Influential Woman · Consulting

Annyssa Millstone

Human Capital Consultant, Deloitte

Houston, TX 77027

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Degree Bachelor's in Business Degree Minor in Psychology Degree Minor in Religious Studies Cert Certified Scrum Master Cert AI Strategy Certification Cert Government and Public Service Industry Proficiency

Her Story

About Annyssa

I've been in the consulting field for going on 5 years now. Before joining consulting, I was an experienced hire in all realms of human resources and human capital - anything from HR coordinator to recruiter, business partner, generalist, all of those things. Now I function still in human capital, but also in areas of AI strategy and change management. What I currently do is work with organizations and clients on restructuring and talent transformation. This includes the full scope of change management - how employees are reorganized, what their new benefit structures are, their new pay structures, titles, and new leveling. Job architecture is also included there, as well as employee sentiment, making sure they're able to adopt change, upskilling stakeholders and leaders to support employees undergoing those changes. For the AI strategy scope, I help companies and organizations determine what tools and technologies they can leverage based on their business goals or whatever struggles they're currently facing. I feel like I've always been a consultant at nature because I'm a master of none, but I do it all.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Annyssa

01What do you attribute your success to?

Ironically, I think I attribute my success to not taking it too seriously.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

The best career advice is to pretty much have confidence in your abilities, and always look for what's next.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

I would tell them to network as much as possible in places that they didn't think they were interested in, and to take time to understand the steps ahead of what you're pursuing.

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

I think in consulting, there's a specific opportunity for people to come in and build the type of work that they want to see happening within organizations and companies. There's always a space in consulting to pretty much carve your path. While there are things that we currently do and currently exist, if there's a significant business opportunity, then you can get your organization to buy into selling and bidding for that type of work, if you're an expert. As for challenges, I think for consulting, the challenge is to have a strong idea of what you want your path to be, and take the necessary steps to get there. So don't take the projects that aren't serving your career goals just to stay staffed. You know, do what aligns to your goals, or you'll quickly be misled, or off path.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

At work, what's most valuable to me is, as far as your team, I think it's to have a mix of thoughtful and talented people. And then, as far as leaders, look for those people that are open to giving you those opportunities to stress, grow, and earn trust.

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