Intentional Resources for Your 2026 People Strategy
If you’re reading this on the blog, welcome! As a business owner and HR consultant, I know how heavy the to-do list feels right now. I’ve selected these five resources to help you lead with heart and intention as you move into the new year.
1. For the Leader’s Well-being: Kim Kimball Coaching
To show up as our best selves, we have to prioritize our own foundation. I would like to personally highlight Kim Kimball, my own coach, who has had a huge impact on my life and business. If you are looking to improve your ability to set boundaries, communicate with more clarity, or explore the benefits of somatic coaching, Kim is an incredible resource.
Why I love it: Her approach to well-being isn't just fluff. It’s essential work that helps us show up as more grounded, effective leaders.
2. For the Culture Builder: A Recipe for Workplace Inclusion
The holidays are a beautiful, busy time. Fisher Phillips has put together a fantastic guide for inclusive holiday celebrations. It includes practical tips for ensuring your festivities are respectful and inclusive.
Why I love it: I especially appreciate the multicultural calendar included in this guide; it is a reminder of when to ease up on scheduling to honor the diverse traditions within your team.
3. Resource Spotlight: People-Leader Onboarding & Training Roadmap
Too often, I see great employees promoted and thrown into a leadership role without a proper orientation, onboarding plan, and training support. My free Onboarding Guide for People-Leaders includes:
A checklist of what to cover in leader-focused orientation.
A 90-day onboarding worksheet.
A core training list for leadership growth.
Plus: If you are planning your 2026 leadership training, I’ve just released my 2026 Training Offerings. Let’s get your team on the calendar!
4. For the Collaborative Team: Sociocracy’s Guide to Decision Making
Does your team struggle and stall when it comes to making group decisions? Sociocracy For All offers a brilliant model of Consent Decision Making. Unlike consensus (where everyone must agree), consent focuses on moving forward when there are no significant objections.
Why I love it: It empowers teams to make better decisions, faster.
5. For the Data-Driven Pro: HR KPIs and Dashboards
An effective strategy is built on a foundation of factual information. As you prepare for 2026, I encourage you to review your HR reporting and performance metrics to ensure they truly reflect and support your broader people and organizational culture goals.
Why I love it: Clean data is the best way to remove the guesswork from your strategy, allowing you to make high-impact decisions backed by facts rather than only feelings.
Kickstart 2026: Book Your HR Strategy Session
Ready to begin the new year with a clear HR strategy? This one-hour session is designed to sharpen focus on your 2026 HR and leadership priorities. Together, we’ll celebrate achievements, set clear goals, and refine your people strategy to ensure impact and alignment in the year ahead.
For $199, you’ll receive:
Up to one (1) hour of confidential consultation via Zoom for you and anyone from your team you would like to invite.
A clear strategy and roadmap to help resolve your pressing HR or leadership challenges.
Discussion of options for how to proceed, including associated risk assessment, where applicable.
Advice customized to your situation, organizational culture, and state and federal compliance.
Applicable documents, templates, and resources, as needed.
✨ The January Bonus: If you book your strategy session for the month of January, you will automatically receive a Year-End HR Checklist (covering crucial payroll, compliance, and benefits tasks) and the 2026 HR Strategic Planning Guide to keep your momentum going.
Click here to book your HR Strategy Session and claim your bonuses!
