The Best CPOs Don’t Just Support the Strategy—They Shape It.

Coaching to help you bridge the gap between people strategy and business results—from someone whose been there.

 

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Leading HR Has Never Been Harder

You’re not just managing HR.
You’re driving business results while balancing executive pressure, team expectations, and constant change.

  • You're expected to have the answers—without enough time, budget, or resources.

  • You’re navigating layoffs, retention, growth, culture, and strategy—often in the same week.

  • And somehow, you’re supposed to make it look effortless.

Let’s be honest:
Being a CPO today means leading at the edge of what’s possible (AI, anyone?).

Translating complexity. Balancing speed with sound judgment.
And doing it all without losing the humanity that makes leadership matter.

 

“25 years into my career, and the 6 months I worked with Angela was a transformative experience.”

—Julie B, EVP, Human Resources

Not Just a Coach. A Strategic Partner Who’s Been There.

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Angela Justice, PhD—multi-time award-winning CPO and experienced biotech executive.

Hi, I’m Angela.

I know the weight of this role. I also know what shifts when you have the right support.

The HR leaders I coach don’t just survive the pressure—they build stronger partnerships with their CEOs and peers, earn real influence across the table, and stop carrying the stress alone.

That’s the lens I bring to every engagement: part strategy, part mindset, part honest mirror. My goal isn’t just to help you succeed in the role. It’s to help you own it—fully, visibly, and on your terms.

Angela is a rare strategic thought partner… coaching with her transforms how you think, act, and lead.

— SM, Founder & CEO

You Support Everyone Else. Now it’s Your Turn.

Cover of 'The Chief People Officer: Perspectives from Biotech CEOs' whitepaper, featuring insights into HR leadership and strategies for success.

This is the intel your CEO wishes you had!

Lead Like the CPO Your CEO Can’t Live Without

Skip the vague playbooks. This guide distills what 20+ biotech CEOs actually want from their Chief People Officers—from strategic traction to enterprise-wide influence.

It’s become a go-to reference for CPOs who want to lead at the highest level of impact—and be seen that way.

"This is something that I think many a CEO and CPO will use as a source of reference for many years to come."

— Jo Viney, CEO, President, Cofounder - Seismic Therapeutics

Where Strategic HR Leaders Go to Stay One Step Ahead

 
 
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 “Angela has an uncanny ability to approach challenges from a perspective you likely hadn’t considered, making her both a strategic thought partner and a trusted voice.”

— SM, Founder & CEO