Lara M. Foss
Service, excellence, sustainability, compassion, gratitude, and
humility are the values driving entrepreneur Lara Foss. These values
driven by her passions for discovery and creation are exemplified
throughout her life and certainly in her professional and academic
experience.
Lara co-created TreadRight’s methodology so it is no surprise that
she is exemplary of the required disposition and skills. First, there is
a focus and clarity of purpose that allows Lara to seek and understand
the essential truths of individuals and organizations in spite of
expectations and prior experiences – we call this “Getting out of the
way.” Next, Lara brings the communication skills, observational skills,
and authentic warmth and sincerity needed to discover essential truth even
in difficult situations. Finally, the integration of observations into a MissionMapSM require Lara’s limber creativity and the distinct depth and
breadth of Lara’s intelligences.
Lara’s background in public relations, promotions, and event planning
spans her life. Her business experience started in 1992 with a
leadership role with Mother Earth Productions. In 1996 she co-founded
HOPE Productions to produce fund raising events for local and national
non-profits. In this capacity she has worked with Any Baby Can, S.O.S.,
S.G. Coman Breast Cancer Research Foundation, AIDS Services of Austin,
and The Sierra Club. The Bad Dog Comedy
Theatre, Emprise Marketing, and The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts are
all organizations where Lara has taken a leadership role in connecting
the organization with its public.
Lara has also dug into creative and technical endeavors. From 1999
through 2001 she worked as an editor and as an audio engineer with game
company Digital Anvil (now part of Microsoft). Between 1998 and 2001 she
regularly accepted independent graphic design assignments. She has edited several independent films including
Following Three Women (2001), Family Follies (1999), Burgled (1998), and
Spot (1997).
With a BS in Radio/TV/Film and a BA in Psychology, both from the
University of Texas at Austin, Lara brings a solid foundation for
understanding the processes and motivations that drive individuals and
organizations. Lara is also certified to facilitate
Cultural Transformation Tools to
individuals and organizations.
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