I was introduced to Lyndal in 2022 and have since been working with her as my executive coach. Not only has she helped me in my personal/professional growth, she has also been working with several of my team members. And there is not one instance where either myself or my team members have not become better versions of ourselves. And when an executive coach feels like an internal full-time team member then you know you are destined to continued collaboration. I’m eternally grateful for Lyndal’s commitment to the Qcify team.

~ R. Peeters, Founder & CEO, QCIFY

Lyndal has an AMAZING background working with blue chip organizations. She has seen it all. She is an outstanding listener and provides concise and practical suggestions and solutions… I couldn’t wait for my sessions with Lyndal as we got to resolutions and action plans… It was much different and better than I expected or could hope for.

~ Rob B., Chief Revenue Officer, Series C Start Up

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Lyndal Larkin is an Executive Coach, Speaker, Strategic Offsite Facilitator, and Founder of Larkin Leadership. She helps committed, growth-minded leaders produce intentional results by aligning what they say, do, and reward. Known for her high energy and collaborative approach, Lyndal partners with dynamic executives, particularly Founder/CEOs and C-Suite teams, to transform their impact and create people-centric cultures that deliver exceptional outcomes.

With over two decades of experience as an HR executive, Lyndal’s background spans early and mid-stage tech startups, luxury hospitality, and global travel retail. She began her career in Vancouver with Fairmont Hotels and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts before relocating to Los Angeles in 2007. For the next four years, she traveled extensively across North America and Western Europe as a leadership consultant, executive coach, and speaker supporting leaders in industries ranging from international law and commercial real estate to manufacturing and transportation.

In 2011, Lyndal became Head of HR for the North American region of luxury travel retailer DFS Group, a division of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). She later joined the Silicon Beach tech scene, serving as Head of People for a Sequoia-backed freight tech startup, where she built and led a high-performing, multi-functional team in support of the company’s rapid growth.

Lyndal founded Larkin Leadership in 2020 to champion intentional, trust-based leadership. She believes that when leaders act with intention and authenticity, they build cultures where trust thrives and people excel. She helps leaders transform these principles into action, generating measurable results in performance and team engagement.

Based in Los Angeles, Lyndal mentors emerging entrepreneurs through Blue Startups and serves as a guest lecturer at Loyola Marymount University and Hawaii Pacific University. Passionate about giving back, she spent seven years on the governing board of nonprofit LA’s BEST, currently volunteers with organizations addressing food insecurity, and fosters puppies in need of homes. In her free time, she loves to travel, cook, and entertain family and friends.

Professional Certifications & Development:

• The Five Behaviors, Certified Practitioner
• University of South Florida, Workplace D, E & I Certificate
• Asian Leadership Institute, Certified Executive Coach & Program Facilitator
• Coaches Training Institute, Core & Advanced Coach Training
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Certified Facilitator
• Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Certified Facilitator
• Korn Ferry Leadership Architect and 360, Certified Facilitator
• Development Dimensions International (DDI), Certified Facilitator
• Justice Institute of British Columbia, Conflict Resolution Certificate
• University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts