Yush Sztalkoper, CMP's Linkedin Analytics

Embarking on my professional journey, I discovered a profound purpose beyond organizational milestones – cultivating an environment where individuals thrive and find a genuine sense of belonging. As a seasoned and strategic people leader, my commitment goes beyond success metrics; it's about fostering a space where people feel valued, inspired, and empowered to contribute their best. I bring a purposeful approach to every endeavor, extending my focus beyond achieving goals to prioritize the growth and well-being of each individual. Dedicated to creating transformative experiences, I foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and connection that transcends professional success. With almost 20 years of progressive leadership, people, and business operations strategy experience, my passion lies in connecting with people and leveraging our collective strengths for organizational success. Shaped by a rich background in events, where I've steered high-impact initiatives globally, I consistently demonstrate unwavering dedication to creating enriching experiences for teams, audiences and stakeholders. Throughout diverse roles, I've honed my ability to understand people and their needs, refining my relationship-building skills through continuous learning. My CMP credential is a testament to the importance I place on ensuring every interaction leaves a lasting impact. Throughout my career, I played pivotal roles in driving organizational growth and fostering vibrant work cultures. As the current Director, Conferences, Strategy & Development at Gartner, I deliver innovative solutions for the global conferences portfolio, prioritizing the cultivation of a collaborative, inclusive, and winning work environment, while also providing impactful strategies for change and growth. As a Director at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, I established a dedicated events department, contributing to organizational growth and reputation by understanding the needs of our people and delivering high-standard event solutions for tens of thousands of participants. As Vice President, Private Bank Events at JPMorgan Private Bank, I strategically developed high-level events supporting global initiatives to enhance client satisfaction and utilized events as a marketing channel to generate new business leads. Consider me a unicorn leader – exceptional EQ, adaptable, visionary leadership, coaching and development-focused, inclusive, strategic thinker, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning.