ZBA Associates is an executive coaching, seminar, and management consulting organization based in Mill Valley California. Its purpose is to improve the quality of life by integrating exemplary leadership and business practices with mindfulness and awareness practices. Our mission is to leverage positive impact by assisting individuals and organizations to become more conscious, aware, and responsive.

Founded in 2004 by Marc Lesser, business leader, Zen teacher, and writer (LESS: Accomplishing More By Doing Less), the company provides workshops, seminars, and coaching that facilitate effectiveness, productivity, and uncovering our deepest wisdom.

ZBA Associates works with major corporations, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Our “Accomplishing More By Doing Less” series of seminars are offered within organizations and in public programs. Our one-on-one coaching provides a powerful program for professional and personal development. Our consulting process enhances and leverages management, team, and organizational effectiveness. Our keynote presentations and conference workshops bring inspiration, meaning, and new possibilities.

Our values

• Results and accountability are not in conflict with trust and compassion.
• Integrity and success cannot be separated.
• Transforming difficulties is healing for people, and essential for business results.
• Invest in people, to invest in business success.
• Creativity, imagination, and joy flourish in open, supportive environments.
• There are no quick fixes or easy formulas for creating change and satisfaction.

Who we serve

• Business leaders and managers
• People starting or growing businesses or not-for-profit organizations
• People in transition: changing jobs, changing careers; those asking difficult questions
• Women and men looking for more balance and integration in their work lives
• Management teams, Boards and leadership groups
• We understand the necessity of return on investment, as well as the necessity for investing in the development of integrity, authenticity and the deepest intentions of your life and work. Together, these represent the real "bottom line."

We help align your business strategy, your day-to-day communications issues, and your long-term vision with your personal and business mission. In short, we help you solve your toughest and most critical problems, in your business and in your life.

Being true to yourself, speaking your truth and acting from your center are not in conflict with your work. Bringing your full self and deepest intentions to your work will enhance effectiveness and leverage your leadership abilities.