Helping Identify, Inspire and Develop Talent
Helping Identify, Inspire and Develop Talent
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Helping Identify, Inspire and Develop Talent
Helping Identify, Inspire and Develop Talent
SPARKnU is a Psychology based consulting firm focused on providing a range of Talent Management services and solutions that help organizations think differently about talent. We can help you identify inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities in your current approaches to enhance performance, from hiring to succession planning. We will work with you to create solutions that work and improve your ability to achieve your organizational goals.
Whether you're looking to hire more effectively, develop leaders or create a competency model, we've got you covered. Our mission is to create strong, trusting relationships - not transactions. We want to understand you, your aspirations, challenges and needs and then develop the solutions that work best for you. Once we're done, we'll be there, every step of the way as questions or issues arise.
We have over 45 years of combined experience in International Business, Human Resources, Finance, and Education. We thrive on leveraging our experience and expertise to identify root causes and help you make the best decisions you can about your talent resources.
“I thought my team looked up to me before coaching, but after going through coaching, I learned more about empathy and how important of a tool and motivator it can be. As my empathy increased, so did myself awareness. Generally speaking, me learning about how to give a $#!T about the people I serve provided me with my “why” and made me more motivated to come to work every day. It also helped me provide my team with those same intangible tools that helped reinforce and improve their reason “why” they come to work every day. I am proud of my time spent in coaching with Dr. Johnston, I could write a book about what I learned.” Jeremy Holcombe, Engineering – The Toro Company
"Working with Dr. Johnston through coaching was a professional and life-changing process. Initially, I hated it because it was hard work, and she pushed me to look at myself in ways that challenged my self-perception. It was uncomfortable, to say the least. However, as I gained new insights and realized how much more effective I was becoming, I found my relationships at work, with my teams, and with my family improved dramatically. In the end, it was a transformational experience, and I not only had the privilege to work with Dr. Johnston but also gained a dear friend." Jeff Harris - Manufacturing Operations Manager -
The Toro Company
"Michelle has been an incredible resource to our Worldwide Training Department and the impact we have on Leadership Development of Mid-Managers around the world. While meeting our current needs, Michelle has helped us to get creative and elevate our thinking to better impact performance levels of our future leaders.”
Bob Boneau - Worldwide Training Department Leader - McDonald's
"Michelle is an engaging and dynamic leader who is passionate about how her work can transform companies. She thrives by applying her emotional intelligence to seemingly ordinary situations. Michelle is a pleasure to work with and able to provide deep insights on how to improve both individuals and entire teams at the same time." Kalen Lagerquist - Director of Operations Mayfield Robotics
"Michelle understands the complexities of using assessments in solving organizational pain points. Customers love her quick mind and ability to cut straight to the point. She is extremely conscientious in doing things right and has a clear sense of her values. I enjoy working with smart people and Michelle is beyond smart!"
Becky Sandifer, Ph.D. - Executive Coach
Boeing
"Michelle is passionate about her work. She combines a superior level of care for her employees and customers with her goal of meeting the needs of those around her to create a trusted and inspiring work environment. Her professionalism and knowledge of psychological instruments and their use is nothing short of impressive but her ability to explain it to the untrained person to make it interesting, understandable and useful is what truly sets her apart from the rest."
Angela Bruentrup, PMP - Data Analytics Manager - 3M
The Toro Company
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