Category: About the founder

1. Reflecting on 2024 and Planning for a Phenomenal 2025

   Posted on 8:00am Friday 20th Dec 2024

    

   As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time for reflection and forward planning. In a recent podcast episode, I, Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD, shared my experiences from 2024 and offered valuable insights and practical advice to help you make 2025 a year of success and growth. Whether you're an HR consultant or a business owner, my reflections and tips are here to inspire and guide you as you plan for the future. 📝💡

   2024: A Year of Travel and Opportunity 🌏✈️

   2024 was an incredible year for me, filled with travel and new opportunities. From Australia’s sun-soaked coasts 🌞 to the vibrant energy of Chicago and New York 🌆, these adventures reminded me of the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone.

   Being a consultant means you’re not confined to a desk or a single location. 🌍 The world is your office! These journeys brought fresh perspectives, connections, and unexpected growth—proof that embracing new challenges can lead to transformative experiences.

   ---

   Looking Ahead: My Top Five Tips for Planning a Successful 2025 🚀

   As we gear up for 2025, here are my five essential tips for starting the year strong and setting yourself up for success:

   1️⃣ Set Clear Goals 🎯
   A clear vision is the foundation for any successful year. Whether it’s hitting a revenue milestone 💰, launching a new service 🚀, or growing your community 🤝, having SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) ensures your plans are ambitious yet realistic.

   2️⃣ Prioritise Well-Being 🧘‍♀️💆‍♂️
   There’s no wealth without health. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle, but I can’t stress enough the importance of rest, exercise, and mental health. 🏃‍♀️ Take time for yourself—you’ll find your energy and motivation soar when you do.

   3️⃣ Leverage Technology 🤖🖥️
   Tools like Zapier and AI apps like ChatGPT are game-changers for consultants. By automating repetitive tasks, you free up hours each week to focus on what truly matters—serving your clients and growing your business. Embrace these tools and watch your productivity skyrocket! 🚀

   4️⃣ Build a Strong Network 🤝💬
   Your network is your net worth. Whether it’s attending industry events, joining The HR Consultancy Academy community, or collaborating with peers, building connections opens doors to opportunities and fresh perspectives. 🌟 Collaboration truly is the key to growth.

   5️⃣ Commit to Continuous Learning 📚✨
   The HR landscape is always evolving. To stay ahead, you need to be on top of the latest trends, tools, and strategies. My passion for lifelong learning has been a cornerstone of my success—and it can be yours too.

   ---

   Kickstart Your Year with Sprint 2025 🗓️💼

   To help you hit the ground running, I’m hosting the Sprint 2025 Planning Event on January 14th. 🏃‍♂️ This free event will walk you through a step-by-step framework for success, with interactive sessions and opportunities to network with like-minded professionals.

   Whether you’re setting 90-day goals or crafting a roadmap for the entire year, this event will be a game changer. 🔥

   ---

   Your Roadmap to Success 🛣️

   As you reflect on the past year and plan for 2025, I invite you to adopt these strategies:

   ✔️ Set clear goals
   ✔️ Prioritise your well-being
   ✔️ Leverage technology
   ✔️ Build meaningful connections
   ✔️ Embrace lifelong learning

   By taking these steps, you can make 2025 your best year yet! 🌟 So grab a coffee ☕, get comfy 🛋️, and dive into the podcast episode for more inspiration and actionable advice.

   Here’s to a year of success, growth, and adventure.

   Let’s make it happen together! 🙌🎉

2. Guiding the Way: The Role and Responsibilities of an HR Consultant Mentor

   Posted on 3:20pm Friday 20th Oct 2023

   In my role as an HR Consultant Mentor, I've had the privilege of guiding hundreds of HR professionals on their transformative journeys in the world of HR consulting. It's a role that brings me immense joy and I’m always thrilled when I hear of the successes my mentees have gone on to achieve.

   
   This edition of my newsletter is more introspective than usual as I thought I'd shed a little light on how I see my role and responsibilities as an HR Consultant Mentor, and how this vital partnership nurtures the growth and success of aspiring HR consultants. I hope you find it interesting.

    

   “I believe my mentorship role serves as a bridge to HR consulting success”

    

   At the heart of my role as an HR Consultant Mentor I am a compass, collaborator, and catalyst for growth. My mentorship revolves around offering guidance and sharing knowledge to help my mentees navigate the uncharted territory of transitioning into HR Consulting. This includes providing insights into the complexities of the industry and equipping them with the essential tools for success.

    But sharing knowledge is just the beginning; it's also about creating a collaborative partnership built on trust and encouragement, and fostering confidence in my mentees, nudging them to step beyond their comfort zones, make confident decisions, and truly believe in their own abilities. Specifically, I have the privilege of helping these amazing, aspiring HR Consulting entrepreneurs to:

    Uncover their unique strengths and identify what sets them apart in the consulting arena.

   • Help them discover what they are truly passionate about in the field of HR, which becomes the driving force behind their consulting careers.
   • Provide strategic guidance on business development, client acquisition, marketing, financial management, and scaling operations.
   • Build confidence by providing feedback, support, and encouragement to help them believe in their abilities and make confident decisions.
   • Remind them of the importance of the continued professional development, so that they stay updated with industry trends, attend relevant training, and continue developing their skills so they remain competitive in the HR consulting field.

    In addition, I believe my mentorship role goes beyond crafting successful HR consulting businesses; it's about creating lives and businesses that those who make the leap into HR Consulting genuinely love. Showing them how to achieve the elusive work-life balance, where work isn't a chore but a source of fulfilment and empowering them to weave their consulting endeavours seamlessly into the broader tapestry of their lives.

   
   To sum it up, my role and responsibilities as an HR Consultant Mentor are diverse and have a profound impact that reaches beyond the boundaries of the delivery of professional HR Consulting services. I help people change their lives for the better. This journey is not only purposeful but also incredibly rewarding, highlighting the substantial importance of mentorship in the realm of HR consulting.

3. Celebrating the first anniversary of ‘Leap into HR Consulting: How to Move Successfully from Corporate to Consulting’ book

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 4th Nov 2021

   When I decided to self-publish my book ‘Leap into HR Consulting: How to Move Successfully from Corporate to Consulting’ just a year ago on 5th November 2020 I really hoped it would be favourably received, as it truly came from my heart. I had been drawn to writing it so that could help others follow their dreams and transform from being an employee to having their own consulting business.

   I could hardly believe it when it soon went to Number 1 on the Amazon Business Consulting Book List, where it continues even a year later to dip in and out of the hot seat. To top it off, it was then announced as a finalist in the Most Inspirational HR Business Book in the Book Awards 2021.

4. New Partnership with Menopause Experts announced during Menopause Awareness Month

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 18th Oct 2021

   I’m so excited to announce that I have been appointed to the Panel of Experts by Menopause Experts. My Leap into HR Consulting programme has also become a partner of the social enterprise. It’s been made that bit more special because October is Menopause Awareness Month.

   It shouldn’t be an awareness month though. I believe that it’s a topic we should be talking about often. During the pandemic especially I helped lots of people set up their own consulting businesses, many of them being women trying to manage menopausal symptoms as well as managing a fulfilling and rewarding career. 

5. Business Book Awards - Shortlisting Announcement - March 2021

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 4th Mar 2021

   The Business Book Awards 2021

   The Business Book Awards celebrate the work of authors who have shared their industry or market knowledge, experience and expertise in published book form. The Business Book Awards recognise the change in the current market and aim to highlight the quality and variety of business books in the market. They offer industry-wide recognition to new and established authors writing on a multiplicity of subjects for a diverse readership. 

6. HR Director - Book Review March 2021

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 1st Mar 2021

   It's a busy week for my book - we have the review in HR Director magazine today and then the Business Book Awards on Thursday. Thank you to the reviewer who took time out to read the book.
   
   For those of you that have read my book would you agree with the review ? what else might you add? what do you disagree with?
   
   I'd love to hear your feedback Take a look at the full review here:

   Post | Feed | LinkedIn