Are you a busy people-focused leader with big ambitions?

 As an experienced HR Director and qualified executive coach, I empower busy, ambitious leaders like you to grow and succeed by helping you build the executive skills and behaviours you need to reach your fullest potential.

How I can help

Coaching and HR expertise, in whatever blend you need, to enable you to be great at your job
HR Coach & Partner
Are you not sure if you need technical HR expertise or leadership coaching?
 
Perhaps a blend of leadership coaching and HR partnering is what you need? Get more bang for your buck and combine executive coaching, to grow and enhance your leadership skills and impact, with HR expertise to help you address any key challenges faced across the full HR spectrum, from talent and engagement to reward and HR strategy. 
Strengths-based ​Coaching
Are you looking for ways to accelerate your development and develop your leadership impact?
 
Kick start your performance and career  with focused strengths-based coaching, underpinned by Total SDI® profiling, to identify your key strengths and any areas that may be hindering your progress, and improve your leadership presence, confidence, resilience, skills and impact.   
Power Hour Coaching
Do you have a challenge or feel stuck? Don't have the budget for a full coaching programme?
 
Would it help to have a dedicated one hour conversation with me on whatever it is you want to focus on? We can cover pretty much anything. I can help you get clarity on a range of HR and leadership challenges. When you spend an hour completely focused on something, it's amazing what you can achieve! 

Grief and Loss Coaching

Did you know that unresolved grief is often a contributing factor to a range of mental health issues and illnesses that lead to employee absence and long-term performance issues?
 
Would you like a tried and tested alternative to EAP and counselling when an employee needs help with grief and loss? 
 
I offer programmes to educate, support and guide leaders and employees in this highly sensitive area, that left unaddressed can lead to impaired performance and productivity, stress, mental health issues and illness.

My clients say the nicest things...

“It is great to work with Gemma. 
Being an HRD can be lonely, and Gemma provides wise counsel.  Her approach is exactly what we need – the ability to apply strategic thinking to a demanding project and help the team to build influence with senior leaders.  She has a great ability to bring clarity of thought to the most complex of situations.”
“Working with Gemma is an absolute pleasure. She is flexible, insightful and cuts to the chase in lightning speed. We always cover a lot of ground in a very short space of time, which has made a real impact to me and my team. I would recommend Gemma to any senior HR leader who wants a fresh perspective and confidential support. She is a great sounding board.” 

Rosie Ranganathan

People Director
England & Wales Cricket 

​Faye Llewellyn

Head of HR
Saunderson House

A bit about me

​People fascinate me - they always have, so it's no surprise that my career in Human Resources spans more than 20 years.  Over that time I've got the t-shirt - from working on the frontline and getting the HR basics in place, to taking a seat at the boardroom table as a strategic partner and confidante to the CEO.  

Now, as a freelance HR Coach & Consultant, I'm here to share my skills and experiences with you to help you get the most out of your people and improve your business results. 

No-one strives to be average.  If we understand our strengths, we can successfully leverage them to grow and develop, both individually and at a corporate level, to truly flourish.  
Masters in Applied Coaching and Positive Psychology (First Class)
​Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Personal Coaching
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD)
Postgraduate Advanced CIPD Award in Reward Management
Member and Associate Certified Coach (ACC) awarded by the International Coach Federation (ICF)
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist ®
Accredited in a range of strengths-based team and individual profiling tools, including Total SDI,
TMSDI (Margerison McCann), My360plus, and BeTalent
Reiki Level 2 Practitioner
BA (Jt Hons) French and Spanish

Arrange a free call
​with me

The hardest part can be knowing where to start. And that can be as simple as picking up the phone. We can start with a free, no obligation chat. I'm based in London, and have clients across the country. If I can't help, I might know someone who can.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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