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Timshel means "Thou Mayest": the power to choose your path.
I help leaders build organizations that actually work.



Human Resources


When should you hire your first HR person, and what to do until then
Not sure if it’s time to hire your first HR person? Here’s how to tell, and simple ways to cover HR until you’re ready.
Timshel Tarbet
Nov 14 min read


No HR person yet? The first 7 things to put in place
Growing a small business without an HR team? Here are the first 7 HR basics to put in place, plus a quick 15-minute check to see where you stand.
Timshel Tarbet
Oct 224 min read


Building resilience: aligning strategy, people, and risk management
Resilience isn’t optional anymore. Healthcare providers juggle regulation and patient needs, nonprofits manage donor expectations, and growing businesses face economic uncertainty. In every case, leaders have to build organizations that endure disruption and keep growing. In my work at Timshel Tarbet Consulting, I’ve found that resilience comes from lining up three things: strategy, people, and risk management. When they work together, you can move forward with confidence, ev
Timshel Tarbet
Sep 1, 20253 min read


Lessons from the military: what the U.S. Air Force taught me about leadership and HR
My move from the Air Force into healthcare and business leadership Strong organizations don’t happen by chance. They’re built on leadership, accountability, and putting people first. Some of the most lasting lessons in these areas come from the U.S. military. For leaders in healthcare, nonprofits, and business today, military principles offer useful ideas that strengthen both people and mission. At Timshel Tarbet Consulting, my grounding in human resources and organizational
Timshel Tarbet
Sep 1, 20253 min read


Why strong people strategies matter: what HR consulting can do
Every successful organization learns the same thing sooner or later: people are at the center of performance. However new your technology or bold your mission, growth is nearly impossible to sustain without the right people strategy. That’s where human resources consulting comes in. In my work at Timshel Tarbet Consulting, I help mission-driven organizations build HR strategies that support employees, fit their goals, and make a measurable difference. From workforce planning
Timshel Tarbet
Sep 1, 20253 min read
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