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In this podcast episode, Sarah is joined by Kelly Venkiah, the Founder and Lead Consultant at Venkiah HR, who participated in Sarah's Bootcamp in May 2023. Kelly's professional background includes 18 years in the corporate realm at Amazon, where she held various roles in both general and specialised capacities, eventually leading to international assignments. In 2020, she embarked on the journey o...

Let's delve into the realm of mental health today! In our discussion, we'll explore the prevalent challenges surrounding mental well-being, offering practical strategies for navigating and fostering mental health, particularly within a professional context. Recognising mental health as a cornerstone of overall well-being is paramount, especially for business owners. Its impact extends to decision-...

In this episode, Sarah Hamilton-Gill is joined by Nikki Masterman, MD and Founder of Inspired HR Ltd in the UK, and Tracey Corea, Founder and Principal Consultant of Robertson HR in the USA, who both attended our Corfu Retreat in September 2023. Their initial expectations of the retreat were somewhat different from the profound experiences they ultimately encountered. Nikki embarked on her consult...

We're thrilled to bring you the 60th episode of Leap into HR Consulting a journey we embarked on together, filled with inspiring stories, insightful conversations, and endless curiosity. It's a milestone that calls for celebration, and we couldn’t have done it without your unwavering support and enthusiasm! This is a short podcast to say thank you and to share with you our gift of the 120 coaching...

I was delighted to recently have the opportunity to talk with Andy Lancaster, Learning Champion & Lead at the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) - the UK's professional body for HR and People Professionals. As the intricacies of organisational learning unfold, consultants are perpetually threading through innovative learning realms, technological advances, and dynamic wo...

Today our guest is Ryan Chandra, HR Consultant and Co-Founder, PeopleWise Solutions, based in Canada. Ryan shares with us why he chose to leave the corporate world, and the difference it has made. Being an active dad, and involved parent, he wanted to be more present for things like the school pick up and drop offs, and attend other school functions. He also talks about being a millennial, and tha...

In this episode, we dive deep into the varied measures of success for an HR consultant. Sarah takes the lead, laying down the general yardsticks of success before narrowing it down to those specifics of consulting. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, these factors can be tailored to wherever you stand in your career path. Special guest, Lindy Hoyt, Founder & Principal Ad...

In this podcast Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD touches on the popular topic of elevator pitches, what they are and how to create your own. She is then joined by her guest – Angela Reid a recent bootcamp graduate based in the USA.This is Angela’s first year as a consultant and a mother and talks about her journey into consulting as well as the challenges of juggling childcare with building a business. S...

In this podcast we are delighted to be joined by Oli Howard, Head of Membership for the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD). We listen to our HR & People consulting community and are keen to address the important questions you want answered. These are your questions I get asked on a regular basis: Is it worth being a CIPD member as an independent consultant? Is the CIPD m...

Recently Sarah and Kim visited London and attended the CIPD Festival of Work at Olympia in London. In this podcast Sarah reflects on some of the key topics discussed, being the value of networking, collaborations and hybrid working. We may recognise that networking has many benefits, whether that’s online or face to face and is an essential element for consultants as well as inhouse professionals....

Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD is joined by another amazing guest in this extended episode of the podcast. With over 30 years’ corporate experience in hospitality, retail, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and aerospace, David Fairhurst is widely considered to be one of the world’s leading HR practitioners and is a respected thought leader, business communicator, and government advisor. A Chartered Companion of t...

Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD and Matthew Burr SHRM-SCP of Burr Consulting, USA, invite you to join them for this engaging episode. Together, they co-authored a thought-provoking article for SHRM titled "The Evolving World of Human Resource Consulting: A global perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the consulting field." Gain valuable insights into consulting in both the UK and USA. Matth...

In this podcast Sarah talks about addressing the “wobbles” you might have about your sales pipeline, how to identify “the gap” and what to do about it. -- Find out more about our Bootcamp Plus fast track programme: https://bit.ly/LeapFTBCP Book a call with Sarah to discuss your consulting next steps: Book now Connect with Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/SarahHGLI Buy Sarah Ha...

🎙️ In this thrilling episode of our consulting podcast, we have a special guest who's been making waves in the industry – Steve Carpenter from 359! 🌟 After an incredibly successful corporate career, Steve has taken the plunge and started his own business just a few months ago. You might recognise him from his time as the HR director at Krispy Kreme 🍩 and Hotel Chocolat 🍫, as well as many other...

🎙️💡 Fear of success - it's a real thing, and on this podcast, Sarah Hamilton-Gill will dive deeper into this topic and the Jonah Complex created by Abraham Maslow. 🤝💼 As a consultant, Sarah has faced many challenges, from changing industries to taking on new clients. She shares her personal experiences and insights on this podcast. 🔍🙅‍♀️ How do you identify the issues surrounding fear of succ...

This week Sarah is talking all about procrastination! Sarah speaks to many consultants and business owners who are talking about doing things but just “don’t get round to it” and this is something that she wanted to explore further. Why do we put things off? Do you have things on your list or mind that you have been putting off – or in Greece we often joke about “Avrio” – when someone says this it...

In this episode Sarah is joined by Jennifer Opare-Ayree. Jennifer went through her virtual HR consulting bootcamp in March 2022. Everything that has happened to Jennifer, has brought her to where she is now, with her own consulting business, and her charity the Mary Sowah Foundation, set up in honour of her grandma, who passed away in late 2017. Jennifer, brought up by her grandma, came to the UK...

In this episode with Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD it’s all about automation for consulting startups and scale ups. By automating as much as you can within your consultancy, right from the very start, you can free up time to enable you to be as effective as possible. There are two key areas that automation can make a huge difference, being: Business operations – eg sales cycles, finance Client service...

In this episode Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD talks all things sales. She busts 5 of the most common myths on sales: Selling HR services is all about the numbers You have to be a good sales person to sell HR services Clients know exactly what they need in terms of HR services Selling HR services is only about the bottom line HR services are a commodity and there is nothing unique to sell Sarah also sh...

Join Sarah Hamilton-Gill as she dives into the world of credibility in this exciting episode of the podcast! Sarah is the creator of the The 5 C’s Model From Corporate to Consulting and in this episode, she focuses on the third C, which is all about building trust and credibility with clients. Sarah and her special guest, James Lyon, will share their insights on how to establish a professional pre...

Are you tired of just getting by as a consultant? Want to take your business to the next level and truly thrive in the industry? Here are some dynamic ways to work smarter and grow your business. On today’s podcast Sarah talks about how as consultants you need to work smartly to grow your business to the next level. Sarah shares with you eight key areas and asks you to reflect on whether you have...

Cash flow is king as a business owner and consultant and especially in the New Year. It is so important you have your cash flow flowing. If you don’t have this, the whole business can grind to a halt. It’s not only a problem if you are starting up, but also if you have clients and are growing rapidly. Sarah will give you her top tips on cash flow, including ways that you can improve it proactively...

Happy New Year! The podcast returns on Friday 13th January 2023 but in the meantime please follow us on Eventbrite to know ‘hot off the press’ about our virtual conferences and other events: https://bit.ly/LeapIntoEvents

2022 has literally flown by, and as we approach 2023, Sarah Hamilton-Gill reflects on the year gone by and looking forward. Being a business owner is like a rollercoaster. Things go well, but sometimes things don’t go as you had planned, or wanted them to go. Sarah refers back to 2014, when actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband musician Chris Martin announced they were separating. The phrase whi...

In this podcast episode, Sarah Hamilton-Gill talks about keys to scaling up your business. Even in the midst of financial difficulties globally, there are still opportunities. When coaching Sarah often hears about consultants’ desires to scale up and grow their business. Again a key question is ‘why do you want to do this?’ Often, it’s because they want to sell their business in the future. Do you...