Cara-Lyn is an Executive Coach with the Fast Forward Group. In the fast-paced world of modern business, Cara-Lyn understands the unique challenges of balancing agility, innovation, and scalability. She is a strategic partner specializing in empowering startups and high-growth companies to unlock their potential, scale effectively, and build resilient, values-driven cultures.
With a background in leadership development roles at companies like UC Berkeley, Nextdoor and Block, she brings deep expertise in team dynamics, change management, and culture refinement. She has partnered with some of the most innovative companies in the world – Google, LinkedIn, Plaid, Microsoft, Whatnot, CashApp, and Square – supporting founders and leadership teams to navigate rapid growth, align on purpose-driven strategies, and foster exceptional team dynamics that fuel long-term success.
As an ICF certified PCC and CPCC, Cara-Lyn has been providing value for the past 18+ years creating unique programming for managers in fintech, start-ups, non-profits, and academia. With certifications in Co-Active Coaching, Dare to Lead™ , and PROSCI Change Management, Strength Deployment Inventory (RQ), Key Polarity Indicator (KPI), Cara-Lyn brings a modern, collaborative approach to leadership development.
Beyond coaching, Cara-Lyn is an expert in cultivating awareness, building relationships, and championing strategic growth for leaders at every stage of the leadership journey.