Colleen P. Farrell-Felici, Ed.D, PCC

About

Change is never easy, but as a Professional Certified Leadership and Career Coach, I have a passion for helping others through their leadership journey. It has been a privilege to have worked with so many talented individuals and teams to strengthen their leadership, self-awareness, communication, and relationship-management skills. As an experienced Human Resources Consultant, there is a strong track record of helping organizations improve HR strategies, streamline operations, and build high-performing teams. My skill set includes talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, compliance, and HR policy design to help customers with customized HR solutions to enhance productivity, culture, and employee engagement.

As a former Program Director and Human Resources Consultant with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Human Resources Solutions, I have developed strategic relationships to advance organizational and leadership development solutions. My leadership, facilitation, management, and consulting skills can make positive and impactful changes within organizations.

Learning and Development Professional
- Designed and applied adult learning principles to create Leadership Development Programs for Mid-Level Leaders resulting in 100% higher performance among participants, and the ability of organizations to meet their strategic goals
- Created curriculum design addressing critical leadership competencies to drive 80% or more performance for both individuals and organizations
- Served as a Professional Certified Leadership Coach for 1:1 and teams tying coaching goals to metrics fostering growth for individual development and performance and organizational productivity
Human Resources Consultant
- Designed and implemented talent acquisition and retention strategies to support organizational growth and the mission of the organization with 90-100% retention of key talent
- Implemented assessment and applicant tracking tools to help organizations hire the right candidates and to give hiring managers the insights they need to make smarter decisions with an 80% hiring ratio
- Provided training and expert guidance on hiring laws and policies to align top talent with organizational goals resulting in 80% or more retention rates
Human Resources Relationship Manager
- Served as a trusted advisor to organization leaders translating workforce needs into actional HR strategies resulting in a $10 million portfolio of HR business
- Partnered cross-functionally to develop and execute learning & development and talent management strategies with 80% or more repeat business
- Coached leaders on performance management, succession planning, and team dynamics to enhance leadership effectiveness with proven 70% or more engagement scores

Roles

Jan 2026–Present

Current role

Adjunct Professor

Devry University

Education and Training

Courses: Business Ethics, Leadership, Career Development, Human Resource Management, and Organizational Behavior.
• Designed and facilitated engaging courses using interactive learning, case studies, and experiential simulations.
• Developed curriculum emphasizing business leadership, emotional intelligence, and ethical decision-making.
• Advised and mentored students, improving retention and career readiness outcomes.
• Created classroom environments that support diverse learning needs and promote professional confidence.
• Integrated real-world business applications and leadership frameworks such as The Leadership Challenge® and EQ-i 2.0.

Jan 2026–Present

Current role

Adjunct Professor

Rowan College of South Jersey

Education and Training

Courses: Business Ethics, and Leadership
• Designed and facilitated engaging courses using interactive learning, case studies, and experiential simulations.
• Developed curriculum emphasizing business leadership, emotional intelligence, and ethical decision-making.
• Advised and mentored students, improving retention and career readiness outcomes.
• Created classroom environments that support diverse learning needs and promote professional confidence.
• Integrated real-world business applications and leadership frameworks such as The Leadership Challenge® and EQ-i 2.0.

Jan 2026–Present

Current role

Leadership Coach and Human Resources Consultant

Creating Pathways

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Human ResourcesHR, Training and Organisational DevelopmentHR Director

Mission Statement

Creating your path as a leader is a journey. As a Professional Certified Leadership Coach, my mission is to partner with individuals and teams as they navigate that journey with clarity, purpose, and confidence. I am passionate about helping leaders strengthen their self-awareness, communication, and relationship-management skills so they can lead authentically, effectively, and with impact. I partner with leaders and teams to build self-aware, confident, and impactful leadership that creates meaningful and lasting change.

Vision Statement

My vision is to enrich the lives of individuals and teams by fostering meaningful growth, leadership capability, and lasting transformation. Through coaching and development, I strive to empower individuals to realize their full potential, foster strong relationships, and drive positive, sustainable change within their organizations and communities. Leadership is not a destination it is a journey of growth, connection, and purpose. My work is dedicated to helping leaders discover their path and lead with intention.

Oct 2009–May 2025

Former role

Program Director/Human Resources Consultant

Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Human Resource Solutions

Pennsylvania

Human Resources

I spent almost 16 years with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management working with the Human Resources Solutions division. My background is diverse, I am a first-generation professional and started my career in law and compliance. I was excited to later become a Program Director and Human Resources Consultant where I have developed strategic relationships to advance organizational and leadership development solutions. My leadership, facilitation, management, and consulting skills have made positive and impactful changes within organizations.

Projects

Team Coaching

I am currently working on my International Coaching Federation's Team Coaching Certification. Systemic Team Coaching involves coaching between teams and with their stakeholders, ensuring sustainability and value-added benefits for everyone, with a wider-system focus. Peter Hawkins 5 Disciplines Model emphasizes Commissioning, Clarifying, Co-Creating, Communicating, and Core-Learning.

Leadership Challenge Master's

I am currently working on becoming a Certified Master with the Leadership Challenge! As an educator, I wholeheartedly believe in The Leadership Challenge framework (James Kouzes and Barry Posner) and have seen the long-lasting positive impacts the "Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership" have on individuals and teams within organizations for long-term performance.

Publications & speeches

First-Generation Professionals

Farrell-Felici, C., (2021), First-Generation College Students' Integration Into Higher Education. Proquest Dissertation: https://www.proquest.com/resultsol/A0430651A85B4FDEPQ/1

March 2021