Dr. Payal Beri Email & Phone Number

RK Empathy empowers people, leaders, and communities to realize we have more in common as humans than otherwise led to believe by those who benefit from our divide. We do this by empowering leaders to reclaim their inner identity so they have the audacity to think big and the confidence to transform change. We help activate skills and thinking that enhance how a leader deeply influences, cultivates a psychologically safe culture, and builds strategic thinkers to achieve vision success.We partner with you through multiple opportunities:Keynote Speaking Immersive Workshops + Full Day Engagements Transformational Leadership Identity Retreats + CoachingGet in touch with us: Get in touch:📧 Email: info@rkempathy.com📞 Book your consult call at: https://rkempathy.com/contact

Riverside, Ca, Us

A partnership referral program with my alma mater, UC Riverside, to be one of the six Preferred Career Coaches to support alumni and current UC Riverside students. Provide Career Coaching with expertise in: -Interviewing Skills-Career Exploration-Career Branding-Career Transitions -Power of Networking -Effective Communication to 1. Strengthen public speaking 2. Increase visibility among leaders 3. Initiate lead roles on high profile projects 4. Prepare yourself as an Emerging Leader to be setup for success

Oakbrook Terrace, Il, Us

Client: University of Chicago, Harvey Medical Clinic September 2019- Present New Hire Onboarding Facilitator - Engage 20-40 new hires biweekly through content rooted in empathetic leadership and experience - Facilitate experiential group activities US FOODS, Chicago, IL August-October 2017; December 2017 Developed 216 Employee Resource Guide Templates leveraging the 70/20/10 Learning Model. - Designed and developed employee resource guides for the leadership level by using the competency model to define the job levels - Created activities correlating to each competency ensuring the leadership levels accurately applies cultural values- Utilized Lynda.com, publications, and Talent Development Association resources to create employee templates - Designed and developed employee resource guides for 3 job levels (Leads Leaders, Leads Others and Leads Self) based on the competency model and cultural values

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Partnered with i.c.stars leadership team to develop: 1. Internal national onboarding plan 2. Curriculum consistency by developing the Program Playbook for the 4-month internship, providing a guideline and program consistency nationally across all studios3. Performance Review that includes openness in feedback and accountability to individual career growth4. Executive Leadership North Star Visinoning5. Executive Coaching to high performers a executives

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Design and Develop an Onboarding Toolkit for National Initiative to empower Shift Leaders- Work with SME to identify key information to develop the onboarding toolkit- Designed One Toolkit to serve two audiences: Onboarding Facilitator (train-the trainer) and Shift Leader(trainee)- Developed as an instructor led or self-paced learning

Chicago, Il, Us

Lead Global Promote programs to strengthen skillsets and advance career trajectory for internal promotes. Serve as co-lead on designing the new hire 2-year journey for Consultants and Senior Associates.Challenge: Design, Develop and Facilitate two global programs for 60 participants from 19 countries- Piloted 5 new sessions shifting to an interactive global program, received 90% acceptance rate- Integrated Leadership Advisory content to create a cohesive learning for all employees.- Engaged with C-suite executives, top level management to increase engagement and enthusiasm as well as developed them as Global Faculty for the programs

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Career Contessa is a career site helping women build successful careers—and companies attract, hire, and retain top talent. Our goal is simple: create an effective career resource that really works.One-on-one career advice through Career Contessa's Hire A Mentor service. Hire A Mentor makes valuable advice accessible by easily connecting users with successful professionals ready to help them achieve their goals. My career advice services include: - Interview Practice- Networking- Personal Branding Development- LinkedIn Optimization - Public Speaking- Career Transitions & Exploration

I-Connect Client: Advanced Group Work Focus: Lead the strategy continuous process improvements for new hire recruiters and sales training- Designed and developed 10 Just in Time Learning, (Jilt) to create sustainability and as a support tool for the broader Advanced Group employee base offered and launched through Cornerstone LMS. Work Focus: Lead the strategy for Change Management Training for 50 executives -Designed and developed leadership training based on the CAP Model by GE (Change Acceleration Process) -Simulating experience of change and preparing leadership as strong and effective Change Agents Work Focus: Design and developed training for the 9-day on-boarding program for new hire recruiters and sales members- Designed and developed 35 instructor-led, blended and virtual based modules including facilitator guides and participant guides. - Created organizations first time manager engagement toolkit, pre-communication material and senior leader engagement material.

I-Connect Client: Combined InsuranceWork Focus: Instructional Design Design and Develop a 2-week on-boarding program for new hire Claim Adjusters- Designed and developed systems training for Claim Adjusters, including facilitator guides, classroom presentation and participant guides. - Designed and developed soft skills training for new hires, including classroom presentations, participant guide, facilitator guide, activities that included role-play, case studies and simulated practice.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Drafted, managed, and executed project plans to ensure established design objectives and requirements were met. Initiated data analysis to support talent management initiatives – Identified emerging trends and gaps to enhance talent programs. Support succession planning, talent review and engagement. Trained global HR staff on LMS.ACCOMPLISHMENTS♦Manage 5-month Global Executive Leadership Development program with 60 participants in 20 countries.♦ Designed and implemented first-ever management engagement tool to enhance learning sustainability.♦ Design global interactive learning experiences and training aligned with organizational priorities.♦ Led and launched compliance training with various complex layers within Cornerstone talent management system (LMS) for 1600 employees and Board of Directors.♦ Designed global compensation training for 300 managers and 900 employees across U.S.

Rosemead, Ca, Us

Managed High Potential Talent Programs to build leadership capability of identified high-potential leaders for future and greater responsibility through enriched developmental opportunities, targeted learning experiences, and individual coaching.ACCOMPLISHMENTS ♦ Program lead for design, development and execution of two high potential programs and managing 60 high potential participants over an 8 month period with further responsibilities including: vendor and budget management, all communications and survey/data analysis♦ Recommended modifications, standardize and streamline processes, institutionalized program knowledge, and identified process improvements♦ Developed criteria used to identify high potential talent and the nomination process. Developed specific talent development goals including individual coaching, mentorship, leadership training sessions, IDPs, and 360 assessments, which align with the business vision and goals♦ Collaborated with Executives, VP’s and Directors for developing talking points, engaging them as executive speakers and mentors for participants ♦ Conducted thorough needs assessment utilizing a variety of methods, such as: focus groups, surveys, interviews to focus the scope of the training and tailor learning solutions to the target audience. ♦ Provided direction and guidance to the Leadership Development Administration team for execution and implementation of program

Rosemead, Ca, Us

Initially recruited to support introduction of the first leadership program, Elevate, for supervisor roles in the technical career path involving 2.5K employees. At the time safety was a huge focus and a turnaround in culture was needed to ensure this happened. Also, responsible for multiple ongoing projects supporting the Technical Team by preparing material, tools and facilitating presentations at team and client meetings. During my tenure in this role, I spotted the opportunity to develop a sustainability program for what was currently a paper-based technical training. I obtained stakeholder buy-in to move forward with the project. ACCOMPLISHMENTS ♦ Reduced program costs $20K, by moving from paper-based system to electronic.♦ Designed and developed blended learning solutions to reduce cycle time and increase work quality.♦ Conducted extensive industry, academic and market research for informed decision making and strategic planning.♦ Provided learning evaluation and measurement consultation, based on Kirkpatrick’s model, for executive leaders and stakeholders to operationalize KPIs and develop improvement strategies.

New York, New York, Us

Prior to diving into talent management I worked as a counselor helping court-involved young adults and families with a 6-month intensive program. In addition to facilitating individual and group coaching sessions, I developed customized IDPs to strengthen critical skills and achieve future success.ACCOMPLISHMENTS ♦ Successfully collaborated with Probation Officers and school staff producing monthly court and weekly child protective reports to ensure progress of client’s achievements through the work of intensive intervention and counseling. ♦ Plan, design and facilitate trainings for client(s) to develop/strengthen critical skills (team building) to achieve highest success in school, work and within the community.♦ Coordinated and developed strong relationships with external public organizations to provide efficient and effective resources for client(s). ♦ Facilitated client training with methods including; simulations, group discussions, and role-playing.

Brooklyn, New York, Us

As the only counselor hired with experience in dealing with severe psychotic issues, I realized there was a need to train my co-workers on tactics that could help them improve their counseling with clients. I approached my manager with my idea and got approval to move forward.• Engaged clients in-group activities to increase core teamwork skills, instill critical thinking within a team and practice personal and collective responsibility.ACCOMPLISHMENTS ♦ Mediating conflicts and providing conflict-resolution training for difficult client behaviors.♦ Designed and facilitated group workshops for diverse populations to develop various skills according to group needs.♦ Lead and engage clients in a dynamic learning environment requiring strong participation skills♦ Effective use of time and ability to work in a demanding and fast paced environment ♦ Identifying educational needs of client to further develop client centered sessions accurately addressing client needs and exceeding their expectations. ♦ Utilized electronic databases (Powerpoint,Excel,Outlook) to coordinate and facilitate training modules, team communication and provide professionalism.♦ Constructed and lead educational training for staff to strengthen expertise in using specific skills and theories that provides effective client management.♦ Participated in a 8 week training by Dan Minuchin on Structural therapy and applied training for actual ongoing clients.

♦ Recognized by superiors for consistent diagnoses and excellent intervention skills; properly assess clients’ rising stress and anxiety levels and respond with guided imagery and other coping skills to provide relief.♦ Command leadership during group therapy sessions and redirect clients effectively; successfully manage group session time and retain focus on developing necessary skills to maintain healthy lifestyles.♦ Encourage clients to share specific moments of relapse, comparing before/after feelings to further inspire them to remain in treatment and make positive changes.♦ Provide group therapy, psycho-education, symptom management, and interventions for behavioral health center with 50+ patients.♦ Work with severely mentally ill patients suffering from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, manic depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and borderline and paranoid personality disorder.♦ Educate clients on effective coping and grief and loss skills.♦ Closely document daily interactions with each client, tracking changes in behavior, affect, and progress♦ Maintain clients’ current mental health status to avoid relapse.

• Counseled underprivileged women and girls on health rights and education through therapeutic listening, personal exploration, and self-empowerment.• Worked with trauma and abuse victims to find inner strength, develop vocational skills, and achieve financial independence.

• Directly served vulnerable children, young adults, and their family members in improving self-esteem and confidence to manage daily obstacles• Worked with diverse needs and backgrounds, encouraging education and health awareness• Completed progress reports and case presentations on regular basis

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial And Organizational Psychology

M.A, Clinical Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy

B.A, Film & Visual Culture; 2006