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With over 25 years of HR leadership experience in some of the best, people-focused businesses, I can deliver high engagement cultures by working with People Teams, delivering leadership development and solving HR challenges.

Smart HR, Strong Leadership, Real Engagement.

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Experience

Working closely with CEOs, I’ve led People Teams across respected international brands spanning multiple sectors, delivering measurable impact. My expertise lies in aligning people strategy with business objectives and smart HR —ensuring that ‘People’ isn’t just a function, but a strategic advantage that shapes the culture your organisation needs to thrive.

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Jolly people are energised teams - a workplace full of jolly people isn’t just fun—it’s a cultural powerhouse of productivity. Your People Team can create this. 

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People Team Power

I can offer a fresh perspective on your current approach — reviewing your People function, strategy, or specific in-house elements you’d like to develop further.

I can help turn a reactive cost centre into a proactive power house.

Support and Strategies

I can support your People Team in a way that works best for you. Whether it’s mentoring a department head or the entire team, or working directly with leadership to strengthen your People strategy, I’m here to help you get results.

I’m also ready to roll up my sleeves and provide hands-on support and practical solutions tailored to your business needs.

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If the vibe is off and you have to force the results you need, then start by looking at your actual culture.

Building Your Culture

Culture shouldn’t happen by default—it should be deliberately designed. I can help shape the right culture to enable lasting success.

I focus on four key areas of culture design:

  • Mission and values

  • Internal communication

  • Leadership

  • Systems and processes

I help build high-performing cultures that don’t just support your business—they drive it forward.

Ultimately, your culture determines your results. It’s that simple.

At Jolly People I can help you build the culture you want.

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Are you ready to move beyond transactional HR? 

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Who I Work With

  • Anyone who has customers, teams and leaders.

  • Hospitality and retail that would benefit from my great experience.

  • Business where ongoing profitable sales through service is REALLY important

  • High-growth & scaling businesses

  • Organisations seeking cultural & leadership change 

  • Start Ups that would like some help without the overhead

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Sector Experience 

  • Full service

  • Fast casual

  • Quick service

  • Hotels

  • Retail

  • Franchise relationship

  • Franchisor relationship

  • Central call centres 

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Like to know more? 

If you’re ready to elevate your People Team, strengthen leadership, and create an outstanding workplace culture, let’s talk.

In addition to the services above, I provide hourly or daily rates for specific projects, advice or adhoc work.

Please contact me to learn more about how I can support you. You may be at a stage where a full-time People Director isn’t yet affordable or needed. If so I can help…as you need, without the hefty cost. 

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