Leadership & HR Consulting
People. Strategy. Results.
I partner with leaders to build the HR infrastructure, leadership capacity, and organizational culture to sustain their growth — without burning out the people doing the work.
I partner with leaders to build the HR infrastructure, leadership capacity, and organizational culture to sustain their growth — without burning out the people doing the work.
Senior HR leadership on a retainer basis for organizations that need a strategic people partner without the cost of a full-time executive. I embed with your team, learn your culture, and act as your Chief People Officer.
Retainer-based — scoped to your needsOne-on-one coaching for leaders who are growing into bigger roles, navigating complex transitions, or building organizations that reflect their values. Four engagement tiers available.
Multiple engagement tiers availableOrganizational culture assessment, strategy development, and implementation support. Building environments where people do their best work because they feel seen, valued, and empowered.
Project-based — custom scopeFor early-stage organizations building their people function from the ground up — policies, processes, compliance, compensation frameworks, and the structures that let you scale without chaos.
Project-based — custom scopeRates subject to change. Final scope discussed on our first call.
Your team is growing and your people processes haven't kept up. You need structure without bureaucracy.
You care about your people and want your culture to reflect your values — not just your ambitions.
Not a vendor. Not a yes-person. Someone who will push back, tell you the truth, and stay in the work with you.
"I'm not here to check boxes. I'm here to help you build something that lasts — and to make sure the people building it don't get left behind in the process."
I've spent 25+ years inside organizations — startups, high-growth and Fortune 100 companies — watching what happens when people strategy gets treated as an afterthought. Turnover. Burnout. Leaders making expensive decisions because no one told them the truth early enough.
That's not the work I do. I partner with leaders at all organizational levels who want a strategic thought partner — someone who understands both the human side and the business side, and isn't afraid to hold both at once.
My approach is direct. I'll tell you what I see. I'll push back when it serves you. And I'll stay in the work with you until we get where we're going.
Start the ConversationErnest is an engaging speaker on leadership, organizational culture, HR strategy, and the intersection of people and performance. Whether you're looking for a keynote, panel participant, or workshop facilitator — he brings candor, lived experience, and a perspective that resonates with leaders at every level.
Topics include: Leading with humanity in high-growth organizations • Building cultures that sustain people • The real cost of ignoring your people strategy • HR as a strategic function, not a compliance box
Inquire About SpeakingWhether you need a fractional HR partner, an executive coach, or a strategic thought partner — the conversation starts here.