In this episode of Shift, I chat with Dr. Virginia Bianco-Mathis - a partner with Strategic Performance Group and a Professor in the School of Business at Marymount University.   She is recognized by the International Coach Federation as a professional certified coach with a specialty in leadership. She has more than 20 years of experience and a doctorate in human resource and organization development (Johns Hopkins and George Washington Universities). Her background includes a core set of industry positions, extensive consulting with corporate and agency executives, and publications/presentations in the areas of performance management, organizational change, leadership development, executive team building, coaching and strategic planning. 

Her most recent publications include  “The Dialogue Deck” (2020) and Everyday Coaching (2018). Lastly, she has a leadership podcast, team-anywhere.com, where she interviews industry leaders throughout the world on how to build cultures in today’s hybrid environments.   

Her favorite word: yes. 

Her motto: keep getting better.  

Her favorite book: The Outward Mindset.  

Her secret weapon: dialogue.

Contact: [email protected]

www.strategicperformance.net  

About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.   

As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.  

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