As we cross the 6-month mark of 2020, it’s fair to say that so far, it’s been a year none of us could ever have anticipated.

As a business owner, or someone wanting to start a new business, you probably haven’t found yourself in the same place as your New Year plans expected.

But don’t give up hope just yet, we still have half a year to turn things around.

Early on in lockdown I ran a 6 week, fast-track, Virtual HR Bootcamp. It was the first time I’d run the course virtually, following many successful face-to-face Bootcamps, and it was aimed at helping HR professionals to make their Consulting business a reality.

I’m so pleased to say that it was a huge success so I’ve decided to run another!

Why join my 6 weeks, fast-track, virtual HR Bootcamp?

Six weeks is all it will take to turn your life around and become the boss of not only your business, but also your life.

• Maybe you want to do it so you can spend more time with your family?
• Maybe you’re dreading the return to #officelife and want to continue to work from home?
• Maybe some time away from day-to-day operations have shown you that there is another way and you want in?
• Maybe you want to work less, but earn more money? (let’s be honest - who doesn’t want this?!)

My Virtual HR Bootcamp will help you achieve all of the above in just 6 weeks.

In it you’ll:

• Create clarity around your services and products;
• Grow in confidence as you realise that you can make this happen;
• Discover the tools and knowledge to find - and win - new clients;
• Gain access to growth accelerators; providing you with new income streams;
• Join a community of like-minded Consultants to work and grow with, beyond the Bootcamp;
• Have with a 90-day Accountability Plan and ongoing support;
• Be motivated to take action.

At the end of 6 weeks you’ll understand:

• How to find ongoing clients that you love to work with;
• How to price yourself sustainably (work smarter, not harder);
• How to build a life that works for you;
• How to build a healthy, profitable business;
• How to make consulting work for you.

Why now?

I have even more good news for you!

Businesses are screaming out for HR consultants at the moment. In-house HR teams have been mainly focussed on the ramifications of COVID-19 for the last few months. While obviously very important, it doesn’t mean all other operations have ceased, so there is plenty to be done.

Which makes this the perfect time to start your own HR Consultancy business. Make it one that is up, running and ready to jump at all the opportunities in just 6 weeks time.

Are you up for this life-changing challenge? Register your interest here. 

I hope to see you in August! 

HR Bootcamp - Perfect if you need that final push to follow your dream

"I would absolutely recommend the Virtual HR Bootcamp if you are thinking about setting yourself up as a consultant or you have been going for a while and need to refocus. I was a bit dubious about how much I would get from the course given that I had just had a coaching session with Sarah and had been given LOADS of hints and tips. However I have met some absolutely fab people who I would like to stay in contact with. I thought being a consultant would be lonely and I wouldn't have much support but I actually feel more connected and supported by this group than my own current employer".

Clarity is important in any business, but never more so than when you’re starting out.

As a new business owner you need to run with efficiency and effectiveness. Clarity of purpose will ensure that you do. 

Easy, right? Yes - but only if you know how. 

In my 25 years of running an HR Consultancy and in helping others to do the same, I’ve seen so many people fall into the trap of ‘being busy but going nowhere’. 

Without having initial clarity on exactly what it is you want to achieve - and how you will do it - this is an easy trap to fall into. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t fallen into it myself a couple of times in my early years.

But clarity will save you from jumping into this trap. 

• Clarity will allow you to work on developing your business, rather than firefighting every day. 
• Clarity will increase your efficiency, taking you to your end goal faster. 
• Clarity will reduce your workload, in turn reducing your stress. 
• Clarity allows you to focus on the bigger picture. 

Ultimately, clarity will get you where you want to be. 

How can you build clarity? 

First, you need to identify a few things about your business, but also your lifestyle. Among these are answers to the below: 

What is your concept? What are your products? What are your goals? What are your dreams? How much is your time worth? 

Once you have your answers you’ll need to combine all of the above into a clear plan, in order to build your business in the timeframe you desire. 

In my Leap into Consulting™ Virtual Bootcamp, I dedicate a module to clarity to make sure you are crystal clear in your understanding of your business model and how to apply it. 

We’ll work together to find the right answers for you, and use these to identify your areas of speciality, your ideal client, your base fee, and much more. 

I love helping others define and reach their goals, so I’m excited to help you do the same.

Interested? Find out more about the Virtual HR Bootcamp starting in August. Register your interest here. 

‘I want to build my own business but I don’t want to lose my network’

Does this sound familiar? For many sociable, friendly and enthusiastic people this is one of the topics that comes up the most when considering starting a consultancy business. 

And I get it. 

You’ve spent years working in close contact with other HR professionals who understand your role, who act as someone to ideate with throughout the day, who are there for professional guidance, or for a chat over lunch. 

The thought of losing that, especially for those who thrive off interaction with others, can be daunting.

But I have good news: you can be an independent consultant and maintain a community of like-minded peers. 

In fact, it’s one element of our Virtual Bootcamp that we at Leap into Consulting™ are proud of. All of our courses are designed to allow you one-to-one coaching time, but also to make sure you connect with other professionals. 

We love to see you to learn and grow with others on a similar career path. Many of our previous Bootcamp attendees have gone on to form life long connections from our sessions; as business professionals, friends, or both! 

We know this is important for any Consultant spending periods of time working alone; it’s important to have people to ideate with, people to help you achieve your goals, people to both receive and give moral support to, or simply people to chat about life over a coffee with. 

To achieve this we actively encourage group bonding as a part of our Bootcamp, as well as set up a unique Facebook group for cohorts to discuss ideas together. 

Our attendees often cite this as one of the benefits of taking our courses. Here’s a line of feedback from our most recent Bootcamp:  

“I thought being a consultant would be lonely and I wouldn’t have much support but I actually feel more connected and supported by this group than my own current employer”. 

If losing a professional community is one of your concerns about making the Leap into Consulting™, worry no more. 

I’m happy to chat in more detail about this or other questions you might have. Simply send me a message and I look forward to speaking with you!