Jessi LaCosta

Current

Strategist & Coach at BlueRio Strategies

Past

Director of Marketing & PR at Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
Account Executive at Deutsch
Regional Demonstrator/AE at NERAC

Education

Portland State University
University of Baltimore
James Madison University

Recommended

14 people have recommended Jessi

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Management Consulting

Websites

My Blog

Jessi LaCosta’s Summary

LaCosta is one of the leading authorities focusing on organizational effectiveness through Brand Leadership, Visioning, Capacity Building, Strategic Planning & Facilitation for mission-driven organizations and leaders.

Utilizing results-oriented, yet compassionate, creative and intuitive approaches to increase the health of organizations and individuals is BlueRio Strategies' primary mission. Making a positive impact on communities starting with its leaders, is its vision drives LaCosta in her work.
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I believe, that as one of the first Brand Leadership Coaches to emphasize the intersection of Brand Development, Leadership Training and Strategic Planning, I can support and guide clients to achieve high-level individual and organizational effectiveness - authentically and to have this growth's impact last. I work with a strength-based approach building on the positives without ignoring weaknesses or issues of conflict.

I have also added mediation to the conflict resolution services I offer to better enable healthy growth of individuals and organizations. My recent study of interpersonal neurobiology has also given me tremendous insight into the power of the brain and the mind and how we can use it to help ourselves and others grow.

Jessi LaCosta’s Specialties:

•Brand Communication
•Personal Branding
•Leadership Coaching
•Strategic Planning
•Facilitation
•Non-profit management
•Organizational Communication
•Strategic Communication
•Capacity Building
•Executive Coaching
•Conflict Resolution
•Mediation
•Free-Lance writing

Jessi LaCosta’s Experience

Strategist & Coach

BlueRio Strategies

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

June 2004 — Present (5 years 6 months)

• Assess strength of groups and devise intervention strategies to increase organization’s effectiveness and capacity building.

• Cultivate brand leadership and brand balance through programs that develop and strengthen mission, vision and position alignment.

• Work with individuals and groups determining gaps and then implementing systems approaches and coaching modules including but not limited to brand communications strategies, leadership training, marketing plans and internal/external communication flow improvement.

• Counsel and mentor individuals in areas including integrated branding, presentation skills, executive development, leadership skills, strategic planing, visioning, public relations, media relations, personal development, and employee relations.

• Strategic planning including creation of mission statements, vision statements, positioning tactics and consumer/client awareness vehicles.

Additional Information

Jessi LaCosta’s Websites:

My Blog

Jessi LaCosta’s Interests:

fitness, music, art, mentoring, motivational speaking, learning to surf, giving back to the community, volunteering, writing, brain science, writing, reading

Jessi LaCosta’s Groups:

GAINS
University of Baltimore Alumni Board of Governors,
University of Baltimore College of Liberal Arts Society,
ASTD ( American Society for Training and Development),
Net Impact,
Organizational Network,
IAF

Executive Suite
LION™ Worn with Pride! [Choose wisely ... ] < BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS >
San Diego Business
Workplace Learning and Performance Forum
James Madison University School of Media Arts & Design
ASTD Chapter Leaders Group
University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business
HR Focus Expert Group
University of Baltimore Alumni Group
Organization Development Network, OD Network, ODN
Organization Development Professional Group
Nonprofit & Civil Society Network
San Diego Training Network
Showcasing the Brand
Solo/ Lone Trainer (Training Managers) Network - CIPD ITOL BILD TAP IITT IOSH ASTD TPMA TrainerBase
Center for Creative Leadership
Brand Innovators, Branding Leadership & Creating Innovation Network
ASTD - Orange County (CA)
Bright Green Talent
Non Profit Network - MojaLink
NeuroLeadership in Project & Program Management
Justmeans - Green, CSR, Good Work, Sustainability, and Social Enterprise News and Updates
Jobs in America.
GAINS: Global Association of Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies
International Association of Facilitators (IAF)
ASTD San Diego
The CEO Advantage
ForbesWoman
Philanthropy Net - San Diego