Angela Giacoumis is the founder and CEO of Careerlink People Solutions (Careerlink) a human resource consultancy specializing in the delivery of workforce, people analytics, learning, coaching, consulting and engagement strategies that drive business performance and results. A successful business leader and entrepreneur Angela is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and coach operating at the nexus of business and neuroscience. Her focus is on defining and executing effective people strategies particularly in the areas of employee engagement, high-performance leadership, and organizational change. Angela's unique combination of business experience and deep understanding of Emotional Intelligence enables her to assist organizations and leaders to navigate the accelerating speed of change to drive performance, without losing sight of their most valuable asset, their people. Prestigious business awards have applauded Angela’s achievements; including being awarded the 2008 Business Owner Award at the Telstra South Australian Business Women’s Awards, in 2013 she was a finalist in the Ernst Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. In 2010, Careerlink was a finalist in the South Australian Telstra Business Awards and 2008 was awarded the RCSA Most Popular Recruitment Agency of the year in South Australia Angela’s capability is matched by her extensive industry-specific certifications and qualifications. Angela has completed extensive studies in Human Resource Management, Training and she is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach.