I Can Transform Your Organization By Helping you Develop Leaders and Teams
I empower leaders and teams with proven strategies in leadership development, performance management, succession planning, and talent development to boost employee engagement and drive retention. Together, we will identify and tackle your organization’s key challenges, fostering a culture of growth and success.
About Monique Walker
I'm Monique and I truly believe in the power of people. I've spent over 10 years in the health insurance world, focusing on making work better for everyone – boosting how engaged people feel, keeping great talent around, and helping leaders grow. I excel at planning for the future and making sure everyone's performing at their best. A few of my notable achievements are:
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Boosting organizational goal alignment by a whopping 80% by creating a fresh performance management strategy. We used Workday to make sure everyone was on the same page!
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Mentoring and sponsoring some amazing folks, helping six employees get promoted and guiding 17 leaders to bigger roles through targeted development.
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I even earned a CEO Award for training 200 customer service pros through a merger – an experience I will not soon forget.
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I’m passionate about designing learning and development programs that make a difference. I use data to figure out what's needed and create environments where everyone can grow and thrive. My expertise covers leadership development, planning for who's next in line (succession planning), performance management, developing talent, and fostering cross- collaboration.
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Recently, I took some time to focus on my personal growth and giving back. I volunteered at a U.S. start-up, a food bank, a women’s shelter, and helped seniors with dementia care. Plus, I traveled to Europe and North Africa to some amazing places like Morocco, Denmark, Sweden and Spain. My travels really opened my eyes and helped me connect with people from all walks of life. Ultimately, I improved my understanding of diverse cultures and enhanced my cross-cultural communication skills.
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These combined experiences drive my passion for making workplaces better and helping organizations reach their full potential. I'm excited to connect and see how we can create positive changes together!
Work Samples
View this collection of my work samples where I have used media, process improvement, and strategic plans to achieve the company’s organizational goals. These samples illustrate my approach to engaging both employees and leaders through effective performance management and leadership development initiatives.
2022
Performance Process Enhancement
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(Ready Now - Grow In Role)
​This practice setup played a crucial role in my preparation to unveil a performance process enhancement called , 'Ready Now - Grow In Role.'The process was developed to elevate organizational discussions around career aspirations and mobility. The reveal first occurred at the HR divisional fair and was followed by multiple mini- presentations during the company's "Spring Fling" festival.
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2022
Performance Discussions Support
(Ready Now - Grow In Role)
Implemented a series of videos crafted to onboard the organization to the Ready Now - Grow In Role performance process enhancement. These videos emphasized the importance of meaningful performance conversations about career aspirations and mobility, offering conversation prompts and step-by-step instructions for both leaders and employees.
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2022
Performance Process Enhancement
Job Aid
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(Ready Now - Grow In Role)
Here is a job aide that shows how the process works using the Workday platform and was made available on the organization's performance management resource site.
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2023-2024
HR Executive Leader Meeting
Presentation
I presented this update to the HR Executive Leadership team on the progress of the performance management strategy, aimed at aligning and cascading goals across all 5,000 employees in the organization. As a result of this strategy, the organization achieved an impressive 80% increase in alignment between organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
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2023-2024
Leadership Development Strategy
Here is a leadership development frame work and strategy to engage leaders and create ongoing leadership development opportunities during a period of transformation in the organization. This framework forecasted a $100,000.00 cost savings in external training resources.
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2024
Ready Now - Grow In Role pamphlet
Here is a pamphlet that explained how the process worked with key dates and information needed for employees and leaders to learn more about Ready Now- Grow In Role.
Approach for
Achieving Results
No matter the type, scope, or complexity of work, here is my approach for how I achieve results in complex, ambiguous, and dynamic work environments.
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Strategic Implementation
Develop and implement strategies that align with business objectives, as demonstrated by my work in performance management, talent development, and leadership development initiatives.​
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Collaborative Leadership
Work effectively with cross-functional teams, executives, HR partners, and external vendors to achieve organizational goals.
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Data-Driven Decision Making
Use data and analytics to inform decisions, measure program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.
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Focus on Results
Consistently achieve measurable results, such as increased goal alignment, cost savings, and improved employee engagement.
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Continuous Improvement
Proactively identify skill gaps, apply best practices, and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure alignment with business goals.
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Mentoring and Coaching
Committed to developing others through coaching, mentoring, and leadership development programs.
Props for My Work
View this collection of positive reviews from leaders and peers across the organization showcasing the impact of tailored talent strategies and strategic development in action.
Big shout out to you for being an incredible leader who has championed our Skill Bridge program, mentoring transitioning service members with unwavering dedication this year! Your support made a difference. # SkillBridge # Mentorship #Leadership # LifeAtBlueCrossNC
-Linda Douglas
Thank you for a phenomenal leadership meeting yesterday. I want to acknowledge the prep and long hours put in to make it run so smoothly and for the impactful content. I appreciate you!
~Melissa Inman
Thank you for an awesome facilitation of Leadership values, effective behaviors, and tools to support leaders and employees in our Blue Xchange kickoff event! You did an amazing job and the cohort was fully engaged in the content and conversations you sparked. Thank you also for being intentional in your delivery and clear on the cohort’s needs/takeaways. Amazing job and high impact as always, Monique
~ Samantha Kelly
Thank you so much for your leadership during our transition. You showed up for your team, often during challenging times. I’ve come to depend on your grit, honesty, and can-do attitude. Our team is better because of your leadership. Looking forward to what we will accomplish as a leadership team in 2024.
~Carmella Melton
Thank you for coming to our DEI Team meeting to provide background and overview of the Performance Enablement journey, including Nathan in the work process, the outstanding presentation today in the HR All Hands on cascading goals and for another great partnership to embed DEI in Talent Reviews in 2023! Monique, you simply rock! #OneTeam
~Pam Diggs
Thank you for you advice and coaching in our touch point last week, Monique! I appreciate your support as I navigate organizational and restructure-related changes. Thanks also for being a good listener. It was very helpful to connect with you.
~Ingrid Morris
Great job on the Performance Enablement strategy and demo. You were both prepared, crisp, and confident which led to a great outcome. Your partnership is truly an example of #OneTeam!
~Carmella Melton
Thank you for taking time out of your day to discuss my career journey and provide practical tips to help me explore ways to move forward. I appreciate you Monique.
~Barbie Bolden
Monique, thank you so much for your guidance today to help us be more thoughtful and thorough as we design our future state. We appreciate you.
~Smitha Nair
Thanks for your important role in making the Leadership forum a success- great energy, great information shared.
~Mitch Perry
Thank you for your presentation to my team yesterday on the importance of developing leaders. As I shared, you always leave me excited and energized. You are amazing and I appreciate any opportunity to work with you.
~Ashlee Smart
WOW! Thank you for an amazing kickoff of the ALP program. This was well thought through with intentionality every step of the way. The connection between ALP and Rising Talent flowed beautifully. Great teamwork!
~Robin Miller
Contact Me
Ready to transform your organization? I’m here to answer your questions and help you map out the next steps for sustainable growth.
Raleigh North Carolina
984-222-4663