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HR Counsel

A trusted, long-term partnership for CPOs who want a confidential, objective sounding board rooted in real HR leadership experience. HR Counsel helps anticipate challenges before they arise, offering clear perspective, coaching and mentoring, and practical support to strengthen strategic decisions and position HR as a true commercial driver of the organisation. This retainer-based service ensures expert guidance is always on hand for complex situations and critical moments.

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You can respect and value support from someone who has walked in your shoes, at your level; someone who has navigated similar challenges to those you face.​

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HR Counsel gives sustained mentoring and coaching support for experienced HR executives navigating high-stakes roles.

 

Why this matters


CPOs carry immense responsibility, but rarely have space to think. Strategic clarity, personal presence and political agility all matter - but sustaining them in a fast-moving environment takes more than resilience. It takes support.

 

HR Counsel is your trusted, long-term thinking partner. No set programme. Just smart, tailored support - meeting you where you are, helping you stay ahead.

 

What it is / how it works


HR Counsel is a flexible 1:1 mentoring and coaching relationship for senior HR leaders.
 

It includes:

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  • Monthly confidential sessions shaped around your agenda

  • Advisory input on complex people strategy and board-level dynamics

  • Strategic thinking time you don’t get anywhere else

  • Responsive support when timing and judgement really matter

 

What you get / the impact

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  • Sharper thinking and more confident decision-making

  • Stronger boardroom presence and influence

  • A steady hand in turbulent moments or political complexity

  • Protected time to reflect, recalibrate, and lead with purpose

 

Who it’s for


Established CPOs or HRDs in high-stakes, high-visibility roles - especially those balancing complex stakeholders, personal ambition, and evolving business demands.

 

Why Exigence


We’ve supported HR leaders across FTSE businesses through major transitions and critical changes. We know how to listen, challenge, and add quiet firepower when it counts.

 

Let’s talk

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Leading others starts with leading yourself well.

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