Looking for a job

Oonagh Schneeberger

@oonaghschneeberger

Oonagh Schneeberger - MSc in People & OD, Psychotherapy, Change Specialist advising and developing C-suites on organisational culture and learning

South Africa

Message

What I'm looking for

Seeking remote/hybrid roles as Senior People Advisor, OD Specialist, or Executive Facilitator, partnering with C-suites on high-stakes people decisions, restructures, & sensitive communication; aligning cross-functional teams to resolve friction & deliver executive learning (EQ/CQ); & thriving in purpose-driven organizations valuing human-centred leadership

I am an MSc-qualified Senior People, OD, and Leadership Specialist combining academic distinctions in psychology and organizational behavior with over two decades of advisory, facilitation, and executive support experience. My foundation includes an international virtual MSc in Organisational Development & People (Distinction) from Roffey Park / Univ. of Sussex, a BA Hons in Psychology (Distinction / Golden Key) and BA from Stellenbosch University, a Certificate in Integral Psychotherapy, and Copy-Editing credentials.

CAREER TRAJECTORY & KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Across consulting, private practice, and higher education, I help organizations align strategy, culture, and leadership capability:

• Systemic OD & Value-Chain Alignment: As Partner at Lore Consulting, I co-managed an OD practice. I co-designed regional interventions for a major utility with severe trust deficits, achieving a 20% value-chain KPI improvement in 6 months. • Executive Advisory & C-Suite Support: In private practice (2021–2025), I provided 1-on-1 developmental and wellbeing advisory to C-suite leaders, specializing in high-stakes decisions, role transitions, stress resilience, and conflict resolution. • Change Management & Mediation: As an operational change consultant at DenMar, I conducted climate diagnostics and rebuilt workplace trust and cross-functional communication post-restructure. • Executive Education & Facilitation: I served as an executive education lecturer at NMU Business School (EQ/CQ) and facilitated virtual learning for multicultural cohorts remotely across China. • Conscious Career Break & Human Growth: Choosing a conscious career break for my children was a transformative choice. Beyond maintaining momentum via lecturing and contract work, parenting brought deep humility and grounded perspective on human growth—enriching how I guide leaders through complex human dynamics.

CORE INTERESTS & APPROACH • Group Dynamics: MSc research examined coordination patterns and qualitative dialogue in multicultural settings. • Context-Adapted Inquiry: I apply evidence-based inquiry without single-framework bias, recognizing that human situations require discernment and context. • Strategic Communication: I specialize in sharpening internal messaging for sensitive people decisions to build organizational trust.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Certified Integral Therapist & Executive Coach

Private Practice

Oct 2021 - Oct 2025 (4 years)

Delivered 1-on-1 executive coaching and leadership development for senior managers and C-suite leaders, emphasizing psychological resilience, decision-making clarity, and personal leadership. Provided developmental psychotherapy and workplace wellbeing advisory, specializing in adult developmental dynamics, stress management, burnout prevention, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Executive Coaching Leadership Development Resilience Stress Management Burnout Prevention Interpersonal Skills Conflict Resolution Psychological Safety

Virtual Learning Facilitator & Educator

Classtalk

Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 (7 months)

Facilitated interactive, technology-mediated virtual programs for diverse, multicultural international cohorts across Zoom and Yealink platforms. Applied strategic communication and diversity management techniques to engage global participants across varying linguistic, cultural, and professional backgrounds.

Virtual Facilitation Zoom Yealink Strategic Communications Diversity Management Cross Cultural Communication

Lecturer / Learning Process Facilitator

Nelson Mandela University Business School

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012 (11 months)

Lectured executive education modules in Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Cultural Intelligence (CQ) for corporate managers and emerging leaders. Facilitated reflective group sessions exploring human dynamics, self-awareness, cross-cultural empathy, and relational capability.

Emotional Intelligence Cross Cultural Intelligence Facilitation Group Dynamics Self Awareness Empathy and Cultural Awareness

Organisational Management Consultant (Partner)

Lore Consulting

Aug 2005 - Feb 2008 (2 years 6 months)

Co-managed an OD consultancy specializing in organizational culture alignment, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication across corporate and public-sector clients. Co-designed and facilitated regional OD interventions for a major public utility, building cross-departmental trust and driving a 20% improvement in value-chain KPIs within 6 months.

Organizational Development Culture Transformation Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Communications Leadership Diagnostics Facilitation Coaching

Management Consultant (Change & Operational Alignment)

DenMar Truck & Driver

Apr 2005 - Jun 2005 (2 months)

Conducted organizational climate diagnostics and employee wellbeing assessments following major operational restructuring. Rebuilt workplace trust, employee morale, and cross-functional communication through targeted mediation and alignment workshops.

Organizational diagnostics Employee Well being Change Management Mediation Workshop Facilitation Communication Skills

Facilitator (Experiential Management Workshops)

Open Ltd

Feb 2005 - Mar 2005 (1 month)

Facilitated experiential team building and leadership culture workshops for middle and senior managers to enhance cultural and leadership alignment. Diagnosed cultural fit teams and leadership.

Experiential Learning Team Building Leadership Development Cultural Alignment Facilitation

Lecturer & Career Facilitator

Boston Business College

Jan 2001 - Dec 2001 (11 months)

Delivered courses in HR Management, Business Communication, and Interpersonal Skills while facilitating career development for adult learners from diverse backgrounds.

HR Management Business Communication Interpersonal Skills Career Development Teaching

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Roffey Park Institute / University of Sussex

MSc, Organisational Development & People

2024 -

Grade: Distinction

MSc in Organisational Development & People with Distinction. Dissertation on coordination patterns in group dialogue, focusing on psychological depth, group dynamics, and qualitative interactional research.

Center for Integral Therapy

Certification, Integral Therapy & Executive Coaching

2021 - 2023

Certification in Integral Therapy & Executive Coaching, focusing on developmental psychology, adult mental wellbeing, executive leadership coaching, stress resilience, and human relation dynamics.

Stellenbosch University

BA Honours, Psychology

2000 - 2000

Grade: Distinction

BA Honours in Psychology with Distinction.

Stellenbosch University

BA, Psychology, Social Work, Religious Studies

1997 - 1999

Grade: Distinction

Activities and societies: Golden Key Membership for academic excellence in undergraduate years

BA in Psychology, Social Work, and Religious Studies with Distinction. Triple majors providing rigorous academic grounding in human behaviour, group intervention, social dynamics, multicultural understanding, change, and psychology.