Cher Murphy Email & Phone Number

Scottsdale, Az, Us

As the Founder and Principal Consultant at The Murphy Advisory, I guide C-suite executives and high-growth organizations through the complexities of talent management, leadership development, and organizational transformation. My primary focus is on aligning people strategy with business goals to drive performance and build resilience during times of change.I specialize in executive coaching, executive talent assessment and talent advisory. I partner with boards and executive teams to enhance leadership effectiveness through individual and team effectiveness projects. Our programs are designed for each unique organization to deliver measurable outcomes. Additionally, I advise on the creation and redesign of advisory boards, fostering strategic collaboration that drives innovation. In my role as a fractional Chief People Officer, I provide strategic guidance to scaling startups, VC portfolio companies, and mid-market organizations, particularly in talent acquisition, talent management, organizational development and leadership accelerators for high potential leaders. At The Murphy Advisory, I work closely with leaders and organizations at pivotal moments, helping them leverage talent strategies to achieve sustainable growth.

New York, New York, Us

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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

As an Adjunct Professor, I teach Talent Management in the MBA and Master of Science in Management and Leadership programs. My focus is on shaping the next generation of business leaders by providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage and develop talent within organizations. Through my courses, I design and emphasize the strategic importance of aligning people management practices with broader business goals, preparing students to lead with insight and impact in their future careers.

London, Gb

As an Advisory Board Member at Atlas Copilot, I provide strategic insights on how to integrate generative AI within HR and people leadership. My focus is on transforming decision-making and automating everyday tasks in HR through the power of AI, all while upskilling and reskilling leaders in real-time. I support the Co-Founders in building impactful Advisory Boards to influence product innovation and create value in their organizations. Atlas Copilot’s mission is to fundamentally transform how HR professionals and people leaders mobilize their organizations. By leveraging generative AI, we’re shortening the path to answers, improving decision-making, and automating tasks, all within the flow of work. The platform blends intelligent search capabilities built on multiple large language models, including ChatGPT, to deliver context-rich, actionable insights tailored to specific organizational needs. This innovative approach not only enhances efficiency but also empowers leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to drive their organizations forward.

San Mateo, California, Us

In my role as an Insights Advisor, I provide guidance on strategies that drive organizational growth and leadership effectiveness. My focus is on supporting an early-stage VC fund that invests in technologies transforming healthcare, work, and financial wellness. I actively engage with a community of senior HR leaders, fostering meaningful connections and promoting innovation across a portfolio of over 50 industry-defining technology companies. With more than $150 million under management, SemperVirens is dedicated to building a better future of work, and I’m proud to contribute to this mission by offering strategic insights that help shape the direction of our investments and the impact of our portfolio companies.

San Mateo, Ca, Us

As an Advisor at Transform Media, I provide strategic support for a community and conference dedicated to exploring Workplace Tech and the Future of Work paradigms. My role involves offering insights that help shape the conversation around emerging trends and technologies that are redefining how we work, collaborate, and lead in today’s dynamic environment. Through this advisory position, I contribute to the ongoing dialogue and innovation that drives the future of the workplace.

New York City, New York, Us

As a Senior Managing Director of the People Advisory practice, where I provided strategic guidance to global CEOs and Chief People Officers. My focus was on innovating people strategies, advising on board dynamics, and executing executive search initiatives to mitigate talent risk and enhance organizational performance. I launched the Reverse Board Advisory offering, a groundbreaking service that expanded clients’ career trajectories by enabling them to join boards beyond their C-suite roles. I collaborated closely with DEI and Risk practices to build inclusive leadership strategies and support CEO succession planning. These cross-functional partnerships were crucial in aligning talent strategies with broader organizational goals, ensuring successful implementation and long-term impact.As a thought leader, I contributed to industry publications and spoke at conferences on talent and people strategy. My insights positioned Teneo as a market leader, driving innovation in talent management.I also forged strategic alliances, including a partnership with Extraordinary Women on Boards, to support global clients in building inclusive boards that drive stronger company results.

Liverpool, Gb

As the first Chief People Officer, I led the People & Culture organization for this global creative agency, driving strategic people initiatives and aligning them with the company’s operations across the US, UK, and APAC. I fostered a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, helping to position the agency as a leader in the employer branding space.I developed and executed both pandemic-centric and long-term people strategies to evolve our business during a time of significant change. This included creating a comprehensive strategic roadmap for organizational design, integrating people analytics and DEI initiatives to operationalize company values and enhance performance.A key achievement was redesigning our talent strategy to align with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, resulting in a 2.1% regrettable loss rate. I also played a pivotal role in strengthening our leadership team by hiring the firm’s first Chief Creative Officer.I spearheaded the first internal communications strategy to navigate the unique challenges of 2020 and 2021, ensuring effective communication and engagement across the organization during this critical period.In addition, I served as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team, guiding business development through strategic partnerships and new product development. My client-facing role allowed me to work directly with CPOs to drive commercial business and create new products, enhancing our market positioning.

Boston, Ma, Us

At Haven, I provided strategic talent advisory and executive search services for a healthcare venture backed by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JP Morgan Chase. My primary focus was on designing and executing talent strategies during a critical scaling phase, ensuring the organization met its ambitious growth and transformation objectives.I led executive searches for key leadership roles in technology, healthcare design, and predictive analytics, working directly with Dr. Atul Gawande and the executive team. This collaboration was crucial in securing top-tier talent capable of driving innovation and achieving operational excellence.In addition, I developed and implemented talent strategies centered on organizational design, culture building, and internal communications. These strategies were vital in supporting rapid scaling while aligning the organization’s culture with its operational goals.

San Mateo, Ca, Us

As an Advisor to the Founder, supported the development of a social platform aimed at enhancing workplace recognition and connection. Enabled GTM strategies and introductions with possible clients.

Seattle, Wa, Us

As the first Chief Talent Officer at I4CP, I led the creation of new business lines for a leading research think tank focused on the people practices of high-performing organizations. As a member of the Executive Team, I was instrumental in creating and driving strategic initiatives to enhance talent acquisition, retention, and development across diverse member industries.A key accomplishment was the creation and launch of "Search Reimagined," a new retained search practice targeting senior strategic HR, people analytics, and culture/transformation leaders. This initiative generated significant new business and reinforced I4CP’s position as a leader in Talent. I chaired the Talent Acquisition Leaders Board, where I redesigned the curriculum and content for VPs of Talent Acquisition from major corporations, including Disney, Toyota, LinkedIn, and Amazon. This board served as an exclusive advisory group, bringing together industry leaders to exchange best practices in DEI, employer branding, talent technology, and people analytics.In guiding leadership development and organizational transformation, I provided subject matter expertise and strategic advisory services to senior member leaders. I implemented innovative organizational design strategies to drive performance and growth.

New York, Ny, Us

Serving as the first member of the HR Practice and an Inaugural Member of the Global Diversity Council at Allegis Partners, I played a key role in shaping the practice and mentoring a high-performing team of consultants. I co-created and launched the first global mentor program across US, EMEA, and APAC, focusing on global retention and advancement initiatives internally. As Managing Director for the Global HR Practice, I led strategic talent advisory services and executive search engagements for top-tier organizations. I focused on aligning talent strategies with business goals, ensuring companies had the right leadership to drive success.

Evanston, Illinois, Us

As a partner, I was a key leader in building this boutique HR search firm, driving significant growth and generating beyond target revenue. Hanold Associates serves world-class organizations across geographies and industries, including clients such as NIKE, eBay, Amazon, McKinsey & Company, Great Place to Work Institute, Fossil, Carnival Corporation, PG&E, Vail Resorts, Abbott, Sears Holdings, CNA Financial, ServiceMaster, Xerox, Bridgestone, Cargill and New Mountain Capital.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Upon recruitment to this $11B rapid growth investment management/real estate firm, I directed a multimillion-dollar workforce expansion, aligning talent strategy with IPO goals. Collaborating with key leadership, I led the recruitment of advisory and institutional sales forces, driving the firm's growth in key market segments. Responsible for a $3 million budget for the talent strategy group.

Worked extensively on both C level and non-executive management searches for clients across the financial services industry with a focus on investment management firms.

Houston, Texas, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Toronto, On, Ca

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Masters Of Science, Organizational Development, Focus On Mindfulness, Inclusion & Diversity, And Organizational Design

Bachelor Of Arts, Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology