Carol Piras

Managing Partner - The Piras Group

phone: 925-866-0235
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Areas of Expertise

  • Leadership Development Strategies and Programs
  • Executive Coaching
  • Building and aligning teams
  • Women in Leadership
  • OD methodologies and processes
  • Human Resource strategies

Professional Background

Ms. Piras has over 20 years experience as a business leader, organizational consultant, executive coach and trainer. She provides domain knowledge and expertise in design and development of leadership strategies and architecture that achieve business goals. Her work with leaders focuses on business and leadership alignment with individuals and their teams. In addition she evaluates and evolves leadership initiatives with the organization at large. Carol’s experience spans a wide range of industries including, high technology and engineering, biotech, financial services, defense and start-up/entrepreneurial companies. Having held internal leadership positions from COO to Human Resources, she understands the pragmatic realities under which companies operate. Carol stays abreast of latest trends and research in the field of leadership development and brings state-of-the-art thinking to client’s needs. She brings tools and assessments to clients including 360 feedback instruments, online survey tools, e-learning technologies, Myers Briggs and team building workshops, as well as customized resources.

Education

  • B.A., Psychology, University of CA, Irvine

Certifications

  • MBTI® Instrument, PDI 360° Leadership assessments, DISC Personal Profile, Managing Personal Growth

Publications/Presentations

  • Carol has presented on a number of leadership topics for National Semiconductor, Symantec, Intuit, Hitachi, Women Unlimited, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, Cadence, Paul Hastings Attorneys.
  • “Solving Team Issues”, Advance Magazine for Providers of Post-Acute Care, 2004