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Leadership Coach and Human Capital Executive and Builder of Business Leadership Teams and Beach and Mountains Enthusiast

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Multi-industry, results-driven Leadership Coach and Human Resources’ / Talent Management / Organizational Development executive with track record of outstanding partnerships with executives, contributions to strategic, operational and financial results, and committed development of business leaders and HR professionals. Recognized for developing and implementing human capital plans aligned with business strategy, driving results, building leadership and managerial capability and high performance cultures, and implementing best practices. Specialties:- Executive partnership- HR leadership- Leadership and management development- Organizational development and effectiveness- Talent acquisition- Leadership team effectiveness- Executive and managerial coaching- Talent Management- Culture development- Change management- Performance management- Retention