Laurie Mrva  on  “Behavioral Coaching”

Coaching and the Use of Behavioral Assessments

How can you figure out how to get somewhere if you don’t know where you are?

Those of us working in the human performance field can use scientifically validated  assessments, which evaluate a person’s abilities, interests and behaviors. Performance can be enhanced by using these assessments to improve job fit, build effective teams, and coach for different areas of development. 

Once a person’s competencies are evaluated, targeted exercises and conversations with a coach can help an individual to improve their ability in the specific area.  Coaches help an individual to develop and to become an even better performer.   Allowing a person to reflect and learn from activities will enhance their retention and probability of implementation and development.

Laurie will share ideas for improving the effectiveness of managers by identifying critical areas of development and coaching them to the next level of success.

Laurie Mrva helps people purposefully create new habits that will propel them forward to achieve their goals.  Achieve Success customizes solutions that include strategic planning, leadership development and people assessments.

 Laurie has 11 years of experience in a corporate buying office where she held positions in executive management, planning and allocation.  Laurie was awarded Merchandise Manager of the Year in 2004 and acknowledged with a company trip for her performance as Director in 2006.  She graduated from Marywood College with a Bachelor’s in Retail Fashion Merchandising and the Fashion Institute of Technology with an Associate’s in Fashion Buying and Merchandising.

Laurie is a member of Leadership Roanoke Valley, class of 2010, the Roanoke Valley American Society for Training and Development, the Salem Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce, the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, BNI and Referral Institute.  Her hobbies include bowling, music and volunteering with the Botetourt community theater, Attic Productions.