Derbyshire & remote across the UK

Friendly, straight-talking HR — when you need a steady hand.

Practical HR support and leadership coaching for business owners who want clear answers, not jargon. Two services, one calm point of contact.

~20 years' experience
Solo practitioner
Low-faff, quick to respond

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How I can help

Two distinct services, whichever you need.

Some clients come for a tricky HR situation. Others want to grow as leaders. Many come for both — here's the clear split.

Service one

HR Consultancy

Hands-on, pragmatic support for the moments that keep business owners up at night.

  • Disciplinaries & dismissals
  • Redundancies & restructures
  • Investigations & grievances
  • Outsourced / retained HR
See HR services
Service two

Leadership & Behaviour Coaching

Helping leaders and teams change how they show up — with warmth and honesty.

  • Executive 1:1 coaching
  • Team development
  • Behaviour change work
  • Confidence & communication
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HR Consultancy

Clear, calm HR when the stakes feel high.

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Disciplinary & dismissalFair process, properly documented.
Redundancy supportSensitive, compliant, well-planned.
InvestigationsImpartial fact-finding, end to end.
Retained HROutsourced HR on a steady retainer.
Leadership Coaching

Grow as a leader — and bring your team with you.

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Executive 1:1Confidential one-to-one coaching.
Team developmentStronger, kinder, clearer teams.
Behaviour changeHabits that actually stick.
CommunicationConfident, honest conversations.

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About

Hello, I'm Sarah Woodman.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. With around 20 years in HR and leadership, I help Derbyshire business owners handle people matters calmly — no jargon, no drama.

Curabitur efficitur, nisl vitae tincidunt — I keep things human, practical and genuinely on your side.

~20Years' experience
2Core services
1:1Always direct with me
Contact

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