AVVA THACH

​​"Ava and I worked closely together on several deliverables and I would highly recommend her as an influential Agile leader with expert knowledge of executive coaching throughout all levels of an organization. We worked together to collaborate with the client on an implementation roadmap. Ava established relationships with client leadership by conducted design thinking sessions. Ava collaborated to build a lean portfolio of the activities necessary to enable the culture and change management within the organization. Then in anticipation of Covid impacting us Ava saw through ways to execute against these activities by pioneering our use of remote training with mural and other online tools. This ensured the change was understood and accelerate throughout the organization to achieve the desired objectives articulated by leadership."

​​"Ava is one of the most versatile coaches I have worked with. She manages the tactical, immediate concerns of her clients and colleagues with the same care that she uses for surfacing and helping resolve the deeper underlying unspoken needs that result in true transformation. She is a master community builder, methodically building deep alliances, actively listening and acknowledging every person. She leads by being part of the group, and walking alongside in your individual, or organizational transformation journey. She is also incredibly fun to work with. Ava, I'm looking forward to collaborating with you in the future!"

"I had the pleasure of working with Ava at SolutionsIQ | Accenture, and found her to be a person who knows how to lead with empathy, how to keep teams engaged, how to shift a culture, and how to get great things done. Her passion, as she has shown time and again, is building communities of trust and purpose. She is a great systems thinker, with a deep understanding of Product Management and Design Thinking, and a knowledge of global finance that blows my mind. If you are fortunate enough to work with Ava, you will be amazed at how such an accomplished woman can at the same time be so humble, so genuine, and so generous with praise and encouragement. I cannot recommend her enough. "-

"Looking for an authentic coach? I highly recommend Avva. I had the privilege of having Avva for my coach during a particularly challenging stretch of time. All areas of my life were impacted over the course of 4 months and she played a key role for me to navigate through a severe injury, the inability to drive for three months, a complex family situation, and the loss of a job. Avva brought me much needed compassion and an authentic listening presence. She has the ability to hear what is beyond the words, to dive into deeper core awareness, and to unearth the things that are potentially holding a person back from achieving their desired goals. Her coaching helped me gain clarity, take steps that I needed for my own well-being, and ultimately empowered me to align with my values in a more significant way. I could not recommend Avva more. If you're questioning whether coaching is right for you, Avva will confirm that it's the best decision you can make for yourself and everyone around you."

"Ava is an exceptional coach and trainer. She has an intrinsic ability to bring people into the topic she is talking about and teaching, where the audience can grasp the concepts naturally and easily. I have been part of a few sessions conducted by Ava and every time I came out feeling good about myself and also knowing more. Her presentation style incorporates Agile mindset and Being Agile. She prepares well. Her materials are very handy and appropriate. Her experience is reflected in every meeting or conversation that she facilitates. Her honesty and her authenticity are very core to her. I feel that Ava gives her all to everything she does irrespective of size of the project or size of the team. She is a leader as well as great team person. I look for opportunities to work with her in the future."

"Ava is a wonderfully thoughtful coach and trainer. In her role as a human-centered design engineer, Ava helped clients work through and understand the discovery of their projects using Design Thinking concepts. She worked very closely with the architect and the client teams to help build the right Agile cadence for their situation. I had the pleasure of partnering with Ava on a Mindfulness Presentation and Demonstration. I was pleasantly left in awe of her knowledge, her easy command of the space, and the participants through calming requests and directions. I learned a lot about the importance of mindfulness at work when working with clients and class participants. Ava has an ability to lead by example through her humble, collaborative, and open interactions with fellow coaches and clients that are subtle without disruption yet impactful to the growth and learning of those that interact with her. I look forward to the opportunity to partner with Ava again as I find my facilitation and coaching style benefits from the calm environment that Ava is able to create with her facilitation and mindfulness skills"

"Ava is a strong and heartfelt communicator, connecting with the people she works with in a powerful way. She possesses many credentials. Her strongest gift is her ability to hear the people around her clearly, and find the intrinsic core of the messages among the chaos." - Terry M. - Senior Agile Coach at Accenture​"Ava joined the Accenture Innovation hub engagement to play the role of Human-Centered Design Engineer and Coach. Ava is an expert on this topic and her design thinking skills helped the client to define the clear product strategy and set the road map for the program. Ava's contribution to the program is commendable and much appreciated. Her tremendous knowledge and skills is a great asset to the engagement she works with"

"Avva is generous with sharing her knowledge and is motivated to uplift the community around her. Her optimism allows her to look beyond obstacles and focus on self-awareness and growth. She is articulate with her thoughts and ideas, which makes it very easy to understand and follow her thought-process. With many years of coaching experience under her belt, she is strategic in her problem-solving and she works with you attentively. I highly recommend her for strategic coaching."

"Avva is so incredibly kind; despite the success and accolades she has rightfully accumulated over the duration of her career, she is incredibly approachable and encouraging towards everyone she encounters. This is evident in her mentorship work; she genuinely cares about the development and growth of the next generation of leaders, and is very willing to pass on her knowledge and experiences. Avva was always attentive when listening, and she was very helpful in giving feedback on potential improvements I can make in the workplace. I cannot recommend Avva enough!"

"Avva stands out because of her global experience. She is a respected and valued product leader who operates with her innovative heart and mind – she genuinely cares, and it shows in the quality of the products. She motivates and aligns leaders, stakeholders, executive sales teams, and cross-functional teams to identify the right problem to be solved and provide meaningful solutions for clients. She inspires with her authentic communication and storytelling skillset. She ensures that all voices are heard in the room.

Avva brings in the best of both worlds: the insights from working in the digital world, the analytical and technical side, and integrates it with empathy, which brings out the human side to work with organizations and cross-functional teams (architects, engineers, project management) to ship products. She is a dedicated and passionate product professional and thought leader. 

Avva has even been an interim CEO and had other c-suite roles, it shows in her ability to lead organizations, but she is too humble to brag about it."

"I've had the pleasure of working with Avva as a peer on the AHEAD Agility Team. We collaborated together to develop and present some Agile training material. We also worked together on an internal AHEAD project called Rock-Paper-Scissors. During our time together I witnessed her passion to build deep and meaningful connections with other people. Her background in strategy and innovation also helped to shape our project activities and discussions. She's been a great asset to our team. I've enjoyed getting to know her."

"I had the privilege of working with Avva while development product strategy for a social media application. Under her tutelage our team built a strategy that connects users needs with organizational goals while communicating the real purpose of the product. We were able to maximize our efforts and streamline our product strategy resulting in successful planning and execution that appeased the product owner. In addition, she connected with our engineers to help them better understand the importance of design and user experience so they could incorporate this methodology in their approach. This opened the discussion for better product development with our engineers and resulted in better collaboration and innovation. Having a team member like Avva is crucial to product development and I highly recommend her for any future projects, she will be a wonderful asset on any team."

"Avva is amazing! If you are looking for a coach, she comes highly recommended! Not only does she listen to you, she listens thoroughly and takes the information you provide her and allows you to expand your thoughts. Many coaches try to sell you their ideas, Avva does not do that. She works with your goals, your vision and expands your willingness to grow as a professional in the workforce."

"Avva was instrumental in teaching my colleagues and I the power and process of agile methodologies. Avva is extremely well versed and knowledgable in the various forms and implementations of Agile, and was my instructor in achieving my SAFe Agile Product Owner certification. During this course, Avva delivered excellent, clear, and concise illustrations and explanations of the inner workings of the SAFe Agile Framework, and she was always open to questions and able to diver deeper in more difficult topics. After my time working with Avva at AHEAD, I actually accepted a new position with a different employer and am actively utilizing her teachings in my role as a Program Manager, and I am working with my team on installing a SAFe Agile workflow here! I absolutely recommend Avva for any Agile/Product Management work or trainings, she makes the process as painless and as easy as can be. Thank you!"

"Avva Thach was an encouraging coach and mentor for me during my Product Owner certification training. She helped orchestrate a fluid learning path that allowed for strong growth and understanding of the core subject matter. Her coaching and teaching led me to successfully complete the SAFe Product Owner course, and as well prepared me successfully for the exam. I was able to confidently pass the exam due to her leadership and preparation on the material. I highly recommend Avva for future endeavors with learning and training!"

“Ava is such a delightful person to have around. She is an outstanding mentor with a rich experience of SAFe and Business Agility. She is innovative, organized as well as helpful and is always open to ideas and suggestions in Agile Transformation. It was a pleasure to work with Ava.”

"I have had the pleasant opportunity of working with Ava as Master facilitator for one of the largest banks in Canada. In our time as a colleagues, she demonstrated exceptional skill, knowledge and understanding of agile transformation and facilitation. She is reliable and consistent which makes her a strong team player. Besides the listed values and qualities she brings to the table, she is a thought leader and trusted advisor that brings transparency in communication, and interaction with every individual on the team as well as the line of business. I will recommend her for any organization and look forward to working with her again in the near future."

"Ava is adroit at many things Agile; Product Innovation, Design Thinking, Coach, Mentor, Trainer, and Facilitator. We worked together at a Multi-National FinTech institution where her tact and diplomacy with corporate leaders, as well as her peers, was transformative. She co-created a highly successful onboarding program for 10 master Agilists, while serving as a Master Facilitator herself. Her thought leadership was a key factor in the program’s success, which was capstoned by her deep understanding and eulogizing of Design Thinking.
Ava is a trusted ally and colleague and I look forward to working with her again in future endeavors 😊"

"I've worked with Ava on different small teams and in a consulting and coaching community of practice, and would recommend her as a strategic team member. Her thoughtful and relationship systems approach along with an eye on strategy, helps teams and meetings be more open to new perspectives and innovation. Ava listens deeply. Rather than approaching a situation with a set thought on what must be done and trying to plow through collaboration with it, Ava shows up with proposed ideas, a plan, and more importantly, an openness to what else might be possible."

​​"Ava and I worked closely together on several deliverables and I would highly recommend her as an influential Agile leader with expert knowledge of executive coaching throughout all levels of an organization. We worked together to collaborate with the client on an implementation roadmap. Ava established relationships with client leadership by conducted design thinking sessions. Ava collaborated to build a lean portfolio of the activities necessary to enable the culture and change management within the organization. Then in anticipation of Covid impacting us Ava saw through ways to execute against these activities by pioneering our use of remote training with mural and other online tools. This ensured the change was understood and accelerate throughout the organization to achieve the desired objectives articulated by leadership."

​​"Ava is one of the most versatile coaches I have worked with. She manages the tactical, immediate concerns of her clients and colleagues with the same care that she uses for surfacing and helping resolve the deeper underlying unspoken needs that result in true transformation. She is a master community builder, methodically building deep alliances, actively listening and acknowledging every person. She leads by being part of the group, and walking alongside in your individual, or organizational transformation journey. She is also incredibly fun to work with. Ava, I'm looking forward to collaborating with you in the future!"

"I had the pleasure of working with Ava at SolutionsIQ | Accenture, and found her to be a person who knows how to lead with empathy, how to keep teams engaged, how to shift a culture, and how to get great things done. Her passion, as she has shown time and again, is building communities of trust and purpose. She is a great systems thinker, with a deep understanding of Product Management and Design Thinking, and a knowledge of global finance that blows my mind. If you are fortunate enough to work with Ava, you will be amazed at how such an accomplished woman can at the same time be so humble, so genuine, and so generous with praise and encouragement. I cannot recommend her enough. "-

"Looking for an authentic coach? I highly recommend Avva. I had the privilege of having Avva for my coach during a particularly challenging stretch of time. All areas of my life were impacted over the course of 4 months and she played a key role for me to navigate through a severe injury, the inability to drive for three months, a complex family situation, and the loss of a job. Avva brought me much needed compassion and an authentic listening presence. She has the ability to hear what is beyond the words, to dive into deeper core awareness, and to unearth the things that are potentially holding a person back from achieving their desired goals. Her coaching helped me gain clarity, take steps that I needed for my own well-being, and ultimately empowered me to align with my values in a more significant way. I could not recommend Avva more. If you're questioning whether coaching is right for you, Avva will confirm that it's the best decision you can make for yourself and everyone around you."

"Ava is an exceptional coach and trainer. She has an intrinsic ability to bring people into the topic she is talking about and teaching, where the audience can grasp the concepts naturally and easily. I have been part of a few sessions conducted by Ava and every time I came out feeling good about myself and also knowing more. Her presentation style incorporates Agile mindset and Being Agile. She prepares well. Her materials are very handy and appropriate. Her experience is reflected in every meeting or conversation that she facilitates. Her honesty and her authenticity are very core to her. I feel that Ava gives her all to everything she does irrespective of size of the project or size of the team. She is a leader as well as great team person. I look for opportunities to work with her in the future."

"Ava is a wonderfully thoughtful coach and trainer. In her role as a human-centered design engineer, Ava helped clients work through and understand the discovery of their projects using Design Thinking concepts. She worked very closely with the architect and the client teams to help build the right Agile cadence for their situation. I had the pleasure of partnering with Ava on a Mindfulness Presentation and Demonstration. I was pleasantly left in awe of her knowledge, her easy command of the space, and the participants through calming requests and directions. I learned a lot about the importance of mindfulness at work when working with clients and class participants. Ava has an ability to lead by example through her humble, collaborative, and open interactions with fellow coaches and clients that are subtle without disruption yet impactful to the growth and learning of those that interact with her. I look forward to the opportunity to partner with Ava again as I find my facilitation and coaching style benefits from the calm environment that Ava is able to create with her facilitation and mindfulness skills"

"Ava is a strong and heartfelt communicator, connecting with the people she works with in a powerful way. She possesses many credentials. Her strongest gift is her ability to hear the people around her clearly, and find the intrinsic core of the messages among the chaos." - Terry M. - Senior Agile Coach at Accenture​"Ava joined the Accenture Innovation hub engagement to play the role of Human-Centered Design Engineer and Coach. Ava is an expert on this topic and her design thinking skills helped the client to define the clear product strategy and set the road map for the program. Ava's contribution to the program is commendable and much appreciated. Her tremendous knowledge and skills is a great asset to the engagement she works with"

"Avva is generous with sharing her knowledge and is motivated to uplift the community around her. Her optimism allows her to look beyond obstacles and focus on self-awareness and growth. She is articulate with her thoughts and ideas, which makes it very easy to understand and follow her thought-process. With many years of coaching experience under her belt, she is strategic in her problem-solving and she works with you attentively. I highly recommend her for strategic coaching."

"Avva is so incredibly kind; despite the success and accolades she has rightfully accumulated over the duration of her career, she is incredibly approachable and encouraging towards everyone she encounters. This is evident in her mentorship work; she genuinely cares about the development and growth of the next generation of leaders, and is very willing to pass on her knowledge and experiences. Avva was always attentive when listening, and she was very helpful in giving feedback on potential improvements I can make in the workplace. I cannot recommend Avva enough!"

"Avva stands out because of her global experience. She is a respected and valued product leader who operates with her innovative heart and mind – she genuinely cares, and it shows in the quality of the products. She motivates and aligns leaders, stakeholders, executive sales teams, and cross-functional teams to identify the right problem to be solved and provide meaningful solutions for clients. She inspires with her authentic communication and storytelling skillset. She ensures that all voices are heard in the room.

Avva brings in the best of both worlds: the insights from working in the digital world, the analytical and technical side, and integrates it with empathy, which brings out the human side to work with organizations and cross-functional teams (architects, engineers, project management) to ship products. She is a dedicated and passionate product professional and thought leader. 

Avva has even been an interim CEO and had other c-suite roles, it shows in her ability to lead organizations, but she is too humble to brag about it."

"I've had the pleasure of working with Avva as a peer on the AHEAD Agility Team. We collaborated together to develop and present some Agile training material. We also worked together on an internal AHEAD project called Rock-Paper-Scissors. During our time together I witnessed her passion to build deep and meaningful connections with other people. Her background in strategy and innovation also helped to shape our project activities and discussions. She's been a great asset to our team. I've enjoyed getting to know her."

"I had the privilege of working with Avva while development product strategy for a social media application. Under her tutelage our team built a strategy that connects users needs with organizational goals while communicating the real purpose of the product. We were able to maximize our efforts and streamline our product strategy resulting in successful planning and execution that appeased the product owner. In addition, she connected with our engineers to help them better understand the importance of design and user experience so they could incorporate this methodology in their approach. This opened the discussion for better product development with our engineers and resulted in better collaboration and innovation. Having a team member like Avva is crucial to product development and I highly recommend her for any future projects, she will be a wonderful asset on any team."

"Avva is amazing! If you are looking for a coach, she comes highly recommended! Not only does she listen to you, she listens thoroughly and takes the information you provide her and allows you to expand your thoughts. Many coaches try to sell you their ideas, Avva does not do that. She works with your goals, your vision and expands your willingness to grow as a professional in the workforce."

"Avva was instrumental in teaching my colleagues and I the power and process of agile methodologies. Avva is extremely well versed and knowledgable in the various forms and implementations of Agile, and was my instructor in achieving my SAFe Agile Product Owner certification. During this course, Avva delivered excellent, clear, and concise illustrations and explanations of the inner workings of the SAFe Agile Framework, and she was always open to questions and able to diver deeper in more difficult topics. After my time working with Avva at AHEAD, I actually accepted a new position with a different employer and am actively utilizing her teachings in my role as a Program Manager, and I am working with my team on installing a SAFe Agile workflow here! I absolutely recommend Avva for any Agile/Product Management work or trainings, she makes the process as painless and as easy as can be. Thank you!"

"Avva Thach was an encouraging coach and mentor for me during my Product Owner certification training. She helped orchestrate a fluid learning path that allowed for strong growth and understanding of the core subject matter. Her coaching and teaching led me to successfully complete the SAFe Product Owner course, and as well prepared me successfully for the exam. I was able to confidently pass the exam due to her leadership and preparation on the material. I highly recommend Avva for future endeavors with learning and training!"

“Ava is such a delightful person to have around. She is an outstanding mentor with a rich experience of SAFe and Business Agility. She is innovative, organized as well as helpful and is always open to ideas and suggestions in Agile Transformation. It was a pleasure to work with Ava.”

"I have had the pleasant opportunity of working with Ava as Master facilitator for one of the largest banks in Canada. In our time as a colleagues, she demonstrated exceptional skill, knowledge and understanding of agile transformation and facilitation. She is reliable and consistent which makes her a strong team player. Besides the listed values and qualities she brings to the table, she is a thought leader and trusted advisor that brings transparency in communication, and interaction with every individual on the team as well as the line of business. I will recommend her for any organization and look forward to working with her again in the near future."

"Ava is adroit at many things Agile; Product Innovation, Design Thinking, Coach, Mentor, Trainer, and Facilitator. We worked together at a Multi-National FinTech institution where her tact and diplomacy with corporate leaders, as well as her peers, was transformative. She co-created a highly successful onboarding program for 10 master Agilists, while serving as a Master Facilitator herself. Her thought leadership was a key factor in the program’s success, which was capstoned by her deep understanding and eulogizing of Design Thinking.
Ava is a trusted ally and colleague and I look forward to working with her again in future endeavors 😊"

"I've worked with Ava on different small teams and in a consulting and coaching community of practice, and would recommend her as a strategic team member. Her thoughtful and relationship systems approach along with an eye on strategy, helps teams and meetings be more open to new perspectives and innovation. Ava listens deeply. Rather than approaching a situation with a set thought on what must be done and trying to plow through collaboration with it, Ava shows up with proposed ideas, a plan, and more importantly, an openness to what else might be possible."