I work with companies on creating, stabilising or improving their People and Culture operations. With my experience, I have an intimate understanding of the inner workings of companies and a well articulated perspective on all things people-related.
Clients describe me as “a safe pair of hands”, “a high-integrity leader who handles difficult issues with empathy and tact”, “a supportive partner”, “a lifeline who brings calm guidance in a crisis”, "a leader who creates trust and psychological safety”, “a rare talent” and someone who “provides excellent and practical advice.” I’ve worked with small nine-person businesses, startups and scaleups through to global listed companies with hundreds of employees.
My specialties include:
Building People foundations, often as the first-ever, stand-alone People hire. Fun fact: I was employee 40-something at Atlassian and their second-ever People hire, where I established the company’s People infrastructure enabling them to scaleup
Improving existing People frameworks and processes
Working with Founders and CEOs to optimise their leadership teams
Leadership and talent development
Some ways I’ve helped companies:
Advised CEOs, Founders and leadership at all levels on all people-related issues
Developed People strategies that are aligned the People function to the company’s overall mission and business strategy
Established People and Culture functions and frameworks from the ground up
Audited existing frameworks, processes, policies, and teams
Identified and communicated company values
Expanded globally while retaining a one-team, one-company philosophy
Developed leadership capabilities within executive teams
Built performance and remuneration processes
Mentored and advised new Heads of People
Gathered 360 feedback and conducted debriefing sessions for CEOs
Provided stability during times of turbulence and leadership uncertainty
Designed and facilitated training programs and sessions
Improved morale and employee engagement
Increased cross-functional communication and understanding
Optimised company structures.
Ready to grow or elevate your People function? Let’s connect and explore how we can work together.