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  • "There's no one out there that knows better how to connect people, facilitate change, and supercharge culture!"

    Seth Phillips Althoff, CEO, BOND

  • "Nothing short of magical."

    Michael Barrett, CEO, Magnite

  • "Thorough recommend for anyone looking to level up their communication, strategy, and leadership skills."

    Alec McNayr,

  • "Our workplace has become more collaborative, more innovative, and more human."

    Pilar Terry, Founding Partner, POV Agency

  • "Every company should be so lucky to have Begin as an extended part of their team."

    Vina Ortiz, People & Culture, RoosterTeeth

  • "Able to do what I didn't think was possible."

    Shawna Hughes, CPO, Magnite

  • "COLLAB was one of my most formative leadership experiences."

    Will Finkel, VP, Warner Media

  • "Changed my life."

    Ashanti Ishakarah, Sr. Client Partner, Spotify

  • "Malika and Begin Development are people you want on your team."

    Michael “MCB” Chavez, Founding Partner

  • "Best development experience of my career."

    David Day, CFO

  • "Proved it's worth."

    Sarah Mehler, Founder & CEO, Left Field Labs

  • "This drive to build and foster talent is what's missing at so many organizations."

    Cynthia Rupeka, VP, Hello Sunshine

  • "Recommend over and over again."

    Katie Evans, COO

  • "These sessions saved me months of having to learn the same information the hard way."

    Brendin Carruthers, Director

  • "Came out of COLLAB having achieved more than I thought possible."

    Jen Kleinrock, People Manager, Delta

  • "Allowed me to look at things that are important for me to improve, like not avoiding conflict, giving polish, and rumbling with vulnerability."

    Amy Ross, Manager, BOND

  • "Helped the executive team focus on the essentials and gave us the tools to build a stronger, more effective team."

    Yann Caloghiris, Executive Director

  • "One of the pivotal growth opportunities of my life. I'm doing things now that I never would have tried a year ago."

    Drea Althoff, Creative Director, BOND

  • "Took the meaning of trust to a whole new level."

    Kai Lee, Art Director, BOND

  • "I have grown leaps and bounds. I am more confident in myself as a leader."

    Jenne Bristow, Team Lead, CreatorIQ

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VoyageLA Feature: Community Highlights: Meet Malika Begin of Begin Development
VoyageLA Feature: Community Highlights: Meet Malika Begin of Begin Development

This year, Begin Development was featured in VoyageLA Magazine’s Community Spotlight, highlighting our origin story and mission to cultivate people-centered leadership and build thriving, resilient teams.

Forbes Feature: Factors Executives Could Consider When Choosing a Second in Command
Forbes Feature: Factors Executives Could Consider When Choosing a Second in Command

Begin Development has been busy leading Succession Planning Sessions across the globe this year, thanks to a client who requested a full program. As a result of this work, Forbes invited Malika to share insights on how to choose a second-in-command. Naturally, she emphasized the importance of aligning core values between leaders—crucial for building a strong, unified team that can thrive through any challenge.

Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI): get ready for it!
Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI): get ready for it!

Last month, I became certified in Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI), a tool I’ve worked with for years but now use more with Begin Development clients. This deeper dive has been a great reminder of a belief I hold close: we all deserve to be on exceptional teams, and building one together is always worth the effort.

Online Workshop Recap: Intentional Development with Vic Smith
Online Workshop Recap: Intentional Development with Vic Smith

The Five Tools for Self-Awareness:

  1. Future Vision: Envision where you want to go in life.

  2. True Passion: Identify what excites you.

  3. What Am I Known For?: Understand and shape your personal brand.

  4. Who Are Your People?: Recognize your support network.

  5. Reflection: Reflect regularly to integrate learning.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Malika Begin

Malika has worked in organization development partnering with startups and established brands to create award-winning culture. Her company, Begin Development, designs transformational learning opportunities, builds integrated leadership and management programs, facilitates all company learning and development, and coaches professionals with a strengths-based approach. Her passion is working with teams to remove barriers between departments, and building organizational health and resilience. She designed the signature 8-month Leadership Development program (COLLAB) for leaders at all levels and loves to build programs to support mentorship and underrepresented leaders. She believes that empowering and growing talent is the ultimate advantage.