Johanna Danaher

Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
- Contract
- Interim
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Pawcatuck, Connecticut, United States
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https://anchortoaspire.com/
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Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America
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Languages:
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English
English
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English
Achievements


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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.
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Employees overseen
8 employees
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Budget overseen
$ 3,000,000
Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
- Contract
- Interim
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Pawcatuck, Connecticut, United States
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https://anchortoaspire.com/
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Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America
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Languages:
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English
English
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English
Achievements

Why hire me in a fractional role
Experience
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.
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Board membership
Company: Chorus of Westerly
Position: Board Member
From: 01/29/2019
To: 01/30/2024
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Membership & affiliations
International Coaching Federation Professional Coaches
iPEC Coaching
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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.