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Wendy Sellers, known as "The HR Lady®," is a dedicated business partner, HR consultant, speaker, and trainer who specializes in understanding the unique culture and goals of organizations. With a focus on building effective HR policies, employee training, and management courses, she tailors her services to suit each client's specific needs. Check out the article in USA Today.
Wendy's expertise stems from personal experience, as she entered the field of HR without a clear plan and faced numerous challenges along the way. This has made her authentic, transparent, and results-oriented, with a commitment to providing practical solutions without hidden agendas. She is The HR Lady®: Realistic, Honest, and Reliable.
With over 25 years of experience, Wendy has worked in many HR areas such as operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, remote and in-person workplaces, coaching, training, HR education, and leadership development. She has served businesses of all sizes, ranging from local startups to global enterprises, across diverse industries including healthcare, dental, professional services, technology, manufacturing, construction, engineering, higher education, federal contractors, public safety, non-profit, and government agencies.
Wendy's straightforward style means she doesn't sugar-coat things. She believes that people are a company's greatest asset and should be treated as such. That means training and empowering managers, supervisors, and employees to be successful in their roles is not an option, it is mandatory. Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, trains administrators on HR compliance and managers on the rest: the people part, from hiring to termination.
I desire to be the change I want to see in this world. I speak up and challenge the status quo. I ask controversial questions. I am passionate about giving back and educating others on not only leadership but day-to-day management of human beings - aka: "HR Reality - no BS here".
The road to becoming The HR Lady ®:
After completing my undergraduate degree early and then my Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration in Northeastern PA, I headed to the Sunshine State (Florida) to start my career. I just wasn’t sure what that meant yet because I was not at all thrilled with the slow pace of healthcare administration. I was in an elevator with my paper resume in hand headed to an interview when a woman got in and asked if I could do HR. I told her I probably could figure it out. Well, it turns out she was a recruiter and had a role for me at a small architectural engineering firm in the Orlando area. Let me tell you that those two degrees did not prepare me for dealing with employees, however, they did prepare me for a boatload of compliance nightmares and critical thinking. I eventually went back to school (again) to get a Master’s in Human Resources and then a handful of HR-related certifications and licensures too (some were actually useful).
That small firm grew organically and then through mergers and acquisitions across the nation and eventually the world. I was fortunate enough to have an amazing set of leaders there that allowed me to grow.
I now have more than 25 years of experience in supervisor & manager training, HR education, leadership development, HR operations, corporate culture, recruiting, downsizing, change management, strategy, and coaching. I offer Management Training, HR Advice, and Tools to Attract and Retain People: Your people are my business.
My additional experience has been acquired through experience in companies of different categories, sizes, and ownership types - including for-profits, non-profits, government agencies, and defense contractors. My goal is to guide your company through periods of change using uncomplicated training, advisory services, and easy-to-access HR products.
My vision is "To help leaders create successful companies that employees do not desperately want a vacation from". I desire to be the change I want to see in this world. I speak up and challenge the status quo. I ask controversial questions.
I am a supporter of Human Rights, Veterans & Homelessness initiatives. It only takes one person to make a difference! PS: My first professional job was as an intern at an Adult Day Care and that was a cakewalk compared to HR - where adults think HR is their day care center. Now I teach managers to manage, not run to HR.
Education:
In addition to her formal education (Master's in Human Resources, and Master's in Health Care Administration), Wendy has been certified with many monikers including the SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications (she also taught the course), Certified Internal Investigation Administrator, a DiSC certified personality style trainer, health/life insurance licensed, a Dale Carnegie course graduate, and is also an active and past board member and volunteer for multiple non-profits.
Message Wendy Sellers (She/Her) via email at wendy@thehrlady.com or call or text her cell at 407.493.1582.
I am a supporter of Human Rights, Veterans, and Homelessness initiatives. It only takes one person to make a difference! Need mental health resources? Go to https://thehrlady.com/mental-health
Check out my Podcast https://thehrlady.podbean.com/ and/or
my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@managertrainingtopics for free advice.
To help leaders create successful companies that employees do not desperately want a vacation from.
I affordably assist companies in creating realistic, effective, and enjoyable cultures - regardless of their size or entity status as private, public, non-profit, or government.
Wendy Sellers is a high D (Dominant & Direct) on the DiSC scale and a Venturer in the Predictive Index Scale. If you are not looking for the truth, well then you came to the wrong person for HR advice. She is also a supporter of Human Rights, Veterans & Homelessness initiatives. Why? It only takes one person to make a difference! #humanist
Get the PDF of my books on my website under Products for Sale or
go to Amazon directly.
Tech Rage IT has been a client of Wendy Sellers for several years and will remain one for many more. Her wealth of expertise and knowledge in the HR industry has played a significant role in the growth of our company, in establishing a culture we love and in the wellness and happiness of our staff. Her top priority for her clients is their success and she truly becomes a member of your leadership team. We appreciate that she educates us on best practices & explains all of our options so we can make educated decisions instead of telling us what to do.
My employees were not communicating well with each other and things got to a crisis point where two wanted to quit. I had met Wendy years ago and was impressed. I called her for HR advice, she met with my staff, had several management training sessions (on DiSC personality styles). We got all the issues on the table, had fun, and improved communication. My staff is happy, morale is high, and we are finally working as a team, which in turn makes me and my patients happy. I highly recommend her.
Thank you for the informative classes. I found your teaching style engaging and effective. I look forward to reviewing all of the resources you have given us, and to continuing to learn from you. I learned so much from the course and from the other interactions with the other attendees.
- Production Supervisor, Americas,
International Power Plant Organization
IIf your business has not incorporated its values more deeply into all aspects of the company, Wendy will share with you how to do that. From interviewing, on-boarding, hiring vendors, and communicating with clients, your company values should be ingrained through out and she's a great guide.
As a business owner, I know my limits when it comes to skills that are not my expertise, such as HR functions. I respect & appreciate Wendy's no-nonsense approach to assessing & assisting me with how to efficiently & effectively communicate. Wendy's latest offering of virtual HR services is a no-brainer for employers of ANY size.
Wendy gets it. She understands the stress I am under and how to address the business & employee challenges from hiring to firing. She uncomplicates laws and procedures and finds unique and compliant ways to help me achieve my business goals - including lowering turnover. She is my go to business source when my blood pressure rises!
You must get to know Wendy! People gravitate toward Wendy, because she is REAL. As a respected and in-demand HR expert, Wendy has helped hundreds of companies, both large and small, take care of their most important asset — their people. She asks the right questions to get to the heart of any HR or personnel issue you might be having.
Wendy is an exceptional HR consultant. She communicates directly and succinctly and knows how to train, motivate and lead employees through organizational change. I have worked with Wendy for over a year now and often turn to her for HR advice. I highly recommend her for consultation, management training, department turn-arounds, and public speaking engagements.
As an HR consultant, Wendy has been a great help to me and my management team. She is extremely professional and knows how to obtain results. She introduced several management practices to establish optimal results in staffing, training and mentoring employees. - Owner
Wendy is an engaging and relatable speaker! She presented to an audience of over 100 attendees at our annual seminar this year. She knocked it out of the park! She conveyed her message in a clear, concise and, often humorous manner. We were lucky to have her and look forward to inviting her again in the future. It's obvious what her passion is...she's truly the "HR Lady."
This HR lady is a great speaker ! she is talented, knowledgeable, energetic, and funny. She keeps the audience engaged - she can certainly deliver her message.
Wendy has been a great help to me and my management team. She is extremely professional and knows how to obtain results. She introduced several practices to establish optimal results in staffing, training and mentoring employees.
She is a make-it-happen kind of board member and her gifts have served this organization well. In addition to the many talents she has to offer, this HR Lady is a great speaker. She keeps the attention of the audience and has an engaging style that delivers knowledge with high energy and humor. HR professionals all around the country will enjoy her presentations on Leadership and other HR topics that Wendy has to offer. You will be delighted when she delivers one of her presentations for your conference or organization!
Wendy is awesome and tailored training to our needs. We have a great deal of trust with her. - Human Resources, Rosen Hotels & Resorts.
It’s my absolute pleasure to recommend Wendy Sellers. Her knowledge of HR and expertise in team and pperational advisory development was a huge advantage to our entire office. Wendy always manages to foster positive discussions and bring the best out of others. I am looking forward to more projects with Wendy.
On the topic of human behavior & communication, Suck it up Buttercup nails it! Wendy points out the most commonly overlooked flaws people make. She gives examples I know I was able to relate to (many were similar to experiences I’ve had) and points out where most mistakes were made. She also gives great examples of how interactions should have gone to get better results. -Chris W
Wendy helped redefine our interview/hiring process, employee review & evaluation process, organized benefit committees, corporate HR events, and was open and honest in all our discussions and interactions. Through our time together, we only had one major employee issue that I can recall. She handled the situation with extreme professionalism and ensured the company followed the correct procedures to manage the company’s risk, while serving the employees’ rights.
Wendy brings a level of passion and professionalism that companies seek out and enjoy working with. She’s top notch with her work ethic and was a pleasure to work with for many years.
Her book has opened my eyes in more ways than one. After receiving her book only weeks ago, I have already implemented ways to become a better leader. I have learned to drop my guard aka "pride" allowing my employees to be more open and willing to share. I have also increased my clientele tremendously with some of the tools she has shared. Wendy, I, my team and clients truly thank you! Her book has opened my eyes in more ways than one. After receiving her book only weeks ago, I have already implemented ways to become a better leader. I have learned to drop my guard aka "pride" allowing my employees to be more open and willing to share. I have also increased my clientele tremendously with some of the tools she has shared. Wendy, I, my team and clients truly thank you! - Aaron A
The leadership concepts in the book “Suck It Up, Buttercup” really resonated with me as a fast-paced, direct leader myself. T
he manner in which Wendy Sellers delivers these leadership concepts is so simple that I had to kick myself for not making these realizations before. I bought a copy for each of my managers to read and discuss.
Our overall company-wide productivity has already increased. - Vincent E
The HR Lady will not work with any company that intentionally discriminates or does not pay employees at market rate. Additionally, if your management team is predominantly white, and able-bodied, males - I can help you change that through training programs and committee initiatives. Otherwise, we will not be able to work together. Ready for change? Let's connect!
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740 4th Street North, #329, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
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