I thrive on collaboration and am always open to connecting with like-minded professionals, industry experts, and individuals passionate about driving positive change.
Education and Expertise
- I hold a BA in Adult Education, an MBA, CIPD L7, Post Grad in HRD/HRM, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and multiple specialist certificates.
- As a lifelong learner, I continually seek ways to enhance my skills, staying at the forefront of industry trends. Proud member of BPS, I bring expertise as a coach in various assessment tools
James O’Neill
Managing DirectorI'm James O'Neill, a Passionate Leader, HR Strategist, Operations Expert, and Business Transformation Enthusiast with over two decades of immersive experience in HR, leadership, and operations.
Committed to propelling organizational success, I currently serve as the Head of Shipyard Training Center at NKOM - Nakilat Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd. In this role, I orchestrate the training cycle, drive performance management, and champion engagement and well-being initiatives, cultivating a people-centric culture.
Key Achievements
- Founded and successfully sold an award-winning private institution in Ireland, showcasing entrepreneurial acumen.
- Spearheaded group-wide Lean projects, resulting in multimillion-dollar operational cost savings.
- Pioneered the implementation of HRIS systems, executed performance management frameworks, and championed employee engagement and wellness initiatives.
Professional Impact
- Renowned for setting up, building, and transforming businesses across diverse industries, my digital transformation expertise, coupled with a keen focus on performance enhancement and process excellence, positions me as a catalyst for organizational growth.
Specializing in creating engaging and impactful learning experiences that drive thought leadership, Pooja is passionate about facilitating transformation journeys for individuals and organizations. .
Pooja Dhawan
Pooja DhawanPooja Dhawan, is a seasoned global talent and learning strategist with an extensive track record spanning over two and a half decades, dedicated to developing sustainable organizational practices. With a rich background, Pooja has successfully designed and implemented leadership development programs for multinational and Fortune 500 companies across diverse industries, including IT services, Manufacturing, Retail, ITES, Automotive, Real Estate, Finance, and Insurance. Her expertise encompasses Leadership Development, Organization Development, Change Management, Talent Management, Executive Coaching, and comprehensive learning design at both strategic and implementation levels. Pooja's professional journey includes roles such as Leadership Development Consultant at Al-Futtaim, UAE; Organization Development Consultant with Honeywell; and Head of Learning and Development at First American, along with a significant tenure as Training Manager at HP. In these capacities, she has crafted leadership development journeys, established learning functions, and executed top-tier talent development programs tailored to individuals at various career stages. Educationally, Pooja holds an MBA in HR from Xavier’s Institute of Management and a Master's degree in Psychology. Her commitment to continuous learning is underscored by certifications in tools like BELBIN, SIX BOXES, TA 101, HUMAN LABS, PERFORMANCE COACHING, DESIGN THINKING, among others. Pooja brings a wealth of knowledge and a global perspective to organizations seeking transformative talent and learning strategies.
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