Gabriel Hesson
Senior Facilitator @Mindgym
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Facilitator @Mindgym
EDUCATION
Tulane University
BA, English
UCLA Anderson School of Management
MBA, Marketing
SKILLS
ABOUT GABRIEL HESSON
Senior Learning & Development professional with 2,100+ hours architecting and delivering leadership programs that drive measurable organizational impact for Fortune 100 companies, top 25 public universities, and public sector organizations.Ranked in the top 1% of facilitators globally and recognized as one of seven Top Coaches in North America, I specialize in creating psychologically safe learning environments where senior and executive audiences engage deeply with complex leadership concepts and translate them into actionable strategies.Program Design & Delivery Excellence:I design and facilitate multi-month leadership journeys (3-6 months) incorporating adult learning principles, cohort-based learning structures, strategic measurement frameworks, and sustained behavior change methodologies. My approach emphasizes real-time adaptability—reading audience dynamics and adjusting pacing, energy, and focus to maximize engagement and application.Virtual Learning Expertise:With 1,500+ hours of virtual facilitation experience, I\'ve mastered the art of creating connection and engagement in both small- and large-scale digital environments (10-500+ participants). My virtual sessions consistently achieve 98% highest satisfaction ratings (6.7/7.0 mean across 591 evaluations), demonstrating that effective facilitation transcends format.Leadership Development Focus Areas:Leading Through Change & Transformation | Driving Performance in Hybrid & Remote Teams | Strategic Delegation & Developing Others | Performance Coaching | Executive Presence | Difficult Conversations | Influence & Persuasion | Strategic Thinking & Vision | Building Trust | Fostering Innovation | Inclusive LeadershipProven Impact:6-month senior leadership journey for 500+ leaders (41 sessions delivered, preferred facilitator status)4-month strategic leadership program across 12 cohorts of directors and deputy chiefs at major university system4-month DEI leadership journey for 600 executives resulting in 12% attrition reduction ($10M+ organizational savings)5-month program for leaders of leaders at global technology companyFacilitator Development: Beyond delivery, I onboard and develop emerging facilitators through coaching on delivery techniques, audience dynamics, and client-specific context—ensuring excellence scales across teams.Foundation: MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management with Fortune 500 marketing leadership experience at Mattel and Teach For America teaching foundation, providing both business acumen and deep understanding of adult learning principles.
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