Karla Verdi is a visionary leadership development strategist, executive coach, and founder of Elevating Leaders. With a career spanning more than two decades—including 22 years at Paychex — Karla has designed and delivered over 1,000 leadership programs, coached hundreds of executives, and built high-performing learning teams from the ground up.
Her work is grounded in the belief that great leadership is rooted in vulnerability, humility, and care. Whether guiding a CEO through transformation or helping a new manager find their voice, Karla brings clarity, compassion, and results.
To elevate leaders by unlocking their potential, aligning their purpose, and equipping them with the tools to lead with authenticity and impact.
A world where leadership is defined by empathy, courage, and the ability to inspire meaningful, sustainable change.
I take a collaborative approach to consulting, working closely with my clients to understand their unique needs and develop customized solutions.
I believe that effective communication and partnership are key to achieving success.
"Karla is one of those leaders that people simply, naturally gravitate toward. She is eminently capable, confident, and especially empathetic. This allows her to truly understand the most important aspect of any business - the people - which leads to consistent results. It was a pleasure working with and learning from Karla."
"Working with Karla was always impactful for our team. Her ability to craft customized learning content that’s not only aligned with our business goals but also tailored to our unique culture is truly exceptional. Every session or program Karla delivers is packed with relevant examples, practical takeaways, and an energy that keeps everyone engaged from start to finish. Karla inspires, challenges and elevates the learning experience. I highly recommend her."
“I highly recommend Karla Verdi and her expertise in HR and leadership development. Over the past year, Karla has played a critical role in training more than 50 of our managers, focusing on Emotional Intelligence and relational leadership. Her sessions are not only well-researched and practical but also deeply engaging—blending real-world application and personal growth in a way that resonates with every level of leadership. Karla has a unique ability to create a safe environment for reflection while also challenging participants to grow.
What sets Karla apart is her intuitive understanding of people and her ability to connect leadership principles to everyday workplace interactions. Our team has come away from her trainings more self-aware, more connected, and significantly better equipped to lead with empathy and purpose. If you’re looking to elevate the relational capacity and emotional maturity of your leaders, Karla is the kind of partner you want in the room."
“Karla has been super helpful training all of our managers. She keeps the whole room engaged and has so much to offer us. I’m impressed every time with how much she accomplishes with our leaders. Karla has helped us make significant improvements in communication and performance management leading to happier employees and better results.”
Steve Jobs
I love to speak with my clients directly, let's meet in person to discuss how I can help meet your business needs.
Mon | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
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