Session Description

Building Business Acumen & Consultative Skills: Preparing HR Leaders for Strategic Impact and Career Growth. In today's fast-changing business environment, HR leaders must combine strong business acumen with consultative skills to drive success and align HR initiatives with broader business goals. This session will equip HR professionals with the tools they need to elevate their impact as strategic business partners and trusted advisors. Whether you're navigating a leadership transition, managing organizational change, or positioning yourself for future leadership roles, this session provides actionable strategies for HR leaders to enhance their influence, maximize their value, and take their careers to the next level.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Develop Business Acumen: Gain a deeper understanding of key business drivers and learn how to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Gain Consultative Skills: Learn practical consulting techniques to position yourself as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Position for Career Growth: Explore strategies to enhance your role, whether through advancing within your current organization or preparing for broader leadership opportunities.

About the Speaker

Nicole Roberts is the Founder and Chief Consultant of People Solutions Group, a consulting firm focused on helping businesses build people-first cultures.

With over 20 years of experience in HR leadership, Nicole has worked across various industries, including private equity, M&A, and high-growth healthcare, specializing in leadership development, workforce planning, and organizational transformation.

She is a passionate advocate for resilience and helping organizations navigate transitions thoughtfully, from leadership changes to M&A.

Nicole is also the host of Amplify Your Signal, a podcast dedicated to elevating the voices of job seekers and professionals in career transition.

A breast cancer survivor, she draws on her personal journey to inspire others to lead with empathy and resilience.

Nicole is an active member of the Forbes HR Council and a faculty member at the Human Capital Institute.