CEO MONTHLY / FEBRUARY 2025 8 Olivia Dufour: ‘Elevating Leaders Everywhere’ Every business has its own USPs and pain points, but Olivia Dufour Consulting is an invaluable asset for those who wish to explore and expand their professional skills, as well as calm any storms relating to industry challenges. Olivia tells us, “My advisory firm was born out of necessity at the onset of the pandemic. As we abruptly shifted our reality to remote work, impossibly hard corporate conversations were taking place from behind a screen. Executives reached out to me in the eleventh hour for guidance amid crisis and the mission of my work was solidified. My commitment when collaborating with leaders worldwide is to get to the heart of their hard conversations and make handling them with tact and compassion their superpower.” Her dedicated partnerships with executives and esteemed leaders helps a myriad of businesses to flourish as their leadership skills evolve with the trends of their industry, as well as the needs of their organisation. Olivia is proud to work on any roadblocks that may have presented themselves recently or existed for a while, her commitment to improving businesses from the top down has taken her advisory services far, and her clients – C-level executives – are able to reap the benefits for themselves and their teams. This collaboration ultimately eradicates “hesitation, indecision, and disconnect from core values and the tension that can exist between being seen as an industry disruptor and a timeless icon,” says Olivia. Furthermore, the advisory services Olivia provides are built on the ‘guiding principle that transformation doesn’t have to come at the expense of people – it thrives as a result of them.” Providing advisory services to deliver strengthened self-awareness and mission alignment, Olivia’s consulting firm positively impacts businesses all around the world. Olivia elaborates on her strategic reactions to industry challenges and workforce limitations saying, “When employees face recurring instability, all work suffers as a result. But when C-suite leaders make a commitment to being proactive, fewer downstream impacts are felt and true creativity is preserved.” Helping C-level executives to foster an excellent environment for all employees, providing the certainty and support they need to thrive, Olivia Dufour Consulting has swiftly established itself as a vital resource for executive growth and stability throughout the many organisations as an end product – which is reflective of the leadership demonstrated from those higher up in the business. Olivia shares her thoughts on the key qualities C-level executives should be focused on. She summarises the qualities of a great business leader in five points which will inevitably raise confidence, well-being, and long-term thinking that will ensure each businesses can grow. With regards to the pillars of success for executives Olivia says, “They remain agile and open minded; they foster a culture that inspires deep confidence; they are genuine and sincere; they are experts in coordinating communication across groups; they are grounded in long-term thinking and are resilient in the face of change.” Of course, change is absolutely necessary for growth – if it is handled with confidence and a commitment to positive action. Moving with the evolution of their industries, executives are relied upon to have the above qualities and to lead by example through their everyday work, in order to fill their teams with peace of mind and confidence in the company. With over a decade of experience in ‘high-stakes environments’ Olivia is continually utilising the skills she has picked up along the way, as well as the ideals she holds close to her core. Holding certifications in Corporate Strategy from the University of London, UCL School of Management and the Yale School of Management’s Accelerated Management Program. Her attitude towards helping others has pushed her work to the forefront of the executive advisory sector, and her talents know no bounds when it comes to improving businesses via those at the very top. Executive coaching is an integral part of business. Executives also need training, much like their employees – this is to keep them at the very cutting-edge of their industries and able to perform at their best, so that their companies can continue to grow in a positive and impactful direction. It is a pleasure to showcase Olivia Dufour Consulting’s work as Olivia adds even more meaning to executive coaching for C-suite development. Contact: Olivia Dufour Company: Olivia Dufour Consulting Website: www.oliviadufourconsulting.com Jan25115 Working with Fortune 500 leaders, startup founders, and executive board members, Olivia Dufour is reimagining leadership as a whole – helping others to be a guiding light for their business, no matter the size of the organisation. We hear from professional advisor Olivia Dufour herself as her consulting work is highlighted in this issue of CEO Monthly.
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