Linda Assaf, Career Coach
About Linda Assaf, Career Coach
Linda Assaf is a Career Coach and Wellbeing Project Manager at KPMG Australia, with over 17 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, and leadership development. She specializes in helping individuals transition careers and offers coaching support for job-hunting and career advancement.
Work at KPMG Australia
Linda Assaf has held multiple roles at KPMG Australia, contributing to various aspects of the organization. She worked as a Learning Business Partner from 2017 to 2018 in Sydney, where she focused on learning and development initiatives. Following this, she served as a Senior Manager in Talent & Leadership Development from 2018 to 2019, enhancing leadership capabilities within the firm. In 2020, she briefly took on the role of Business Development Manager for High Growth Ventures. Currently, she is the Wellbeing Project Manager, a position she has held since 2020, where she oversees wellbeing initiatives aimed at supporting employees.
Education and Expertise
Linda Assaf earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a double major in English Literature and Performance Studies from the University of Sydney, studying from 2000 to 2002. She furthered her education by obtaining a Certificate of Organisational Coaching (Level 1) from the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL) in 2021. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Brain Based Coaching at the NeuroLeadership Institute Australia in 2018. Her educational background supports her expertise in HR, talent acquisition, and coaching.
Background
Linda Assaf has over 17 years of experience in various roles related to HR, talent acquisition, and leadership development. She has worked with notable organizations, including PwC and Accenture, where she gained valuable insights into talent management and organizational development. Her career has included positions such as Talent Acquisition Manager and Learning & Development Programme Manager at PwC, as well as Account Manager at Randstad Financial & Professional. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Linda Assaf has demonstrated a commitment to helping individuals transition in their careers. She currently operates as a Career Coach and Facilitator at The Career Alchemist, where she provides coaching support and pragmatic advice for job-hunting and career advancement. Her experience in high-performance team leadership and coaching, particularly within two of the Big 4 Professional Services Firms, highlights her capability in fostering talent and supporting career development.