ABOUT ME
My background
My name is Lisa Branic, the founder of b-ALIGNED. I started my career as an Industrial Engineer, which I suppose is what drives my pragmatic, no process for process sake approach. I soon moved into Consulting and Systems Integration where I played all roles in software development: developer, tester, quality assurance manager, business analyst, technical designer, project manager, and program manager I felt it was important to learn all the roles before I moved into project management. I then built project management, portfolio management, and organizational change management capabilities for organizations, by building and evolving global Project Management Office's (PMO's) even when previous attempts failed.
How I came to Coaching?
When I was leading project management offices for companies and organizations, I wanted to be a better coach and mentor to my staff so I went to coaching school. I did not have a desire to make a career out of it - until I tried it, then I was hooked! I love listening deeply, being curious and getting to hear the aha's of clients putting the pieces together. I love coming to coaching sessions with the only agenda being to move the clients agenda forward, including figuring out what forward means for them, and finding what is getting in the way to make that happen.
What’s in the name b-ALIGNED?
People often ask me, "what do Project Management Offices, Coaching and Rolfing® have in common?" Throughout this journey and after working with my own coach, I have come to realize that “alignment” is my life’s purpose. For organizations what is their vision and mission, how are they going to get there (strategy), and what projects, programs and operational initiatives will realize that strategy. For projects its the same, what is the goal of the project and aligning the resources and tasks in order to achieve it. For individuals, where do you want to go, who do you have to be and what do you have to do in order to get there. Lastly, I will work to physically align you with Rolfing®.
The bottom line is that I have a pragmatic approach and am interested in providing you services, tools, and knowledge to help you live your best life.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Rutgers University, NJ
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering, Rutgers University, NJ
Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coach Federation
Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC™), CRR Global
Co-Active Leadership Program and Co-Active Coach Training Program, Coaches Training Institute
Laser Coaching, Philosophical Life Coaching
Leadership Development, Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Advanced Project Management Certification – Stanford University
Change Management Certification (ADKAR model), Prosci
Agile Bootcamp, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Vector-International
Certified Rolfer™, Rolf Institute, CO
BCSI, Board Certified Structural Integrator, International Association of Structural Integrators, WA
Licensed Massage Therapist, Virginia Board of Nursing – Department of Health Professionals, VA
C-IAYT - Certified Yoga Therapist, International Association of Yoga Therapists, AR
500 Hour Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, American Viniyoga Institute, CA
Gokhale Teacher Training, Gokhale Method (posture), CA