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ABOUT

Hi, I’m Danielle, the creator behind The Productive.

 

I’m an HR professional with nearly 10 years in the industry, focused on what I care about most: people. I’ve spent my career thinking about why people come to work, how they show up, and what helps them thrive once they’re there. I believe great work happens when we combine head and heart, passion and structure, purpose and process.

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My time in large organizations gave me the skills, experience, and perspective I now bring to every client. However, I wanted to do this work in a way that’s more direct, more human, and more immediate. The Productive was built to bring clarity and momentum to the businesses and leaders who are ready to move forward with intention.

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This isn’t about surface-level culture work or overcomplicated strategy. It’s about helping real teams work better, so the business can run smarter, deliver stronger, and grow more profitably.

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Outside of work, I’m someone who’s deeply curious about how people grow: at work, in life, and in the spaces in between. I bring structure where it’s needed, and heart where it’s missing. The businesses I work with don’t just need more strategy. They need clarity, momentum, and support that actually works.

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​I’d be honored to talk with you and see if I can be of service to you and your people.

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I believe you can’t help others grow unless you’re growing too. I’m committed to staying curious, improving my craft, and investing in the tools that make me better—not just as a consultant, but as a person. Below are a few of the ways I’ve deepened my learning over the years:
  • M.Ed. in Learning, Design, and Technology with a focus in Instructional Design from the University of Georgia
  • Prosci Change Practitioner Certification 
  • MBTI Certified Practitioner 
  • Brain Based Coaching Certificate from the Neuro-Leadership Institute
  • Organizational Design Certification from Cornell University 
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