Chief People Officer Mentoring

Our team of seasoned CPOs support those looking to advance their career into a CPO role, those new into a CPO role, as well as established CPO’s needing a fresh perspective, support with a particular challenge or a holding  hand. Their experience is multi-industry in B2B, B2C and international settings within Listed, Private & PE backed organisations, including scaling SME’s. They are Board advisors, NED’s, transformation and change experts.

The CPO role is multifaceted and demanding, requiring a unique skill set that combines HR expertise with commercial savviness and business acumen. CPO Mentoring offers a fresh pair of eyes, advice and observation from a professional with no individual agenda but coming with the wisdom of having been in your shoes themselves.

Here’s why CPO Mentoring is  invaluable:

Being a CPO is a significant step up from the responsibilities of an HR Director

Professional Growth

Mentors can help identify your strengths and weaknesses, fine tune your leadership style, help you build your power of influence and offer career guidance. They offer independent experience, expert advice and a fresh perspective.

Emotional Support

Dealing with sensitive issues, emotionally charged situations, continuous challenge, coupled with the demands and pressures of the business, can be emotionally draining. A Mentor offers you help to develop coping strategies, not least a listening ear that will support your emotional well-being.

Networking Opportunities

Mentorship can open doors to new professional networks, providing opportunities to share insights and collaborate on initiatives.

Knowledge Sharing

Mentors can help you stay ahead of the curve by sharing their knowledge and experiences, ensuring you identify business trends before other members of the ExCo do.

What our CPO Mentors have to say

What the step up feels like

  • The realisation you are on your own

  • The need to step out of comfort zone

  • The feelings of anxiety at the enormity of your responsibility.

Find out more about our CPO Mentors own experiences of stepping into their first CPO role.

The sorts of organisational challenges you might face

  • M&A activity

  • Setting up HR function from scratch

  • Boardroom dynamics / conflicts

Find out more about our CPO Mentors challenges they have dealt with.

Advice to those moving into a new CPO role

  • Listen & engage

  • Understand the business

  • Create a ‘plot and a plan’

Find out more about our CPO Mentors advice for new CPO’s.

The expertise they offer

  • M&A activity
  • Being the only female on male ExCo
  • Positioning yourself

Find out more about our CPO Mentors expertise.

1:1 Mentoring packages start from around £4,000

Contact us if you’d like to meet a Mentor and or discuss CPO Mentoring.