Dedicated to cultivating the learning environment at the Memphis Grizzlies while enhancing employee satisfaction. Spearheaded the development of extensive strategies, programs, and immersive experiences aimed at fostering professional growth across the organization and providing executive guidance. Brought organizational principles to life through the creation, design, implementation, and evaluation of learning paths and leadership programs. These efforts bolstered skill enhancement, leadership proficiency, and team cohesion, seamlessly aligning with performance benchmarks and crucial business priorities.

Crafted and executed tailored Professional Development Journeys, tailored to strategic goals and addressing present and future skill needs for various levels of staff — resulting in a notable 35% rise in leadership competence ratings and a 25% increase in team efficiency.

In the space between stimulus and response lies a deliberate pause. My dedication revolves around uncovering your strengths amidst chaos, identifying obstacles, and unraveling complexities. With extensive experience ranging from providing personalized coaching to fostering growth in emerging leaders and seasoned executives, I've developed an integrated approach that merges individual development and leadership advancement. This approach promotes diversity appreciation, fosters adaptability, enhances presence, and ultimately empowers greater influence.

I've designed and facilitated organizational development programs grounded in motivation, attribution, and locus of control. I've orchestrated the alignment and execution of company-wide strategies, encompassing talent acquisition, employee engagement, retention, and learning and development.

Committed to nurturing a culture centered around people, I guided leaders in their journey of self-discovery, assisting them in aligning and executing organizational strategies and goals. Additionally, I provided coaching to C-suite executives on inclusive leadership, the power of choice, and KF4D methodologies, subsequently cascading these principles to implement effective learning and development resources across organizations. This strategic endeavor played a pivotal role in enhancing development opportunities for 400 participants, resulting in the optimization of talent within the workforce and overall organizational success.

I collaborated with stakeholders, including Employee Resource Groups and Diversity Councils, to enhance workforce diversity initiatives. I designed and delivered impactful training for recruitment teams, equipping them with tools to promote an inclusive culture and enhance talent acquisition and retention practices.

With a strong focus on people, I was deeply committed to enriching both employee and player experiences. Conducting thorough needs analyses, I led the development of a comprehensive talent strategy and seamlessly integrated a performance pipeline for the Memphis Grizzlies. My innate curiosity about how individuals learn played a crucial role in fostering a culture centered around leadership development and coaching excellence.

I spearheaded the establishment of an organizational coaching culture, initiating a community of practice dedicated to leadership coaching for executives and people leaders. In collaboration with six departments, I crafted frameworks, toolkits, trainings, and communication strategies vital for enhancing business processes. This endeavor resulted in noticeable improvements in leadership capabilities across the organization, with ongoing evaluation ensuring continuous enhancement of the program's effectiveness.

After retiring, I embarked on a 17-month global expedition that transformed my perspective. Immersing myself in diverse cultures, I discovered their unique approaches to cultural learning, deepening my appreciation for how societies perceive the world and embrace diversity. Along this enlightening journey, storytelling became a powerful medium, with the profound insight resonating deeply: "You don't truly understand a person until you know their story." These revelations reinforced that my journey was ongoing. Empowered by this realization, I dedicated myself to purposefully serving others, carving out a deliberate path towards their betterment.

Developed comprehensive strategic learning plans, partnered with departments and designed coaching and leadership development strategies, and solutions tailored to a workforce of 750 individuals. These initiatives effectively tapped into their unique talents and interests, fostering clear career progression pathways with well-defined learning objectives. Additionally, I provided guidance, leadership, and expertly crafted instructional plans to drive the organization's learning initiatives across its extensive network of 22 business units.

Led a team of 35 persons responsible for Talent Acquisition and Management, while also leading seven Employee Resource Groups. This multifaceted role played a key part in cultivating an environment that promoted productivity, equity, respect, and effectiveness, enabling 750 staff members to thrive at their fullest potential.

Developed and facilitated leadership and organizational effectiveness programs tailored to a diverse student body exceeding 1,000 individuals across higher education, leadership, and organizational behavior domains. Employing a strategic mix of in-person, online, and hybrid instruction, I ensured a rich learning experience for all participants. Additionally, I navigated intricate organizational transitions, spearheading collaboration and coaching efforts for all first-year faculty placements. This involved assessing organizational requirements, tools, and procedures, ultimately leading to improved student performance and outcomes.

Proficient in delivering lectures, designing classroom activities, revising curriculum, creating and assessing quizzes and exams, and conducting writing and public speaking workshops for over 800 students.

Managed all facets of coursework delivery, student evaluation, professional development, communication, attendance monitoring, record maintenance, and grading. Provided expert guidance to cohorts ranging from 15 to 45 students per semester, fostering a deep understanding of leadership and management principles with an emphasis on both domestic and global perspectives.

Led annual leadership development programs focused on experiential learning, feedback mechanisms, personnel growth planning, and industry best practices, impacting a global workforce exceeding 8,500 individuals. Throughout the three-month program, I delivered numerous lectures on leadership and management analysis, resulting in reduced attrition rates and increased internal promotions. Additionally, I oversaw critical functions such as annual performance evaluations, executive consultations, promotions, internal and external task assignments, and the coordination of training obligations for a team of 20 personnel. Moreover, notable achievements included:

Steering the development of diversity programs and educational plans through collaboration with external experts, leading to enhanced inclusivity practices.

Managed the career development of over 250 personnel. Conducted monthly career development seminars to delineate organizational expectations and career progression milestones, resulting in the completion of over 1,000 hours of formal training, mentoring, and coaching for new talent acquisitions. Implemented a goal assessment plan and facilitated informative learning sessions, fostering reflection during open discussions to encourage idea application and information sharing, thereby cultivating an engaging and innovative workspace.