Expert Employee Performance Consultants

I'm an innovative, curious, and passionate People Ops leader trying to connect employers and their people. Super powers include focused, engaging and effective communications, grace under pressure, and maintaining attention to detail while scoping big picture results. I focus on clarity, inclusion, accountability, respect, and trust - which means I operate with those values at the core of what I do and how I treat others. I lean into tough conversations with leaders at all levels, and help advocate for employees while prioritizing the interests of the organization.

I received my doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Rice University. I now lead Learning and Innovation at Deutser, an organization of consultants and creatives designing positive change for organizations through data-based, innovative, human approaches. My research focuses on belonging, inclusive leadership, team and individual performance, and well-being in organizations. I have co-authored 16 peer-reviewed publications, presented my research at major conferences including the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology and Academy of Management annual meetings, and earned a 3.9 cumulative GPA at Rice. I received the Lodieska Vaughn fellowship at Rice and the Doerr Institute's Innovation Award, as well as the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship honorable mention for my research in the areas of fostering workforce diversity, encouraging well-being and belonging, and strategies to facilitate inclusive leadership at work. I am a leadership coach, certified via the Doerr Institute’s CoachRICE program and have coached hundreds of leaders across industries including professional sports, energy, aviation, military, financial services, healthcare, tech, and academia, helping them live, work, and lead better. I have worked with NASA as a Selection Specialist for several years, supporting the Behavioral Performance group in astronaut selection and research related to developing high performance teams.I am skilled at advanced data visualization and analysis in R and proficient in Python, Excel, and SQL for data management, visualization, and analysis.

Diverse work experiences enriched me with a holistic and sustainability oriented People & Culture perspective which helps businesses shape and reach strategic goals. I feel the flow when fostering positive workplace cultures. Values (when truly lived by) hold an important role in company's success and I've been happy to lead few value implementation projecs that shook some ground;) I'm striving to create environments where team members feel empowered, valued and driven to succeed. I would also call myself burnout prevention advocate, that is why I'm committed to promoting employee well-being, helping individuals thrive both personally and professionally.

I'm passionate about revolutionizing workplace cultures and turning HR insights into…

A Distinguished Supply Chain professional with dual Master’s degrees and over a decade of academic and professional expertise across manufacturing, supply chain, and operations research. A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Penn State graduate, I specialize in driving operational excellence, logistics optimization, and productivity improvement. I lead initiatives that enhance distribution efficiency, reduce costs, and build high-performance cultures through Lean practices and data-driven process improvements. My work spans warehouse operations, inventory, transportation, and cross-functional collaboration—delivering measurable results across North America. With 13 international research publications, I bring a research-backed, practical approach to problem-solving. I’m passionate about continuous improvement and committed to advancing supply chain performance through innovation and collaboration.

As an experienced HR Manager at ProProfs, I am passionate about building high-performing teams, fostering positive workplace culture, and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. Throughout my career, I have honed expertise in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management, enabling me to drive both individual and organizational success. At ProProfs, I have successfully led initiatives such as: Streamlining hiring processes to attract top-tier talent. Developing training programs to boost employee skill sets and retention. Implementing HR technologies to enhance operational efficiency. I believe that the heart of any thriving business is its people, and I strive to create environments where employees feel motivated, valued, and empowered to excel.

Musician, writer, and former project manager. I've never been able to choose between music and writing - and eventually gave up deciding. I pursued a PhD in Comparative Literature at Harvard, where I wrote about music and literature, taught French and Russian language and literature, and continued my piano performance studies. Currently, I am a full-time piano teacher, songwriter, and musician performing across LA while also contributing creatively to screenwriter and showrunner Margaret Nagle's projects as a creative writing assistant. My most recent script, "Albertville," for which I have also composed the music, was a Quarterfinalist at Austin Film Festival and a Finalist in several other international festivals. I have a unique background in performing and teaching music, writing across diverse genres, and a strong organizational skillset that I sharpened as a Project Manager. I bring passion, a deep knowledge of music and writing, and an eye for detail to every creative as well as educational endeavor.

I work with organisations to design and deliver Total Talent solutions that bring visibility, control, and strategic value across their entire workforce covering contingent, permanent and services spend. With over a decade of experience in workforce strategy, MSP delivery, and programme transformation, I partner with clients to solve complex challenges around cost control, compliance, supplier management, and operational efficiency. My focus is on creating high-impact solutions that align with business goals, whether that’s scaling an existing programme, expanding into SOW and services spend, or transitioning from transactional delivery to a true Total Talent model. I take a collaborative, data-led approach, working closely with HR, Procurement, and business stakeholders to build solutions that are not only effective, but sustainable. I’m passionate about helping organisations unlock the full potential of their workforce and creating talent strategies that deliver real value.

Currently a Project Manager at ECA Partners. ECA is a data-driven executive search firm that helps clients with their full-time hiring, interim management, and consulting needs. As a recently minted Ph.D. in Russian studies, I am passionate about literature, film, writing of all kinds, and international education and affairs. In my current role as a project manager for ECA, I am excited to explore management and work culture in a variety of industries through executive search and article writing. As a former Fulbright researcher and educator, I am always interested in learning and discovering new things about the world. Reach me at: ttopoleski@eca-partners.com

Juan Kingsbury, Founder and Talent Strategist of Career Blindspot, provides leaders with bold and clear insights on their ever-changing teams. Juan utilizes his expertise of high performers and research of people at work to free up leaders’ time so they can focus hiring and developing the right people. He is excited to connect with any leader who understands this: investing in your team's growth potential starts with investing in your own.

With 35+years of hands on experience and R12Million in invesment into research and expertise, Tony is an expert in optimising People, Teams, Leadership and Culture to thrive in tough Times. Developer of the REVOLUTIONARY WORKPLACE High Performance Teams system, The Success Ensurance Self Mastery System, and author of SWIFT SUCCESS Mindset, AdaptAgility and REVOLUTIONARY WORKPLACE CLEARx framework. Tony guides people and teams to unleash more of thier amazing potential.

I’m the founder of ReliablyME, a behavioral analytics platform that helps organizations measure and reinforce commitment-based performance, especially in internship, workforce development, and compliance settings. My work spans trust enablement, ESG accountability, and real-world learning systems, leveraging digital nudges, badges, and AI. I’ve published on corporate governance, trust infrastructure, and the value of behavioral data. Previously, I served as CTO at PRESTO (Metrolinx) and in trust advisory at IBM Global Services.

As a Business Manager at ScoreDoc, I now spearhead business operations and strategic growth initiatives, ensuring that our projects not only meet but exceed client expectations. My role involves overseeing the full spectrum of project management, from inception to execution, with a strong focus on driving business development and optimizing operational efficiency.With over 7+ years of experience in the digital marketing and advertising industry, I have honed a versatile skill set that includes team leadership, paid advertising, e-commerce, market research, and comprehensive campaign management. My recent work on ScoreDoc, a cutting-edge platform designed to enhance healthcare transparency, has been particularly rewarding, allowing me to apply my expertise to a project that truly impacts lives.I hold multiple certifications in areas such as unconscious bias, showroom retail, and magnetic charisma, reflecting my commitment to continuous learning and personal growth.

Learning and development professional with a proven track record of transforming complex information into engaging, results-driven training experiences. I specialize in instructional design, curriculum development, and adult learning strategies that improve both employee capabilities and business outcomes. With expertise in healthcare technology systems and educational program design, I excel at building collaborative learning cultures that drive organizational growth. I'm passionate about leveraging technology, data insights, and evidence-based practices to create high-impact learning solutions.

Organizations in both the public and private sectors don't partner with me for easy answers. They come to me because they're ready for an honest conversation about what's holding them back—and a real plan to fix it.I've seen firsthand that most organizational problems aren't about vision; they're about friction. You can feel it in the frustrating policies, the misaligned people strategies, and the inefficient processes that keep good people from doing their best work.My role is to find those points of friction and resolve them. I’m not here to talk theory; I’m here to build practical, measurable solutions for your sharpest pains. My focus is always on delivering results, whether we're tackling high turnover or developing leaders who can truly lead.Having worked in the trenches with a diverse range of organizations—from city governments and NGOs to healthcare systems and oil & gas corporations—I know what it takes to make change stick. It starts with seeing the problem clearly, speaking with candor, and building solutions that last.