Kara Stafford

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ABOUT KARA STAFFORD

support the development and success of team members across an organization as they learn, grow, thrive, and lead in the workplace.I have had a career of both leadership and individual contributor roles in the talent development space from small to large organizations in a variety of industries, including healthcare, banking, insurance, and nonprofit — I bring both strategic vision and a hands-on approach to talent and leadership development: Deliberative, Relator, Maximizer, Adaptability, Connectedness, Harmony, Developer, Futuristic, Strategic, Learner?My standout quality is a thoughtful balance between structure and empathy. I am deeply committed to creating programs and experiences that not only develop essential leadership skills, but do so in a way that’s inclusive, personal, and human-centered. I naturally consider both the tangible and emotional aspects of growth — for instance, balancing clear, objective criteria in high-potential selection with a need to minimize bias and foster inclusion; or encouraging leaders to adopt gratitude practices that genuinely impact team culture. It’s this balance that drives me to help others \"learn, grow, thrive, and lead\" in an environment where both performance and compassion coexist. It\'s a unique approach; the combination of structure and empathy not only supports one’s growth; it also helps people to feel seen, valued, and empowered as they learn, develop, and grow. & :•M.Ed. in Adult Learning & Development•CPTD® (Certified Professional Talent Development), ATD•DEI in Talent Development Certificate, ATD•MBTI Certified Practitioner, The Myers-Briggs Company•Human Performance Improvement Certificate, ATD•DE & I in the Workplace Certificate, University of South Florida •Virtual Trainer Certificate, Vignettes Learning•Training Generalist Certificate, Langevin Learning Services•Instructional Designer Certificate, Langevin Learning Services & :•Leadership & Talent Development•Organizational Development & Change Management•Diversity, Equity & Inclusion•Learning Experience Design•Employee Engagement & Wellbeing•Strategic Consulting & Project Management•Performance Improvement & Analytics•Onboarding & Career DevelopmentContact:_@. or 44••••••32 (cell)