From In-House HR to Consultant: Practical Steps for Starting Your Own Gig
Going out on your own can be a scary feeling! Whether you're planning your future or you're ready to walk out the door tomorrow, this session equips you with actionable steps to make the move from in-house HR professional to independent consultant. We'll cover some tips and tricks and take a candid look at what it's like to be a solopreneur.
Amanda Haddaway, SHRM-SCP

Amanda Haddaway is an award-winning HR consultant and corporate trainer. In her role as the managing director of HR Answerbox, she serves small businesses and start-ups as a talent optimization expert. She has more than 40,000 hours of experience in HR and holds the two highest professional certifications, SPHR and SHRM-SCP, as well as a Master of Jurisprudence degree in Labor and Employment Law from Tulane University Law School, a Master’s degree from George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree from James Madison University.
She has been recognized as the Most Influential Woman in HR Training - USA by Acquisition International and the Gamechanger of the Year (US-East Coast) by ACQ Global Awards.
She is also the creator of New Manager Bootcamp and the author of two books.
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