The Power of Coaching and Mentoring in HR

28 March 2024
Louise Kennedy OCULUS HR

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Our popular podcast, Real World HR hosted by our founder Louise Kennedy explores an array of talking points and industry trends across the ever-evolving HR landscape. Our most recent episode saw Sarah Hamilton-Gill, founder of Leap into HR Consulting hit the studio.

Sarah is a highly acclaimed HR Consultant and business owner with over 30 years of experience in the industry. She is the UK’s leading mentor for HR consultants and the founder of Leap into HR Consulting Virtual Bootcamps, the first HR consulting training program to become CPD accredited both in the UK and internationally.

Sarah is also the best-selling author of “Leap into HR Consulting” which shares her expertise on how to help people professionals transition to build successful HR consultancy businesses. On the podcast, Sarah shares advice on setting up your own HR consultancy, her career journey so far and what has helped along the way, and the benefits that having mentors and coaches can bring.

Louise Kennedy commented:

“It was great to have Sarah join me in the studio. Taking the leap into HR consultancy may be daunting for many, but harnessing Sarah’s expertise and support can be the stepping stone needed to develop and grow a thriving HR consultancy.

I was particularly keen to discuss the concept of mentors and coaches, a growing trend, and an area of personal growth that I have also invested in over the years, providing a key strategic move to help you and the business get to where you want to go.”

Harnessing the power of coaching is evolving as the mainstream for many business leaders and founders in the industry, to further unleash potential and drive success. In particular, HR coaching and mentoring programs are becoming more popular in organisations that want to improve performance and build a positive company culture.

Louise added:

“Working with a coach provides that further insight, rather than just an insular ethos, with a focus on challenging thinking and at times being held accountable for your commitments, with regular check ins. It really is a powerful tool to further achieve personal and professional goals more strategically.”

It is cited that HR coaching and mentoring can bring many benefits to both individuals and businesses, from increasing confidence to developing competencies to plan and further aid an individual’s career path. In terms of a business perspective, it can support in the retaining of talent, foster a culture of learning and enhance the overall business reputation.

Growing research and case studies suggest that coaching and mentoring have the capacity to fast-track your HR expertise to a more strategic level, with HR professionals turning to coaches for time management tips, delegation skills and brainstorming to sharpen their career and in turn jump starting energy reserve levels.

Based in Sunderland Oculus HR are a team of specialists and operations support, providing innovative and flexible HR solutions to SMEs regionally and nationally through their dedicated and holistic approach. Covering all aspects of employment, including employment contracts, policies and procedures, performance reviews, disciplinary and grievance meetings, and building an extensive client list along the way which includes the Foundation of Light, Queensway Orthodontics, Tyne Coast College, Midas Cladding and Glendale Transport.

To find out more about the support packages available for businesses contact the team at Oculus HR: [email protected]

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