Welcome to LBHR Consulting

Dream Boldly, Design Intentionally, Grow with Purpose

L&B Consulting | People Strategy Consultant & Leadership Coaching for Purpose-Driven Growth

INTENTIONALLY GROW WITH REAL HUMAN STRATEGY

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About Us

Helping leaders build smart infrastructure for real humans and real work

I’m Lucija Berbakov, founder of L&B Consulting. I partner with leaders and organizations — from small businesses and nonprofits to growing enterprises — to design smart infrastructure that supports real humans, real work, and intentional growth.

As a Certified Senior HR Professional and Certified Dream Manager®, with over 20 years of experience in human resources, organizational development, talent strategy, and leadership coaching, I help leaders build the structure, systems, and confidence needed for sustainable success. My work blends heart and strategy — grounded in authenticity, collaboration, and lasting impact.

Our Services

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Tailored HR and L&D services for growing organizations. Lucija offers fractional HR leadership, organizational development consulting, and leadership and individual coaching for intentional growth.

Build & Scale

Business Consulting & Infrastructure: Laying the groundwork for sustainable growth.

Lead & Transform

Organizational Development & Culture: Strengthening leadership, alignment, and change.

Grow & Develop

Leadership Development & Coaching: Helping people grow with purpose and clarity.

The Process

How We Work Together: A clear, intentional approach from discovery to impact.

How we work

Let’s design your path to growth

Every engagement is grounded in clarity, collaboration, and trust. While each partnership is tailored, my work follows a simple, intentional flow:

Assess & Align

Gain clarity on your people, culture, and goals to align leadership, strategy, and direction.

Strategize & Design

Design practical people-centered solutions that support growth and strengthen infrastructure.

Implement & Grow

Partner to implement solutions and ensure progress is sustained over time.

Testimonials

Success Stories from Clients & Partners

"Lucija was a fantastic partner throughout our work together. She has a way of really listening and getting to the heart of what’s needed, which made her invaluable in shaping our recruiting processes and supporting our leaders. She’s strategic, thoughtful, and doesn’t just talk about ideas, she translates them into clear, purposeful action. And people just love working with her due to her energy, humor, and genuine care make you feel completely supported and invested in your success."

Keri Ohlrich

CEO, Abbracci Group

"Lucija Berbakov has a multidimensional skill set that would benefit any organization. She has a keen mind for problem solving and a warm disposition for connecting with people."

Terry Regula

Retired CEO, My Community Health Center

"Lucija played a critical role in scaling New Era Restaurant during a period of rapid growth and expansion. She built our entire people infrastructure from the ground up — including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, employee handbook, and operational systems. As we opened a new building, the restaurant scaled from a small, family-run operation of about 10 employees to over 50 team members in just a few months. Her ability to create structure quickly while maintaining culture and operational excellence was instrumental to our success."

Mary Lekic

Owner, New Era Restaurant

"I've had an opportunity to work closely with Lucija, both as a client of mine and then again as I've seen her engage clients from a consulting perspective, and her attention to detail and work ethic continue to inspire me every day! As I've worked with her on the West Coast I've gotten email responses late into the night (even though she is in EST) that prove that she follows the Ben Franklin quote of "Don't put off for tomorrow what can be done today". I highly recommend Lucija for any work needed in the fields of HR, Talent Acquisition, Project Management and Strategy Consulting, and am happy to act as a reference on her behalf."

Sean Dyer

Sr. Business Development Director, Medix

"I had the pleasure of working with Lucija in both HR and Talent Acquisition, and she is an exceptional professional. She brings strong expertise, clear communication, and a thoughtful, people-first approach to everything she does. Lucija has a unique ability to balance business needs with empathy, making her a trusted partner to leaders and employees alike. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled and reliable HR and Talent Acquisition consultant."

Tina Hendricks

Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition & Strategy, Altais

"Lucija assisted our township with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding two hires. Her assistance made this a much easier process for us. Lucija is very knowledgeable and professional. We will use her again."

Tim Regula

Sugarcreek Township Trustee

“Lucija’s career coaching gave me the confidence and clarity I needed to make a major career transition. She helped refine my resume, reposition my experience, and navigate the process with professionalism and confidence. Her advice was thoughtful, practical, and exactly what I needed — and I’m proud to say I landed the role.”

Tony Biviano

Manager, Game Time Bar & Grill