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Counsellor & HR Consultant

Clare Sandman

building and developing business relationships oxfordshire

I am MIPD qualified and offer a broad range of generalist HR knowledge gained in fast-paced commercial, operational and corporate environments.  I have a strong track record of building and developing relationships and driving results at all levels of an organisation.

I have the ability to deliver business benefits both individually and as part of a wider HR team and I have a proven track record in delivering HR strategy through complex business and organisational matrices. With the ability to deliver business-based objectives through a strong, proactive and influential management style and, as a respected HR and Business leader I have empowered teams to take ownership whilst providing coaching and mentoring at all levels.  In addition, I am currently training in the field of Psychotherapy.

I have experience in managing multiple organisational changes in the UK and across various locations within Europe.  Expertise in delivering difficult consultation and redundancy programmes for various Companies, including managing Union negotiations and Staff Representatives, alongside complicated commercial changes and tight business timelines.

More recently I have been involved with diagnosing organisational effectiveness within two large organisations whilst keeping an eye on designing workplaces for the future.

Q. What is the most dangerous thing you have ever done?

A. Abseiling

Q. Who or what makes you laugh?

A. Ryan Reynolds makes me laugh all the time. Comedy and humour make my day.

What our clients are saying

  • “

    SYLO Beyond HR delivered a series of seven Manager Skills sessions for our managers between October 2024 and early 2025, delivered through a blend of face‑to‑face and online workshops.

    The programme covered essential topics for our managers, including Being a Role Model, Communication Skills (Parts 1 & 2), Empowering Others, Basics of HR, Techniques for Handling Difficult Situations, and Giving and Receiving Feedback.

    The training was practical, engaging, and tailored to our organisation, while also being delivered a in a human way. Our managers particularly valued the real‑world examples, the safe space created for discussion, and the actionable tools they could use immediately in their roles.

    The skills sessions have had a positive impact in how our managers communicate, set expectations, and handle challenging situations with greater confidence.

    SYLO’s facilitators were knowledgeable, supportive, and highly engaging throughout the programme. We would happily recommend SYLO Beyond HR to any organisation looking to strengthen their management capability.

     

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    Petrova Caldecourt, Partner, For and on behalf of Lightfoot Solicitors

  • “

    Sarah allows our business to concentrate on the jobs we set out to do, and not have to worry about the HR input, with a highly professional service that she provides. 

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    Stuart Barr, Director – Barr Group, Thame

  • “

    The wonderful support from SYLO Beyond HR has enabled us to ensure our foundations are in place to support growth, whilst also maintaining and driving the culture that is important for us to have in place.  They have truly worked in partnership with us and provide consistent support to help us drive priorities forward.

    It’s great to have an HR partner that feels part of our team, is available for whenever something comes up and that continues to work with us as our organisation grows.

    ”

    Carolyn Hicks, Co-founder/CFO COO – Brill Power

  • “
    SYLO Beyond HR delivered a series of seven Manager Skills sessions for our leadership team between October 2024 and early 2025, delivered through a blend of face‑to‑face and online workshops.
    The programme covered essential topics for our managers, including Being a Role Model, Communication Skills (Parts 1 & 2), Empowering Others, Basics of HR, Techniques for Handling Difficult Situations, and Giving and Receiving Feedback.
    The training was practical, engaging, and tailored to our organisation. Our managers particularly valued the real‑world examples, the safe space created for discussion, and the actionable tools they could use immediately in their roles.
    We have already seen a positive impact in how our managers communicate, set expectations, and handle challenging situations with greater confidence.
    SYLO’s facilitators were knowledgeable, supportive, and highly engaging throughout the programme. We would happily recommend SYLO Beyond HR to any organisation looking to strengthen their management capability.
    ”

    Petrova Caldecourt, Lightfoot

  • “

    As always, SYLO delivered a thoughtful and insightful session and I enjoyed hearing their thoughts on valuing difference in the workplace. It has helped me to be able to think about how I can encourage the people I work with to consider how effective their inclusive policies and practices are.

    ”

    Karen Tate – Employee Relations Lead MPDN

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