Clients appreciate Joanne’s grounded, practical approach which grows out of her years of experience in pharmaceutical and chemical industries and her background of leadership and organisational development. Having also now worked in the financial, healthcare, legal, computer and consumer industries, Joanne has implemented a variety of talent management solutions both as an internal and external consultant, including development workshops, executive and leadership development strategies, performance management and career development processes.  She has also coached leaders and professionals in maximising potential and effectiveness. As the Professor at NYU, Joanne designed and delivered the coaching certificate for Life and Executive Coaching (Coaching Summer Intensive).  She has an Ed.S. in HRD in Executive Development from George Washington University and a BCC (Board Certified Coach from Center for Credentialing and Education).  She also has her MBA from Fordham University, New York and her BA in Psychology/Sociology. She is a professor at NYU and Manhattanville College for Leadership and Teams, lecturing on leadership, management and coaching.