In the final podcast episode of 2023, Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD is joined by her team: Kim Hall, Client Success Manager; Sarah Burden, Internal Marketing Specialist; Claire Payne, External Marketing Specialist; and Emma Savin, Finance Associate. Together, they delve into a reflective year-in-review, sharing highlights and uncovering surprising fun facts about the team, even unbeknownst to Sarah herself! Tune in to discover exciting plans on the horizon for 2024. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and...
Dec 20, 2023•29 min
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 of starting a family, welcoming her first son, followed by a second in 2022. During her maternity lea...
Dec 08, 2023•18 min
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-making, creativity, and relationships with both employees and clients. The rigors of work challenges...
Nov 24, 2023•43 min
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 consultancy journey eight years ago, experiencing rapid growth, bringing with it long hours, along with the...
Nov 10, 2023•19 min
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 questions booklet to run alongside the podcasts. Please take a few minutes to leave a review for us...
Oct 29, 2023•5 min
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 workplace environments. Engage with us in a podcast special that teases out vital insights from CIPD's...
Oct 11, 2023•42 min
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 that he hasn’t been in any one role for more than 5 years. He wanted to take on the work that he really...
Sep 22, 2023•30 min
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 Advisor of People Ambassadors, based in the City of Chicago, graces our podcast. Lindy brings to the t...
Sep 01, 2023•30 min
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. She touches on the confidence and clarity modules and how she has learnt that flexibility and adaptab...
Aug 18, 2023•27 min
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 membership aimed at the UK or global members? What's the best way to upgrade my membership as a consu...
Aug 04, 2023•27 min
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. It may be that you connect with a potential new client, or an opportunity to collaborate presents i...
Jul 14, 2023•24 min
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 the CIPD he has served as a Commissioner for the UK Commission for Employment and Skills and is a vis...
Jun 30, 2023•51 min
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. Matthew shares his first-hand experiences of how essential investing in your on-going education and skill...
Jun 09, 2023•22 min
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 Hamilton-Gill FCIPD’s No. 1 Amazon Best Selling Business book as a paperback, audible or eBook: https:...
May 19, 2023•18 min
🎙️ 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 renowned brands in the retail and hospitality sectors. Join us as Steve delves into the importance ...
May 05, 2023•26 min
🎙️💡 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 success? Are you unconsciously self-sabotaging? Do you struggle with procrastination? We discussed this...
Apr 21, 2023•17 min
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 means tomorrow and you know that it probably won’t be !? Do you know what procrastination means? Sa...
Apr 07, 2023•21 min
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 at aged 15, to be with her father and siblings. Her grandma sold everything she owned, to give her a...
Mar 24, 2023•26 min
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 services and products Sarah goes into further detail on why automation is so important, the different ways ...
Mar 10, 2023•23 min
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 shares with you her top tips! Listen in to find out more! Book a call with Sarah: Book Now Connect wit...
Feb 24, 2023•16 min
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 presence both online and in person. They'll discuss the importance of consistency and clarity in communi...
Feb 10, 2023•23 min
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 these in place for your business. The headlines for these are: Clarity Networking and building relat...
Jan 27, 2023•24 min
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. You will hear about IWOCA – take a listen to find out what it is and how this can be a game change...
Jan 13, 2023•17 min
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
Jan 06, 2023•40 sec
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 which was used a lot at that time, and now is ‘conscious uncoupling’. Relationships, whether they are p...
Dec 16, 2022•8 min
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 have a 5 or 10 year or long-term plan? Pay attention to the detail and be clear! Sarah discusses fu...
Dec 02, 2022•21 min
In this episode Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD talks more about how to address your client’s pain points, and those of your ideal clients. If you have Sarah’s No. 1 selling Amazon business book ‘Leap into HR consulting: How to move successfully from corporate to consulting’, and flip to page 153 there’s a great section about client pain points, together with a set of questions which will help you to look at these in greater detail. If not, there are more details in the notes. Sarah is joined by Emma-...
Nov 18, 2022•17 min
In this podcast we talk about mindset, and in particular mindset around money. If you have Sarah Hamilton-Gill’s book “Leap into HR Consulting: How to move successfully from corporate to HR consulting” there is more information on page 161/162, which goes into greater detail about beliefs about money. Today we are joined by Roneish Myers of MoneyHeave. Roneish shares with us her approach to all things finance and talks more about our relationships with money. Roneish started off in the corporate...
Nov 04, 2022•22 min
Today Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD talks more about coaching and how it makes a great additional service to be able to offer from your HR consulting business. Do you need qualifications to do this? Sarah discusses further. In this episode Sarah is joined by Jo Gray, MD of Phoenix People. Based in Peterborough, Jo attended Sarah’s Bootcamp two years ago. She speaks honestly about her journey from the corporate HR world, burn out, and how she gained clarity for her own business. She also talks about ...
Oct 14, 2022•18 min
To do or to be? That is the question! It’s the first question that Sarah Hamilton-Gill asks you on this podcast. This episode is a reflective one, and recorded after the Corfu Luxury Female Entrepreneurs’ Retreat in mid-September. Often as business owners we write to do lists, but what about a to be list? Just being, is very empowering, and something that none of us do enough of. But what actually does it mean? Sarah explains more in this podcast. A lot of it relates to self-care, looking after ...
Sep 23, 2022•13 min
