This is a collection of my best work in the spaces I’m most passionate about: talent development, learning & development, and organizational culture

After an accomplished, multi-dimensional career in tech, R&D, and marketing, I’m committed to a career helping forward-thinking leaders and organizations build best-in-class talent programs and cultures. This portfolio is meant to showcase my relevant experience and prove why I am a strong candidate.

I invite you to explore my work and skills below!

Testimonials

  • "Naveed was knowledgeable and had a natural flair and flow to his setup. We were able to do a deep dive...and come up with a list of action items for the next steps. His expertise was very valuable."

    Ann, Community Organizer

  • "My call with Naveed provided great insight, and I gained so much clarity. He listened attentively and asked thought-provoking questions, prompting me to think deeper. I walked away inspired, confident, and with a clear action plan."

    Sadija, Founder & CEO

  • "Naveed is a pleasure to work with on a personal level. He brings a positive attitude to each meeting fostering a collaborative and enjoyable environment. His ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships is truly commendable.”

    Adrienne, Director

  • "Naveed's session on disruptive leadership was not just informative but also incredibly engaging. His intelligence, warmth, and exceptional speaking skills captivated the audience, leaving a lasting impact on how we perceive growth and leadership."

    Jenae, Program Manager

AI Leadership Coach

Using ChatGPT’s custom GPT Builder platform, I developed a “Leadership Coach” chatbot designed to guide users through their leadership challenges using self-reflection and thought-provoking questions. I trained the chatbot to use my custom leadership resources as its knowledge base.

Try it here!

Media (Facilitation, Public Speaking, Podcasts)

The Power of Disruptive Leadership

Hosted by: Google

Highlights from my keynote to the Sleepy Googlers employee affinity group, where I talk about a new brand of leadership built around self-trust, grounded confidence, and courage, what will help best-in-class organizations stand out in the future of work, and a guided custom exercise focused on workplace well-being, designed to help people turn boundaries into behaviors.

Topics: Leadership, Future of Work,
Organizational Culture, Well-being

“Inviting Naveed to speak was an absolute game-changer. His session on disruptive leadership was not just informative but also incredibly engaging. Naveed's intelligence, warmth, and exceptional speaking skills captivated the audience, leaving a lasting impact on how we perceive growth and leadership. His remarkable ability in public speaking undoubtedly makes him an exceptional educator/facilitator and an inspiring leader!”

- Jenae Butler, Founder of “Sleepy Googlers” employee group

It’s Hard To Be A Leader

Podcast by: Elaina Noell (Inspiring Accountability)

I was a guest on the It’s Hard To Be A Leader podcast, hosted by author, speaker, and facilitator Elaina Noell. In our conversation, we dive into the unique challenges that today’s leaders face managing teams in a remote environment.

Topics: Leadership, Productivity, Remote Work

Dare to Think Like a Startup

Hosted by: Bell Textron Inc.

In this presentation to the top 400 senior leaders at Bell, my teammate Grant and I make a case for how a culture of experimentation can help our organization unlock innovative ideas and become the technology company we strive to be.

Topics: Organizational Culture, Innovation

“I wholeheartedly recommend Naveed for his exceptional communication and presentation skills as well as his well organized content. Naveed is a pleasure to work with on a personal level. He brings a positive attitude to each meeting fostering a collaborative and enjoyable environment. His ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships is truly commendable.”

- Adrienne Mcfarland, Director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Strategic Planning Workshop

Hosted by: Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

I designed and facilitated a “Strategic Planning 101” virtual workshop for small business owners in the Chicago area, in partnership with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. This included a breakout session and guided walkthroughs of resources

Topics + Skills: Facilitation, Workshop Design, Strategic Planning

Books | Exercises | Guides

I created a framework (with examples + templates) for hosting more effective gatherings by embedding them with purpose and intentional facilitation.

Relevant Skills:

  • Facilitation

  • Research

  • Technical Writing

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Adobe Illustrator

A book I wrote, designed, and published for new leaders, including practical leadership lessons and 10 interactive exercises

Relevant Skills:

  • Instructional Design

  • Leadership Development

  • Research

  • Learning & Development

  • Technical Writing

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Adobe Illustrator

Leadership Skills: Digital Exercises Catalog

I wrote, designed, and published a set of exercises for building the most important skills for new leaders, designed to be practical and timeless.

Strategy (Frameworks, Insights, Whitepapers)

Insights I presented to Chicago business leaders about building effective digital habits to combat workplace burnout. Inspired by research from professor Cal Newport, facilitator Priya Parker, and workplace research firm Future Forum

Relevant Skills:

  • Research

  • Organizational Effectiveness

  • Employee Experience

  • Technical Writing

Strategy for Talent leaders to address today’s toughest workplace challenges, aligning three popular frameworks (Agile, Design Thinking, and Successive Approximation Model)

Relevant Skills:

  • Technical Writing

  • Design Thinking

  • Successive Approximation Model

  • Agile

  • Organizational Effectiveness

Insights for Talent leaders on how to adapt to shifting career trends away from purely C-suite ambitions. Features research from BLS, McKinsey, Congressional Research Service, and Microsoft.

Relevant Skills:

  • Research

  • Talent Development

  • Learning & Development

  • Employee Experience

  • Management Strategy