Leadership strategy for Individuals and companies on the rise

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ABOUT ME

I’m Joanna Zasadny, founder of JZ Collective and Senior HR executive with 18+ years of experience scaling people functions inside private-equity backed, multi-site organizations.

I’ve led HR through M&A integrations, built and developed teams across foodservice distribution, retail tire and auto, and beyond.

I work with individual executives through one-on-one coaching and with organizations on people strategy that ties directly to operational execution and profitability. No soft HR. No theory. A real partner through change, helping organizations build structure, leadership, and culture to scale and win.

My services

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    Executive Coaching

    For the leader becoming who they need to be next.

    One-on-one coaching for HR executives, operations leaders, and rising senior leaders who want to lead with more clarity, navigate complexity, and grow into their next role with confidence.

    What that looks like:

    Strategic thought partnership for your toughest decisions

    Real-time coaching through change, transitions, and high-stakes moments

    Frameworks for leading teams, managing up, and building executive presence

    Accountability and a sounding board outside your organization

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    People Strategy Consulting

    For the organization scaling fast and getting it right.

    Hands-on partnership on the people strategy that ties directly to operational execution, profitability, and growth. Built for private equity-backed and growth-stage companies who need playbooks tested in the real world, not pulled from a slide deck.

    What I help with:

    People strategy aligned to business outcomes (EBITDA, productivity, retention)

    Leadership development and bench strength for field-led organizations

    Performance management and accountability systems that actually work

    Total rewards, compensation, and workforce planning

    HR function buildouts and team development

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    M&A People Integration

    For the deal that has to land cleanly.

    Strategic HR support before, during, and after acquisition. From due diligence and workforce assessment to post-close integration, culture harmonization, and synergy realization.

    What that includes:

    HR due diligence and workforce risk assessment

    Integration planning and execution playbook

    Culture harmonization and change management

    Compensation, benefits, and policy alignment

    Communications strategy for affected workforces

Let’s get to work.

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