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Coaching and Consulting to Activate Enlightened Leaders and Fuel the Fire of Inclusive, High-Impact TeamsAs the founder of Own Your Worth®, I partner with leaders and organizations to bridge gaps in talent strategy, leadership development, and performance alignment, enabling businesses to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Burned out leaders burn others. Activated leaders empower others.My consulting focuses on enhancing leadership skills and capabilities, aligning people strategies with business objectives, and creating forward-thinking solutions in areas like performance management, organizational design, and internal mobility.My unique approach to holistic coaching is informed by my People career and personal healing journey. I design tailored programs and deliver strategic coaching to CEOs, ERGs, and leadership teams to cultivate cultures of psychological safety, inclusion, and growth. This targeted approach not only drives employee engagement and retention but also positions companies as market leaders, attracting top talent by offering a people-centered, scalable workforce strategy. With a focus on advancing DEIB commitments, particularly at a time when women leaders are leaving organizations at unprecedented rates, I work with executives to foster enlightened leadership and create environments that unlock the full potential of diverse teams. My programs empower leaders to navigate challenges like feedback and conflict management, fostering a culture of inclusivity and accountability that enhances productivity and drives sustainable, long-term business growth.Features include: Tedx Stage, The New York Times, CNN Money, Good Morning America and PBS News HourOfferings: Talent Management Consulting, Executive Coaching; Keynote Speaking, HR Strategy & Team Building, Learning & Development, Leadership Development

Inaugural People hire in the Americas tasked with building out the Americas HR function in collaboration with VP of HR. Trusted advisor to front-line leaders and executives, supporting SVP of Sales and the CMO. -Helped the business prepare for it's exit strategy post fundraising through compliance, headcount budgeting, and talent planning.-Spearheaded the change management journey to roll out and train employees and managers on the new HRIS and performance management tool-Led recruiting, employee retention, and training and development efforts in the US and LATAM, hiring recruiters and HR Admin, as well as Sales, Product, and Engineering hires-Developed and executed compensation strategy based on market trends to ensure regulatory compliance and competitive salary levels in the US and LATAM. -Launched a parental leave program for employees and joined the 100% Talent Compact via Boston Women’s Workforce Council, committed to pay equity-Analyzed employee survey data, identified trends, and provided data based recommendations on actionable changes to accomplish company goal of people first

Senior HR Partner responsible for implementing strategic design, evaluation and coordination of HR practices within NIBR. Readily translated internal client needs into successful HR initiatives. -Facilitated focus groups and team building activities utilizing Appreciative Inquiry technique to stimulate positive change within the organization to give employees a safe space and voice -Coached leaders through employee relations and organizational change challenges-Managed and designed a new process for organizational talent review and performance management to enhance internal career-pathing and growth-Evaluated diversity and inclusion processes and techniques with long term goal of producing positive cultural shifts through best practices in hiring, onboarding and team dynamics

HR Business Partner to the Americas Sales & Engineering organization supporting the US, Canada and Latin America. Business driver and HR consultant focused on talent retention, career development, leadership coaching, training, and culture building. Trusted HR advisor to 5 sales VP’s, supporting 575 employees across the US, Canada and Latin America. -Provided valuable recommendations to senior management that drove business operations -20% annual revenue growth achievement in 2015-Developed and delivered creative solutions and OD programs to promote retention and build loyalty. -Orchestrated career mapping to identify future leaders and retain top talent. Foster opportunities for top talent to earn certifications and develop soft skills on a leadership path. -Addressed business needs at a regional level with travel to regional meetings, management forums, and corporate headquarters to present HR findings, build relationships, and establish action plans aligned with business needs-Drove recruiting team and regional managers to prioritize hiring based on salesforce needs and headcount approvals. Responsible for 30% growth in sales headcount in 2015; 50% of growth completed in Q1. -Spearheaded the Entry Level Sales and Engineering New Hire Training Program to support company growth and succession planning. Responsible for training agenda, selection process, orientation, and overall success during three months of in class learning and labs at corporate headquarters. Worked closely with management to ensure graduating sales reps smoothly transitioned into field operations -Worked cross functionally to improve onboarding and new hire orientation process companywide -Owned semiannual performance review process and provided coaching to (new) managers on performance management and employee career pathing. Encouraged promotion from within and provided advice on talent management decisions to enable efficient deployment of employee’s skills.

First HR hire and employee #30. Responsible for scaling globally, building and leading the HR team, implementing performance management programs, designing HR and talent operations, and scaling teams to support rapid growth.