Vanessa Talty (Mahri)
About Vanessa Talty (Mahri)
Vanessa Talty is a Senior Manager of Talent & Learning at Brambles, with extensive experience in organizational development and change management across various companies in Australia. She has developed a strengths-based, human-focused approach to coaching and learning, leveraging her background in psychology to enhance organizational performance.
Current Role at Brambles
Vanessa Talty currently serves as the Senior Manager of Talent & Learning at Brambles, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies that enhance talent management and learning initiatives within the organization. Her responsibilities include fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring that employees have access to the resources they need to grow professionally.
Previous Experience in Organizational Development
Prior to her current role, Vanessa held several positions in organizational development. She worked at TransGrid as the Organisational Change & Communications Manager for six months in 2018. Before that, she was the Learning and Organisation Development Manager at Brennan IT from 2016 to 2017 and served as the Organisational Development & Change Manager at Fuji Xerox Australia from 2008 to 2016. These roles contributed to her expertise in managing change and enhancing organizational performance.
Educational Background in Psychology
Vanessa Talty studied at the University of New England in Australia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a focus on Psychology. This educational background has equipped her with a deep understanding of human behavior, which she applies in her work in organizational development and talent management.
Development of Coaching Approaches
Vanessa has developed a strengths-based, human-focused approach to coaching, organizational development, learning, and change. This methodology emphasizes the importance of recognizing individual strengths and leveraging them to foster personal and organizational growth. Her insights into what people and organizations need to reach their potential inform her strategies in talent management.
Diverse Professional History
Throughout her career, Vanessa has held various roles that contribute to her extensive experience in talent and organizational development. She has worked at notable companies such as Bank of Queensland as an OD Project Officer and David Jones as a Learning & Development Consultant. Additionally, she managed the Global Graduate Program at Lendlease for nine months in 2018-2019. Her diverse professional history reflects her adaptability and commitment to enhancing organizational effectiveness.