Think Like a CPO. Lead Like a Business Executive.

Executive coaching for savvy HR leaders ready to move beyond HR to drive strategy and make a real business impact.

 

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❖ Strengthen Your Business Acumen

❖ Sharpen Your Executive Presence

❖ Earn the Respect You Deserve

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Leading HR Has Never Been Harder

You're not just managing HR—you’re driving business results while balancing:

  • High expectations from executives who demand both strategic insight and flawless execution.

  • A rapidly evolving workforce, from retaining top talent to bridging generational gaps in expectations and work styles.

  • Relentless pressure to develop strong leaders, upskill managers, and create a culture that attracts and retains top performers.

  • AI-driven transformation, reshaping hiring, productivity, and the very nature of work.

  • Constant disruption, from shifting regulations to economic uncertainty, requiring HR to lead with agility and foresight.

To be successful, HR leaders can’t just be experts in people—they must be strategic business partners.

With the right support, you can lead confidently, influence key decisions, and drive measurable impact for your organization.

Get Coaching and Mentoring from an Award-Winning CPO

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Angela Justice, PhD—multi-time award-winning CPO and experienced biotech executive.

 

Your Partner in Elevating HR Leadership

I’m Angela, a multi-time award-winning Chief People Officer and former biotech executive with a proven track record of driving results in high-stakes environments. I know what it’s like to lead through complex challenges like restructurings, mergers, and navigating the C-suite as a strategic HR leader.

As someone who’s been in your shoes, I bring real-world experience, science-backed strategies, and a deep understanding of what it takes to become a Chief People Officer and thrive as an HR executive. My goal is to help you earn—and embrace—your seat at the table, with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Ready to elevate your leadership?

You Support Everyone Else. Now it’s Your Turn.

The 3-Step Plan to Elevate Your Leadership

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  1. Clarify Your Vision

Identify leadership priorities, uncover growth opportunities, and build a customized plan to achieve your executive goals.

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2. Follow a Proven Process

Turn goals into actionable strategies with step-by-step executive coaching and proven leadership frameworks.

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3. Deliver Real Results

Track progress, optimize leadership strategies, and achieve measurable outcomes with confidence and clarity.

This isn’t generic coaching—it’s a proven results-driven process for executives, HR leaders, and aspiring CPOs. By combining behavioral science, real-world expertise, and personalized coaching, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and tools to lead effectively.

Learn What CEOs Really Want From Their CPOs

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Discover insights and expectations from over 20 leading biotech CEOs about the evolving role of the Chief People Officer.

Ever Wondered How to Drive Real Business Value as a CPO?

"This is something that I think many a CEO and CPO will use as a source of reference for many years to come."

— Jo Viney, CEO, President, Cofounder - Seismic Therapeutics

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