Sharon Kardam

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Talent Acquisition Strategy & Transformation Consultant (freelance) at Foster + Partners

United Kingdom

Overview

Sharon is a global talent acquisition leader with over 20 years of experience driving transformations for renowned companies like HSBC, BBC, and Foster + Partners. A Prosci certified change practitioner with an MSc from Aston University, she specializes in redesigning global TA strategies and operating models.

People who have worked with her describe her as strategic, collaborative, and dynamic, with the ability to inspire teams and influence senior leaders.

She recently served as a judge for the IHR Innovation Showcase, evaluating cutting-edge ideas in candidate experience and inclusive hiring.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Friendly But Fast

Informal

A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.  They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies. They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.

Topics They Care About

TA Transformation
Her career is defined by leading the review, re-design, and implementation of Talent Acquisition operating models for major global companies like HSBC, BBC, and ASOS.
Change Management
As a Prosci certified change practitioner, this is a core, certified skill she applies to complex organizational transformations within talent acquisition.
Hiring Innovation
She recently acted as a judge at an IHR Innovation Showcase, showing a keen interest in cutting-edge solutions for employer branding and candidate experience.

Media Appearances

Sharon has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Transformation Consultant (freelance) at Foster + Partners
4-2021
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Transformation Consultant at Freelance
4-2023 - 3-2024
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Transformation Consultant at HSBC
1-2022 - 4-2023
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Transformation Consultant at BBC
10-2021 - 1-2022
Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand (Interim) at ASOS.com

Education

1994 - 1995
MSc from Aston University

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Insights For Selling To Sharon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sharon is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sharon

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sharon move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Sharon take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Sharon

Personality Compatibility


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