Team development

Paula is a result focused and pragmatic senior Human Resources leader with a successful track record of transformational change and building successful teams. She is highly experienced in the delivery of significant initiatives in established and complex multinational organisations ranging from Bio-Tech and Pharmaceuticals to Medical Devices, Consumer Goods, Automotive, and Financial institutions.

This experience was developed in the last 20+ years both locally and internationally, having lived and worked in Asia, Europe and South America. Proven strategic and practical capabilities have ensured the delivery of effective outcomes. With demonstrated experience of translating conceptual strategies into real and sustainable results, Paula is able to strongly influence and work effectively with C-suite leaders. These strengths are backed by excellent team and organisational skills, an ability to think creatively and the knowledge and drive to apply best practice across different countries and cultures.

Paula has a real passion for helping organisations build their HR strategy and making them effective in delivering their overall objectives by focusing on the people side.  Transforming the way people think and approach the day to day business issues, while at the same time making sure we all continue to enjoy the work we do by focusing on our strengths.

Expertise & specialisations

• HR Consulting (aligning restructuring with optimal business outcomes)
• HR strategy development and implementation (organisational design, reorganisations, performance management)
• Executive Coaching and assessment debriefs for Senior HR Leaders
• Change and culture facilitator focusing on behavioural change
• Leadership development, team development, coaching and training
• Interview preparation

Qualifications & training

Master of Science – London School of Economics and Political Science -UK

Bachelor of Arts – Bryn Mawr College, PA – USA

Lean and Kaizen Certification Training – facilitator (Green Belt Training, Italy and Singapore)

Discovery Insights Accredited Facilitator – easy to understand personalised reports based on colour energies: Personal Effectiveness Programme for self-awareness and common language of understanding; Team Development and Team dynamics programme for fast track bonding and understanding;  Change Development for giving teams the right tools and knowledge

Accredited Transformational Trainer and Facilitator (McKinsey methodology)

Certificate IV in Training and Development, Tafe, Sydney

Training in Logotherapy, Viktor Frankl Institute Australia

You can contact Paula here.

Marg Lennon is an Executive Coach who provides coaching, mentoring and Leadership development consultancy services to clients across a variety of industries, including Health, Financial Services, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, Mining, Telecommunications, Education, Architecture, Medical Devices and Public Relations.  Marg’s measured approach and insight coupled with her innate ability to build rapport readily enable her to help others minimise risks, operate more strategically and gain critical perspectives to make significant positive changes.  She successfully facilitates group sessions with Senior and Executive teams to meet defined and specific goals, particularly relating to transformational change.

Her approach to coaching employs a variety of techniques including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Adult Development and Positive Psychology with a solution-focused approach.  She is experienced in using a range of change models and has completed a Masters of Organisational Coaching at Sydney University.

Marg derives great satisfaction from helping clients reach their full potential as they work towards the achievement of their goals.  She particularly enjoys working with senior women to assist them in managing their many challenges and responsibilities.

Marg has a strong Senior Executive Human Resources background in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries, having spent many years in various Australian, Asia Pacific and Global roles.

Marg is Chairman of the YMCA NSW Board whose purpose is to support and encourage healthy, happy connected communities, with a particular focus on young people.  She is the past Chairman of Aftercare, an NGO dedicated to helping the mentally disabled lead independent lives; both organizations are mid to large NFP’s.

Locations

• Sydney
• Canberra
• Facetime anywhere

Areas of specialisation

• Leadership development and effectiveness
• Dealing with complexity
• Maintaining effective relationships
• Team development

Contact Marg here.