From HR to Entrepreneur: Starting Small, Thinking Big

​Talk Title: From HR to Entrepreneur: Starting Small, Thinking Big

​Description: Thinking about starting your own HR consultancy—or still figuring out if it’s the right path for you? In this open and honest session, Lisa Thomson shares her story of how she took the leap from taking redundancy from a corporate HR role to starting her own people consultancy from scratch building a self employed career around her young family —while juggling uncertainty, imposter syndrome, and the reality of building something meaningful on your own terms. Lisa will talk about the early days, what worked (and what didn’t), and some of the practical lessons she’s learned along the way—from setting up her first contracts to growing a team of 22 and turnover £1m+ and eventually selling and exiting the business. Whether you’re just starting to explore the idea or already taking your first steps, this session is here to offer some reassurance, practical ideas, and encouragement to help you move forward with confidence.

Bio: Lisa Thomson is a qualified executive coach, NLP practitioner, and exited founder of Purpose HR, which she grew into a leading people consultancy for high-growth startups and scaleups. With over 20 years of board-level HR experience, Lisa now works as a strategic advisor, NXD, and coach to founders and leaders. She is also an ambassador for Women’s Enterprise Scotland and an advocate for purpose-led business. Through her coaching and consultancy practice, Lisa helps others grow impactful businesses and navigate career change and transition without losing themselves in the process.