Intelligent • People-Centered • Effective
About Crescent PeopleWe’re a business psychology and organisational development consultancy that provides best-in-class assessments and tailored development services. Everything we do is grounded in behavioural science and shaped by real-world business insight.
Whether it’s helping you make balanced decisions about a nuanced candidate pool or helping leaders understand themselves and each other, we make work better for everyone.
The name Crescent People is inspired by the Latin crescere, which means to grow. And that’s what drives us: empowering growth – in individuals, through teams, and across organisations.
Our approach focuses on meeting your unique needs – whether that’s identifying exceptional leaders to future-proof your organisation, helping teams understand colleagues’ thinking styles, or aligning people and strategy at an organisational level.
Combining the agility of a boutique firm with the experience of a global powerhouse, our impact comes from our evidence-based approach, commercial outlook, and commitment to delivering value.
From boards and C-suites to HR leaders and executive search firms, we partner with those shaping the future of leadership – fulfilling our mission to make work better for everyone.
Intelligent
‘Strategic.’ ‘Illuminating.’ ‘Logical.’ That’s how clients describe us – because we distil psychology and psychometrics into insight. Whether assessing candidates for business-critical roles or shaping targeted development journeys, we translate the science into meaningful feedback – for boards, stakeholders, and individuals.
People-Centred
Business psychology should never feel cold or clinical. We create experiences that empower individuals, ensuring they feel seen rather than scrutinised. It’s this people-first approach that sets our work apart – ensuring clients return and candidates provide consistently positive feedback about our process.
Effective
Partner with us for access to the latest research-based psychology, a sharp commercial perspective, and a focus on practical delivery. The result? Efficient, evidence-based hiring decisions and targeted development that improves outcomes.
Crescent People at a Glance
Proven Expertise
Business psychologists and qualified coaches Accredited in 10+ psychometric tools Decades of experience
Trusted Partner
89% of clients are repeat business Helping clients become employers of choice Consistently high feedback scores
Leadership Focus
Specialists in board, C-suite, and senior exec assessment and development Partner with leading companies & executive search, including ASX-listed firms
Evidence-Based
Cutting through the science of psychology and psychometric testing Illuminating approach delivers “light bulb” moments
Meet the Team
Megan Bell
Founder & Director
Megan is a registered psychologist and the founder of Crescent People. With over a decade of experience across Australia, the UK, and Europe, she blends psychological expertise with commercial insight. Megan holds a Master of Occupational Psychology and partners with boards, HR leaders, and executive search firms to support strategic people decisions. Accredited in multiple assessment tools, she’s passionate about raising assessment standards and ensuring every process is both rigorous and people-centred. Her approach is tailored, thoughtful, and always focused on what works for people and organisations.
Elayne Verner
Principal Consultant
With over 35 years of global experience in leadership and organisational development, Elayne brings deep insight into the challenges leaders and teams face today. Elayne holds a Master of Management, is an accredited Executive Coach, and is certified in multiple psychometric and development tools. Passionate about creating sustainable behaviour change, she believes in emotionally intelligent, authentic leadership – at an individual, team, and organisational level.
Thomas Higgins
Principal Consultant
Thomas is a highly experienced consultant and former executive with a career spanning Australia and the Asia Pacific. He has held senior leadership roles across finance, energy, education, and professional services – including as Managing Director and Human Resources Director – and brings a unique perspective to complex organisational challenges. As a consultant, he partners with boards and executive teams on strategy, leadership development, culture, and change. Known for his calm, pragmatic style, Thomas helps clients navigate ambiguity and design environments where people and performance thrive.
James Fulford-Talbot
Principal Consultant
James brings deep leadership expertise to his role as a consultant, coach, and facilitator, built over a career that spans the military, defence industry, and major organisational transformations. He has held senior leadership roles in high-stakes environments, where he developed a reputation for clarity, resilience, and building trust quickly. Today, James partners with senior leaders and teams to navigate change, grow through complexity, and lead with impact. His approach is grounded in real-world leadership experience and guided by the belief that leaders have a responsibility not only to drive results but also to enable the success of others and create a positive impact on those they lead.
Neha Arora-Nagaich
Principal Consultant
Neha is a registered psychologist with a Master of Organisational Psychology and over 16 years’ experience across consulting and in-house roles. She combines deep analytical thinking with practical, people-focused solutions – supporting leadership, wellbeing, team development, and coaching. Known for her warmth and insight, Neha partners with clients across sectors to design tailored, evidence-based approaches that help people grow and perform at their best.
Georgia Lush
Principal Consultant
Georgia is an expert in brain-based learning, with a proven track record in creating impactful digital and instructional solutions focused on tangible behavioural change. With 25 years in organisational development, she brings a learner-first approach to her work, ensuring her bespoke designs resonate with clients and drive results for them and their organisations. With a background in instructional design and coaching, she has delivered hundreds of programs globally. She works with organisations to improve leadership, learning, and team performance. Georgia holds a Master of Adult Education (Organisational Development) and is a certified coach.
Malvina Patraus Giurgiu
Consultant
Malvina is a registered psychologist with a wide array of experience in business psychology. She has worked in consulting firms, occupational rehabilitation, and private practice, bringing a diverse and adaptable skillset across multiple settings. She’s passionate about supporting and guiding people in the workplace, recognising the importance of fostering a positive environment where people spend a significant portion of their lives. Malvina provides strategic and reliable behind-the-scenes support to keep projects and operations running smoothly and effectively.
Let’s Talk About Your People
Looking for insightful, evidence-based assessments or tailored development programs?
Get in touch to chat about your goals and how we can help make work better for everyone.