My approach to helping organisations is human-centric, open-minded and systemic.

Susanna Laanikari

About me

I draw upon over 20 years of consulting and leadership experience in helping various kinds of local and global organisations succeed. I work with founders and leadership to identify and solve problems: reducing founder dependency, building purposeful culture and processes, and bringing focus on what actually drives growth.

My core expertise lies in project and people leadership, with a strong emphasis on participatory methods. I naturally navigate between people and systems, and between strategic and pragmatic aspects of organisational systems and change. I understand both the tangible and more abstract elements that motivate people to commit, and I’m able to facilitate such change.

I love complex problems. I see the big picture and have a curiosity to identify the right challenges, and have an open-minded approach to choosing means to solve them — through people, systems, and structures.

I am honest, compassionate, and believe in people and their potential. My superpowers are engaging people and understanding systems. I create trust-based and transparent working environments that empower individuals and foster their sense of ownership. And I enable people to do their best by ensuring that systems, practices and processes are at a sufficient level to support them, always considering the stage the client organisation is in.

Ways of collaborating with me

I’m open to finding a way of collaboration that supports your organisational goals and fits your budget. Possible approaches

  • Leading a jointly designed project with clear objectives and a timeframe.

  • Acting as an advisor and leadership coach

  • Take an interim or fractional leadership role in an organisation.

My values drive the way I work

Honesty

Being authentic and honest to oneself and others is the only way to build trust, psychologically safe environments, and a sense of belonging.

Connection

We exist in relation to others. I believe in caring and being compassionate. I choose to believe that people have good intentions, and I try to listen and ask questions to understand.

Collaboration

I believe in the power of bringing people together. Creating shared understanding, diverse thinking and challenging each other fuels success.

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Susanna possesses a unique ability to drive change through people. She fosters collaboration, builds strong relationships, and inspires individuals to embrace change.

— Maiju Suo, Capgemini

Get in touch

If you want to hear more, please reach out to me.

Book a 30-minute intro call

You can also send a message or call me:
susanna@groundedcompany.fi
+358 50 4386 489

Koskelantie 25 F 51
00610 Helsinki
Finland