The HR & TA Career Accelerator

Preston Sharpston

HR's Career Therapist 🌿

You're good at your job. But does everyone else know it?

You know your stuff. You've handled the hard conversations, navigated the politics, sourced the impossible-to-find candidate, and delivered results.

But when it comes to being seen as strategic, being brought into decisions early, or having leadership actually follow your advice...

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This cohort is built for the HR and TA professional who is tired of being underestimated. Not just the ones chasing a promotion — the ones who want to be taken seriously, trusted as a strategic voice, and known for more than just "HR".

Over six weeks, you'll work with me and an exclusive group of peers to learn how to:

Operate as a true strategic partner
Articulate your unique value
Build visibility and influence that opens doors
Communicate like the leader you are
Position yourself for promotion
Future-proof and burnout-proof yourself

This class is limited to 10 participants, and I'd love for you to be part of it.

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👉 Questions?

Email me at preston@guidelinetalent.com and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

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💸 Early Bird Discount

Founding member pricing is available for a limited time! Save $500 when you enroll before June 1st.

What you’ll learn

Learn and master the unwritten rules of influence-building and career advancement in HR and TA.

How to align your work directly to business goals and revenue drivers
How to read a business unit's needs and translate them into actionable strategy
How to move from being reactive to strategic and impactful

How to find and own your professional identity
How to build a personal brand that works inside and outside your organization
How to position yourself for a promotion before you ever apply

How to navigate stakeholder relationships across functions and levels
How to manage up effectively without overstepping
How to build trust with business leaders who are skeptical of HR and TA

How to deliver ideas and recommendations in a way that gets taken seriously
How to develop executive presence without losing your own voice
How to use data to tell a story that moves people to action

How executives evaluate readiness for leadership roles in HR and TA
How to have promotion conversations with confidence
How to build the relationships and visibility that make getting promoted possible

How to protect your strategic time when everything feels urgent
How to say "no" and set boundaries that earn respect instead of resentment
How to stay relevant as the HR and TA landscape changes

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Who this course is for

You're an HR or TA professional who is good at what you do. You're ready to be seen, heard, and promoted.
You're an HR or TA professional who wants to be more effective, strategic, and visible.
You're an HR or TA professional who is ready to claim your seat at the table.

Prerequisites

You have at least 3 years of experience in HR and/or TA
This isn't an intro course — it's built for professionals who already know the basics and are ready to go deeper.
You're willing to be honest about where you are and where you want to go
The people who get the most out of this cohort show up with self-awareness, not just ambition.
You want to meet and learn alongside like-minded professionals, not learn alone
This cohort is full of people who love what they do. That energy is contagious, and it's part of what makes this so effective.

What's included

Live sessions

Learn directly from Preston Sharpston in a real-time, interactive format.

Community of peers

Join and learn alongside a small cohort of 8-10 professionals in similar situations.

Personalized 1:1 coaching

Three 1hr coaching sessions to solve the challenges you're facing and put what you learn into practice.

Hands-on practice

The course is highly interactive. You'll learn through real-life examples, discussions, Q&A, and exercises you can use immediately.

In-class exercises

Each class features a hands-on exercise (only available in the course). You'll also hear live feedback from Preston on student submissions, so you can leave confident on what "great" looks like.

Program workbook

A detailed workbook to help you with note-taking, reflection, planning, and making the most of your investment.

Real-time and async support

Reach Preston and your peers in between sessions for questions and when you need a second set of eyes.

Lifetime access

Lifetime access to course resources and session recordings. Refresh your learning whenever you need to.

Lifetime discounts

Get 20% off of all future workshops and cohorts hosted by Preston, forever.

Certificate of completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Maven Guarantee

Your purchase is backed by the Maven Guarantee.

Course syllabus

6 live sessions • 3 lessons • 6 projects

Week 1

Jun 29—Jul 5

Jul

Live Session: Operating Like a Strategic Partner

Wed 7/110:00 PM—11:30 PM (UTC)

Module 1 Discussion

1 item

Schedule Your Coaching Sessions

3 items

Week 2

Jul 6—Jul 12

Jul

Live Session: Articulating Your Value and Impact

Wed 7/810:00 PM—11:30 PM (UTC)

Module 2 Discussion

1 item

Schedule

Live sessions

9 hrs

Built with your busy schedule in mind, this program consists of six live sessions over the course of six weeks. Highly practical, with immediate takeaways.

Wed, Jul 1
10:00 PM—11:30 PM (UTC)
Wed, Jul 8
10:00 PM—11:30 PM (UTC)
Wed, Jul 15
10:00 PM—11:30 PM (UTC)

Private 1:1 coaching

3 hrs

All participants are awarded three 1:1 coaching sessions, which can be booked at any time during the course, and for up to 30 days afterwards.

Testimonials

Truly one of the best! So thankful to have been taught by [Preston]! If you haven’t taken any of Preston’s classes, I highly recommend doing so. His teaching style and depth of knowledge are top tier.
Sarah
Senior HR Generalist
I've spent years in HR and truly value those who can translate strategy into actionable steps. Preston does this exceptionally well. If you want to grow as an HR professional, I highly recommend working with Preston.
Debra
Senior HR Business Partner
Preston brings the goods. Check him out. You will be glad you did.
Scott
HR Executive
Preston’s expertise was invaluable. His communication was always clear, timely, and effective. I highly recommend Preston without reservation.
Gavin
Senior Recruiter