Rachel SheehanHuman Resources Suite

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    How I Can Help

    Based near Geneva, I work with leaders and organisations across Switzerland, including Lausanne and Zurich, and internationally across the UK, Europe, Asia and North America. Here is how I work — and what you can expect from each engagement.

    Boutique Executive Search

    Boutique Executive Search

    A retained, personally led search for C-suite and senior leadership roles. I don't use databases or junior researchers — every search is run by me, from initial brief to signed offer.

    Deep role mapping: I take time to understand your organisation, culture, and what the right leader actually looks like — not just on paper.
    I approach candidates directly, including those not actively looking. No job boards.
    Curated shortlist: I conduct all interviews and present a focused shortlist with my honest assessment of each candidate.
    Closing conversations — so you don't lose the right person at the final stage.
    Executive Coaching

    Executive Coaching

    I coach leaders at a crossroads — whether that's a career transition, a new role, burnout, or the next step up. Based near Geneva, I work with individuals and organisations across Switzerland and internationally through two distinct models: confidential block-booking (employees self-direct their coaching agenda) and structured tripartite programmes (goals agreed between you, the coachee, and me).

    Clarity on direction, positioning, and how to navigate the market with confidence.
    Preparing for promotion, stepping into a bigger role, or raising your visibility.
    Building sustainable ways of working without losing ambition.
    Block-booking for teams, or tripartite coaching with defined goals and light-touch reporting.
    HR Consulting

    HR Consulting

    Strategic HR advisory for organisations that need senior thinking without a full-time hire. Drawing on 20+ years leading HR at GE and Coty — including large-scale M&A integration across 41 countries — I help leadership teams build the people infrastructure that supports growth.

    Organisational design: building the right structure, roles, and ways of working for your stage of growth.
    M&A integration: experienced in complex, multi-country integrations where getting the people side right is critical.
    Talent systems for how you hire, develop, assess, and retain your best people.
    HR foundations that protect your organisation and create an environment where people do their best work.
    Boutique Executive Outplacement

    Boutique Executive Outplacement

    When organisations part with senior leaders, how that transition is handled matters — for the individual, for the team watching, and for the organisation's reputation. I provide structured, confidential outplacement support designed specifically for executives at Director level and above, based near Geneva and working across Switzerland and internationally — from the moment of exit through to placement and beyond. Every engagement is handled personally by me. No junior researchers, no platform logins, no handoffs.

    Orientation & narrative development — helping leaders reframe their story with clarity and confidence.
    Executive CV & LinkedIn rewrite — positioning for the next senior role.
    Search activation & interview coaching — structured support through to placement.
    Programme tiers tailored by seniority: Director & VP, Senior VP & C-1, and C-Suite & Board.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers to the questions I'm most often asked by leaders and organisations considering working together.

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    Every engagement begins with a conversation. Reach out to explore how I can support your organisation.

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