STAY AHEAD WITH INSIGHTS FROM EMILY
Our mission is simple: to help SME and recruitment agency owners transform their people challenges into business success. We believe that when you align your business and personal goals with values, personal development and accountability extraordinary things happen.
Emily is a HR Expert, Performance Coach and Recruitment Industry Specialist
From Solo Entrepreneur to Employer: A Business Growth Journey
After four years of running his business solo, Phil Gregory faced the daunting task of hiring his first employee. With The People Consultancy's support, he completed the entire hiring process within a week, ensuring full compliance and confidence. "Emily has a gift of making the complicated and scary seem manageable," says Phil, who has since continued with business coaching, leading to improved processes and increased work capacity.
Feel like you’re riding the rollercoaster?
I see you, fellow business owners. I see you because I was you.
Building my consultancy was like riding a roller coaster – exhilarating and terrifying all at once. Growing the team, landing bigger clients, living what seemed like the entrepreneurial dream. But beneath the surface, something was crumbling.
The weight of responsibility became crushing.
free: reflect and reset workbook
Free: Reflect & Reset Workbook
With 2024 drawing to a close, I've created something special for you - my "Reflect and Reset" workbook.
Because let's be honest, before we dive into those 2025 goals, we need to take a moment to appreciate how far we've come.
What if it’s not what you think it is?
With my 'business therapist' hat on, I see this pattern emerge time and time again. A business owner comes to me frustrated that their marketing isn't working, or their team member isn't performing, or they can't seem to delegate effectively.
Our approach
I'm not your typical HR consultant who shows up with a clipboard and a rulebook. Instead, I'm more like your strategic partner who rolls up their sleeves and dives in to find real, practical solutions. As one client put it: "Emily was brilliant not just as a service but a solutions provider".
"I just need you in that meeting with me."
"I just need you in that meeting with me."
Three weeks ago, Sarah* reached out about what seemed like a straightforward HR issue – ongoing performance challenges in her team. But as we sat down together, it became clear there was so much more beneath the surface.
Reigniting that business spark
In today's video, I'm going to share how successful businesses are flipping the script on performance management. We'll explore how focusing on coaching and development first can transform your business culture, boost your billers' confidence, and actually make those tougher conversations more constructive when they're needed.
REthinking your approach to performance
Are you leaving performance to chance in your business? Are you just hoping to get the results you want without clarity?
I see this all the time - usually resulting in a stressed, frustrated business owner, taking it all on themselves.
There is another way.
Performance Chats that are Powerful Not Painful
Here's a radical thought for recruitment & small business owners - what if performance conversations actually energised your team?
Somewhere along the way, the very mention of "performance" became associated with blame, fear and that dreaded march to HR. It's no wonder we all tense up at the phrase "we need to talk about your performance."
What if we changed this narrative in our businesses?
Excited to Show up every day?
In my 15+ years supporting business owners, one truth stands out. When your people are your biggest headache, your business becomes a burden rather than a joy.
Here's what I know …
Signs that you need a people strategy in your business
As a performance coach and HR consultant, I've seen countless small business owners really struggle with a common challenge - creating accountability among their employees.
The sleepless nights, stress, frustration and overwhelm that come as a result of this are no joke.
Here's why it happens...
Are you trapped by a painful business experience?
I've seen it countless times. Clients reach out when they're paralysed, unable to move forward. The culprit? A business setback that's shattered their confidence and planted seeds of doubt.
These experiences can be crippling, making you second-guess every decision.
But here's the truth - they don't have to define you.
IS A LACK OF STRUCTURE in your business CREATING BOTTLENECKS?
This client's journey is seriously impressive - organic growth over a decade to a team of 30, fuelled by a fantastic culture.
But like many growing businesses, they've hit a common hurdle. A lack of structure creating bottlenecks for the owners.
Is it really worth it?
Ever had one of those days where you're staring at your computer screen, thinking, "Is this really worth it?"
I recently worked with a recruitment business owner, who was having way too many of those days. She was at her wit's end - stressed, overwhelmed, and seriously contemplating throwing in the towel on her business dreams.
big HR Changes are on the horizon: stay ahead
I'm putting together a newsletter specifically for small businesses like yours. It's my way of keeping you in the loop about the big HR changes coming your way — without the legal jargon headache.
Think of it as your HR cheat sheet, your “go to”.
Stop Hoping, Start Coaching
Are you leaving your teams performance to chance? Are you just hoping for results?
This was a conversation I had with a client yesterday.
My client, a successful business owner was becoming increasingly frustrated with his team. From his perspective they were spending too much time on their phones, not enough time speaking to clients and certainly not hitting sales targets.
Do you fear the “a” word?
Remember, accountability isn't about pointing fingers. It's about creating an environment where everyone takes ownership of their work and its outcomes.
As a leader, embracing accountability might feel uncomfortable at first, but it's a game-changer for your business and your team's growth.
Intention, Intention, Intention
The magic happens when these elements align:
• Clarity ensures everyone's moving in the same direction.
• Accountability keeps the momentum going.
• A performance-focused culture makes excellence the norm, not the exception.
Don’t leave your business growth & success to chance
Without talented high performing team members, that are happy and healthy your business won't thrive. Don't leave their success – and by extension, your business's success – to chance. Invest in a clear, actionable people strategy. Your future self will thank you.
How to support the under performers in your business
Supporting clients with performance is something I’ve been doing for a very long time.
In this short video I walk through one thing you can do to support under performers, and also create high performance in your business. It’s simple, but often overlooked.
Let’s work together