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Your best leadership Tool is who you are

We coach people to practice new ways of thinking. We provide a community for reflection on practices. We host events for leaders who are coaching others.

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A tailored Approach

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Every leader and organization is unique. Build a custom consulting package for you and your organization. From one day events, retreats at our center, facilitation, or ongoing coaching for your team – we are here for you. Not sure what you need? Schedule a call with Lars Coburn, Director of Programs and Development.

Growing the best leadership tool you have to offer - you!

Our Services

Consulting

With 38 years of international business experience in Finance, IT, Marketing, Training, Lean Manufacturing, and Leadership Coaching, Larry adds value by helping leaders and teams to think with more clarity and act with effectiveness. Our consulting packages are tailored to fit your needs.

E-Coaching

Coaching long distance using a combination of electronic communication tools such as email, A3 one page document, Skype, Facetime, WhatsApp, Zoom, etc.

Events & Retreats

Our event venue called Pappy's Farm is a great location to host your next offsite event or retreat. With packages that range from basic amenities to group facilitation or consulting, we are excited to host your team.

For Churches

With decades of experience in local church ministry and graduate degrees in ministry, Lars and Larry can help you navigate and lead change in your church context.

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Contact Info

We are looking forward to working with you on your journey of improvement. Use our contact form, send us an email, or give us a call so we can begin improving together. Visit our Facebook page to find out about events and our online community. 

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LARRY E. COBURN

LEADERSHIP COACH

larry@improvingleaders.org

Larry has a BS in Accounting from the University of Oregon, and an MS in Ministry from Pepperdine University. He worked 27 years for Nike before retiring in 2008. Along with consulting he teaches and coordinates the Master of Arts in Leadership program at Bushnell University. He lives in Eugene, Oregon with his wife Paula where they enjoy being grandparents, traveling together, and trying to learn golf.

LARS A. COBURN

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPMENT

lars@improvingleaders.org

Lars has a BS in Accounting from Bushnell University and a Master of Arts in Theology with an emphasis in Youth, Family, and Culture from Fuller Theological Seminary and was a pastor for eight years. He is the author of Follow the Way. Lars wears many hats from parenting, Director of Programs and Development at Improving Leaders, Donor Relations Specialist at Bushnell University, speaker, and host of Value Add Conversations Podcast. Lars lives with his wife Janel and daughters, Ashlynn and Sloane, in Eugene, OR. He loves sleeping in, playing golf, hiking, being with family, and doing life with God in the neighborhood.