Joanna Taylor

Founder & MD of Let's Talk Talent (2015–Present)

Joanna (Jo) Taylor is a multi-award-winning HR leader, innovator, and founder, widely recognised for her transformative impact on talent management and organisational development. As the Founder and Managing Director of Let's Talk Talent, Jo has spent over 25 years at the forefront of HR, helping organisations unlock their people's potential and build truly irresistible workplaces. Her creative approach, honed from an early career as a storyteller at the BBC, uniquely blends narrative insight with strategic acumen, enabling her to design people strategies that drive measurable business results.

Industry Leadership & Recognition

Jo's influence in the HR sector is underscored by her accolade as 'HR Consultancy Leader of the Year 2023', a testament to her commitment to elevating the profession and supporting the broader HR community. She is a sought-after thought leader, regularly organising webinars on team architecture and sharing practical insights on topics such as AI, talent management, and the evolving workplace. Her engaging communication style and use of clear, accessible content have built her a loyal following among HR professionals and business leaders alike.

Career Highlights

Let's Talk Talent (2015–Present): Under Jo's leadership, Let's Talk Talent has become a trusted partner to global clients, delivering innovative solutions across Talent Management and Organisational Development. The consultancy is known for its creative, pragmatic approach, using a consumer lens to align people's strategies with business goals.

Senior HR Roles: Jo has held pivotal positions at leading organisations, including Director of Talent & Resourcing at TalkTalk Group, Head of Learning & 4Talent at Channel 4, and senior talent roles at the BBC, Dentsu Aegis, and Optomen Television.

Consultancy Expertise: She has delivered high-impact projects for clients such as Oiltanking, Harper Collins UK, Kings College London, Schroders, Clear Channel, Warner Brothers Discovery, the AA and BUPA covering areas from organisational design, careers pathways performance management, succession planning to high-performance coaching.

Approach & Philosophy

Jo is known for her bold, people-centric philosophy, championing bravery, brilliance, and boldness in all her programmes. She believes in designing talent strategies that are both creative and effective, adding wisdom and resilience to organisations. Her work is grounded in the belief that the best is yet to come, and she encourages leaders to unlock their own potential and that of their teams.

Personal Touch

Based between London and Tuscany, Jo brings warmth and authenticity to her professional life. She's a colourful shoe enthusiast, cocktail connoisseur, theatre lover, and an avid walker, often accompanied by her "Chief Dog Officer." Her passion for storytelling, community, and continuous growth is evident in everything she does.

Connect with Jo

Jo is an active voice in the HR community and can often be seen sharing her views on the LTT Youtube channel, talking at industry conferences and hosting the "Potential for What?" podcast, where she explores the future of work, human connection, and leadership with industry peers and innovators. She is always open to new conversations about making organisations, and the people within them, thrive.

Key Specialties
Talent Management | Organisational Development | Change & Transformation | Leadership Development | Team Development | People Development | Coaching & Assessment
Awards

HR Consultancy Leader of the Year 2023

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