About Leilany
From bootstrapping people operations for startups to supporting global enterprises, I partner with organizations to transform their people strategies and leadership capabilities.
Hi, I'm Leilany! I'm an embedded advisor in leadership development and talent strategy. My approach is hands-on: I work as a trusted insider to your business, partnering with leadership and HR teams to design, build, and implement solutions tailored to your culture, team, and resources.
With a background in psychology and 15+ years in learning and development, I bring both the science of how people learn and practical insight into what motivates and inspires teams. I'm driven by the purposeful nature of my work - building trust, genuinely understanding each organization's unique people and challenges, and solving complex problems that create tangible impact. Improving the employee (and human) experience has always been my calling, and I'm fortunate to do what I love each day.
As a member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and pursuing CPTD certification, I stay current with industry best practices while always adapting them to your unique context. My approach leverages Situational Leadership, behavioral assessments (Predictive Index, DISC, PDP), and evidence-based talent development practices.
I've partnered with organizations from 4-person startups to 800+ employee enterprises across North America and Europe. Based in Barcelona, I welcome opportunities to support teams across both continents.
If you have a people challenge you're trying to solve, send it my way! Always happy to discuss creative problem-solving related to people, culture, and L&D!
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Conversational
Portuguese
Conversational
Can work on-site
Barcelona (up to 50km)
Experience
- Lima Growth ConsultingPeople, Culture, and L&DAdvisorJanuary 2021 - Today (5 years and 5 months)San Diego, CA, USAEntrusted with full project ownership across all organizational levels, I help companies build cultures where employees feel valued while giving executives the strategic frameworks they need to grow sustainably.What I do:• Build complete people operations infrastructure — hiring, onboarding, performance management, and leadership development• Advise executives and HR teams on process optimization and technology implementation to streamline ops and strengthen manager effectiveness• Conduct organizational assessments to identify leadership and development gaps• Design performance management systems including OKR frameworks and 360° feedback processes• Deliver leadership programs that build trust, improve communication, and develop core competencies• Build bespoke L&D programs aligned with business objectives• Provide 1:1 executive and leadership coaching at all levelsImpact highlights:• Scaled people operations for a startup from 4 to 21 employees in 18 months• Delivered 1,000+ hours of leadership training to 95 managers at an 800+ employee enterprise• Reduced leadership development gaps from 57% through targeted training initiatives• Shifted organizations from annual reviews to continuous feedback cultures, coaching 50+ managers on accountability and effectiveness• Architected onboarding and mentorship programs that cut ramp time while strengthening culture• Built competency frameworks, career paths, and OKR systems for growth-stage companiesTools & methodologies I endorse:Situational Leadership · Behavioral assessments (Predictive Index, DISC, ProScan) · OKR methodology · Manager Enablement software · Agile organizational developmentClient experience spans technology and professional services, including Nice North America, myTOD, Boutique Recruiting, Single Grain, and BattleLaw.
- Eastridge Workforce SolutionsSenior Corporate TrainerAugust 2018 - December 2020 (2 years and 4 months)San Diego, CA, USA○ Led Learning & Development and culture initiatives for 300+ employee organization with multiple branches, managing complete training lifecycle while serving as strategic advisor to CEO and executive board.○ Designed and executed organization-wide learning strategy from needs assessment through evaluation, measuring training effectiveness and ROI.○ Built culture infrastructure including employee onboarding experience, mentorship programs, and engagement initiatives that strengthened retention and cohesion.○ Traveled to branches across the country to deliver training and ensure consistency in people practices, leadership standards, and cultural alignment across distributed teams.○ Partnered with senior leadership to implement evidence-based hiring strategies including behavioral assessments and structured interview processes.○ Served on CEO advisory board providing strategic input on organizational development, culture transformation, and talent.○ Facilitated leadership development programs including Situational Leadership, DISC, Predictive Index, performance management systems, and manager effectiveness training.
- San Diego Workforce PartnershipLead Training and OperationsOctober 2017 - August 2018 (10 months)San Diego, CA, USA○ Promoted to lead the Training and Services Operations team after initial success as Training Specialist.○ Designed and delivered training curriculum for diverse audiences across San Diego County, including facilitation for the Workforce Development Board, employers, and community organizations.○ Built strategic partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders to align training initiatives with community workforce needs.○ Led a team supporting disadvantaged young adults with career coaching, job placement, and interview preparation.○ Managed team performance including 1:1 coaching, metrics tracking, professional development, and recruitment.
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Education
- CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development)Associationfor Talent Development (ATD)2026CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development)
- PDP Professional Certification (Professional DynaMetric Programs)PDP Global2025PDP Professional Certification (Professional DynaMetric Programs)