SHRN People and Culture Consultants Available

Senior Talent Acquisition leader who builds and scales high-performing recruitment functions in complex, highly regulated, and growth-driven environments. Trusted partner to executive leadership, aligning workforce strategy with enterprise priorities to deliver measurable business outcomes. Proven success leading multi-site teams, optimizing TA operations, and strengthening employer brand while elevating candidate and hiring leader experience. Known for bringing strategic clarity, operational rigor, and data-driven insight to talent strategy — transforming recruitment from a transactional function into a competitive advantage.

Global Human Resources Business Partner and Change Agent, who employs innovative human capital practices to attract, develop and retain top talent and drive business objectives. Excellent skills in communication and collaboration.

A strategic, results-oriented executive coach with a proven track record of guiding C-suite and senior leaders toward elevated performance, enhanced leadership capabilities, and sustained professional growth. With a deep talent strategy and business transformation background, I partner with executives to sharpen decision-making, build trust, and create high-performance cultures.
– 6 years of experience coaching and advising C-suite executives in a Fortune 100 company
– 20+ years of experience coaching, advising, consulting executives and senior leaders in Fortune 200 companies
– 20+ years of experience as a Talent executive and organizational design/change management leader in Fortune 200 companies

Mark Cohen (He/Him) has had a distinguished career as a Career and Life Coach, Executive Management Consultant and Human Resources Leader. His business experience includes working with large and small corporations in a wide variety of sectors, especially tech and family-owned, small businesses.

He is a certified mediator and is the co-author of a business book, The 24-Hour Turnaround. He holds a BA in English and Drama from State University of New York at Fredonia and an MBA from Suffolk University.

Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to guiding individuals in discovering fulfilling career and life paths. His practice is founded on the belief that true success comes from aligning one’s work with their personality, interests, and abilities. He takes great pride in empowering people to develop the tools and confidence they need to set meaningful goals and realize their potential.

Jeanne is President of Corey Consulting, Inc., a full-service HR Consulting firm that helps small to medium sized organizations achieve their human resources goals. Jeanne has extensive experience in building winning human resources organizations and Leadership Teams from the ground up. Jeanne works with Leaders at all levels on developing their business and resulting human capital strategy and then assists in executing that strategy including: coaching, change management, succession planning, performance management, staffing, compliance, benefits, investigations and affirmative action compliance.

I am a professional Executive HR leader with a wealth of experience in all aspects of the HR field. I specialize in the Hospitality side, due to my exposure to the luxury markets of this industry for over 25 years. My goal now is to help HR grow and develop HR teams, from start-up companies to creating solutions for your business needs. I have flexibility with my services, from temporary assignments, projects and retainer arrangements.

Strategic global HR leader (Michigan MBA/Cornell ILR) with broad experience leading teams in 40+ countries to support growth. Strong business acumen and record of building organizational capability, improving profitability, and facilitating transformational change during periods of rapid growth, IPOs, restructuring, and acquisitions. (public/private/ PE) Experience working with industry leading firms in the aerospace semiconductor, aviation, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, services, and CPG sectors.

Business Strategy • Executive Coaching • Talent Acquisition & Development • Compensation & Benefits • Labor Negotiations • Risk & Crisis Management • Change Management • M&A • Workforce Planning

Comments for SHRN: In my current job search I am focusing on (1) HRBP leadership roles (CHRO or leader for Division/Business Unit/Corporate groups) or (2) COE leader for Labor/Employee Relations and Engagement

I’m a customer-focused Talent Acquisition Leader dedicated to optimizing talent strategies and processes. With over 15 years of experience, I bring a proven track record of identifying and securing top-tier talent across manufacturing, technology, and staffing sectors. Whether it’s executive leadership or specialized roles in finance, engineering, or HR, I’m known for developing innovative recruiting solutions and streamlining operations. My passion lies in fostering collaborative partnerships that significantly shorten hiring cycles and elevate organizational productivity.
I have experienced in the following areas of Talent Acquisition and look forward to discuss a partnership with your organization to assist in achieving your Talent Acquisition business goals.
• Managed full cycle recruiting for all US and international locations working with direct recruiting teams and vendors.
• Designed and implemented internal processes and procedures resulting in improved sourcing, recruiting, and hiring.
• Identified and improved operational deficiencies in productivity that led to shortened hiring cycles.
• Performed and analyzed KPI’s and reported findings to upper management and internal clients.
• Led, trained, and coached employees and teams, including on- site and virtual employees.
• Coach and mentor on recruiting strategy with leadership.

nimbleOrgs LLC is a human capital consulting company founded by Rob Foley that delivers services that accelerate business performance. Rob is an expert in talent strategy, organizational development, and business model reinvention, having designed and executed transformative solutions at multi-national companies such as Proctor & Gamble, Adidas Group, Electronic Arts, Philips, Danaher, and Thermo Fisher. Over his career, Rob has identified the most problematic obstacles to superior business performance and developed services to overcome them. nimbleOrgs LLC offers a suite of six services to accelerate business performance: Leader Acceleration Coaching, Leadership Team Impact, Talent Pipeline Improvement, Strategic Workforce Advancement, Talent Strategy for Growth, and Business Model Innovation.

Anne is a certified professional executive, leadership, and career coach, talent management consultant, executive coach with Harvard Business School Executive Education, and founder of SeaLight Coaching and Consulting LLC. Anne is passionate about working with individuals to help them maximize their performance, realize their potential, achieve development and career goals, find fulfillment, and be their best selves. She coaches professionals and leaders, helping them to understand the work they are passionate about, assess interests and career possibilities, interpret and action 360˚ assessments, work through career or job transitions, implement effective job search activities, and create and follow their leadership development/career plans. Anne is a facilitator of executive networking groups and career development workshops. As a consultant, she works with clients to develop and implement strategies, programs, plans, and processes in the areas of talent management, performance management, organizational development, learning and development, engagement and culture.

Stephanie Goodell is a seasoned leadership and talent development consultant with a focus on cultivating high-potential talent within organizations. Her extensive background in talent development, learning design, and delivery enables her to create tailored strategies that help you build the leaders of tomorrow today. Stephanie’s expertise lies in implementing talent development programs that equip leaders with the necessary skills to guide their teams effectively, fostering a positive organizational culture, enhancing employee engagement, and accelerating the achievement of strategic goals.

Types of projects:
– Performance management redesign and deliver
– Performance feedback
– High potential talent development
– Competency frameworks
– Leadership development programs
– Manager upskilling and coaching

Bilingual Human Resources Consultant with global experience assisting organizations (i.e. start-up, non-profit, for profit, et al.) with a variety of business and operational challenges. Directed HR teams at EMC, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Osram Sylvania (Siemens) and Clark & Lavey Benefits Solutions.
Incorporates HR initiatives into an organization’s overall strategy and mission thru:
* coaching
* creating inclusive policies and procedures
* establishing checkpoints to validate progress or make in-course corrections

Specialty areas:
– Strategic HR Policy Development & Implementation
– Compliance
– Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs and Strategies (nationally recognized practitioner for many contributions to bolster/launch/manage an employer’s DEI strategy)
– Talent Management
– Benefits Program Design and Employee Education
– Mergers & Acquisitions; New Business Launches
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Doreen is a business-minded global HR leader who meets employees where they are in their development, leveraging empathy and innovative talent strategies to create impact at every level. Known as a culture catalyst, she is a strategic partner to the CEO and C-suite, bringing data, candor, and a fresh perspective to decisions about structure, talent, and culture. For leaders and managers, she is a coach and capability builder, helping them have better conversations, navigate conflict, and lead in consistent and fair ways. For employees, she creates the conditions for a workplace that is equitable, engaging, and inclusive, where people can do excellent work and feel they belong. And for the broader community, she is a brand ambassador, ensuring the employee experience reflects the values the organization projects externally.

Samantha (Sam) O’Neill is a highly accomplished HR Executive with over 30 years of diverse experience spanning across multiple industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, high-tech, and IT staffing. As a strategic leader in Human Resources, Sam has successfully driven organizational change, talent management, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives for companies ranging from startups to large enterprises.
With an extensive background in creating and optimizing HR processes, Sam has built and led high-performance teams, managed employee relations, and introduced innovative talent acquisition strategies. Throughout her career, she has specialized in aligning human resources practices with overall business goals, ensuring the development of a productive and positive work environment.
In addition to a wealth of hands-on experience, Sam holds multiple industry certifications, including Mental Health First Aid, Compensation, DISC, Just Culture and Hogan Behavioral Assessments.
In 2024, Sam founded Forge Point Solutions Group LLC, which is an HR consulting firm, that looks after the human operations system of an organization. The firm provides customized HR solutions to businesses in need of expert guidance on talent strategy, organizational development, and workforce management, as well as HR and leadership development training, coaching and independent investigations.
With a passion for advancing workplace cultures and empowering people, Sam remains committed to fostering inclusive environments, driving operational excellence, and supporting businesses to achieve their long-term goals.

Seasoned Organizational Development and Learning leader known for helping people become exceptional managers and confident leaders. I bring deep expertise in talent management, leadership development, succession planning, and change enablement, paired with a consultative, relationship-centered approach.
I’m looking for a Director, Sr. Director, Head of L&D opportunity in the greater Boston area where I can make a meaningful difference in a people-first organization, designing learning experiences and development strategies that drive performance, strengthen culture, and support long-term growth. I am open to on-site, hybrid, and remote experiences.

Leading a high-impact Talent Acquisition teams in a technology-focused, global organization, leveraging my extensive experience in recruitment, talent strategy development, and HR technology integration to drive organizational growth and excellence. Adept at implementing innovative talent acquisition strategies, enhancing recruitment processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Committed to building strong partnerships with senior executives and stakeholders to align talent initiatives with business objectives and ensure a seamless, efficient hiring experience.

Ed is a Human Resource Leader and Consultant with demonstrated success in transforming organizations and providing practical solutions to complex human capital challenges. Whether building new capabilities, or enhancing current operations, he is known for rolling up his sleeves and leading comprehensive transformations. Rooted in an engineering and technical background, Ed is recognized for his analytical and hands-on process-based approach to leading HR and organizational change.

Areas of expertise include:
• HR, Talent Management & Acquisition Strategy • HR & Organization Transformation
• Leadership & Organizational Development • HRIS / HCM Implementation & Optimization
• Performance Management & Coaching • Employee / Labor Relations
• High Performance Development • Community Relations & Veteran Support Programs
• Leadership Simulations & Scenario Planning • Interim Leadership
• Fractional Consulting • Compliance

Prior military experience includes several teaching assignments at the United States Naval Academy and Naval War College on subjects ranging from navigation to leadership and strategic planning. Ed also served on several deployments providing operations and logistical support to Haiti and Iraq. He currently volunteers as a Naval Academy Blue & Gold Officer working with inner-city high school students and families.

I am a data-driven global Operations leader with proven experience building organizations at the inflection point of growth. I’m known for creating scalable infrastructure and operational strategies that enable emerging companies to reach their next stage of success.

As a global, culture-first executive, I take a data-informed approach to people and operations, delivering quantifiable results while partnering closely with CEOs, boards, and investors to translate business vision into execution across highly competitive verticals.

I bring deep expertise in scale, transformation, and change leadership, building systems, culture, and infrastructure that drive performance through the employee experience (EX), technology, and AI/data.

Most recently, I served as Chief People Officer at iCAD (NASDAQ: ICAD), a global AI SaaS company helping women fight breast cancer through AI-driven diagnostic solutions. I led the organization through the complexities of scaling a highly regulated, global organizations, balancing people operations, compliance, and cross-functional alignment.

Over the past two years, I helped lead a two-phase divestiture, first of the AI Product division and then the AI Detection division, culminating in a successful transition and cutover. This marks my fourth successful exit, spanning both PE-backed and public companies, and one I’m particularly proud of. iCAD required transformation across digital, strategic, and cultural dimensions—and we delivered.

Accomplished and dedicated human resources leader, trusted advisor, and business partner with extensive experience in HR operations and process improvement; a true HR Generalist with demonstrated success aligning human resources initiatives with business goals to strategically build and lead the HR function. Industries include biotech, biomanufacturing, pharma, medical device, manufacturing, high tech, eCommerce, government, retail, and professional services.
•Operates efficiently in lean organizations, recruiting, retaining, and partnering with a highly talented workforce.
•Demonstrated experience driving HR initiatives to support business strategy.
•Positive team player with a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
•Lead organizational development and change initiatives, advising management on important workforce issues.
•Articulate and poised communicator, creative thinker, and problem solver.
•Relationship-builder, and driver of talent management initiatives, especially in times of transition and rapid growth.
•Big picture thinker; highly skilled in building HR infrastructures.
•Flexible, adaptable, and composed in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with rapidly changing priorities and multiple leadership styles.
•Trusted to work independently and diplomatically to effectively

A leadership coach, facilitator, and speaker, Ted is a trusted advisor to leaders and teams, especially in healthcare, biotech/pharma, and higher education. He draws from 30 years of experience to help executives, middle managers, new leaders and their teams meet the moments that matter. As faculty of management and leadership at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, he specializes in the unique challenges of physician leadership. Ted provides the following through deep working partnerships, assessments and tools, caring feedback, inspirational messages, and roll-up-your-sleeves facilitation:
• Executive Coaching focusing on moments of meaningful transition
• Leadership Development that is pragmatic and multi-faceted
• Learning that is sticky in conflict management, negotiation, change, teams, coaching, communication, etc.
• Speaking engagements, including conference keynotes, workshops and panels, and guest lectures
• Facilitation of large and small groups to solve strategic and human business problems

Strategic and trusted Human Resources Leader with over 20 years of experience leading HR functions and global teams. Recognized for building high-performing, employee-centric organizations and aligning HR and business strategies to drive results. Expertise in talent management, culture transformation, and organizational development to support sustainable growth and enhance employee engagement. Proven advisor to C-suite leaders, with a track record of designing and executing HR systems that navigate key organizational inflection points—rapid growth, scaling, downsizing, acquisitions, mergers, and leadership transitions. Known for forging strong partnerships across all levels and adapting to diverse leadership styles. Broad industry experience with ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.

I’m a visionary HR and Talent Management executive who transforms organizations through bold, future-focused people strategies that elevate performance, agility, and engagement.

As a member of executive leadership teams and a trusted advisor to CEOs, I connect business and talent strategies to build cultures where people and performance thrive.

Across purpose-driven organizations from high-growth firms to 50,000-person enterprises, I’ve led organizational design and transformation strategy—modernizing systems, reimagining workforce planning, leveraging technology and AI, advancing talent acquisition, and cultivating leaders at all levels.

Known for turning vision into action, I build workplaces that attract exceptional talent, inspire innovation and accountability, and deliver sustainable results.