Hilary is an experienced Human Resources & Organisation Development Specialist, and ILM trained coach, with a career spanning both private (Logistics & Retail) and public sector (Local Government & NHS) from Operational to Board level. She has a strong track record of investing in individuals and teams, enabling them to reach their full potential.
Hilary’s style is thoughtful, insightful and supportive, building relationships with clients that gives them the confidence to really explore their potential; to recognise any barriers to them achieving this, and working with them to build plans for a successful future.
Her knowledge of a range of corporate environments, along with her passionate belief in, and experience of promoting individual wellbeing in the workplace enables her to effectively work with clients. She uses a range of coaching techniques, matching them to the individual and to their working environment.
Senior HR specialist and Executive coach in a range of sectors, including retail, logistics, local government and the NHS - Acute.
Clients/Employers include Sainsbury PLC, Salvesen Logistics, and a variety of local government and NHS organisations, which includes individual and team coaching and workshop development and facilitation.Works as an associate for Let’s Get Healthy, an organisation that specialises in all aspects of creating a healthy workplace, including managing mental health at work.
Accredited CQC specialist advisor.
CIPD professional mentor.
Hilary has built her career working in Human Resources and Organisation Development, and a variety of roles, and as HR/OD Director in Local Government and the NHS for the last 12 years. She has developed a specific interest in organisational change, wellbeing, the power of team and individual coaching, Hilary set up her own business as an Independent HR/OD consultant and now works with a range of clients in the public and private sector.
"Hilary was really helpful in supporting me in exploring my career options. Through our conversations I was able to understand my own motivations, identify my goals and plot a course of action. Hilary provided me with challenge when needed without this feeling in any way threatening. I always felt that she was really listening and found her to be extremely perceptive and engaging. I would not hesitate to recommend Hilary as a coach."
Robert Barnes, Corporate Director – communities, partnerships and housing, Tamworth Borough Council"Hilary has a natural ability to connect with people and show great empathy in understanding their needs and problems. Her wealth of experience was impressive and really came through in the way that she supported us with our project. Hilary is a real people person and was able to demonstrate the right level of challenge in a supportive manner where it was needed. Being able to motivate and win people round was paramount for us and Hilary demonstrated great people and communication skills in achieving this."
Lee Radford, Deputy Director of Training, Sherwood Forest Hospital