Something Different
Executive leader. Systems thinker. Musician.
Who I Am
I’ve spent my life reading the space between things — between people, between patterns, between what’s said and what’s sensed.
Spark Space is where I write about what I see forming.
Sometimes before others do.
Sometimes before there’s a name for it.
This isn’t a platform.
It’s a reflection space.
For systems, product, people, and the way they intersect.
Foresight isn’t rare. It’s just rarely recognised.
Layla Foord, Melboure Australia
What I Do
I help people and systems shift, quietly, precisely, and in ways that last.
What I bring isn’t always listed in a job description, but it’s often what makes the difference:
I notice where things aren’t landing
I design structure where there’s noise
I help people move through the stuckness with calm and clarity
This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s just the shape my work tends to take.
What You'll Find Here
Writing. Reflections. Music.
Quiet observations with big implications.
Spark Space is a place to share:
Systems-based thought leadership
Real stories from the edges of product and people
Patterns I’ve noticed and where they might lead us next
Music and gifts to those who inspire me
This is my way of thinking aloud, in public.
Why it Matters?
Because so much of what matters in leadership is invisible.
And because so many people doing the holding, noticing, and fixing, do it quietly.
Often without recognition. Often at cost.
This site is my way of naming that work.
Of honouring the things we don’t always have language for.
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People I've Helped
Layla integrates people strategy and product strategy in a way I’ve never seen before. She brings coherence to complex systems, and her leadership lifted the entire cross-functional capability of our business
Meghan Bach, Group Chief People Officer, Rex Software
Layla leads with empathy and insight. She created a culture where talent was nurtured, people felt valued, and strategy wasn’t just smart — it was deeply human. She’s one of those rare leaders who sees both the system and the person.
Arun Anand, Head of Data Science, SEEK
Layla is a breath of fresh air in a world of product and marketing often consumed with buzzwords and bravado. She’s whip-smart, exceptionally effective, and a gifted team builder. Layla is a resilient leader, an inspiring mentor, and a brave operator.
Venessa Paech, Digital Sociologist & Keynote Speaker
Companies I've Helped
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If something here resonated, I’d love to hear from you.
If you're thinking about what’s next — for your product, your team, or your self — maybe I’m thinking about it too.