Malika Begin of Begin Development: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became A Founder

…You already have all the tools you need right now to do this. You will learn everything else you need as you go. I had a mentor tell me, before I signed my first client, that I had to recognize my value first. I had to believe the client was just as lucky to work with me as I was to work with them for the relationship to be strong. That mindset is still at the core of my best client relationships.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Malika Begin. Malika Begin is a people and organization development leader and the founder of Begin Development — a business consulting firm that works with companies on building strong, healthy culture. Built over a decade of experience in the people development space, Malika’s signature style and dedication to team health is powered by her belief that leaders who invest in their employees, excel in conflict and communication skills and foster collaborative teams are the biggest asset to a successful organization.