corporate Talent Development
Make better people decisions.
Before they become expensive.
Driven by behavioral science that you can understand and see in action. Founded by Vesna, an SPHR-certified Industrial Psychologist with ~15 years of experience in startups and multinational corporations, we help companies hire smarter, develop stronger leaders, and build high-performing teams using behavioral and job-specific data.
We start not with advice, but with data: you-specific data.
At the center of the process is the Harrison Assessment:
✔️ Scientifically backed
✔️ Uniquely personal
✔️ Measures 175 traits, predictors, and skills
✔️ Designed to help you discover not just what you’re good at, but what will bring you long-term satisfaction and growth
So, unlike the classic personality tests, this isn’t about boxing people in... It’s about understanding how they work, what they need, and what kind of environment helps them thrive - so their organizations can thrive, too.
About VB Talent Ventures
At VBTV, we combine a deep understanding of human behavior with practical, data-driven strategies. Our approach ensures talent development is genuinely personalized and anchored in behavioral and job-specific data by using tools that quantitatively benchmark an individual against the ideal profile for their role, pinpoint the exact gaps, and build a targeted development plan to move them from where they are to where the role requires them to be.
In other words, we create a measurable comparison between a person's current behavioral profile and the ideal profile for their role - and then turn that insight into a clear, step-by-step plan for growth.
We believe in a forward-thinking approach to improving people's experience at work and helping companies truly understand their employees better. Our methods are human, practical - and best of all - give results you start seeing during the first session.
Force At Work Lab
Turn your workforce into a powerful, cohesive team.
This is for you if:
- You value proactivity, transparency, and integrity, and want a team that can think and act independently while staying loyal to your company culture.
- You believe in solving problems with a “come with a problem, leave with a solution” mindset and prefer clear, practical insights about risks and consequences.
- You see your people as your most valuable resource and want to build a sustainable, growth-oriented culture that aligns your business goals with your People strategy.
- You’ve struggled with traditional HR approaches that felt administrative or disconnected, and want a system that delivers measurable value without wasting budget on trends.
- You aim to scale your company without losing culture or control, with the right owners who can build structures and processes that don’t depend solely on you.
- You want employees who take initiative, solve problems, and contribute to a stable, high-performing organization where everyone feels their work matters.
This is not for you if:
- You see employee development initiatives simply as a cost center or an administrative burden, rather than a strategic driver of growth and success.
- You treat your people as tools or expendable assets instead of valuing them as essential resources that need to be nurtured, developed, and supported.
- You believe investing in your employees’ development and well-being is a waste of time or money.
- You’re not open to change or willing to commit to building sustainable systems that empower your team and improve your company’s performance.
Next Chapter Lab
Build a work life that fits you, not the other way around.
Job Interview Preparation: Master your next interview.
More than having the right answers, interviews and negotiations are about telling the right story. In our sessions, we’ll shape how you talk about your experience so it lands with impact - no matter who’s across the table. You will also be guided through salary and benefits negotiations to ensure you can advocate for yourself effectively, and secure a package that aligns with your value.
1 Session: $50-$150 | 3x Package: $130-$385 | 5x Package: $220-$695
*Range based on role seniority and impact.
This is for you if:
- You're a high-achieving professional who feels like you've done everything right - but you're still wondering: “What’s next?”
- You’re going through a career transition, eyeing a promotion, or thinking about starting your own thing - and you want clarity, a plan, and a professional by your side.
- You know you're capable of more - more freedom, more meaning, more aligned success.
- You want to align your work with your values, strengths, and long-term vision. You want a work that matters to you and works in your favor - not just in favor of someone else’s goals and KPIs.
- You want a job where you get to be a whole human being, seen and heard—not just a productive professional.
- You know where you want to get - but not how to get there.
- You’re willing to look within, challenge some beliefs, and do the inner work - because real change doesn’t happen in a comfort zone.
This is NOT for you if:
- You expect plug-and-play, pre-written answers.
- You’re looking for someone to hand you a new CV and a magic solution.
- You’re not ready to take action between sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this help me figure out what I'd be good at...that's not what I'm doing now?
Short answer: yeah!
We map out roles, industries, or even business ideas tailored to your skills, lifestyle, and ambitions, as well as your vantage points for breaking into them. We also give you access to a (peculiarly specific) list of 600+ careers - with a match score for each based on how they suit your values and career preferences.
Whether you just had a child and want a less dynamic work life, or you’re bored stiff in your current job - we factor in your full reality. Your resume is just a part of it.
I don't have the time.
That’s exactly why this process helps - it focuses your energy on what matters, and helps you stop wasting time on things that don’t align with who you are.
How quickly will we see results?
Many insights are immediate - like identifying skill gaps, team friction, or leadership blind spots and unconscious communication tendencies. Some improvements, like behavioral changes and engagement gains, show measurable impact between 3-6 months.
Is your work suitable for all company sizes?
Yes, we work with organizations from fast-growing startups to established multinational corporations. Our methods are scalable and adaptable to various business environments and team structures. However, for best results, working with smaller teams of up to 15 people at a time is recommended (larger teams are broken into cohorts).
What if the assessment isn’t accurate?
It literally checks if your answers are reliable. How? The way the questions are developed alows for noting how well you understood them and/or how focused and present you were for each, and lets us know which ones tripped you up (and you can see it too in the report). If your answers were not reliable - we redo it. No extra charge.
I just want a new job, not self-reflection.
Totally fair. Unfortunately, in 2026 your odds of getting one by stabbing in the dark are...low. If your strategy doesn't rely on networking and being well connected - it needs to rely on a) being acutely aware of your unique assets, and b) knowing how to utilize them to do nothing short of sweeping the people on the other side off their feet, chairs, and budget restraints.
What does any of this do for my team... and my bottom line?
We target the most expensive talent problems companies tend to normalize. Here's how that shows up in real dollars:
Talent Acquisition: We help you hire people whose behaviors (beyond resume qualifications) match the role and your culture, so you’re not paying twice for the same position. →A single bad hire typically costs 30–50% of annual salary (up to 200% for leadership roles).
Employee Engagement & Retention: We identify what’s driving disengagement and turnover early, so you can intervene before people walk out the door.turnover. →Replacing one professional employee costs 75–125% of their salary.
Talent and Leadership Development: We develop managers intentionally before performance issues, attrition, or burnout spread across their teams - preventing strong individual contributors from becoming costly, underprepared managers. →A poorly developed manager costs an organization roughly $7k–$15k per direct report, per year.
Team Dynamics: We fix role confusion, friction, and inefficiencies that not-so-quietly drag teams down, and realign teams to work effectively together. →Dysfunctional teams lose an average of 20–30% of total productivity annually.
Self-Awareness: We increase individual and leadership self-awareness, reducing miscommunication, defensiveness, and decision errors - especially at senior levels. →Low self-awareness in leaders can conservatively cost $200k+ per year in avoidable impact.
Performance Improvement: We focus development efforts on the right levers instead of generic coaching or failed PIPs. →Underperformance typically costs 5–15% of salary per employee, per year.
A less frequently asked question?
Email Vesna at vesna@vbtalentventures.com or reach out to her via LinkedIn (in/vesna-babarogich/sphr)!