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A seasoned talent and organization development professional with extensive experience in talent management, organizational design, and HR consulting. I am passionate about people development and have supported organizations in establishing effective talent development strategies. I am an influential change agent who builds trust in relationships quickly, creating programs and systems that engage employees, increase motivation, and improve performance.

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Founder & Managing Director | True Potential Partners

Mar 2024 - Present
True Potential Partner is a specialized boutique consulting company. We partner with our clients to improve their talent, leadership and succession strategies. Services we offer include leadership development, executive coaching, leadership assessment, career counseling, and others.

Senior Principal | Korn Ferry

Apr 2023 - Apr 2025
Build and manage talent management practices for our clients, including a succession planning process. Build career paths/career management process for various sectors in the organization. Led and delivered succession management process, working with leaders to support building their careers. Managed and grown a large client account, establishing new relationships and managing a wide portfolio of stakeholders. Managed a team of up to 4 consultants and coaches. Acted as a mentor, facilitating consultants’ development, and broadening of skill sets.

Senior HR/Talent Management Advisor | Edison International

Jun 2022 - Apr 2023
Managed the succession planning process for ~3000 employees. Planned and facilitated talent reviews and calibration discussions for senior management and c-suite. Partnered with HRBPs of various lines of business and advised on best talent management practices. Identified, developed, and retained high potentials and future leaders partnering with the relevant teams. Led projects and initiatives to advance talent management strategy in Edison.

Talent and OD Consultant | Korn Ferry

Mar 2018 - Apr 2020
Managed large enterprise engagements, partnering with clients to provide solutions increasing revenue for Korn Ferry with more than 1M dollars in revenue. Enabled clients to run talent assessment centers, led consulting teams to run talent development engagements. Managed coaching projects, leading coaches and consultants to deliver results for clients. Launched internal development projects including the coaching group in San Francisco office and enabling consultants to use KF tools. Provided 1-1 coaching for 100+ individuals and leaders at various levels, including C-level, with several leaders opting to extend the coaching based on the relationships developed. Took part in CEO succession and selection projects to identify organizations’ next CEOs, successors or develop their C-Suite, and increasing clarity about next steps. Assessed 100+ candidates leveraging sim-based assessment and behavioral interviewing methodologies.

Succession Management Specialist | Bank of the West

Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
Handled talent management initiatives including succession planning, talent reviews, and leadership development programs. Partnered with the talent development team and HRBPs to manage and refresh the development programs. Worked with managers and employees to improve performance and provide feedback. Improved the use of talent management tools including 360 surveys, 9 box grid and assessment grids.

Talent Management Consultant | Independent Consultant

Sep 2014 - Sep 2017
Started my individual consulting services as I was transitioning from the UAE to the US. Partnered with consulting companies and individuals to provide them with various talent management services. Partnered with HR departments in multiple organizations to advise on best talent management strategies. Designed and led leadership development programs for clients in tech, finance and energy industries. Coached individuals, managers and leaders in various services industries. Provided career development and progression service for employees. Provided 1-1 coaching for 100+ individuals and leaders at various levels, including C-level, with several leaders opting to extend the coaching.

Associate Consultant | Ashridge Executive Education

Jan 2015 - Sep 2016
Partnered with clients to assess and recruit over 200 job applicants. Provided performance evaluation and 360 degree feedback for 100+ employees. Trained employees in programs like leadership, teamwork, and managing people. Coached leaders in governmental organizations to improve performance and leadership capability.

Senior Consultant | PSI (Formerly Innovative HR Solutions)

Sep 2010 - Nov 2014
Designed and improved competency framework and performance processes for 10+ organizations. Led talent management projects for recruitment, leadership development and succession planning. Managed relationships with 5+ international partners; helped identify best 360 and psychometric test products. Recruited 10+ consultants (coaches, HR specialists, assessors) for permanent and temporary positions. Presented automated solutions created to improve the quality and speed of consulting services. Designed and led 100+ assessment and development centers: designed exercises, formed delivery teams, delivered outcome reports to the client. Facilitated focus groups, conducted training needs analysis, and presented results for senior management for various stakeholders. Managed 10+ engagements to generate +300,000 USD annually.

Education & Certificates

Master’s Degree, Human Resources Management

Wollongong University in Dubai
Jan 2010

BA, English Literature

Al-Turath University College
Jan 2004

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