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welcome to my world of transformative leadership consulting

'Where we cultivate greatness together through a strategic and thoughtful approach'.
My name is Vas Nair, founder of Vas Nair Leadership Consulting and co-founder of Giraffe - a new HR app that helps navigate conflict and empower your team to drive sustainable business results.

Leveraging my expertise as a trusted Fortune 500 Global C-suite leader, I excel in orchestrating strategic priorities, leading teams, and engaging stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
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What to expect

I will help you explore leadership styles, identify blind spots, and embrace innovation in your role. I create custom solutions and implement talent development programs to unlock new levels of success. My approach goes beyond theory and focuses on strengthening capabilities on an individual level, while helping you and your team thrive.
My expertise paired with the tools available in the Giraffe app (check it out below!) will provide you with a wealth of resources to support you in your leadership endeavors. I am committed to guiding you to unearth your full potential; while empowering you to lead with confidence and authenticity.

"My philosophy revolves around understanding your Challenges, growth opportunities and creating actionable strategies with real world application."

about me

With a global HR and leadership background spanning diverse sectors, including banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals, luxury cosmetics, and manufacturing, I bring a proven record of excellence. Having served as a board member for the American Red Cross, NJ Chapter for over a decade, my expertise extends to both for-profit and non-profit organizations. I specialize in accelerating talent management programs, leading change initiatives, creating tailored learning solutions, executive coaching, and career transition guidance. My leadership ethos combines strategic foresight with hands-on execution, aimed at driving sustained growth and peak performance for leaders and their teams.

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Empathy

I begin with a deep understanding of the strengths, pain points and desired outcomes.
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strategy

We will generate an integrated set of actions with an emphasis on collaborative problem solving.
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results

The focus will be on tangible, sustainable and measurable outcomes for you and your team.

An indispensable tool to manage workplace
scenarios and relationships

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DISCOVER GIRAFFE

Founding the Giraffe app with my sister Sobha Nair, we bring a dynamic blend of global HR leadership and entrepreneurial expertise. We understand the nuanced journey of cultivating a thriving workplace culture and recognize the urgency in tackling HR challenges immediately. Giraffe is more than an app - it's a commitment to empower leaders and their employees. Our experience ensures we are uniquely placed to implement the type of support you need to manage and build highly productive teams.

WHAT GIRAFFE DOES

This cleverly designed app helps you and your team facilitate productive conversations with a focus on problem solving. Minimizing disruption is key to higher levels of employee engagement, positive collaboration and a focus on results. This was the premise behind creating this unique app. From employees wanting a productive way to manage challenging workplace conversations to team leaders or business owners looking to proactively develop and empower their teams, you’ll want Giraffe in your toolbox.
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in their words

I have had the privilege of working with Vas Nair for nearly 15 years and have experienced the transformational nature of her approach to HR initiatives. Her partnership with C-level executives across industries always shines a light on her ability to pinpoint business challenges and provide clarity in solutions to the challenges. Not only is she incredibly talented and bright, but she is a pure pleasure to partner with!

Soni Basi, Ph.D | Global Chief People Officer | Edelman, New York
Vas exemplifies excellence by demonstrating a rare blend of pragmatism, calmness, and innovative thinking. Her expertise in advanced organizational design models enabled leadership to manage complex changes and apply adaptive methods to strengthen the organization's culture. Vas has also helped me navigate complex HR and leadership challenges with insightful advice and forward-thinking solutions that extend beyond conventional HR paradigms. My team and I have truly appreciated her invaluable expertise!

Paulette Martin | Chief Operations Officer | Community Solutions