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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. Impact Business Consulting provides practical, commercially grounded HR consulting to businesses in Brisbane and across Australia, supporting leaders to manage their people with confidence, consistency, and clarity.

We work with small and medium‑sized organisations that want dependable HR advice they can trust, advice that balances compliance, performance, and real‑world business pressures. Our 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. At Impact Business Consulting, we 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, we provide clear, tailored guidance that fits your business reality, not generic HR solutions.

Our approach is practical, accessible, and grounded in best‑practice human resource management. We focus on helping leaders make informed decisions, address issues early, and move forward with confidence. By providing clear advice and practical options, we 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. We 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. We 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, we support better conversations, clearer expectations, and more sustainable outcomes for both individuals and organisations.

Some businesses don’t have access to full‑time HR resources in‑house, yet still need reliable, experienced support when people issues arise. Impact Business Consulting offers flexible engagement options, giving you access to senior HR expertise without unnecessary complexity or overheads. From one‑off advice to ongoing support, our focus remains on providing value, clarity, and peace of mind.

Based in Brisbane, QLD, Impact Business Consulting works 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, we’re 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, Impact Business Consulting 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, Impact Business Consulting provides practical, no-judgement HR advice for business owners and people managers who need a clear answer. Find out more…….

HR Presentations

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….

Leadership Coaching

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. Impact Business Consulting has a host of training sessions it can offer, from effective communication strategies to performance management and more. Find out more…..

About

Impact Business Consulting is owned and operated by Barbara Selmer Hansen. Barbara has extensive people management experience and has held several senior management positions during her career. Barbara partners with her clients to provide tailored human resource advice on specific issues, improves their compliance, provides guidance on culture improvement and performance management etc. Barbara has a bachelor’s degree in business and possesses two postgraduate degrees in human resource management and leadership and coaching. Barbara is a Member in Practice with the Australian HR Institute, a regular presenter at the Business Brisbane Hub and contributes as a writer to various online publications on HR matters.

Impact Business Consulting is based in Brisbane but accepts clients Australia wide.

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

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