The Holistic CEO
Organizational Strategy Consultant
Sustainable performance starts with aligned people, purposeful systems, and conscious leadership.
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I help executive teams translate enterprise strategy into aligned action by strengthening leadership capability, clarifying priorities, and building the organizational systems needed for execution.
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Whether an organization is scaling, navigating change, strengthening leadership capability, or redesigning how work gets done, I help leaders move from reactive problem-solving to intentional, strategic action.
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About
Ani Kazarian
Drawing from expertise in organizational development, operational effectiveness, learning design, leadership coaching, and strategic communication, Ani Kazarian partners with organizations to build stronger leaders, healthier systems, and more intentional ways of working.
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Ani holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley and an MFA in Literature and Writing from Bennington College. Her unique background allows her to combine analytical thinking with deep insight into human behavior—bringing both strategy and humanity to every engagement.
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Throughout her career, Ani has partnered with organizations to:
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Design enterprise competency and performance frameworks
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Develop behavior-based performance expectations
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Facilitate stakeholder alignment and cross-functional collaboration
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Create leadership and talent development strategies
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Improve organizational effectiveness, operational processes, and compliance
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Design learning experiences that translate strategy into everyday practice
Whether coaching an executive, facilitating a leadership team, or designing enterprise-wide systems, Ani's work centers on one goal: helping people move from complexity and uncertainty to clarity, alignment, and meaningful action.
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Ani is also a published writer whose work has appeared in AGNI Online, Consequence Magazine, MicroLit Almanac, Aster(ix) Journal, and Sampsonia Way. Her background as a writer informs her approach to leadership and organizational development, helping people communicate with greater clarity, tell more compelling stories, and create lasting change.
Testimonials
Alan Johnson
CEO & Founder
Bold Recovery, Inc.
"Bold Recovery has prospered with Ani's guidance and support. I have been working with Ani for the past 7 years and recommend The Holistic CEO to any agency that wants to develop strategies that have been proven profitable."
Leah Bernthal
Executive Director
Every Purpose
"Ani has helped me see things about myself, my work, and my relationships that have transformed my life. She has the ability to see strengths, identify challenges, and encourage action with grace and gratitude. Ani has introduced me to new ideas, concepts, and ways of navigating the world that I use day in and day out to manifest balance and happiness in my life. She is a life-changer!"
Sydney Shand
Realtor
Hilton & Hyland
"I'm incredibly grateful for the guidance and insight that Ani has provided over the past seven years. Through Ani's coaching, I've learned to trust my intuition and have developed a greater sense of clarity. Ani has become an invaluable resource."
Cindy Lorimer
Realtor & Co-Founder
PLG Estates Inc.
"I owe my success in business and my personal life to Ani's intuitive coaching."