Workplaces where people stay, grow, and lead
Your team is how you get where you’re going. I’m a fractional HR partner for people-first organizations that don’t have a senior HR leader. I help you hire well, give new people a real start, and grow managers who can lead. We agree on the numbers first, so you can see what changed.
Start a conversationWhen the team grows faster than the HR behind it
You built this place around your people, and it shows. Then the company grew. HR became something you handle between meetings. Managers got promoted because they were great at the work, but nobody taught them how to lead. Now a few good people are starting to leave, and you can feel the team pulling in different directions.
What I do
Hiring and onboarding
I’ll set up your hiring process and the HR basics you don’t have yet. Then I build an onboarding program that gives new people a real start. All of it stays with your team, along with a before-and-after report. It’s the People Foundation project.
Keeping good people
First I find out why your good people are leaving. Then we put a plan in place, and you get an impact report showing what changed.
If a founder or senior leader is getting ready to step back, I’ll help you plan who comes next. Retention and Succession covers both.
Managers who can lead
Each program starts with an assessment of where your managers need help. I design the training and deliver it myself. Once it’s over, I keep coaching them so the change holds. See Leadership and Manager Development.
The difference I’ve made
I’ve led HR and talent development inside organizations like yours. These numbers moved while I was there.
Pinnacle Security & Investigation
- New hires’ average length of stay went up 60% from Q4 2021 to Q1 2022.
- Quality hires each month rose 40% after a new onboarding procedure.
- On the next employee survey, management’s recognition rating was up 60%.
- Voluntary survey participation grew 21%.
LSU Health Sciences Center
- Self-evaluation participation went from 13% to 57%.
- Overall completion of the evaluation cycle rose from 91% to 96%.
I also built the Supervisor Training Series and a central learning hub for supervisors.
What clients say about working with me
“She worked collaboratively with our team, asked the right questions, and transformed dense technical content into interactive, plain-language learning experiences. Throughout the development process, she was responsive, organized, and very good in anticipating what we would need next.”
“She worked efficiently to translate our internal policy into a compelling course that staff members are sure to enjoy. I found her process to be clear and she was very responsive to comments.”
“Denise is an exceptional instructional designer and a fantastic partner to work with. She has a talent for turning complex content, stakeholder feedback, and source materials into engaging, cohesive learning experiences. Throughout our project, she consistently delivered high-quality work, responded quickly to feedback, and demonstrated professionalism at every stage.”
What working with me looks like
- We agree on the numbers before any work starts.
- You’ll always know what you’re paying for.
- Your managers get an answer within one business day.
- What we build stays with your team.
- If it’s a legal matter, I’ll tell you and point you to employment counsel.
Tell me what’s going on with your people
Retainers start at $1,500 a month. Write me a few sentences about your team, and I’ll reply within one business day.
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