CLEAR PATH to purpose
CLEAR PATH to equity
CLEAR PATH to impact

Carolyn Lawrence's headshot

We focus on turning purpose into profit by integrating social impact + equity and enabling your organization with a CLEAR PATH to drive self-sustaining growth.

The value proposition: Increased performance, managed risk, value creation.

Build a better business, inside and out.

DEI, ESG, the triple bottom line, no matter what you call it, the challenge remains the same:

it’s all much easier to say than do. 

CLEAR PATH’s proven solutions take out the guesswork and guides you clear of missteps and wasted efforts.

Engaged people. Loyal customers. And better business results

Solutions

Strategy

Develop + implement a CLEAR PATH to self-sustaining growth:

  • Diagnostic

  • Strategy Lab

  • Impact Roadmap

Coaching

Increase effectiveness of leaders with Inclusive Leadership Compass solutions:

  • 360 Inclusive Leadership Assessment

  • Self-Assessment

  • Group Report Debrief Workshop

  • 1:1 Inclusive Leadership Coaching

Speaking

  • Turning Purpose into Profit

  • Board’s Role in DEI: What, Why, + How

  • DEI Foundations for Performance, Risk Management + Value Creation

  • Custom workshops + facilitation available

About our Founder + Principal

Carolyn Lawrence (she/her) is an award-winning expert and thought leader with more than 20 years of experience breaking barriers to diversity, equity and inclusion for all. A passionate and purpose-driven collaborator, she has a proven track record for developing solutions and delivering results. Her career journey — from building an equity-focused social enterprise, to establishing Deloitte Canada’s National DEI consulting practice, to driving culture change as the first Global DEI Leader at Deloitte — has given her a deep understanding of human-centered transformation. She launched CLCo Inc. to focus on what works: integrating equity right into how companies do business.

Clients

“About 70% of transformations fail to reach their stated goals.”

McKinsey Global Survey (2021)

The business case is clear, but results have been mixed. Why? Well, if it were easy, far more organizations would be well on their way. We’ve guided tech startups to global corporations through massive culture transformations with our approach, and it works. Here are the principles:

  • Tie everything to purpose and profit.

  • Operationalize change at a system-level instead of in programs.

  • Integrate solutions inside + outside the business instead of in silos.

  • Measure and hold everyone accountable to drive self-sustaining results.

A level for everyone to operationalize now, because waiting until you're ready is high risk, high cost and not optimal.

  • Level 1: Activate

    You’re ready to establish solid foundations in a fast and effective starter strategy with an expert to guide you.

  • Level 2: Build

    You're in need of a 1-year strategy with integrated process design to address gaps or opportunities in your talent and business processes.

  • Level 3: Optimize

    You're ready to align and optimize your Purpose, DEI, ESG, Talent and Business strategies with an Expert-in-Residence and full suite of solutions.

  • "Carolyn creates the environment for meaningful dialogues that might not have occurred otherwise. Her ability to deeply listen and apply the precise expertise when it is required is an invaluable asset."

    George Carras, Founder + CEO, R-LABS

  • "What sets Carolyn apart is her keen focus on solutions that produce tangible results. In a space of three years our racial diversity became market-leading and our inclusion metrics saw an impressive 15% improvement across all demographics."

    Michael Dougherty, Chief Operating Officer, Deloitte Global

  • "I have seen firsthand how she has leveraged innovation to solve complex challenges and gained the trust of clients who are equally dedicated to breaking barriers."

    Jennifer Laidlaw, 30% Club Country Head, Executive in Residence TMU, Clarity Catalyst, Board Director, former Strategic Inclusion Partnerships for CIBC/Victor Dodig, former CHRO OSC

  • “Carolyn has a unique ability that has helped us grow our team and platform. She delivers insights in a manner that resonates with her audience, with a calm and intellectual understanding of their learning needs."

    George Carras, Founder + CEO, R-LABS

  • "Her adeptness at collaborating in a senior, diverse, and complex environment has been a key driver of our DEI progress, galvanising action and fostering a culture of inclusivity."

    Michael Dougherty, Chief Operating Officer, Deloitte Global

  • "I have no hesitation in recommending Carolyn for any organization or individual seeking guidance and support to drive equitable outcomes at the intersection of DEI and ESG."

    Jennifer Laidlaw, 30% Club Country Head, Executive in Residence TMU, Clarity Catalyst, Board Director, former Strategic Inclusion Partnerships for CIBC/Victor Dodig, former CHRO OSC

Find your CLEAR PATH to growth and impact.