Izabela is passionate about helping others improve their capabilities. She does so using a variety of practices such as mentoring HR professionals in evidence-based talent management practices, assessing and coaching managers, and working with leaders to promote a positive organizational culture. Izabela enjoys partnering with clients to strengthen their talent management expertise and achieve superior organizational performance. Clients appreciate Izabela’s ability to listen and help in reaching their potential.
Expertise
Applying evidence-based integrated talent management practices to address client needs, including training, employee engagement, team building, leadership assessment and coaching. Using psychological assessment to make accurate hiring decisions and facilitate deeper self-awareness among managers. Performing business simulations and providing unique insight into sound talent decisions Designing surveys and knowledge tests to measure attitudes and capabilities. Performing talent analytics to uncover intelligence and inform decision making.
Impact
Conducted individual assessments leading to hiring recommendations for a wide range of roles within various multi-billion dollar corporations Facilitated organizational culture assessment project for Mesirow Financial which led to improved action planning and succession planning efforts Wrote, analyzed, and improved various knowledge and skills tests, which included item analysis and action planning sessions, that improved test consistency and training interventions Compiled research and facilitated the design of talent management courses, materials, and tests Worked with individuals and organizations in a variety of industries including financial services, hospitality, public sector, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive Consulted with organizations such as Synovate, CNA, Federal Reserve, Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago, National University of Colombia
Credentials
Ph.D. Candidate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology M.S., Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology B.S., Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology Taught Introductory course to I/O Psychology at Illinois Institute of Technology
In her free time, Izabela enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves to travel, renovate her house, paint, discover new music, and hike with her dog.
