Hi, I’m Amber
I’m an HR, People & Culture Consultant who works with small and medium-sized businesses to develop strong leaders, improve employee engagement, and strengthen performance.
Here’s the deal:
You've hired talented people, and yet performance isn't where it should be.
This is what I see again and again: it looks like a talent problem and it's not.
Leaders haven't had the support they need to build the skills and mindset their role requires, and the people systems around them don't reflect what the company expects.
Sound familiar? Burnout. Low retention. Delays that cost you time and money.
These gaps can be hard to close when you're busy running the business. That's where I come in. I partner with you to coach leaders, develop effective teams, and level up your people systems, so performance can thrive.
I'm Amber. I've spent 15 years inside fast-growing companies during periods of high-growth scale.
That experience showed me exactly what people and teams need to thrive, and it's rarely what organizations have the time or resources to focus on. So I built my career around this need, getting people the right support, at the right time.
This looks like 1:1 coaching that helps leaders become more effective, practical training that develops stronger managers and teams, and hands-on support to build the people practices your organization needs to stay aligned as it grows.
My approach is practical and deeply human. I bring real-world leadership experience, coaching, strategic HR expertise, and tools like CliftonStrengths and Human Design to meet people and organizations where they're at and help them perform at their best.
Ways to work together
1:1 Coaching & Mentoring
Personalized support using a blend of coaching, mentorship, and strategic guidance to help you work through challenges, gain new perspectives, and move forward with greater clarity.
→ Business challenges & decisions
→ Leadership growth & development
→ Personal growth & self-discovery
People Systems
Get the people stuff off your list. Hands-on help with the projects you know need attention, from onboarding and career growth to performance, and the systems that help people do great work.
→ Role definition
→ Performance management & feedback
→ Engagement surveys
Manager Training
Practical manager training designed to stick. From feedback and communication to strengths-based leadership, each workshop is built around your values, your culture, and real situations.
→ Decision-making
→ Difficult conversations
→ Communication
What people are saying
“Working with Amber was transformative for our organization. She introduced us to the CliftonStrengths framework, which became a catalyst for building confidence and deeper connection across our teams.”
—Elexa McMahon, Exec Director, People Ops, Metalab
“Amber has a rare and wonderful approach to leadership that I can only describe as ‘incredibly human.’ She takes the time to understand varying individual needs, while creating an environment for the wider team to flourish.”
— James Hobbs, Design Leader, Rare Days
Let's discover what's possible
Whether you're looking to grow as a leader, strengthen your team, or level up the people side of your organization, let's figure out what would make the greatest difference.