perception is reality ...
... your perception may not be their reality

there's more to reality than meets the eye

Why work with me?

Because I care. I care about people. I care about our planet. And I care about bottom line profit.

I'm Lara Khouri.

When we work together, you gain the value of everything I’ve learned about organizational operations, psychology, strategy, business, marketing, and leadership - all on a global scale - from a career spanning more than 20 years.

My ability to achieve results like zero customer churn and 100% staff retention through a major restructure come from understanding processes and people and the parts they play, individually and collectively, in the business strategy and operations.

Lara Khouri

Your pain points

- low, slow growth
- loss of market share to
 competitors
- lack of customer or staff   loyalty
- customer or staff   dissatisfaction
- stagnant internal culture

Our solutions

- identify opportunities for   efficiencies
- identify more effective   processes
- improve customer   experience
- improve staff experience
- upgrade internal culture

Testimonials

Star
In all the years I have worked with Lara, I have always found her to be ready to find solutions and make sure everyone gets the best out of a collaboration. She asks the right questions and quickly comes to grips with situations to be able to offer realistic, measurable, achievable solutions.

Caroline Kearnes
Strategic & Program Manager to Chief Operating Officer &
Deputy Chief Executive

Star
I've worked with Lara on a number of projects - from global strategy development through country-specific planning and prioritization. I've always found her to be incredibly committed, passionate and detail-oriented, whilst staying mission focused on complex operations.

Ben Everitt
Councillor



Star
Lara sees the opportunity in every challenge and approaches every situation focused on creating a relevant and valuable experience for everyone involved, always insisting that all involved stakeholders must benefit; always managing to strike a balance being creative and ensuring that results are measurable.

Mark Andrews
Global Operations Director

Get in touch

lara@thereisnospoon.consulting

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