Executive Search · Coaching · HR Consulting
Executive Coaching & HR Consulting in Geneva
I'm Rachel Sheehan — an executive coach, HR consultant and boutique executive search partner based near Geneva. With 20+ years leading HR at GE and Coty, I work with leaders and organisations across Switzerland and internationally.
20+
Years leading global HR
20,000
People — Coty/P&G integration
50+
Markets served
C-Suite
Search & coaching, Geneva & international
How I Work
A genuinely personal process
Every engagement is senior-led from first conversation to final outcome. Here is what working together typically looks like.
01
Discovery Call
A confidential, no-obligation conversation to understand the brief, the context, and what success looks like for you or your business.
02
Tailored Proposal
A clear, written proposal with scope, timeline and investment — shaped around your situation, not a templated package.
03
Senior Delivery
I lead the work personally — no junior researchers, no handovers. Regular check-ins keep you close to progress at every stage.
04
Ongoing Partnership
Most clients return. I stay available beyond the assignment as a trusted sounding board on people and leadership questions.
What I Do
Tailored Solutions for Your People Needs
Boutique Executive Search
A genuinely personal retained search for C-suite and senior leadership roles. No databases, no junior researchers — just senior attention from brief to hire, across Switzerland and internationally.
Executive Coaching
One-to-one coaching for senior leaders navigating career transition, new roles, burnout, or the next step up. For organisations, I offer both confidential block-booking and structured tripartite programmes.
HR Consulting
Strategic HR advisory drawing on 20+ years leading HR at GE and Coty — M&A integration, organisational design, and people strategy for businesses that need senior thinking without a full-time hire.
About
Your Partner in People Strategy
With 20+ years of global HR experience across industries like Beauty, Energy, Financial Services, and FMCG, I bring a compassionate, pragmatic, and results-oriented approach to executive coaching — helping clients navigate career change, burnout, and professional uncertainty.
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Reflections worth your time
One Company Is Not a Weakness
Two people I worked with did nothing wrong. Yet the market looked at one line on their CV and reached for the easiest conclusion. Here's how to correct it.
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The "Overqualified" Verdict: What It Really Means When You're Turned Down
A candidate with a PhD or twenty years of experience gets rejected for being overqualified. What that word is really code for, and what to do about it.
Read article"Working with Rachel is a game-changer. Her ability to truly listen, mentor effectively, and find practical solutions is exceptional."
David C, Geneva
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