About Lysna
Who we are and how we came about
What matters to us
Lysna is a collaboration of international consultants who have come together to create a more meaningful, human and sustainable world of work.
We share the values of showing courage in facing up to what this world is asking of us and compassion for both ourselves and others.
We believe in accepting people for who they are and seeing their potential.
We believe in the concept of sustainability in terms of recognising what matters in the long-term and taking account of what is important for people, organisations and the planet.
What makes us special
- We focus on verbal behaviour: giving objective feedback on what actually happens in work conversations, using our unique VBA approach
- We are learning specialists, who understand how to make learning work and stick
- We undertake rigorous academic research that we transform into practical models and toolkits
Meet the Lysna team of collaborators/associates
Janet Curran
Founder/Owner, Lysna UK
Create your own meaningful and fun work environment
My passion is helping people to listen in to discover what really makes them shine. As well as inspiring them and strengthening them to walk tall and face their challenges.
What I have discovered in my own life journey is that authentic listening lies at the core of everything. And it starts by being able to listen in to the voice inside ourselves. To its fears and hopes and dreams. Conquering the fears is the real challenge.
But once we face our fears we can come to realise that there is not really anything to frighten us. Then we have the freedom and opportunity to live as our authentic selves and achieve our true potential. Learning to accept whatever comes as “it is what it is” and to take the lessons from what life is trying to teach us is how we can find wonder and beauty in each new day.
My motto: "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."
Saskia Haafkes
Founder/Owner, Lysna World
Igniting joy, connection and performance
'Happiness depends upon ourselves.' (Aristotle)
Life is about listening deeply to self and others. It is about getting in touch with your aspirations and acting, learning, progressing and letting go to become the best 'you' there possibly is in this world. While enjoying the process.
I grew up as a shy girl with a backbone of steel (according to friends) and a strong drive to find my place in the world. Now, after a journey of 25 years in sales, consulting and coaching, combined with valuable personal development programmes, it is obvious that there is plenty of place and that the world desperately needs a large variety of qualities. I have also found that we need to meet the right people to support and challenge us.
I am highly committed to supporting organisations, teams and leaders in creating a fertile environment for people to embrace their qualities and connect to others so that people, teams, customers and organisations can thrive! As your secure base, I will care for you and dare you!
My motto: 'Listen, learn and grow.'
Marianne Bredgaard Karlsson
Founder/Owner, Lysna World
Sustainably driving learning, change and growth
'People who actively seek potential in themselves, other people and processes and who take responsibility for realising this potential - are true leaders.'
Being able to navigate the leadership domain is pivotal for success. That's why I dedicate my energy to vision, team and leadership development. I address challenges with the aim to create meaningful learning, collaboration and growth. This is probably why I am called for as a ‘sparring partner' and advisor for leaders and teams.
I know what not being in a psychological safe environment is about. I faced the consequences as a child: I had difficulty learning and bonding deeply with friends. I later promised to do my utmost to 'master secure bases'. I recognise that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is show up!
I am doing my best to foster and support leaders to create settings where people thrive, laugh, and love being innovative - to celebrate great outcomes created by true teamwork.
My motto: 'When you have power, let decency and humanity be your main companions, not in words, but in deed.'
