Lara Matthai — HR Manager
The real test of leadership in this rapidly changing world is how we show up during times of change. Great leadership lives at the intersection of courage and compassion. The courage to do what is necessary, and the compassion to care for the people who must walk through the change. The past 20+ years have given me a front-row seat to many phases of transformation, uncertainty, and growth in organizations. I’ve worked with, coached, and mentored amazing people from across continents and cultures. Working as a HR leader alongside diverse executives has deepened my expertise in how leadership, culture, and conversations shape the way people navigate and leverage change. It has also strengthened my passion for helping people build resilience; not as the ability to simply endure difficult moments, but to learn, adapt, and move forward with renewed purpose. I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and have served on the Board of the ICF Bengaluru Charter Chapter. Coaching continues to remind me that leadership begins with self-awareness, curiosity, and the willingness to reflect. I work with leaders through executive coaching, leadership mentoring, resilience and inclusion programs, HR advise and speaking engagements. What continues to inspire me is helping people discover their authentic leadership, strengthen their resilience, and lead in ways that positively impact the lives of others. I truly believe resilience and self-awareness shape the way we lead, and that life becomes meaningful when we use our journey to make a difference in the lives of others If you’re interested in conversations around leadership, change, resilience, coaching, and culture, I’d be glad to connect. All views expressed on LinkedIn are personal and not related to any organization.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Leadership and HR expert with a strong background in Marketing and Digital Strategy.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 22 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Human Resources (hr)
- Leadership Development
- Digital Marketing
- Strategy
- Project Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Marketing Management
- Channel Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Brand Management
- Channel Innovation
- Brand Development
- Marketing
- Corporate Branding
Career Highlights
- 20+ years of leadership experience in HR and coaching.
- Expert in navigating organizational change with compassion.
- PCC certified coach with a global perspective.
Work Experience
Shell
HR Manager, Shell Business Operations Bangalore (3 yrs 1 mo)
Global Learning Excellence Manager (3 yrs 5 mos)
Strategic Marketing & Digital Advocacy Lead (2 yrs 3 mos)
Global Marketing Channels and Programmes Manager (1 yr 7 mos)
Global Marketing Channels Manager (3 yrs 10 mos)
Global Social Media Advisor (1 yr 7 mos)
Regional APAC Marketing Channels Advisor (2 yrs 1 mo)
India Marketing Advisor (2 yrs)
International Coaching Federation
Board Member, ICF Bangalore (1 yr 8 mos)
Nirvana Business Solutions
Marketing Manager (2 yrs)
PepsiCo
Management Trainee (1 yr)
Education
MBA at Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
at Timpany School