Level up performance
through cultures where
people thrive

Strategic HR advisory for global SMEs and mid-market companies. We combine Fortune 500 depth with hands-on execution to deliver business results—not HR for HR's sake.

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How we work

Strategic HR solutions

We deliver tailored services designed to elevate organisational performance from board level to front line HR work.

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Retainers

Retainers

Fractional CHRO support

Continuous strategic guidance for leadership teams. Flexible engagement to drive sustainable cultural transformation.

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Projects

Projects

Culture Architecture Programme

Continuous strategic guidance for leadership teams. Flexible engagement to drive sustainable cultural transformation.

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Programs

Programs

Leadership High Performing Teams

Cohort-based development tied to business priorities. Our programmes create behaviour change, not just glossy slides, enabling leaders and teams that deliver measurable impact.

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Let's transform your workplace

We partner with CHRO's, business owners and leadership teams to deliver measurable results. Whether you need fractional support, a strategic reset, or leadership development, we're here to help.

The perfect collaboration

Why LevelUp?

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Strategic + Operational
integration

Board-level thinking meets hands-on delivery. We don’t just advise. We execute alongside you, ensuring strategy translates into tangible outcomes. Unlike big consultancies, we remain accountable for delivery.

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Operator-led
expertise

25 years of Fortune 500 experience, delivered without big-firm opacity. You get direct access to senior expertise. Faster, tailored, and focused on what works in the real world.

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Culture architecture that
sticks

We design and embed operating models, rituals, and incentives that align with your business strategy. This isn't culture for culture's sake. It's architecture built to deliver results and scale with you.

Our Results

Proven impact across global organisations

Our strategic interventions deliver measurable results. We transform workplace dynamics with data-driven insights and pragmatic solutions.

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Culture alignment

Measurable culture alignment achieved through clear frameworks and embedded rituals.
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Leadership effectiveness

Leadership NPS improvements through cohort-based development and behaviour-focused coaching.
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Performance improvement

Tangible performance uplift through aligned incentives, clarity, and execution cadence.
Ready to level up?

Explore our resources and insights to support your HR and leadership journey

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Culture Health Scorecard

Assess your organisation's cultural landscape with our science backed tools.

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Leadership Insights

Practical frameworks and strategies to elevate team performance, engagement and collaboration.

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Strategic Resources

Tailored materials and support for your HR and leadership journey.

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Real impact

Client voices

“Rachel is pragmatic, sensible, and wise. She offers clear, no-fuzz advice and gets results. Her combination of experience and knowledge of what truly works is rare. Rachel has deep expertise in people performance and transformation, helping leaders and teams develop and grow while achieving real business results.”
Charlotta E. Brile
CTO | CIO | SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge | Norway’s Top 50 Tech Women
“Rachel helped me structure my core team and make crucial early hires as my business transitioned from one-woman show to a team. She helped set the tone and lay the foundation for a strong company culture. Her corporate and startup experience is unparalleled. I’d recommend her to anyone seeking to create results through people.”
Aditi Jajal
Chief Growth Officer and Senior Marketing and Brand Expert | Newey
“Rachel is friendly, quick-witted, and highly professional. She managed employee relations with ease and was exceptional during COVID, providing calm and capable support when it mattered most. Rachel communicates complex HR policies clearly and builds trust at every level of an organization.”
Ram Meyyappan
Leading Workday Delivery in EMEA | Cognizant
“I often describe Rachel’s impact as like pouring oil on troubled waters. She has a calming effect, absorbing tension and preventing chaos. Rachel is a true professional—calm, driven, engaging, and delivering results. She works efficiently under pressure and always feels unhurried. I felt safe and supported working with her.”
Katinka von der Lippe
Founder | Studio Ris (Industrial Design)
“Rachel has been a breath of fresh air and a much-needed advisor for me. I’m grateful for her always being such a great listener and for the incredible advice she’s given. I always walked away from our meetings feeling supported, understood, and most of all, re-energized.”
Sandra P. Mork
Service Planning | Vanderlande
“I worked with Rachel for nearly five years at Cognizant, collaborating across a range of HR processes—from complex redundancy cases to energizing recruitment initiatives. Rachel brings positivity, deep HR expertise, and a genuine commitment to people. She always goes the extra mile and makes every environment better.”
Ole Yttredal
VP Operations & Maintenance | Aker Solutions
“Rachel was a true joy to work with and an inspiring leader to report to. She helped me grow both personally and professionally, always finding practical solutions and getting the job done. A skilled communicator and strategic thinker, Rachel makes a lasting impact. Any business is more successful with LevelUp HR on their side.”
Ellen Kristine Steinsholt
HR Executive | Cognizant
“Rachel was thoroughly prepared and engaged me at every stage leading up to the workshop. It was extremely well received by the entire team. Rachel’s deep knowledge and inclusive approach created genuine participation and learning. The result? Our team truly leveled up in collaboration, communication, and teamwork.”
Sara Hayden
Service Manager Nordics | Vanderlande
"Working with Rachel enabled my small social enterprise to take a critical step toward scaling by successfully recruiting and hiring our first full-time senior leader. I felt a lot of pressure to get this right, and Rachel’s steady support and clear, practical guidance made all the difference. She truly understands the unique challenges of a fully remote organization with staff across multiple countries."
Candela Iglesias Chiesa
Founder & Director | Alanda
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Ready to transform your workplace?

Discover how our strategic HR consulting can unlock your organisation's full potential. Book a free diagnostic or explore our services to get started.