Helping Leaders Harness the Power of Human-Centered Strategy for Stronger Teams & Sustainable 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 leadership, optimize teams, and bridge talent 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
How I Rose Up to Become a Servant Leader
Hi! I'm Cecilia Hajredinaj (Rodriguez Gallardo)
Growth Strategist
My story began with a bold move from a small town in Honduras to the United States at the age of 16. A decision that shaped my perspective on resilience, adaptability, and the power in personal growth.
For over 25 years, I’ve held leadership roles with global organizations like Citigroup, PwC, and Morgan Stanley, where I led teams & businesses, solved complex problems, and coached leaders to achieve impactful results.
As a Latina navigating corporate America, I learned how 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: combining creativity, empathy, and strategy to tackle even the toughest talent and business challenges.
As I advanced in my career, one issue stood out: talent gaps often prevent companies from building thriving, inclusive workplaces where both people and organizations can succeed.
This realization inspired me to launch Thrive & Lead by Design.
Today, I draw on my corporate expertise, entrepreneurial insights, and certifications as a business coach and DISC & Motivators trainer to help leaders design and implement strategies that create lasting impact.
My focus is on building pathways that unlock potential for all talent—especially the most marginalized—because when everyone thrives, so does the organization.
How I Can Help
I offer people-centered solutions designed to help leaders overcome talent challenges, optimize performance, and achieve impactful results - all through the lens of building a thriving, inclusive workplace 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, sustainability, and measurable growth - from talent retention to leadership development & readiness, and succession planning.
My progressive approach:
• Situation Analysis: Understand the internal and external landscape to identify gaps & opportunities
• Informed Recommendations: Deliver research & data-backed insights to drive impactful change
• Tactical Plans & Implementation: Design and execute custom action plans
• Guides & Playbooks: Create resources for ongoing business growth & leadership development
Team Optimization
I work with teams using a strengths-based approach to enhance performance and cohesion by identifying strengths, addressing gaps, and implementing strategies that boost productivity and innovation.
Approach: Assessments ➔ Interactive Workshops ➔ Frameworks ➔ Actionable Plans
Personalized Coaching
I provide one-on-one coaching designed to further unlock potential, sharpen leadership skills, and help achieve professional goals with clarity and confidence.
Approach: Assessments ➔ Coaching Plans ➔ Practical Sessions ➔ Actionable Strategies & Resources