Helping Leaders Harness the Power of Human-Centered Learning Strategy for Meaningful Growth.
🗣️ “Our workforce isn’t ready for the future.”
Over 70% of organizations face skill gaps that limit growth and innovation.
🗣️ “Our teams are out of sync and struggling to innovate.”
Disengaged teams cost businesses millions. Purpose, inclusion, and alignment drive high performance.
🗣️ “Leadership is more complex than ever.”
60% of leaders feel unprepared to navigate today’s challenges, from inclusive leadership to uncertainty.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone—and there is a way forward.
At Thrive & Lead by Design, we help you elevate leaders, optimize teams, and bridge workforce gaps to build thriving, inclusive workplaces.
Our solutions are:
✅ Grounded in research
✅ Tailored to your needs
✅ Designed for lasting impact
Let’s close the gaps and fuel meaningful growth...together.
My Journey
Hi! I'm Cecilia Hajredinaj (Rodriguez Gallardo)
You can call me Ceci 🌞
My journey began with a bold move from a small town in Honduras to the United States at 16. A decision that instilled in me resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to personal growth.
Over the past 25 years, I've held leadership roles at Citigroup, PwC, and Morgan Stanley, where I led cross-functional teams, navigated complex challenges, and drove initiatives that enhanced organizational effectiveness.
As a Latina navigating corporate America, I learned to innovate with limited resources, lead strategically through complexity, and adapt to constant change. These experiences shaped my unique approach to leadership and problem-solving: blending creativity, empathy, and strategy to address talent and business challenges.
Recognizing that workforce learning gaps often hinder the creation of thriving, inclusive workplaces, I founded Thrive & Lead by Design. Certified as a Registered Corporate Coach™ (RCC™) and proficient in DISC & Motivators assessments, I leverage these tools to facilitate transformative leadership development.
My philosophy centers on human-centered design, focusing on empathy, strategic thinking, and actionable insights to empower leaders and foster inclusive learning cultures.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I'm an avid learner, aspiring writer, and kickboxing enthusiast; passions that fuel my creativity and discipline.
My mission is to build pathways that unlock potential for all talent—because when people thrive, so does the organization.
How I Can Help
I offer human-centered solutions designed to help leaders overcome talent challenges, optimize performance, and achieve impactful results - all through the lens of building a thriving, inclusive learning cultures that drives meaningful change.
Additionally, I collaborate with a network of trusted partners as needed, depending on the scope of work, ensuring a comprehensive approach to every project.
Organizational Talent Strategies
I work with you to design and integrate talent solutions that foster inclusivity, learning, and meaningful growth - from talent retention to leadership development & readiness, and succession planning.
My progressive approach:
• Analysis: Understand the internal and external landscape to identify gaps & opportunities
• Recommendations: Deliver research & data-backed insights to drive impactful change
• Tactical Plans & Implementation: Design and execute custom action plans, including AI tools
• Guides & Playbooks: Create resources for ongoing business growth & leadership development