At Grow to Lead Academy, we are your trusted partner on the path to holistic leadership excellence.
At Grow to Lead Academy, we are your trusted partner on the path to holistic leadership excellence.
Carlos Irizarry
Founder of GLA
Grow to Lead Academy's journey began with a simple but profound belief: that every business, regardless of its size or industry, has the potential to achieve remarkable success through the commitment to leadership excellence.
With a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence, I have earned a reputation as a true leader that ignites max potential in people and organizations.
Get to know me
Before I found my true passion and purpose in coaching, I dedicated 16 years of my life to serving in the U.S. Army and working in the government sector. Throughout my career, I held diverse leadership and management positions, including roles such as Fort Liberty (previous Fort Bragg) Division Chief Physical Security Officer and Physical Security Program Manager at U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). I've also had the privilege of collaborating with high-level Department of Defense organizations and private sector partners. With a Master's degree in Security Management and CTA certification in coaching, my experience & credentials speak for themselves.
Unlocking you
My unwavering passionate approach to a commitment to unlocking your leadership potential in all areas of your life is the ultimate intent. I understand the frustration of yearning for effective change without knowing where to begin or how to achieve it. Think of me as your trusted guide, providing you with the roadmap to your leadership destination for your life.
My approach
I encompasses various elements, including behavior modification, critical thinking, effective management, and organizational synchronization just to name a few. I draw upon evidence-based techniques and a wealth of proven experience to help you build resilience, emotional intelligence, confidence, and a host of other qualities that exemplify holistic leadership.
My intention
My intention goes beyond just leadership skills; it's about fostering a deep connection with you, guiding you through the path of mastering the art of leadership but also understand and nurture your inner self through discipline, inner growth, and well-being. I firmly believe that true leadership is holistic which effects all areas of your life. My personal journey of striving for excellence and using leadership as a impactful tool to shape my life has helped me overcome, empower and thrive in my life. With my professional leadership, high level organizational experience in the military and government sector I am a proven individual that will keep you accountable and push you to leadership excellence. Utilizing me as a vessel of change in yourself and the people around you would be my honor and pleasure. Let's embark on the path towards your leadership transformation today. The future is yours to shape, and I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
Some of My Expertise
Leadership and Management
Strategic Planning and Development
Operational Improvement
Operational Synchronization
Policy creation & Implementation
Risk Management
Team Development & Training
Program Management
GLA Core Values
INTEGRITY
Service with high integrity and moral well-being to create strong foundational client relationships
DISCIPLINE
Ensure clients have a framework that is established on discipline and accountability
CONTRIBUTION
Provide impact and value so clients can excel in their leadership environment
INSPIRATION
Deliver energy that radiates so clients become inspirational in their environment
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