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I am Sheila Miquidade, a senior People, Leadership and Communication professional with 20+ years of experience in multinational and international organizations across financial services, mining, education and social entrepreneurship. I design people-centered strategies that drive engagement, performance and sustainability, lead multicultural teams, and advise executive boards on change, crisis communication and organizational culture. Based in Portugal, I collaborate across borders to foster resilient organizations and thriving workplaces. Based in Viseu, Portugal, I serve as Chief Happiness Officer, MBA Lecturer and Humanistic Coach, focusing on leadership development, wellbeing and transformative culture across Portugal, Mozambique, Brazil and Malawi.…I am Sheila Miquidade, a senior People, Leadership and Communication professional with 20+ years of experience in multinational and international organizations across financial services, mining, education and social entrepreneurship. I design people-centered strategies that drive engagement, performance and sustainability, lead multicultural teams, and advise executive boards on change, crisis communication and organizational culture. Based in Portugal, I collaborate across borders to foster resilient organizations and thriving workplaces. Based in Viseu, Portugal, I serve as Chief Happiness Officer, MBA Lecturer and Humanistic Coach, focusing on leadership development, wellbeing and transformative culture across Portugal, Mozambique, Brazil and Malawi.

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I am Sheila Miquidade, a senior People, Leadership and Communication professional with 20+ years of experience in multinational and international organizations across financial services, mining, education and social entrepreneurship. I design people-centered strategies that drive engagement, performance and sustainability, lead multicultural teams, and advise executive boards on change, crisis communication and organizational culture. Based in Portugal, I collaborate across borders to foster resilient organizations and thriving workplaces. Based in Viseu, Portugal, I serve as Chief Happiness Officer, MBA Lecturer and Humanistic Coach, focusing on leadership development, wellbeing and transformative culture across Portugal, Mozambique, Brazil and Malawi.…I am Sheila Miquidade, a senior People, Leadership and Communication professional with 20+ years of experience in multinational and international organizations across financial services, mining, education and social entrepreneurship. I design people-centered strategies that drive engagement, performance and sustainability, lead multicultural teams, and advise executive boards on change, crisis communication and organizational culture. Based in Portugal, I collaborate across borders to foster resilient organizations and thriving workplaces. Based in Viseu, Portugal, I serve as Chief Happiness Officer, MBA Lecturer and Humanistic Coach, focusing on leadership development, wellbeing and transformative culture across Portugal, Mozambique, Brazil and Malawi.

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I am Sheila Miquidade, a senior People, Leadership and Communication professional with 20+ years of experience in multinational and international organizations across financial services, mining, education and social entrepreneurship. I design people-centered strategies that drive engagement, performance and sustainability, lead multicultural teams, and advise executive boards on change, crisis communication and organizational culture. Based in Portugal, I collaborate across borders to foster resilient organizations and thriving workplaces.

Based in Viseu, Portugal, I serve as Chief Happiness Officer, MBA Lecturer and Humanistic Coach, focusing on leadership development, wellbeing and transformative culture across Portugal, Mozambique, Brazil and Malawi.

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Expert

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Portuguese

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Work Experience

Senior Consultant & Trainer

December 1, 2019 - Present

Designed and led an academy focused on human-centered leadership, strategic communication and performance. Acted as Senior Consultant and Trainer in institutional, internal and leadership communication. Designed and delivered leadership development, executive training, mentoring and coaching (individual & corporate). Supported organizations in culture transformation, internal communication, engagement and wellbeing. Led multidisciplinary teams and managed financial planning and business sustainability. Worked across corporate, social impact and international development sectors in multicultural environments.

Fellowship & Alumni Program Director at Girl Move Academy

September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022

Led strategic design and governance of Fellowship and Alumni programs, identifying and developing high-potential women change makers. Defined selection criteria and processes to support young women into positions of leadership and influence. Optimized application, selection and career-tracking workflows, improving efficiency and candidate experience. Designed and delivered mentorship, leadership development and change-making programs. Managed Alumni Programs achieving 80%+ employability outcomes. Built and strengthened professional networking platforms and strategic partnerships, reinforcing community engagement and long-term impact.

Director of People & Culture at Girl Move Academy

September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022

Promoted and strengthened corporate values and organizational culture. Designed and implemented employee wellbeing initiatives, including mental health and work–life balance programs. Facilitated organizational wellbeing circles to assess employee wellbeing, gather insights and co-create wellbeing initiatives. Drove employee engagement and professional development through leadership programs, training and organizational events.

Director of Institutional and Corporate Communication at Millennium BIM

March 1, 2015 - December 1, 2020

Led global internal and external communication strategy, supervising multicultural teams. Built strategic partnerships with governments, NGOs, media and key stakeholders. Managed crisis and reputational communication, safeguarding corporate trust and credibility. Drove employee engagement through effective internal communication initiatives. Advised Executive and Board-level leadership based on political and stakeholder analysis. Delivered global media and digital communication plans, strengthening brand awareness and public engagement. Managed communication budgets and cost optimization. Coordinated high-impact campaigns and community engagement initiatives.

Banking Quality Director at Millennium BIM

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014

Led service quality and customer experience initiatives across banking operations. Strengthened customer service excellence standards, improving consistency and satisfaction. Optimized Prestige branch processes, enhancing efficiency and service delivery.

Strategic Institutional & Corporate Communication Campaigns Lead at Millennium BIM

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

Led strategic design and execution of social responsibility programs; built and managed partnerships with stakeholders; managed program budgets; defined KPIs to measure social impact and outcomes; developed communication strategies to amplify program visibility and results.

Social Responsibility Programs Director at Millennium BIM

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

Led the strategic design and execution of social responsibility programs; built and managed value-driven partnerships with diverse stakeholders; managed program budgets and defined KPIs to measure social impact and outcomes; developed communication strategies to amplify program visibility and results.