Meet Esra Sezer, Talent Consultant at TalentPredix. With a background spanning psychology and HR, Esra supports our clients and Practitioners across talent assessment, development, and the TalentPredix™ platform.
We asked her a few questions about how she thinks about people at work, what has stood out to her since joining TalentPredix™, and what gives her energy outside work.
How does your background in psychology and HR shape the way you think about people at work?
Psychology helps me understand why people think, behave, and respond differently, while HR helps me see the bigger picture of how organizations shape people’s experience at work.
Having both perspectives means I tend to think about both the individual and the environment around them, rather than looking at either one in isolation. I find that especially useful when thinking about what people need to perform well and develop.
What area of talent and people development are you most curious about right now?
I’m particularly interested in talent management, especially how organizations can better understand people’s strengths, potential, and career goals, and then use that understanding to support their development.
I find the link between assessment and development really interesting because it can give people greater clarity about what they naturally do well, where they might need support, and what kinds of opportunities could help them grow.
I also like the idea that talent management should work for both sides: helping individuals feel more engaged and confident in their development while helping organizations make better decisions about how they develop and retain their people.
What is one question you think organizations should ask more often about their people?
Are we giving people enough opportunity to use their strengths and develop in ways that are meaningful to them?
Organizations often focus heavily on performance, targets, and what needs to improve, but not always enough on whether people are able to use what they naturally do well.
When people understand their strengths and have opportunities to use them, development can feel much more relevant and motivating. It also shifts development away from simply fixing gaps and towards helping people grow in ways that are meaningful to them.
Since joining TalentPredix™, what has resonated with you most about the strengths-based approach?
What has resonated with me most is the idea that development does not always have to start with what someone is lacking or needs to improve.
The strengths-based approach has made me think more about what people naturally bring, what motivates them, and how they can use those qualities more intentionally.
I also find the idea of Limiters really interesting because it shows that even our strengths can sometimes work against us if they are overused or not managed well. It feels like a more balanced and personal way of thinking about development.
What would you like clients and Practitioners to experience from working with you?
I’d like people to feel comfortable coming to me with questions and to know that I’ll take the time to understand what they need.
I want them to feel listened to, supported, and clear on what to do next. If someone is having an issue with the platform, an assessment, or training, I’d like them to come away feeling that things are clearer and more manageable, and that they know they can reach out again if they need help.
What gives you energy outside work?
Outside work, I get most of my energy from spending time with the people I’m close to, especially family and friends.
I also really enjoy discovering new places, even if it’s just somewhere in London I haven’t been before, whether that’s a new neighbourhood, café, or restaurant. I like having that sense of doing something different, and even a simple day out or a long catch-up with someone close to me usually helps me recharge.
That’s a little about Esra! Connect with Esra on LinkedIn, or meet more of the TalentPredix™ team and discover the people behind what we do.
