Talent and Culture Leader Challenging Others to Do Better.
Desiree Goldey is the Director of Marketing, Embedded Recruiting & Interim Solutions at ZRG Partners (www.zrgpartners.com), where she leads initiatives at the intersection of talent, marketing, and strategy. With a sharp focus on workforce transformation, embedded talent solutions, and executive search, she plays a critical role in shaping how companies attract, retain, and develop top talent.
A recognized leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and the talent industry, Desiree seamlessly integrates inclusive hiring strategies and leadership development into ZRG’s talent solutions, ensuring organizations build strong, diverse teams that drive success. She is also the Founder of Do Better Consulting (www.dobetterconsulting.net), where she advises companies on hiring strategy, inclusive leadership, and executive coaching—always with a direct, no-BS approach.
Known for her bold and engaging speaking style, Desiree challenges leaders to rethink outdated workforce models, break down systemic barriers, and, most importantly, do better. Whether she’s tackling the complexities of holistic talent strategy, employer branding, or leadership accountability, her insights are both thought-provoking and actionable.
- Diversity
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Leadership
- Talent
- Talent operations
- Mindfulness
- Self-care
- Recruiting metrics
- Job seeking
- Training
- Leadership workshops
- Employee experience
- Data in talent
- Employee engagement
- Content creation
- Desiree, diving straight into the deep end—how do you redefine ‘culture fit’ in a way that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, rather than gatekeeping?
- With your dual hats as Director of Talent Operations and Culture at ZRG Partners and founder of Do Better Consulting, what’s the most common myth about talent acquisition you’d love to debunk?
- You’ve spoken about the importance of leadership in fostering an inclusive environment. Can you share a ‘facepalm’ moment you’ve experienced with leadership, and how you turned it into a teachable moment?
- Navigating job seeking can be like walking through a maze blindfolded. What’s one piece of unconventional advice you’d offer to job seekers in today’s market?