About Dr. Ana Bedard, Founder and CEO

ThriveOn Talent Consulting is an expression of my lifelong passion for and experience in developing leaders and working for equity and inclusion. I love that my work makes a difference not only for individuals, but for their teams, organizations, and customers, and ultimately society at large.

Selected accomplishments

  • Designed and delivered an enterprise-wide leadership program with 100 underrepresented talent at a Fortune 100 company to expand the diversity of leadership pipeline from within and below; participants reported higher engagement and effectiveness in managing their careers, and 70% of managers reported enhancements in 3+ leadership skill areas. The program was recognized by the CEO in the 2023 shareholder report.

  • Generated high returns on investment at mid-sized organizations, including a 300% increase in billing success rates for clinical services at a mental health care organization and a 10% increase in clients at a family service organization.

  • Contributed to up to 49% increase in performance ratings among senior directors in two critical roles in R&D in a major pharmaceutical company.

  • Increased retention by 20% among recent graduates of early career program by analyzing root causes, redesigning the program, and coaching and mentoring program members.

  • Led an Employee Resource Group team that increased the organization’s Disability Equality Index score by 10% by navigating through ambiguity to execute strategic initiatives aligned with best practices.

  • Assessed over 350 asset development teams in a major pharmaceutical company and identified differentiating behaviors of highest-performing teams. Led initiative for all asset teams to adopt new behaviors, leading to increased effectiveness and speed.

ThriveOn Partner Consultants

I have very talented friends! My partner consultants offer deep expertise and experience and are leveraged according to your needs.

Clients include

  • Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies

  • Multiple industries, notably pharmaceutical, healthcare, and non-profit

  • State of Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

Contact me to learn who my clients are.

Located in the metropolitan Chicago area, serving clients everywhere

Affiliations

Active Member

Presidential Advisor & Past President

Influencer

Education and Certifications

  • Ph.D. and M.A. in Theology with a concentration in Christian Ethics, Loyola University Chicago

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania

  • Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach (MGSCC)

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Cornell University

  • Leadership & Service Facilitator, AchieveForum (now KornFerry)

  • Systematic Curriculum & Instructional Design, Ohio State University

  • Talent Management Institute, University of North Carolina

  • Foundations of Coaching, New Ventures West

  • Hogan Assessments, Hogan Assessment Systems

  • SOCIAL STYLE Assessment by TRACOM

  • Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) by Crucial Learning