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  • "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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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.