Lori Addicks, President of Larkspur Group, is a consultant, master facilitator, and executive coach specializing in leadership, organizational and team development, as well as multi-generational diversity.

She has more than 25 years of experience partnering with senior executives in North America, and 60 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia and Latin America to translate business goals into value-added people strategies across the spectrum of talent management. With expertise in selection, assessment, performance management, and diversity, she specializes in getting the right people in the right job at the right time. She knows how to inspire people to get the desired results, especially during times of transition.

Lori has worked across multiple industries including retail, consumer products, real estate, manufacturing, media, and home health care. Her clients, both global and domestic, include The Coca-Cola Company, Cox Enterprises, Cox Media Group, Apple Inc., Aetna, AT&T, Atlanta Housing Authority, Walton Communities, McKesson Health Care, Recall, Brambles Ltd., CARE, Dean Foods, NetApp, Steelray Software, HGST, and PC Tools.

Her education and training include an undergraduate degree from Oregon State University, OD Certificate with University Associates, and a Certificate in Building Business Acumen from DePaul University.  She holds numerous master certifications in leadership development curricula, and she is certified to administer and interpret the HBDI^®, the Hogan Suite, Birkman Method, and the Change Style Indicator assessments.

Lori is active in ATD and Georgia International Coaches Federation, and has served as keynote speaker for the Atlanta Chapter of ASTD, Technology Association of Georgia, International Association of Business Communicators, National Multi-Housing Council, and the National Apartment Association.  She has guest lectured at Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Georgia, Auburn University, Kennesaw State University, and Emory University among others.