
Salima Hemani
Executive, Talent & Organization Performance (T&OP)

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About me
Organizational Architect, Corporate Anthropologist & CEO, SZH Consulting LLC - Organizational and Leadership Development
Education

Georgetown University
2015 - 2015Leadership Coaching, Organizational Leadership
The George Washington University School of Business
2005 - 2007MBA Change Management & Organizational Development
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
1995 - 1999BS Honors Management Science and Information Systems
Experience

Accenture
Jun 1999 - Nov 2011Executive, Talent & Organization Performance (T&OP)
BAE Systems
Nov 2011 - Dec 2012Sr. Manager, Organizational Development & Learning
Marriott International
Jun 2013 - Feb 2015Senior Director - Change Management & Organizational CapabilitySenior leader in Marriott’s HR Organizational Capability discipline, responsible for providing organizational effectiveness and change management leadership and consulting expertise for enterprise-wide businesses and brands.

Northrop Grumman
Jun 2017 - Aug 2018Corporate Director, Organizational Effectiveness & Employee DevelopmentLed organization development (OD), talent management, organization effectiveness (OE), leadership development and learning for Northrop Grumman’s Enterprise Services and Corporate functions. Responsibilities included: - Developing and leading a team of OD/Talent Mgmt. experts responsible for enterprise-wide performance management, employee development and learning, mentoring, career coaching, and organizational development/effectiveness services.- Leading OE efforts in support of large enterprise wide transformational initiatives including Workforce Planning, Onboarding and Mergers & Acquisitions.- Consulting and partnering with executive business leaders to assess business needs, identify strategy, and initiate, lead and deliver programs and interventions that improve organizational performance.- Oversee the design, development and delivery of solutions/efforts in the areas organizational design/optimization, culture change strategy and implementation; team and organizational assessments; change management strategy and implementation; talent/leadership development and employee engagement assessment, strategy formulation, coaching, and implementation of improvement actions; and succession planning.- Work closely with HR business leaders to standardize and strengthen Talent Management strategy across enterprise services and corporate functions; develop and implement strategies to improve leadership diversity. Show less

SZH Consulting, LLC
Sept 2018 - nowFounder and PresidentSZH Consulting LLC (Website: www.szhconsulting.com) is a boutique management consulting and coaching firm, specializing in the science and art of organizational effectiveness and executive coaching. We work with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and various private and non-profit organizations to enhance their organizational health and implement lasting change. We are experts at design, development and implementation of organizational effectiveness and executive coaching solutions, focused on enabling companies and employees to embrace the changing business landscape, improve organizational performance and realize their strategic vision. Our leadership development and coaching services are individually designed to be a critical component of any senior or emerging leader's learning and growth journey. Sample Offerings:- Organizational Assessment & Design- Organizational Change Management- Executive Coaching and Leadership Development- Talent Management (Succession Planning, Perf. Mgmt., Talent Development, Engagement etc.)- Organizational Culture Transformation- Individual/Leadership & Team Assessments- Strategic Planning- Team Facilitation/Offsites/Retreats Show less

Leadership Accelerator for Women
Aug 2021 - nowFounding PartnerIn 2021, SZH Consulting in partnership with Otto Kroeger Associates (OKA) launched the Women in Leadership program to provide a platform where women leaders can learn from and with one another. In this highly sought after and interactive program, each participant learns how to develop her unique voice, navigate long-standing, traditional barriers, and build executive presence—all while exploring synergies and building a network which focuses on uplifting women in leadership.
Licenses & Certifications

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Step I and Step II
Center for Applications of Psychological Type, Inc.Oct 2014- View certificate

SPHR®, Senior Professional in Human Resources
HR Certification Institute - HRCIJun 2014 
Leadership Circle 360 Profile and Leadership Circle Culture Survey
The Leadership CircleNov 2014
SHRM-SCP - Society for Human Resource Management, Senior Certified Professional
SHRMNov 2015
The Five Behaviors Authorized Partner
Everything DiSC: A Wiley BrandAug 2019
Leadership Coaching
Georgetown UniversityDec 2015
The New Change Equation
Case Western Reserve UniversityApr 2017
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
International Coach FederationJun 2016
Everything DiSC Authorized Partner
Everything DiSC: A Wiley BrandAug 2019- View certificate

Talent Optimization
The Predictive IndexJun 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Salima HemaniLeadership Development HCM Excellence Award Brandon Hall Group Aug 2024 Best Leadership Development Program - GoldBest Senior Manager Development Program - GoldBest Unique or Innovative Leadership Program - Bronze
- Awarded to Salima Hemani2016 Readership Award Training Industry Magazine May 2016 Training Industry Readership Award for the article: "The Power of Storytelling in Organizational Development” - http://www.trainingindustry.com/ezine/current-issue/the-power-of-storytelling-in-organizational-development.aspx
- Awarded to Salima HemaniPresenter - NonprofitReady.org: Moving Hearts and Minds – The Power of Storytelling within Nonprofits NonprofitReady.org May 2015
- Awarded to Salima HemaniPro Bono Spotlight Cornerstone onDemand Foundation Apr 2014 https://www.cornerstoneondemand.org/blog/pro-bono-spotlight-salima-hemani#.V3KZolQrJdg
- Awarded to Salima HemaniSpeaker - IMPACT Learning & Development Conference University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business Aug 2013 Presenter - Making Change Stick! Principles of Effective Change Management
- Awarded to Salima HemaniPresenter - Cornerstone OnDemand Webinar on Competencies for Non-Profit Leaders Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation Jun 2013 Presenter - Case Study on Goodwill of Santa Cruz
Volunteer Experience
Coach/Mentor - EMBA Program
Issued by Virginia Tech on May 2018
Associated with Salima HemaniBoard Member, Chair-Professional Development, ICF Metro DC
Issued by International Coach Federation on Jun 2016
Associated with Salima HemaniConsultant, HR Pro Bono Corps
Issued by Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation on Dec 2012
Associated with Salima Hemani
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