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  1. The HR Consultancy Festival 2026

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    _MG_7670The HR Consultancy Festival 2026

    Connect. Learn. Celebrate. Grow.
    📍 Hilton NEC, Birmingham – May 13th 2026

    Where the UK’s HR Consulting Community Comes Together

    Following the success of our sold-out 2025 event, The HR Consultancy Festival 2026 is back , bolder, and more inspiring than ever.

    This is the must-attend event for ambitious HR and People Consultants, coaches, partners and industry leaders who want to connect, grow and shape the future of work. It’s a day packed with powerful learning, practical strategies, meaningful conversations and unforgettable moments all designed to help you elevate your consultancy and unlock new opportunities.

    Whether you’re in your first year of consulting or scaling an established business, the Festival is your chance to step into a space built entirely for people like you. 

  2. How to Get HR Consulting Clients Fast | 5C’s Framework Guide

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    How to Get HR Consulting Clients: The 5C’s Framework for Fast Growth

    By Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD

    Published: 7th October 2025

    Making the leap from a corporate HR role into consulting is exciting and a little daunting. One of the biggest questions every new consultant asks is:

    “How do I get clients quickly, without a big audience or huge ad budget?”

    The good news? You don’t need a huge following or a flashy marketing funnel. At Leap into HR Consulting®, we teach new consultants to focus on what actually works and it all starts with a proven model: the 5C’s Framework.

    These five steps — Confidence → Clarity → Credibility → Collaboration → Courage are the fastest, most strategic way to go from zero clients to a thriving consultancy. 

  3. How to Become an HR Consultant: Generalist or Niche?

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    How to Become an HR Consultant: Generalist or Niche?

    If you’ve been wondering how to become an HR consultant, you’re not alone. Many HR professionals reach a point where they want more freedom, flexibility, and impact and consulting can provide exactly that. But before setting up as an HR consultant, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is: