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.

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. 

Julia is a Graduate from my Leap into HR Consulting Bootcamp. She has worked in a number of industries but for the last 14 years she has worked in the public sector. As well as being an HR consultant, she currently still works part time as head of HR for an HR shared service.

I asked Julia ....

Why did you decide to move into consulting?

I have been within the same sector for a long time as it has been a fantastic opportunity to grow my career whilst being flexible enough to manage family life as well.

Little did I know when I started writing my Leap into HR Consulting book just how well received it would be. I always knew there was a gap in the market for it, and it was something that I had wanted to do for a long time. 

We're so excited for you to hear the podcasts which launch on the 25th of May.

The first set will start with a great introduction from Sarah Hamilton-Gill, and each one thereafter will talk about her 5 Cs of consultancy, as mentioned in her book 'Leap into HR'.

Here's the link to our Podcast page.

The book is shortlisted as a finalist of Best Business Book 2021 in the HR & Management category and is one of the six most inspirational HR and Management books for 2021, as nominated by HR Zone.

Sarah is also nominated as a NAT West Inspirational Woman of 2021 for the work she does helping people create their own businesses.