Talent development

From selecting the right candidate to supporting professionals in their role, we have a variety of selection and coaching programmes designed to empower individuals throughout their career in your organisation.

Bespoke executive coaching and leadership development programmes

Tailormade coaching and selections services to ensure every individual makes a lasting impact. We invest time in understanding the role of the individual to ensure you select the right people at the very beginning that align with the direction of your organisation.

In addition, our approach empowers professionals to engage in self-discovery through expert coaching, which can also be commissioned on an individual basis. Our programmes are delivered by industry leading experts to help everyone reach their full potential.

How we can help you

Ensure your leaders fulfill their unique potential with our Executive Coaching

Coaching programmes to develop leaders to be their best and drive value for your people and your business.

Provide executives with the tools they need to unlock their leadership potential and make a lasting impact.
Benefit from accessing a wide portfolio of assessment tools and proven coaching methodologies.
Bespoke exec coaching delivered by industry experts, to meet the needs, expectations and preferences of each leader.

Support new leaders to excel when changing roles with our transition coaching

Guide new hires through this critical transition period with curated coaching sessions and support.

Empower leaders to navigate new organisational cultures to ensure they thrive.
Increase new leaders’ impact and success in the crucial first 100 days.
Provide leaders with coaching tailored to your organisation's key challenges.

Help your leadership team to thrive with our Leadership Development programme

Transform your leadership landscape with our bespoke leadership development programmes, designed to tackle complex organisational challenges, drive innovation and foster a positive culture within your business.

Create an environment where leaders dare to dream far beyond their current constraints and learn to inspire others.
Empower leaders to be bold in developing innovative strategies to maximise performance.
Align diverse perspectives toward a shared vision, fostering unity and collective goals.

Make the right hire first time utilising our Candidate Assessment service

Assess an individual’s working style, leadership capabilities and career aspirations to inform hiring and development decisions.

Ensure cultural alignment by examining candidates personal and professional motivations.
Compare candidates head-to-head with unbiased analysis from personality experts.
Uncover how candidates relate to other employees when they are at their best.
Measure performance risks that can hinder future success.

Manage the employee exit process with our Outplacement service

Our experts deliver comprehensive, personalised programmes for exiting employees to ensure their departures are amicable and mutually supportive.

Demonstrate commitment to your employees and provide support throughout their tenure, including the exit process.
Mitigate risk with structured programmes designed to handle sensitive and confidential processes, minimising the risk for potential legal or financial implications.
Provide professional profiling to help employees secure their next role supported by our validated frameworks and psychometric tools.
Maintain your brand reputation as exiting employees continue to speak positively about your organisation even after they've left.

Attract top talent with our Candidate Experience diagnostic

52% of candidates will reject a job offer if they have a negative candidate experience. Develop an industry leading recruitment process to attract the best professionals.

Our research audits your end-to-end recruitment journey across 144 data points.
Comprehensive report outlining all barriers hindering your diverse hiring strategy. Our team delivers a full audit of your recruitment process using lenses of diversity that apply to your region, including gender, ethnicity, age, disability, neurodiversity, and others.

Our experts

In addition, our approach empowers professionals to engage in self-discovery through expert coaching, which can also be commissioned on an individual basis. Our programmes are delivered by industry leading experts to help everyone reach their full potential.

Our highly qualified experts utilise validated frameworks and psychometric tools that help them deliver coaching and selection that makes a real impact. By developing coaching goals and outlining the skills and strengths your organisation needs, you can build a team of people that are engaged and connected to your business vision and direction. Our solutions offer a combination of discussions, peer mentorship and 1-1 coaching.

Speak to our Talent Development consultants

FAQs

What is talent development?

Our talent development services include coaching, candidate assessment, and outplacement services for entry, management, and executive roles across every industry. We focus on building future-ready leaders through personalised development plans and strategic career guidance delivered by industry experts and based on best practice frameworks. Our solutions empower individuals and organisations to thrive in competitive markets by enhancing skills, improving performance, and fostering resilience.

In addition, talent development allows individuals to map out their own career growth plans, as well as short- and long-term goals to continue driving their organisation forward.
Why is talent development important?

Talent development is essential because it equips individuals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed in their roles. It helps organisations build strong leadership pipelines and retain top talent. By investing in development, companies foster innovation, adaptability, and long-term growth.

For employees, it creates clear career paths and opportunities for advancement, ensuring they remain competitive and motivated. Individuals who are committed to their talent development programmes often achieve individual fulfillment as they walk away with a clearer plan of action to achieve their career goals.
Which coaching services are offered at Robert Walters?

At Robert Walters, our coaching services include executive coaching, transition coaching, and a leadership development programme. All of our coaching services have been developed according to industry standards and best practices, designed to meet individuals where they are and support them on their unique professional development journey

We understand that everyone requires a tailored approach that aligns with their personal goals, as well as those of the organisations they serve. Our team of experts match individuals with coaches who will support their short- and long-term goals.