Hi, I'm Anna Davda - Leadership & Organizational Development Professional; Leadership & Mindfulness Coach
I blend deep HR leadership at Google and Waymo with ICF coaching and mindfulness, passionate about building thriving, inclusive workplaces through strategic org design and mindful leadership. I thrive when empowering individuals and transforming organizations.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led Learning & Development at Waymo, shaping talent strategies for a leading autonomous vehicle company.
Develops DEI learning programs and fosters inclusive cultures, integrating mindfulness for enhanced leadership.
Can help others by advising on strategies for impactful learning and development programs and inclusive cultures.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Higher Education & Finance
Gained foundational experience in higher education and financial services before transitioning to the tech industry.
✦ Higher Education
✦ Financial Services
✦ Early Career
Deep Dive into Tech HR at Google
Grew expertise in Organizational Development and HR strategy within Google's dynamic environment.
✦ Organizational Development
✦ HR Strategy
Leadership in L&D at Waymo
Took on leadership roles at Waymo, directing Learning and Development and driving talent initiatives.
✦ Waymo
✦ Learning & Development
✦ Director
Mindfulness Integration & Coaching
Expanded skillset with mindfulness teaching certification and professional coaching, integrating these into leadership development.
✦ Coaching
✦ Mindfulness
✦ Holistic Development
💪🏻 Superpowers
Architect of High-Impact Development Programs
Designing and scaling learning initiatives that drive organizational and individual growth.
✦ Led Learning & Development at Waymo, shaping talent strategies.
✦ Developed DEI learning programs fostering inclusive cultures.
✦ Expert in performance management and leadership frameworks.
Mindful Leadership Cultivator
Integrating mindfulness practices to enhance leadership effectiveness and well-being.
✦ Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (UC Berkeley).
✦ Coaching leaders to build resilience and focus.
✦ Applying mindfulness to organizational development challenges.
Strategic HR Transformer
Driving organizational change and development through expert HR strategy.
✦ 16+ years at Alphabet (Google, Waymo) in key HR roles.
✦ Proven track record in organizational design and change management.
✦ Experience spans tech, higher education, and financial services.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative HR leaders and OD practitioners.
✦ Exploring new frameworks for organizational resilience and agility.
✦ Connecting with communities focused on sustainable growth.
I can help with
✦ Guiding leaders in developing mindfulness-based practices.
✦ Advising on strategies for impactful learning and development programs.
✦ Sharing insights on fostering inclusive and high-performing cultures.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging trends in global talent development.
✦ Finding collaborators for research on mindful leadership impacts.
✦ Connecting with organizations pioneering innovative HR tech.