STRATEGY & COACHING FOR AMBITIOUS CEOS
Ready to build a high performing leadership team?
I'm Mandy - An award-winning HR Director (FCIPD) and Certified Leadership Coach.
I help UK-based CEOs to elevate their leadership team and embed a culture of accountability, trust, and high performance, in just 90 days.
Together, we’ll pinpoint where your team is today, identify the blockers getting in the way, and build a clear strategy and roadmap to take your leadership team (and your business) to the next level.
Your leadership team is either your greatest asset or your biggest risk
It may sound dramatic. But it’s true.
I’ve worked with many CEOs like you, who are kind, visionary, hard-working and capable. But they weren’t getting the results they wanted (or deserved).
Why?
→ Because their leadership team wasn’t up to scratch.
They had good people, but roles were unclear, tough conversations were avoided and targets were missed. Instead of owning outcomes, the leadership team leaned too heavily on the CEO to step in, fix problems and drive momentum.
The CEOs had tried to fix it alone, with pep talks, off-sites and just hoped it would “click,” but nothing changed.
And then, over time...
Trust started to fray
Accountability was patchy
They were having the same conversations again and again
They wondered whether they had the right people in the right roles.
They felt tired, frustrated and were heading for burnout.
Does that sound familiar?
If your leadership team isn't performing at a high level right now, you'll likely be carrying the weight, which means you can't perform at your best either.
You won’t have the headroom to think strategically, drive growth or operate as the true CEO, at the level your business needs.
But it doesn’t have to stay this way.
You can turn things around.
And it starts by elevating your leadership team — so they rise, and you get to be the CEO.
You don’t have to do it alone. I'm here to help you and make it an easier and faster process.
Introducing my 1:1 Accelerator
I have one objective: To help you elevate your leadership team and create a culture of accountability, trust and high performance.
This programme is for UK-Based CEOs who have a team of between 25 and 100 people and are ready to take positive steps, in order to accelerate their success.
Here's how it works:
Together, we’ll work through three clear phases:
01
Diagnose What’s Holding You Back
First, we take a fresh, honest look at your existing team structure, the people on your leadership team and your current ways of working. We’ll identify capability gaps, time drains, blurred responsibilities and decision bottlenecks that are slowing progress and draining your time.
02
Design Your Next-Level Leadership Team
Next, we'll design the kind of leadership team you actually need to achieve your goals (the optimal team structure, roles, cadence and behaviours etc), based on your vision for what high performance looks like.
03
Build Your Strategy & Action Plan
Finally, we’ll co-create your 90-day team strategy and action plan covering new ways of working, accountability frameworks and leadership standards and how you can get the best out of the team.
Once the strategy is agreed, I’ll guide you through implementation as your Coach and strategic HR partner — helping you stay focused and providing support every step of the way.
If you're a CEO ready to level up your leadership team, then book a free consultation
to discuss whether this programme is right for you.
Hey there!
I'm Mandy Hamerla
If you're wondering if I'm the right person to help you, then here's a bit about me.
I'm a qualified & experienced HR Director, an Award Winning Leadership Mentor and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach. I'm also Business Woman of the Year 2025 (SME Awards).
During my 15-years as a HR Director & Leadership Advisor/Coach, I've supported Board Members, CEO's, Leaders & Managers to lead with more confidence & impact and build high performing teams.
CEO's & Leaders choose to work with me because I'm experienced in building high performing teams and able to coach & advise on tricky team issues in accordance with the law (which most coaches can't offer). Plus, everything discussed is highly confidential so you can be free to share whatever is on your mind, knowing it's a safe space.
Client Results 🏆
"I finally feel like a proper CEO again."
Before working with Mandy, I was bogged down in the day-to-day. Every decision still came through me. Within a few weeks, I had a clear strategy, stronger boundaries, and my team knew exactly what was expected. I finally feel like I’m leading, not firefighting.
– Mark, CEO (Charity)
"My team are stepping up — and I’m sleeping better."
The Accelerator helped me shift from micromanaging to leading. We tackled team performance, gaps, clarified roles and started having proper check-ins. The pressure’s lifted and I’m no longer the bottleneck.
– Paul, CEO (B2B Tech)
"I was doubting myself daily — not anymore."
I was constantly second-guessing myself, especially when it came to managing tricky team dynamics. Mandy helped me rebuild my confidence, have the hard conversations, and finally feel in control again. It’s been career-changing.
– Sarah - Founder (Marketing Agency)
"The best investment I’ve made in myself as a leader."
I’ve done a lot of leadership training over the years but this was different. Mandy’s blend of coaching, challenge and HR insight meant we made more progress in 3 months than in the last 12.
– Tom, Founder (SaaS Startup)
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Limited Time Bonus
If you join the February 2025 cohort, you'll get a 90 Minute 1-1 Strategy Call With Mandy
Crowed Leadership Mentor for the Year 2024 by SME Awards
We'll have a Private 1-1 Strategy Call via Zoom, to discuss your leadership development areas, review what's getting in the way of your success and map out what you want to achieve from the programme.
We'll discuss your #1 leadership problem, identify quick wins and map out how to accelerate your results and success.
You can book this at any point during the programme.
I know you’re smart, capable and driven but right now, you are:
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Silently doubting yourself
You’re calm on the outside, but inside? You’re second-guessing your decisions, avoiding conflict and worrying that you’re not doing enough. You want to lead with more clarity and impact.
- Column 1
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Frustrated that your team isn’t performing at the level you need
You’ve got good people — but they’re not taking enough ownership. Or maybe you don't have the right people in the right roles. You’re chasing progress, stepping in too often and wishing things could move faster.
- Column 1
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Stuck in the weeds
You want to be more strategic. But your calendar is chaos. You’re firefighting, attending too many meetings and answering endless questions from your team. You’re not spending enough time on the things that matter.
It's time for you to take back control
and accelerate your success.
FAQs
Dive into the FAQs below, and if you still have questions, drop me an email on mandy@modernhr.co.uk.
Q. Is this programme right for me?
My 1:1 Accelerator Programme has one objective: To help you elevate your leadership team and create a culture of accountability, trust and high performance.
Current and past participants include: CEOs & Managing Directors, Founders, Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners.
Q. Is this a group programme?
No this is a 1:1 programme.
Q. When do I have my 1:1 sessions?
You’ll have full flexibility to book your sessions at a time that works for you, across the 12-week programme. We’ll make sure they happen when they’ll be most impactful.
Q. Is this a women’s leadership programme?
No it’s for anyone who wants to level up their leadership, regardless of gender. It's actually mostly male CEOs that apply.
Q. How do I sign up?
Book a free consultation to make sure it’s the right fit for you. Spaces are limited, so if this is right for you, we’ll get you enrolled on the next available space.
Got another question I've not covered here? Send me an email and we'll get back to you ASAP - mandy@modernhr.co.uk.
Contact:
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