Designing Learning that Sticks, Sparks Change, and Strengthens Teams.
🗣️ “Our workforce isn’t ready for what’s next.”
Over 70% of organizations face skill gaps that stall progress and innovation. Not because people don’t want to grow, but because they do not know where to begin or how to build the habits that make learning stick.
🗣️ “Our teams feel out of sync.”
Disengaged teams drain energy, slow momentum, and cost millions. Alignment, inclusion, and shared purpose help people reconnect to the work and to each other.
🗣️ “Leadership feels harder than ever.”
60% of leaders admit they feel unprepared to lead through uncertainty. The old playbook does not fit today’s complexity, and many leaders have never been taught how to unlearn what no longer works. It shows up in confidence, culture, and connection.
If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone.
And you do not have to figure it out alone.
Here’s the truth: these pain points can become leverage points.
Moments to unlearn what is no longer serving your people, reset what matters, and build something stronger.
Imagine a workplace where:
✅ Learning feels natural, not forced
✅ Teams move in sync and lift each other up
✅ Leaders step forward with clarity and confidence
That is what we help you design.
We partner with leaders to build thryving cultures through design thinking, data, and tough-love learning strategies, paired with practical tools that help change take root and results last.
Let’s talk about where you are today and what thryving could look like next.
My Journey
Hi! I'm Ceci (Cecilia) Hajredinaj
Turning Learning into Action, by Design
I believe learning should spark action, fuel growth, and challenge us to become better.
My journey began with a bold move from a small town in Honduras to the United States at sixteen, an experience that forged resilience, adaptability, and a deep commitment to personal growth.
Over the past 25 years, I’ve led teams and driven transformation at Citigroup, PwC, and Morgan Stanley. As a Latina navigating corporate America, I learned to innovate with limited resources, lead through complexity, and turn challenges into opportunities — lessons that continue to shape my people-first approach today.
I founded Thryve x Design with a simple belief: thryving, inclusive workplaces start with closing the learning gaps that hold leaders and teams back. As a Registered Corporate Coach (RCC™) and certified DISC & Motivators practitioner, I bring both structure and heart to people development—helping leaders grow and unlearn behaviors and habits that don't serve them well, teams align, and organizations thryve.
Grounded in human-centered design, my work blends empathy, strategy, and actionable solutions to unlock growth at every level.
Beyond the work, I’m an avid learner, aspiring writer and photographer, and kickboxing enthusiast; passions that fuel my creativity, curiosity, and discipline.
My mission is simple: to build pathways that unlock potential for all talent, because when people thryve, so does the organization.
How I Can Help
I design human-centered solutions that help leaders and teams move from stuck to thryving, solving real challenges around performance, retention, and growth through inclusive, practical, research-backed strategies.
When needed, I collaborate with a network of trusted partners to ensure every project gets the right expertise, from strategy to execution.
Organizational Talent Strategies
I help you design and integrate solutions that build learning, inclusivity, and momentum, from leadership development and succession planning to talent retention and readiness.
Approach:
• Analysis: Understand the system; what’s working, what’s missing, and where growth can take root
• Recommendations: Deliver insights grounded in research and data
• Tactical Implementation: Build and activate custom action plans (including AI-enabled tools)
• Guides & Playbooks: Create resources that keep growth alive long after the project ends