The Commercial CPO Programme
A programme for CPOs and HR Directors who are ready to stop being the most important voice in the room that nobody’s quite acting on - and start being the commercial force their business cannot ignore.
Become a Strategic Peer
Chief People Officers and HR Directors
How I can help
I help you transform from HR expert to commercial leader - developing the fluency to speak confidently in executive conversations, build compelling business cases, own your budget and influence strategic decisions before they’re made.
Present with confidence: Speak to the Board about people strategy with the same authority your CFO has with financial strategy
Build cases that win: Create business cases that get approved without needing someone to translate them
Own your budget: Navigate Finance negotiations without feeling defensive or over-justifying
Translate with ease: Reframe employee engagement to productivity and retention ROI naturally
Challenge strategically: Push back on commercial decisions when you know they’ll damage capability
Speak as an equal: Contribute to executive conversations without wondering if you’re using the right terms
Demonstrate impact: Show ROI with evidence that commands attention, not skepticism
Influence decisions: Shape strategy before it’s set, not just respond after it’s decided
Services for Chief People Officers and HR Directors
Commercial CPO Programme
Find Your Voice, Take Your Seat, Own Your space
For Chief People Offices and HR Directors who want to develop commercial fluency and command the room in executive conversations alongside other senior leaders who are on the same journey.
Perfect for:
Senior HR leaders who are technically brilliant but know commercial confidence needs development
CPOs who have had business cases rejected and suspect it’s framing, not merit
HR Directors ready to shift from HR expert to business leader with a people specialism
Leaders who value peer learning and cross industry perspectives
How it works:
6 month peer learning programme
Small cohorts (8015 participants)
Monthly online sessions
Confidential space to work on your actual challenges
Hot-seat coaching and peer problem solving
Outcomes are to be more confident and credible in strategic discussions, becoming an equal in the C-suite
Learn more about the Commercial CPO
Commercial HR Coach
Personalised Support for Your Unique Challenges
For HR leaders and professionals who want focused, individualised support to build commercial confidence - whether you are a CPO preparing for a board presentation, an HRBP building your first major business case or an HR manager navigating budget negotiations.
Perfect for:
Senior HR leaders who prefer 1:1 development over group learning
HRBPs, HR Managers, Talent or L&D professionals developing commercial capability
Specific challenges that need targeted coaching
Situations where timing doesn’t align with programme schedules or peer cohorts aren’t the right fit
Organisations wanting to invest in individual development for high potential HR professionals
How it works:
Tailored to your specific needs, level and timeline
Focus on your actual challenges
Flexible scheduling around your commitments
Confidential space for complete candour
Can be self-funded or organisation-sponsored
Outcome is to build the commercial confidence to navigate your specific challenge successfully.
HR Teams
How I can help
I help you, as the CPO/HRD, stop being the commercial translator for your team by building the collective capability they need to speak the language of business impact, demonstrate ROI confidently and operate as strategic partners across Finance and Operations.
Speak commercially: Your team walk into finance meetings without rehearsing with you first
Build compelling cases: Your team can create business cases that get approved without you rewriting them
Partner as equals: Your team collaborate with Operations on workforce planning without needing a translator
Demonstrate impact: Your team can quantify the ROI of HR initiatives in terms that the CEO and CFO value
Navigate budgets confidently: Your team can defend investments in budget conversations without you in the room
Translate naturally: Your team reframe HR speak into business speak
Use data strategically: Your team can present evidence that persuades the CFO, not just other HR people
Operate independently: Your team can handle commercial conversations without coming to you first
Services for HR Teams
Commercial HR Team Programme
Learn the Language, Build the Case, Drive the Impact
For HR leaders who need to build commercial capability across their entire team so your HRBPs, Talent specialists and L&D professionals can operate independently without you having to translate every business case.
Perfect for:
HR teams who are technically strong but struggle with commercial conversations
CPOs/HR Directors tired of being the only who can speak to Finance
Teams who have had brilliant initiatives stall because the business case wasn’t compelling enought
Organisations ready to invest in collective team capability
How it works:
6 half day intensive sessions over 6-12 weeks
Maximum 6 participants per cohort
Delivered in person at your site
Fully customised to your business context
Work on actual initiatives throughout
Outcomes: your team speaks commercially, operates independently and drives strategic impact. You reclaim time to work with the C-suite. Your entire function elevates in credibility.
Learn more about the Commercial HR Team
Commercial HR Coach
Personalised Support for Your Unique Challenges
For HR leaders and professionals who want focused, individualised support to build commercial confidence - whether you are a CPO preparing for a board presentation, an HRBP building your first major business case or an HR manager navigating budget negotiations.
Perfect for:
Senior HR leaders who prefer 1:1 development over group learning
HRBPs, HR Managers, Talent or L&D professionals developing commercial capability
Specific challenges that need targeted coaching
Situations where timing doesn’t align with programme schedules or peer cohorts aren’t the right fit
Organisations wanting to invest in individual development for high potential HR professionals
How it works:
Tailored to your specific needs, level and timeline
Focus on your actual challenges
Flexible scheduling around your commitments
Confidential space for complete candour
Can be self-funded or organisation-sponsored
Outcome is to build the commercial confidence to navigate your specific challenge successfully.
Ready to kick off your Commercial Confidence journey?
Book your free 30-minute Discovery call today.
Let’s get to know each other and see how FinE can support you!
