Gita Poudel — Lead with Roots

Selected work

Projects that moved people forward.

A selection of consulting engagements, coaching outcomes, and programs across HR, immigration, and leadership development.

HR Consulting

Organizational Redesign — Multinational Tech Firm

Led a full HR transformation for a 400-person technology company operating across four countries. Redesigned performance management, compensation structure, and onboarding to align with a hybrid-first model post-pandemic.

Organizational DesignChange ManagementHR Strategy

Outcomes

35% reduction in voluntary turnover

New competency framework adopted company-wide

Onboarding time cut from 6 weeks to 3

Immigration Guidance

H-1B & Green Card Navigation — 50+ Professionals

Guided over 50 skilled professionals through the H-1B lottery, OPT/CPT transitions, and employment-based green card processes. Developed plain-language resources that demystified the immigration timeline for non-lawyers.

H-1BGreen CardOPT/CPTImmigration Law

Outcomes

98% application success rate

Average processing time reduced by 4 months

Zero RFEs due to documentation errors

Career Coaching

Executive Career Pivot — From Corporate to Consulting

Coached a senior finance executive through a full career transition from in-house corporate roles to independent consulting. Rebuilt personal brand, LinkedIn presence, resume, and pitch narrative from the ground up.

Career TransitionPersonal BrandingExecutive Coaching

Outcomes

Secured first consulting contract within 60 days

LinkedIn profile views up 400%

Landed TEDx speaking invitation

Leadership Development

Cross-Cultural Leadership Program — Seoul & Kathmandu

Designed and delivered a 12-week leadership development program for mid-level managers navigating cross-cultural teams in South Korea and Nepal. Curriculum drew on Seven Dimensions of Culture and real-world case studies.

LeadershipCross-CulturalTraining & Development

Outcomes

92% participant satisfaction score

Program adopted as standard onboarding for expat managers

3 participants promoted within 6 months

HR Consulting

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Audit — Healthcare Network

Conducted a comprehensive DEI audit for a regional healthcare network of 1,200 employees. Delivered a 60-page findings report with prioritized recommendations, a 3-year roadmap, and facilitated leadership workshops.

DEIAuditHealthcareHR Strategy

Outcomes

DEI roadmap adopted by board

Pay equity gaps identified and corrected

ERG launch supported for 3 employee groups

Resume & Interview Prep

Immigrant Professional Resume Overhaul — 100+ Clients

Rewrote and repositioned resumes for over 100 immigrant professionals whose international credentials and experience were being overlooked by US employers. Developed a proprietary framework for translating global experience into American hiring language.

Resume WritingJob SearchImmigrant Professionals

Outcomes

Average interview rate increased from 8% to 34%

78% of clients received offers within 90 days

Framework now used in community workshops

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Gita Poudel

HR Director. Immigration expert. Multilingual storyteller. Helping leaders and immigrants navigate complexity — with clarity, humanity, and 20 years of lived experience.

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