
Graduates of this program earn the Certified HR Leadership Coach™ (CHRLC) designation, demonstrating the ability to coach leaders, navigate ethical leadership challenges, and influence complex organizational decisions.
Founding Cohort - limited to 10 HR leaders
The CHRLC Framework was developed by Jill Brown, MA, SPHR, CPEC drawing on decades of experience leading HR functions, advising executive teams, and coaching leaders through complex organizational and ethical challenges.
Today’s HR leaders are expected to do far more than manage policies, resolve employee relations issues, or implement HR programs.
Increasingly, executives rely on HR to help navigate difficult leadership decisions, address cultural challenges, and guide conversations that shape the future of the organization.
Yet most HR professionals were never trained to coach leaders, challenge decisions, or influence ethically complex situations at the executive level.
You might recognize this situation:
You're sitting in a leadership meeting and a difficult people decision is unfolding. You know the implications for culture, trust, and employee experience. But influencing the conversation -- without overstepping -- can feel incredibly difficult. This is the moment where HR leadership requires courage, coaching skill, and ethical judgement.
The Certified HR Leadership Coach™ (CHRLC) Program was created to close this gap—equipping experienced HR leaders with the coaching skills, leadership insight, and courageous influence required to operate as trusted advisors to senior leadership.
Developed by HR executive and leadership coach Jill Brown, MA, SPHR, CPEC, drawing on more than two decades of experience advising leaders through complex organizational and ethical challenges.
The most effective HR leaders combine coaching skill, ethical judgment, and the courage to influence difficult decisions.
HR leaders are expected to influence executives -- but few are trained to do it.
Today's HR leaders must:
Yet most HR development still focuses on policy, compliance, and systems -- not courageous leadership influence.
The Result?
Many HR leaders know what should be done but hesitate in the moments that matter most.
Early in my HR leadership career I investigated a credible sexual harassment claim. Despite the evidence, leadership chose to promote the harasser and demote the victim rather than address the issue.
That made clear to me how difficult it can be for HR leaders to influence ethical decisions -- and how essential courage and skillful advising are in these moments.

The Reality Facing HR Leaders
Organizations increasingly rely on HR to:
But few HR leaders receive formal preparation for these responsibilities.
This is why many HR leaders feel:
The Certified HR Leadership Coach™ (CHRLC) Program was designed to close this gap.
What Makes This Program Different
Most HR training and development programs focus on:
This unique certification program is built upon the Courageous HR Influence Triad™ to help HR leaders develop the Core HR Leadership Capabilities™ required to:

Understanding power dynamics and organizational risk

Diagnosing leadership behavior and decision patterns

Speaking truth to leadership even under pressure

Using coaching skills to guide leaders to make better decisions.

Protecting employees and organizational integrity

Ability to maintain clarity, resilience, and stamina under the emotional and ethical pressures of HR leadership
This program is designed for:
Ideal participants are leaders who want to move from operational HR to courageous influence.
Participants will learn to:
The CHRLC Program is based on the HR Leadership Evolution System™ which helps HR leaders elevate their impact through a structured development pathway. It includes the HR Leadership Evolution Index™ assessment, the HR Leadership Evolution Framework™, and other practical leadership models that build the capabilities required for modern HR leadership.
8-Week Cohort Certification Program
Includes:
A typical week:
Participants complete the: HR Leadership Evolution Index™ assessment to identify their current leadership stage and development priorities.

The natural HR leadership progression and the capabilities built and integrated along the way.

The HR leadership stances leaders apply based on what the situation requires.
The philosophy and developmental journey.
The evolution is from unconscious, automatic leadership to intentional, adaptive leadership.

Upon successful completion graduates earn the designation Certified HR Leadership Coach™ (CHRLC).
Participants who complete this HR Leadership Program will earn 20 SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) and 20 HRCI recertification credit hours.
Program content aligned with ICF Core Competencies in preparation for accreditation.
The inaugural cohort is intentionally limited to ensure meaningful coaching practice and peer learning.
Participants will also help shape the future development of this certification.
Special Reduced Pricing for the founding cohort.


Created by Jill Brown, MA, SPHR, CPEC, senior HR executive and leadership coach with decades of experience navigating complex leadership and ethical challenges.
If the CHRLC Program resonates with you but you still have a few questions, let's connect by phone!