Hello

I'm

courtney branson

culture coach ✦ fractional people leader ✦ startup denizen

come see what we can achieve together

THE HR PARTNER YOU WISH YOU HAD

unconventional consulting

it influences how i design cultures, advise folks,& nurture careers

I've made a career out of being sensitive.

in a nutshell

For two decades I've been paying attention to people at work—what we say or don't, the stories we create or inherit, the systems we build or destroy, and how it impacts the company underneath.

3x first Head of People 1x early employee exit 1x startup founder 100+ awards 44 leaders coached 9 tech companies ♾️ references, stories, resources

by the numbers

All The 411 →

working together

Let's turn that lens toward you.

Borrow what you need for as long as you need it. Perspective, empathy, confidence, expertise. I'm in it with you.

advising through the strange realities of work

experience as a service

career clarity

scripted success

Manifesting the resume. This is a concentrated engagement for people who need to figure out what's next in their career and how to get it.

standing invitation

HR on demand

For anyone who wishes they had a people leader on speed dial to answer: How the hell do I handle this situation or build this program from scratch?

most requested

leader atelier

bespoke guidance

Coaching and legacy building for the complicated human side of work. I work with a small number of leaders at a time, tailoring the work by situation.

Advising →

p.s. Occasionally, I take on a company for a fractional, hands-on engagement.