Get to know Joanne

I’m Joanne Huban, an HR Consultant, Coach, and Trainer, with extensive experience across diverse sectors, including media, technology, financial services and FMCG.

Why work with me? I am passionate about helping people and teams to understand themselves and help themselves. I provide an empathetic, supportive approach that encourages clients to open up, consider new ways of looking at things, identify what's not serving them, and commit to change. I like to make team sessions fun and engaging - but ultimately participants and clients step away with new plans, a sense of purpose, and motivation to change.

Who I have worked with: I’ve had the privilege of working with a broad range of professionals—from CEOs, senior executives and management teams to emerging leaders and individual contributors—equipping me with a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced at every organisational level.

What I have worked on: 

• I led the HR function for Bauer Media in Ireland for 7 years, bringing the HR function from non-existent to empowering a highly engaged and exciting destination workplace.

• I worked in HR leadership roles in the Tech industry for a number of years, leading organisation development projects and helping the organisation to get to No. 1 in the Irish Great Place to Work list.

• In People & Culture leadership roles, I’ve led initiatives designed to foster employee growth, engagement, performance, and build resilient, inclusive workplaces. I've set HR functions up from scratch. I've driven employee engagement, cultural transformation and change initiatives alongside senior leadership teams.

• I’ve led the people aspect of initiatives to restructure, downsize, acquire and merge businesses.

• My experience provides a solid foundation in managing complex people challenges, where I’ve been recognised for my ability to deliver practical, impactful solutions.

What knowledge I bring:

I love to learn - my academic background is diverse, including:

• Postgraduate Diploma in psychotherapy from ICHAS

• Certificate in Training Practice from CIPD

• Degree in HR from National College of Ireland

• Degree in Marketing from Atlantic Technological University (GMIT)

• Coaching certificate

• A number of wellbeing and mindfulness certifications

• I am currently studying to become accredited with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).

My integrative approach blends these disciplines, allowing me to approach each client and organisation with a well-rounded perspective that balances professional goals with personal well-being.