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HR Consulting That Supports Your Business and Your People

Running a business means managing people decisions every day, often without the time, internal expertise, or certainty that you're handling things the right way. I provide practical, commercially grounded HR consulting to businesses in Brisbane and across Australia, helping leaders manage their people with confidence, consistency, and clarity.

I work with organisations that want dependable HR advice they can trust, advice that balances compliance, performance, and real-world business pressures. My role is to simplify people management, reduce risk, and help businesses create workplaces where both the organisation and its people can perform at their best.

Every business faces people challenges, but the right support makes all the difference. I work as a trusted HR partner, taking the time to understand your business, your culture, and the issues you're navigating. Whether you're managing growth, leading change, addressing performance concerns, or responding to sensitive employee matters, I provide clear, tailored guidance that fits your business reality — not generic HR solutions.

My approach is practical, accessible, and grounded in best-practice human resource management. I focus on helping leaders make informed decisions, address issues early, and move forward with confidence. By providing clear advice and practical options, I help businesses avoid costly mistakes while building stronger foundations for the future.

Managing people doesn't need to feel overwhelming or reactive. With the right advice and support, HR becomes a tool that strengthens your business rather than a source of uncertainty or stress. I support business owners and people managers to handle day-to-day HR matters more effectively, improve consistency in decision-making, and build confidence in managing people issues as they arise.

Strong leadership is central to a healthy workplace. I work closely with business owners and people managers to strengthen leadership capability and improve how teams are led, supported, and developed. By helping leaders build confidence and capability, I support better conversations, clearer expectations, and more sustainable outcomes for both individuals and organisations.

Not every business has access to full-time HR resources in-house, yet still needs reliable, experienced support when people issues arise. I offer flexible engagement options, giving you access to senior HR expertise without unnecessary complexity or overheads. From one-off advice to ongoing support, my focus is always on providing value, clarity, and peace of mind.

Based in Brisbane, I work with clients locally and Australia-wide through face-to-face and online delivery. If you're looking for practical HR advice, a genuine partnership approach, and support you can rely on — I'm here to help.

Human Resource Services

HR Compliance

Whether you need a comprehensive HR manual, clear and concise job descriptions, expert advice on daily HR queries, or guidance on performance management issues, I can help. Available in Brisbane or online Nationally. Find out more…

HR Advice

"Sometimes you just need someone experienced to call. Whether it's a performance issue, a workplace complaint, or a question about Fair Work obligations, I provide practical, no-judgement HR advice for business owners and people managers who need a clear answer. Find out more…….

HR Presentations

Staff training and tailored learning are critical to the personal development and growth of staff. Whether it’s a soft skill or a tailored program, learning is important. I have a host of training sessions I can offer, from effective communication strategies to performance management and more. Find out more…..

Leadership Coaching

Personalised coaching empowers people managers to lead with confidence and drive performance. It can also improve team dynamics and foster a positive culture. Discover how coaching can transform your people managers in meaningful and measurable ways. Coaching is offered face-to-face in Brisbane or online. Find out more….

About

I'm Barbara Selmer Hansen, the founder and director of Impact Business Consulting. With extensive people management experience and a career spanning several senior management positions, I partner with my clients to provide tailored human resource advice on their specific issues, improving compliance, guiding culture improvement, and supporting performance management.

But good HR goes beyond compliance. I work with business owners and people managers to build the skills, confidence, and tools they need to lead more effectively, through one-on-one coaching, practical training, and hands-on guidance that makes a real difference in the day-to-day. When managers lead well, people feel valued, engaged, and motivated to stay. That's good for your people, and it's good for your business.

My focus is always on the outcomes that matter most: stronger teams, healthier workplace cultures, and better staff satisfaction and retention. Because when your people thrive, your business does too.

I hold a bachelor's degree in business and two postgraduate degrees in human resource management, leadership and coaching. I'm a Member in Practice with the Australian HR Institute, a regular presenter at the Brisbane Business Hub, and a contributor to various online publications on HR matters.

I’m based in Brisbane, and I work with clients locally across Australia, face-to-face or online, whatever works best for you.

To read more about Barbara, connect with her on LinkedIn or contact her today on 0424 017 754.

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