People & Culture Coaching and Facilitation Senior Specialist, National Leadership Development

People & Culture Coaching and Facilitation Senior Specialist, National Leadership Development BDO Full-time Chicago or two other Illinois locations Job Summary: The People & Culture Coaching and Senior Facilitation Specialist, National Leadership Development role is responsible for facilitating virtual and in-person learning experiences to support key firm and business line initiatives. The Coaching and Facilitation Senior Specialist provides strong leadership and classroom presence for the delivery of National Leadership Development and specialized team development programs. This role works with other internal and external resources as needed to implement holistic solutions for all leaders to effectively develop their skills and capabilities. The Coaching and Facilitation Senior Specialist navigates group discussions, 1:1 coaching and content presentation with great adaptability, poise, and ease, providing the most engaging and impactful experience possible for participants in National Leadership Development programs. They are also a dedicated resource for BDO’s Exceptional & Engaged Leaders premiere milestone programs, leading a cohort of senior leaders through a highly immersive, year-long cohort-based leadership development experience including in-person and virtual workshops and an extensive roster of internal coaching clients. Job Duties: Conducts expert facilitation of programs designed to build core leadership skills and competencies in all BDO employees and Principals, both in-person and virtually Reviews and provides feedback on instructor-led training documentation and materials, including instructor materials, student handouts, student exercises, presentation materials and end user guides Supports Train-the-Trainer preparation calls, as needed Contributes ideas on ways National Leadership Development can make firm leadership development programs and resources engaging and applicable to the needs of the firm’s professionals Develops and maintains strong relationships with representatives of various business lines, as needed Partners closely with internal resources to ensure requirements for Continuing Professional Education are met Provides input on the launch of scalable leadership development initiatives impacting all business lines, as needed Partners with business leaders and People & Culture colleagues to identify key skill gaps, aligning facilitation and approach to 1:1 and group coaching with individual, team and/or organizational goals Contributes to the design and facilitation of cross-functional coaching programs, supporting talent mobility and performance growth across diverse practice areas Facilitates focus group discussions, participates in training needs assessments with Curriculum team and delivers assessment findings with actionable insights for senior leadership and teams Acts as resource for individualized and group leadership coaching for leaders at all levels, leveraging tools like CliftonStrengths and 360 assessments to drive self-awareness, performanceimprovement, and long-term development planning. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Pinecone Consulting