About

Careers rarely move in straight lines. Restructuring, new technologies, and shifting priorities mean that even strong professionals can find themselves stuck - waiting for the right opening, unsure of the next step, or watching opportunities pass by. This talk introduces the 3D Method (Define, Detect, Develop), a practical framework Manuela created and has applied with professionals across international organizations, NGOs, and the private sector. Participants will learn how to define what they truly want from their career, detect opportunities others miss, and develop the skills and networks to act on them. Whether you are job-seeking, aiming for the next level, or rethinking your direction, you will leave with concrete tools you can apply immediately — and a clear answer to the question: will you act, or get stuck? The session includes real examples and time for questions.

Meet the Speaker

Manuela Morelli is the Founder and Managing Director of Talentum Consulting, a Geneva-based international boutique firm supporting the 2030 Strategic Development Goals Agenda through talent development and coaching. She currently serves as HR Director at the Infectious Disease Alliance (IDA), a global health NGO, and is a Visiting Professor at Southeast University in China. A certified coach and professional counsellor with over 20 years of senior HR experience, she has held leadership roles across the United Nations (WHO, UNICEF, ITU, FAO, UN Secretariat) and the private sector, including Director of Talent at SITA. She holds a PhD in Sociology and a Master's in Organisational Psychology.