Consultants

Deividas Rafanavičius
Managing Partner | CEO

Expert in Emotional intelligence, customer centricity, client service management, team building.

Areas of expertise: Emotional intelligence, customer service and loyalty, internal and external cooperation, conflict management, building successful networking.

Deividas is an expert in customer centricity, helping organisations to increase customer loyalty, align  service activities by introducing various customer experience management projects. The consultant develops teams and influence organizational culture by  original created training programs or business events and is eligible to deliver them to various audiences (20+, 50+, 100+, 600+ participants). He encourages cooperation in organisations, helps their members to develop and apply effective working standards. Deividas also advises senior management teams on strategic customer management issues, moderates strategic workshops, develops talents and prepares internal coaches.  He has completed programs in Executive Chairman Education, Executive Education as a Professional Board Member in Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance and is certified to work with  IPB Partners DiSC and Thomas International methodologies. Deividas is also GENOS certified Emotional Intelligence practitioner and Master Trainer.

Dalius Mardasas
Partner | Head Of Employee Development HUB

Expert in Team Building,  Organizational Culture Development and Emotional Intelligence 

Areas of expertise: effective communication, emotional intelligence, conflict management and cooperation.

Dalius has a profound experience in  experiential  learning and building  a mindfulness framework. The training programs he focuses on are increasing the effectiveness of team communication, employee engagement and personal results. He is a co-author of many Active Experiential Team Building events and owner of "Business being", a unique personal effectiveness programme inspired by different schools of psychology.  Dalius also  has prepared and delivered a series of presentations about cooperation and emotional competency.

He is a Certified DiSC WILEY consultant, EAGT Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, Member of the Association for Somatic Experiencing (Italy),  an author of numerous leadership and organisational culture projects (in 2017, “Telia” communication culture programme was recognised as the best HR practice at PVPA "HR Best Practices" Annual Conference).

Indrek Rahi
Partner, Estonia | Leadership & Management HUB

Senior Consultant, Member of the Board at Thomas International Baltics

Areas of expertise: organisational culture, effective leadership and leadership development programmes, team design and collaboration, communication skills, conflict management, building successful networking
Indrek has consultant background in leadership and teamwork skills since 1999. He has developed multiple self-management, team development and leadership training solutions both for private and public sector. There have been over 20 000 participants in more than 2 500 training days Indrek has facilitated.

His experience covers Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Finland, Ukraine and many other countries. The biggest customers have been Tallink Group, SEB Bank, Estonian Energy, just to name a few. Indrek has been an avid advocate of DISC-methodology in various areas of business and organisational development. He is a certified trainer of Carlson Learning Co/ Inscape and Thomas International DISC and HPTI learnig instruments.

Indrek not just trains and advises, but also inspires and motivates organisations, leaders, teams and people to become better performers as well as human beings.

Uldis Pāvuls
Partner, Latvia | Leadership & Management HUB

Organizational psychologist,
workplace wellbeing consultant and business trainer

Organizational psychologist, business trainer and human resources management consultant who designs and moderates strategic planning, core values discovery and team development workshops, as well as designs and delivers key skills training programs in goal oriented, structured way with relative lightness, modern technologies and possibly with a few elements of entertainment.

Uldis works to inspire for personal, team and organizational development, by providing methodical support, structured sharing of experience, educational content, and skills trainings as well as by helping to create in organization a learning environment in which it is easier for employees to search for best solutions to challenges in ever changing work environment.

Staffan Åkerblom, Ph.Lic.
Associated Partner | Leadership & Management HUB

Organizational Consultant within the fields of leadership, management teams and organizational transformation.

Staffan is an organizational consultant bringing more than two decades of experience from realizing the potential in leaders, leadership teams and whole organizations. He operates from a deep conviction that the outer, visible parts of organizational life is a mirror image of the inner, often hidden aspects. His work is centered around ways to facilitate the decoding and upgrade of the inner Operating Systems (iOS) of organizations and the key people and groups that populate them. Authenticity, awareness and accountability are qualities that Staffan wishes to elicit both in himself  and the people he collaborates with.

Services offered includes design and delivery of leadership development programs, scaffolding and facilitation of team- or organizational change initiatives, hosting of large group events, coaching of individuals, and inspirational talks. 

Licensed senior trainer in The Human Element® & Radical Collaboration®. Other certifications (selection): The Leadership Circle®, Core Qualities, GDQ Trainer, Teambook.

Darius Jokubas
Senior Consultant | Employee Development HUB
Expert in communication and a lecturer of persuasion and professional public speaking.
Areas of expertise: effective internal and external communication, public speaking, pitching, psychological biases and persuasive communication, negotiation.

Experienced communications expert helping organisations to communicate their messages powerfully and clearly to customers. The consultant has extensive experience in public speaking (8+ years) and is a laureate of national and international competitions. Darius has experience working in international organisations, preparing and implementing communication strategies on a global scale. He is a consultant who strengthens teams by developing tailor-made training concepts. Darius applies the latest findings and research in communication and psychology to his training.

Consultant holds a Master in Communication (MSc) from the University of Amsterdam, a world leader in the field. Darius is certified to work with Thomas International and Wiley DiSC methodology and is a GENOS certified Emotional Intelligence practitioner.

Darija Tonkich
Expert in holistic leadership, coaching specialist, and facilitator of systemic change
Areas of expertise: leadership competency development, implementation of shared leadership principles in practice, team cohesion building, executive and team coaching, and facilitation of group sessions.
Darija is a consultant, coaching specialist, and facilitator with extensive experience both as an employee and a leader in international organizations. She deeply understands what helps organizations thrive — and what holds them back. Darija supports leaders in applying holistic leadership principles rooted in values and a clear sense of direction. She works with organizations striving to implement shared leadership models, where teams are empowered to make decisions and take ownership.

The processes Darija leads strengthen mutual trust, foster a genuine sense of connection, and enhance collaboration. Her approach to leadership is dynamic, flexible, and inclusive. Working with teams, she helps uncover new ways of operating and empowers sustainable, responsible cultural transformation.

As a co-author of the “Be a Leader” development card set, Darija emphasizes mindfulness, openness, and continuous growth. She is certified in the Thomas International methodology and quickly builds trust-based relationships across diverse groups, inspiring curiosity and authentic engagement.

Monika Šerėnienė
Consultant | Leadership & Management HUB
An expert in leadership and management, organizational development strategist, and initiator of educational transformation
Areas of expertise: organizational development, change management, leadership, emotional intelligence, collaboration, internal communication, human resource management, and implementation of HR processes.

Monika is an experienced organizational development expert with over 15 years of HR management experience in both business and the public sector, nearly 10 of which she has spent leading HR departments across various companies. Skilled in solving complex, multifaceted challenges, she thrives in ambiguous environments and confidently takes on new challenges by creating effective, situation-specific strategies. Her strengths lie in leadership development, personalized learning strategies, training delivery, public speaking, facilitation of professional sessions, and moderating conferences and business events of any scale.

She is the author of the program “10 Steps Toward an Inclusive Organization”, designed for new and aspiring leaders as well as HR professionals. Monika has also created over 5 employee engagement surveys and more than 30 competency models. She has extensive experience in shaping and improving HR processes, building and embedding organizational values, and leading cultural transformation projects.

Monika is a certified PROSCI Change Management Practitioner, as well as an expert in Thomas International and DiSC methodologies. She holds master’s degrees in Social Work and International Marketing, and is currently studying Educational Leadership at a University of Applied Sciences in Finland. For the past three years, Monika has also hosted the radio show “Įjunkim šviesą” (“Turn on the Light”) on Žinių radijas.

Rytis Juozapavičius
Consultant | Leadership & Management HUB, Facilitator of Communication, Leadership and Mindfulness, Leadership Communication Coach
Areas of Expertise: Verbal and written communication, storytelling, building trust and shared meaning within teams, and fostering focus on execution.

Rytis is an experienced facilitator of communication, leadership, and mindfulness development programs, as well as a leadership communication coach. He facilitates discussions and events ranging from small groups of 10+ participants to large audiences of over 400, and leads professional development programs for employees.

With extensive consulting experience, Rytis specializes in working with senior executives seeking to enhance their communication skills and leadership effectiveness. He advises organizations on strategic communication and trust-building. His training programs and individual coaching sessions help business leaders articulate their vision more clearly, motivate teams, and successfully manage crises. For two decades, Rytis has also supported leaders in developing their ability to communicate with the media and public opinion influencers.

Rytis is a Zen senior dharma teacher actively involved in initiatives that promote mindfulness and compassion. He is certified in the use of Thomas International methodologies. Through his work, Rytis aims to help individuals and organizations communicate more effectively, foster trust and shared meaning, strengthen focus on achieving goals, and cultivate mindfulness in everyday activities.

Audrius Ribskis
Consultant | Leadership & Management HUB
Expert in Adaptive Leadership and Executive Development, Strategy Consultant, Sales, Negotiation, Communication, and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner
Areas of Expertise: leadership and management, organizational development and culture, business model design and innovation, strategy preparation and implementation, effective communication and collaboration, emotional intelligence, sales and value proposition development, negotiations and complex situation management, executive coaching, group coaching, and team resilience.

He has worked as a leading consultant in international consulting firms such as SIAR Bossard, Gemini Consulting, Cap Gemini, and S&T Consulting. For 9 years, he taught undergraduate and master's courses in corporate finance, strategic management, and leadership at Vilnius University’s Business School. With over 20 years of experience as a business consultant and leadership expert, Audrius has developed a unique skill set that combines "hard" (business processes, strategy, supply chain, corporate finance) and "soft" (leadership, organizational psychology, group dynamics, leader’s ego) leadership practices. This integration allows him to effectively help organizations uncover deep-rooted issues and craft unique, highly productive solutions.

He is a certified expert in the Effective Thinking Process, a practitioner of the Theory of Constraints, an expert in negotiation and sales solutions, a trainer in NLP, Hypnosis, and Timeline Therapy, a practitioner of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a mindfulness teacher, and an expert-practitioner of communication methodologies such as Motivational Interviewing, Appreciative Inquiry, Nonviolent Communication, and Agile Conversations.

Mečislovas Mažonas
Consultant | Leadership & Management HUB
Consultant in Leadership, Management, and Team Development. Speaker and Lecturer on Team and Personal Effectiveness.

Areas of Expertise: Leadership, Personal Productivity Enhancement, Mindset Shift Practices, Team Collaboration Strengthening.

An experienced alpinist, traveler, and mountain expedition leader, Mečislovas has worked in various leadership positions in international and Lithuanian companies for 20 years. His persona blends extensive business experience with new insights and perspectives gained through mountaineering.

Each expedition is like a distinct business project, requiring a strong leader and an efficiently collaborating team, capable of focusing on achieving the set goal within a limited time! In his training sessions, Mečys helps participants identify what limits their professional and personal fulfillment and how to overcome those limitations to strengthen their abilities. His training reveals how to learn from failures, build inner resilience, boost motivation, and expand both personal and team productivity boundaries. He is a certified GENOS Emotional Intelligence Practitioner.

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