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Johanna Danaher

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Roles available for:

  • Fractional
  • Consulting
  • Contract
  • Interim

FCTO

Fractional Chief Talent Officer

FCECO

Fractional Chief Executive Coaching Officer

FCHRO

Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer

FCPO

Fractional Chief People Officer

FCCO

Fractional Chief Culture Officer

FCEO

Fractional Chief Engagement Officer

  • Pawcatuck, Connecticut, United States
  • https://anchortoaspire.com/
  • Country experience:
    • United States of America
      Northern America

  • Languages:
    • English
      English
      Level: Native
Achievements
Charter
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  • Expertise
    Leadership/Professional/Career Coaching, Mentoring, Talent Management, Career Tranisition & Development Strategies, Organizational Change & Culture Transformation, Employer Branding, Employee Experience, Data-Drive Talent Strategies
  • Services

    I offer coaching & talent consulting to enhance individual, team & organizational performance. I help individuals clarify goals, build resilience & drive results. My services include designing talent and culture strategies and improving internal mobility.

  • Employees overseen

    8 employees

  • Budget overseen

    $ 3,000,000

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Johanna Danaher

Add to favorites

Roles available for:

  • Fractional
  • Consulting
  • Contract
  • Interim

FCTO

Fractional Chief Talent Officer

FCECO

Fractional Chief Executive Coaching Officer

FCHRO

Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer

FCPO

Fractional Chief People Officer

FCCO

Fractional Chief Culture Officer

FCEO

Fractional Chief Engagement Officer

  • Pawcatuck, Connecticut, United States
  • https://anchortoaspire.com/
  • Country experience:
    • United States of America
      Northern America

  • Languages:
    • English
      English
      Level: Native
Achievements
Charter
Why hire me in a fractional role
With 25+ years in HR at Pfizer, I bring deep expertise in talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational change. I’ve led enterprise-wide growth and culture transformation, aligning talent strategies with business goals to drive performance & engagement. My strategic approach fosters adaptability and innovation, empowering leaders and colleagues to navigate change and achieve sustainable success. I balance structure with agility, unlocking both individual & organizational potential.
Experience
  • Senior Director, Talent Pipeline
  • Director, Colleague Experience
  • Director, Culture

Strengths in this role: Career Transition & Development Strategies, Talent Management & Succession Planning, Career Pathing & Growth Frameworks, Data-Driven Talent Insights

Industry Group: Health

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Years of experience: 25 years

Company name: Pfizer Inc.

Company size: 85,000 employees

Role in this company: I led Pfizer’s enterprise-wide talent strategy & career mobility initiatives, embedding a Collective Talent Management Mindset to optimize career growth, internal movement, & high-potential identification. I pioneered the "Zig-Zag" Growth Model, enabling 5,000+ career moves, launched Career Growth Week, & created the Growth Universe platform, engaging 2,750+ colleagues in 1,200+ growth gigs in one year. I also advanced talent planning, HiPo classification, & leadership development pgms.

Strengths in this role: Change Management & Workforce Transformation, Employee Engagement & Well-Being, Human Capital Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

Industry Group: Health

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Years of experience: 25 years

Company name: Pfizer Inc.

Company size: 85,000 employees

Role in this company: I enhanced employee engagement, inclusion, and well-being through HR programs, digital experiences, and employer branding initiatives. I led Pfizer’s global employer brand strategy, executing 32+ social campaigns across 13 markets, increasing @PfizerCareers followers by 40%. I also shaped Human Capital disclosures, improving transparency on equity, retention, and leadership metrics, and led change management for Pfizer’s NYHQ transformation, aligning employees with new ways of working.

Strengths in this role: Enterprise-Wide Culture Strategy, Leadership Alignment & Culture Change, Scalable Global Culture Programs, Change Management & Communication Strategy

Industry Group: Health

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Years of experience: 25 years

Company name: Pfizer Inc.

Company size: 85,000 employees

Role in this company: I implemented Pfizer’s global culture strategy, embedding the OWNIT! Culture initiative to drive leadership accountability and business alignment. I designed and executed annual Culture Days, launched Pfizer’s first virtual global culture conference, and developed engagement strategies that strengthened cultural sustainability. My work ensured that leaders and employees connected culture to business performance, fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, and adaptability.

  • Board membership

    Company: Chorus of Westerly

    Position: Board Member

    From: 01/29/2019

    To: 01/30/2024

  • Degrees & accreditations

    Herrmann® Digital Certified Practitioner

  • Membership & affiliations

    International Coaching Federation Professional Coaches

    iPEC Coaching

    HealthCare Business Women's Association

    Action for Happiness

    Happiness Studies Academy

    Women's Business Development Council

  • Success story

    At Pfizer, I led a strategic shift from linear career growth to a dynamic "zig-zag" model, empowering over 5,000 internal career moves across functions. This mindset change encouraged colleagues to explore non-traditional paths, diversify their skills, and grow holistically. By embedding growth conversations into manager-colleague relationships, we increased engagement & career ownership. This approach built a resilient, adaptable workforce, fostering innovation and driving sustainable success.

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