them achieve personal and/or professional goals. Together, we’ll seek answers and work toward achieving the outcomes you desire based on what success looks like for YOU.
Continuous improvement is one of my core values and a necessary requirement for staying up-to-date with industry standards and best practices. I hold several certifications and credentials and have completed various educational programs such as Harvard Business School Online's Leadership Principles and many others in the coaching, performance improvement, change management, and leadership fields.
Why should any of this matter to YOU?
I uphold a commitment to improving my skills and adhering to the professional standards of the industries I work in. This is of great importance because it enables me to innovate and find just the right tools and resources to better address YOUR needs. This is crucial to my mission of providing high-quality, high-value services and more importantly, delivering effective, desirable client experiences.
My Personal Story
It's hard to fit an entire life story into this little space. But, we all have a story to tell so, I'm happy to share mine. I hope to hear yours someday!
It almost took a lifetime to start living
An enterprising little artist grew up in southern California in the 70s and 80s where, as a true creative in every sense of the word, I spent most of my time drawing, singing, writing poems and songs, designing houses (I wanted to be an architect like my dad), and roller skating a LOT! I had dreams!
Fate had other plans for me and I ended up in Atlanta, Georgia spending my adult years working, chasing the so-called American dream. While friends partied or went to college (which I did later), I dabbled in entrepreneurial pursuits starting at twenty-two, launching various business ventures - property management to gourmet cupcakes and portrait photography! I was born with a lot of creativity and ambition.
Marriage, motherhood, and ultimately divorce changed me greatly, and I became focused and driven while treading water, surviving full-time work, college, and being a newly-divorced single mom. It was grueling and I don't know how I managed it all, but I knew I had to push forward to make a difference in life - not only for me, but for my daughter. Admittedly, I was burned out and it wasn't until about 2010 that I really started living, but something still wasn't right. Have you ever had that feeling?
But There's More...
You see, what's at the core of who I am today (and I'm still evolving), is that there has always been so much more to explore - so many passions, interests, curiosities - that were never allowed to see the light of day. Life got in the way.
I faced many challenges (as we all do), chased the things society often tells us to, acquired many years of experience (and lessons), got the "right" education, went after the "right" jobs, and well, you know what I mean. But then, I decided to follow what's right for ME. It was a struggle but, I'm grateful for having found my purpose. And I'm passionate and enthusiastic about helping YOU do the same!
...and then I made a bold move.
In 2016 I launched White Wolf Consulting and had no idea how things would change over the next few years. Completely lost, bored, anxious, and restless, I wanted to find a way out of my comfort zone. I was keen on moving abroad but had no idea how I'd accomplish such a feat.
It took a while to sort things out and there is SO much more to the story; but eventually, I landed in The Netherlands in the summer of 2018, where I expanded my business and now operate out of two different countries. Take it from me when I say it's never too late to start something new!
Some people call me the "Change Whisperer" or "The Navigator"
and I think I like that!