Harold Hillman is a respected thought leader and Managing Director of Sigmoid Curve Consulting Group, a company he founded in 2006 to specialise in leadership development, executive coaching, and change management.
A Harvard-educated professional with a Master's in Education and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, Harold's career has been defined by a passion for helping leaders and organisations achieve authentic transformation.
After moving to New Zealand in 2003, Harold played a pivotal role at Fonterra, serving as Interim Group HR Director and later as Director of Talent & Organisational Development. His contributions helped establish Fonterra as a global benchmark in people engagement strategies. Harold became a proud New Zealand citizen in 2008 and has since collaborated with prominent leaders and organisations across the US and Australasia.
His career highlights include leadership roles such as Assistant Professor at the US Air Force Academy, Director at Amoco Management Learning Center, and Chief Learning Officer at Prudential Financial in New York. A prolific author, Harold’s books, including The Impostor Syndrome: Becoming an Authentic Leader and EM-PA-THY, offer profound insights into authenticity and empathy in leadership. Harold's dynamic journey is a testament to his commitment to fostering resilience, diversity, and learning in individuals and teams.
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Harold Hillman talks about the Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever worried that being yourself is simply not good enough? Dr. Harold Hillman discusses his new book entitled 'The Impostor Syndrome: Becoming an Authentic Leader.' Harold outlines some of the symptoms and provides the antidote to the Impostor Syndrome.