At Affinia Development Solutions, we focus on pioneering leadership development programs designed to transform your organizational dynamics. Our team of seasoned experts is committed to excellence in cultivating leaders, from foundational skills to advanced strategies, ensuring alignment with your core values and vision. Partner with us to empower your leaders with innovation, quality, and a steadfast commitment to driving your success.
Our personalized executive coaching engagements are designed to help leaders at all levels enhance their strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership skills. Through one-on-one sessions with our seasoned coaches, executives gain the insights and tools they need to drive their organizations forward with confidence and clarity.
We offer dynamic team effectiveness solutions that focus on building trust, improving communication, and fostering collaboration. Our customized workshops and interventions are crafted to align teams around common goals, enhance performance, and create a more cohesive and productive work environment.
Enhancing the employee experience is key to attracting and retaining top talent, fostering innovation, and achieving business goals. Our culture solutions focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. We help organizations craft, nurture, and maintain a culture that aligns with their strategic vision and values, ensuring a positive experience for all employees.
Makiya Musgrove Woods is a distinguished executive coach and strategic talent leader who excels in driving organizational culture evolution. As the founder of Affinia Development Solutions, she leverages her extensive background from leadership roles in Fortune 500 companies, specializing in talent management, leadership development, and HR business partnership across various industries.
Previously serving as Vice President of Talent, Learning, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Makiya pioneered the seamless integration of these once-distinct functions into a unified strategy that significantly advanced organizational performance. Her innovative leadership in merging DEI with overall talent strategy garnered her recognition among the Top 100 Diversity Officers, showcasing her skill in nurturing inclusive, high-performing organizational cultures.
Makiya’s approach centers on aligning DEI initiatives with broader talent and organizational goals, fostering sustainable impact through strategic change management. She collaborates closely with leaders to drive significant outcomes, enabling them to cultivate dynamic, fully leveraged teams.
In addition to her role at Affinia Development, Makiya contributes her expertise as an executive board advisor for two nonprofit organizations aimed at empowering young girls. She holds a BS in Psychology, an MBA in Organization Development, and is a Certified Master Coach. Her certifications include Korn Ferry 360, Korn Ferry Assessment of Potential, Hogan Leadership Forecast Series, Intercultural Development Inventory, Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, and CliftonStrengths Assessment Coach.
We specialize in executive coaching and leadership development solutions, custom-tailored to each client’s specific needs. Our seasoned coaches and consultants draw on extensive experience and a robust track record across diverse industries. By integrating cutting-edge research and best practices, we deliver top-tier support and guidance to enhance leadership effectiveness
Our team of certified coaches and consultants has extensive experience in leadership development, team dynamics, and cultural transformation.
We understand that every organization is unique. Our solutions are tailored to address your specific challenges and goals.
We are committed to delivering measurable outcomes that drive real change and lasting impact.
Our success is measured by the success of our clients. We strive to build long-term partnerships based on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Knowing where to start can be challenging. Contact us today for a discussion about your needs, whether it’s for you, your team, or your organization.
444 N. Michigan Ave Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60611
makiya@affindadevelopment.com
+1 312-772-4418
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At Afinia Development Solutions, we specialize in providing cutting-edge development strategies and solutions that bring your projects to life.
444 N. Michigan Ave Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60611