Amy Speranza

About Amy Speranza

Strategic talent management leader with a proven record of driving organizational transformation, employee engagement, and leadership development. I motivate teams, build consensus, and communicate openly, leading by example and championing team performance. My work is guided by innovation, purpose, passion, care, and authenticity.As Senior Talent Consultant at Guardian Life Insurance Company, I lead the “Careers at Guardian” initiative, enabling career growth and internal mobility for thousands of colleagues through a machine learning-enabled Career Hub. I orchestrate succession planning, facilitate enterprise-wide talent reviews, and co-lead Guardian’s skills strategy to support workforce development and future growth.Previously at GE, I led the Frontline Leadership Program—a 6-month blended learning initiative focused on developing top talent. I have held roles of increasing responsibility within GE’s Crotonville learning organization, advancing the company’s brand as an employer of choice.Key Achievements:• Launched “Careers at Guardian,” supporting internal mobility for employees.• Directed succession planning for 36+ critical roles, with over 71% having identified successors and development plans.• Received the GE Crotonville Recognition Award (top 10% of the organization) for two consecutive years.• Hogan Assessment Systems Certified Practitioner - credentialed to administer and interpret Hogan HPI, HDS and MVPI Assessments.If you would like to connect with me, please do so via a••••••••@gmail.com.SKILLSVendor Oversight Strategic Planning Lean TransformationTalent Management Continuous ImprovementOrganizational DevelopmentLearning & Development [L&D] Program & Project Management KPI Development & MeasurementC-Suite & Executive Relationships Technology Adoption & ImplementationSuccession PlanningSkills-first talent strategies

Experience

1. Talent and Organizational Development Leader

   Guardian Life

   Apr 2023 — Present · Stamford, CT, US

   Strategic thought partner and recognized leader in talent management, driving Guardian’s transformation to a skills-based, future-ready organization. Lead the design and execution of the “Careers at Guardian” initiative, enabling career growth and internal mobility for thousands of colleagues through a robust, machine learning-enabled Career Hub. Co-lead the design of Guardian’s enterprise skills strategy, developing comprehensive assessment and upskilling strategies to support internal mobility and workforce development. Orchestrate enterprise-wide succession planning for critical roles, ensuring a strong leadership pipeline and readiness for future growth. Serve as the architect and facilitator of Guardian’s annual and bi-annual talent review processes, integrating performance management, talent development, and succession planning to accelerate business strategy and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

Education

• Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Babson College

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Skills

• Project Management
• Vendor Management
• Organizational Design
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Leadership
• Management Consulting
• Workshop Facilitation
• Business Development
• Wealth Management
• Organizational Development
• Training
• Coaching
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Executive Coaching
• Talent Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Performance Management
• Financial Services
• Employee Training
• Leadership Development
• Management