Developing your
next lineup of leaders.

We are talent strategists who cut through the complexity of succession planning to deliver what growing companies actually need: leaders who are ready when opportunities arise.  We partner with you to customize our research-backed methods,  transforming your talent management processes from check-box exercises to competitive advantage.  When leaders are ready, organizations win.

  • Sarah is passionate about unlocking human potential and transforming organizations from the inside out. For over 25 years, she has partnered with leaders to build thriving cultures and develop people who create value as they grow. As a Strategic HR Consultant and co-founder of The Talent Project, she loves working with emerging and established organizations to create meaningful talent and inclusive leadership strategies. During her time as Senior Vice President at Ahold Delhaize, she led global talent initiatives for 400,000+ associates across 19 brands, reinforcing the power of connecting people to purpose at scale. Sarah is energized by shaping the next generation of HR Leaders and serves as an Adjunct Professor at University of Denver, teaching strategic and global HR courses at the graduate level. Sarah is currently pursuing her PhD in Executive Leadership at Clemson University, building on her MBA from Boston College, and Masters of Human Resources from Michigan State University.  Sarah resides outside of Boston, MA with her husband, four children, and three dogs. Want to hear more from Sarah?  Check out the podcast she co-hosts here: 

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  • Enrique believes great leadership starts with finding and developing the right people. Over the past 30 years, he has dedicated his career to connecting exceptional talent with organizations that can unleash their potential, especially in the dynamic worlds of technology, sports, and entertainment. 

    Enrique has built his career and honed his expertise by working for some of the most groundbreaking brands globally, including Electronic Arts, Nike, ESPN, and Pinterest. He is dedicated to fostering inclusive leadership as a board member and leadership advisor. His expertise includes competency modeling, executive onboarding, and creating systems to attract and secure top-tier, diverse talent on a global scale. 

    He holds a B.S. in Marketing, an M.S. in Corporate and Public Communication from Seton Hall University, and an M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Kansas State University. Enrique holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, and his research focuses on advancing equity in leadership within the professional sports sector.

    Enrique is the co-author of Competencies at Work: Providing a Common Language for Talent Management. Enrique enjoys traveling and has visited 48 out of the 50 United States. Enrique is also an accomplished athlete and a track and field All-American, having been selected for the 1995 Olympic Festival Track & Field team. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Business and Sport Management at Lindfield University and co-founder of The Talent Project. Enrique resides outside of Portland, OR with his wife, two kids and two dogs.

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We break down silos

We believe that talent is best owned across HR & business functions, & we create wins by working together.

We seek evidence

We rely on data and evidence to shape the practices and advice we offer.

We prioritise fairness

In order to win, we know talent practices must be fair, impartial, and equitable for all involved.

We make things easy

We cut through the noise and create simple, effective practices.

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