ABOUT INFLUENCEHR CONSULTING

We are an HR consulting and organizational development firm based in the Triad region of

North Carolina, serving clients locally and nationwide.

InfluenceHR typically partners with small and mid-sized organizations

(25–200 employees) to provide strategic HR consulting and fractional HR support that strengthens leadership, accountability, and people systems— fueling retention and growth.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Experienced perspective
With 30+ years in HR, we bring calm, context, and clarity to complex people challenges.

Practical approach
We focus on solutions leaders can actually apply—backed by tools and resources that make it easier to follow through.

Performance-through-people focus
We start with a People & Performance diagnostic to help you focus on what's most important. In addition, we sit at the intersection of leadership behavior + performance + retention, helping you get better results through your people.

Human-centered, business-aware
We care deeply about people while, at the same time, understanding the realities of running an organization.

Easy to work with
We're practical, responsive, and even have a sense of humor! No Toby's around here (for the Office fans out there).

OUR PURPOSE

To help individuals meet their God-given potential and help organizations

create workplaces where employees perform, thrive, and stay.

OUR CORE VALUES

Humility:

Put our clients first always

Integrity:

Do the right thing for the right reason, even when no one is watching

Respect:

Treat everyone we come into contact with respect and help clients create cultures of respect and inclusion

Empathy:

Listen without judgment and seek to understand the perspectives of others

This is why you should HIRE us!

LESLIE SPEAS

President

I am a senior-level HR consultant with over 30 years of experience—and yes, I’m still sane. Throughout my career, I’ve worked across a variety of industries including financial services, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and nonprofit.

I’m passionate about helping people reach their God-given potential and supporting organizations in creating workplaces where employees can truly thrive.

I hold a master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology and HR Management, along with senior HR certifications and additional credentials in coaching, Working Genius, the Enneagram, Mindfulness, Mental Health First Aid, and Talent Management/Succession Planning. I also serve as a District Director with the North Carolina Society for Human Resources Management (NC SHRM), providing leadership and guidance to local SHRM chapters.

Outside of my work, I enjoy working out and am a “semi-retired” fitness and yoga instructor. I enjoy writing and am the author of 7 Habits of High-Retention Managers and a contributing writer for Forsyth Magazines.

As the primary consultant at InfluenceHR Consulting, I partner with a network of highly qualified professionals to provide flexible HR consulting and fractional HR support, helping clients build strong, healthy workplaces.