Empathy. Insight. Action.

You work with me because I give you the space and skills you need to face the challenges of people and leadership roles with confidence.

Tara Ferguson, founder of Onward With You, wearing a green shirt, standing outdoors with a blurred green leafy background.

With 20+ years in senior HR roles at organisations like Unilever and PepsiCo, and my own lived experience of cancer, I bring a rare balance of professional expertise and deep empathy.

I bridge the gap between organisational goals and the human experience—helping leaders and teams navigate complexity with both clarity and compassion.

Services

  • Leadership Team Development

    Move beyond tick-box exercises. Tailored workshops and diagnostics (including Insights Discovery and TalentPredix) to build cohesive, high trust teams.

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  • 1:1 Coaching

    Flexible, relationship driven support. Work with a qualified executive coach. Including the new Pathway for People Partners - specialised coaching for HR professionals.

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  • The Cancer Confidence Framework

    Giving you the confidence to get cancer support right. Including HR masterclass, awareness sessions, manager training and more. .

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  • “Tara epitomizes the word 'professional' in every thing she does and, although I hesitate to use cliches, she really does 'get things done through people'. Tara's respect for people is a 'Game Changer' to achieving success."

    — Senior Business Stakeholder

  • “In the executive team setting, Tara fosters an engaging and collaborative environment. Her ability to adapt the format with empathy and precision ensures that the desired outcomes are achieved while facilitating meaningful, productive conversations along the way. Tara’s approach ensures that every team member feels heard, valued, and aligned with the overarching mission. I cannot recommend Tara highly enough”

    — Member of Executive Team

  • “Having worked with Tara on multiple projects I can say with certainty that she is an excellent, collaborative and positive team player. Even when projects felt challenging or overwhelming, Tara was always available to talk to and discuss solutions with. Tara is one of the best facilitators I've ever worked with."

    — Global People & Talent Leader

  • "I felt privileged to work with Tara as a member of my leadership team. She provided invaluable coaching and guidance to me and the wider team during the thrilling journey of a rapidly growing company. Tara consistently prioritised building a high-performing team, creating an environment where everyone could express themselves while maintaining a strong focus on our business goals. She excels at delivering impactful workshops and team-building activities, along with one on one coaching that is both motivating and challenging."

    — Chief Technology Officer