Advisory

I work with individuals and organizations to understand your context and make recommendations based on my experience and training, research and best practices, and your unique situation and stakeholder needs. This can take the form of short-term or long-term advisory roles or board membership.

Advisory Areas

Technology and Growth Advisory

What I bring

Experience as an early employee (among first 50 employees) and first Industrial-Organizational Psychologist at a category-creating unicorn, contributing to the company’s growth from $4M ARR to over $250M to date (50x). Served as a go-to-market leader, subject matter expert and executive sponsor on accounts, marketing events, and expert spokesperson (e.g., PR). 

Built and scaled multiple functions including Behavioral Science/Solutions Consulting and Alliances and Partnerships. Contributed to business and product strategy related to professional services, strategic partnerships, outcome measurement, research, hiring, product marketing, coach operations, analytics and data storytelling. 

Led the partnership strategy and development across technology alliances, strategic consultancies, and coaching industry partnerships. Partnerships included Microsoft, Workday, Salesforce, SAP, Degreed, Gloat, Bain, Accenture, the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the Institute of Coaching (IOC), and the New York University (NYU). 

HR Advisory

Provide expert advisory on all people and HR topics.

What I bring

Experience designing, developing, and implementing human capital system components from pre-hire assessment to performance management, promotion assessment, compensation and rewards and recognition for mid to large sized organizations across sectors. In depth understanding of the HR Tech ecosystem, integrations, and trends. Deep expertise in research, analytics, and evidence-based practice along with a strong track record of staying focused on business strategy and outcomes.

Research, Innovation, and Thought Leadership

Many of the systems, structures, and processes we rely on today evolved out of the industrial era and no longer serve us. We’re in a moment in time in which we have an opportunity to combine accumulated and emerging science with technology and a fresh perspective to develop new ways of working and being. It’s this intersection — science, technology, and people — in which I like to explore.

I have authored two books: The Practical Guide to HR Analytics and The Coaching Shift and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, handbook chapters, magazine and blog articles, and technical reports. I have presented internationally at over 40 professional conferences and invited talks on topics ranging from people analytics, coaching and development, the future of work, and has been cited in media outlets including CNBC, Fast Company, Forbes, and Axios.

I received my Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology and Statistics from the University of Minnesota. I obtained my certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University's Leadership Coaching Program and am an ICF certified coach. I am a Fellow of the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and the Center for Evidence-Based Management (CeBMA).

Technical Advisory

Example technical advisory work

Serves as one of five members of the distinguished expert panel for the Defense Language Testing and Assessment Project (DELTAP). The panel is sponsored by the Defense Language and National Security Office (DLNSEO). Provides technical advice to the Department of Defense regarding its language testing programs. 

Developed the evaluation plan for a newly established Special Salary Rate (SSR) for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) work roles. The evaluation plan was briefed to a Congressional staffer from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI). Collaborated with colleagues from across HR to collect baseline and recurring metrics to assess the impact of the SSR on recruitment (internal and external), retention, and engagement. Continued to serve as senior project advisor.

Designed a validation strategy framework for the ongoing validation and roll out of tests to other parts of the Agency, which identified a strategy to balance scientific rigor / professional and legal requirements, with the need to minimize the resources required to obtain validation evidence. 

Commissioned a joint working group to develop a return-on-investment (ROI) strategy for pre-hire testing at the Agency. As part of that effort, drafted the initial metrics, collected information about archival data sources, met with stakeholders, and enlisted participation. 

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