About

Everstrong Leadership is a strategic HR advisory firm founded by Lorraine A. Neal, a seasoned human resources executive with over thirty years of experience transforming HR functions from administrative support roles into strategic drivers of organizational success.

At Everstrong Leadership, we believe that HR professionals already have a seat at the table—the question is whether they're using it to create strategic value. We partner with organizations to build HR functions that don't just support the business but actively shape its direction and accelerate its results.

Our Services

Fractional CHRO Services: For organizations that need senior HR leadership without the full-time executive commitment, we provide experienced, strategic guidance to build and lead your people function. We step in as your HR executive, bringing decades of expertise to address your most pressing talent and organizational challenges.

Strategic HR Advisory: We help HR leaders develop comprehensive strategies that align with organizational goals. Using our proven four-step methodology—assess current state, establish strategic pillars, identify high-impact initiatives, and create actionable plans—we transform HR departments into strategic powerhouses that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Board Consulting: We advise boards and executive teams on human capital strategy, succession planning, executive compensation, and organizational effectiveness. We bring the HR perspective to governance conversations to drive accountability and results.

Change Management: Organizational transformation requires more than a good plan—it requires skilled navigation of the human dynamics that determine success or failure. We guide organizations through complex change initiatives, ensuring people remain at the center of transformation.

Speaking and Workshops: Lorraine Neal is available for keynotes, workshops, and executive sessions on strategic HR, workforce transformation, leveraging AI in HR, and building cultures of accountability.

Our Philosophy

Too many HR functions remain trapped in transactional work while strategic opportunities pass them by. We help HR leaders break free from this cycle by focusing on what matters most: connecting people strategies to business outcomes, making smart trade-offs rather than trying to do everything, and building the credibility that comes from delivering measurable results.

We also believe that people outcomes are not HR's responsibility alone. Leadership development, culture transformation, and talent optimization require shared accountability across the entire executive team. HR serves as the architect and steward of the people system, but every leader must own their role in making it work.

About Our Founder

Lorraine A. Neal currently serves as Director of People & Culture at ATPCO, where she leads enterprise-wide people strategies that align talent management with business objectives. She holds a master's degree in organizational leadership, is a Cornell-certified Change Management professional, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Administration at South College.

Lorraine is the author of the Everstrong Leadership Series, including *The Experience Amplifier: How to Transform Your Mature Workforce Without Losing a Soul*, *The HR Strategy Playbook: A Practical Guide to Aligning HR Strategy with Organizational Success*, and *Leading the People Agenda: A Guide for Executives Who Want Results Through People*.

Who We Serve

We work with mid-sized organizations seeking to elevate their HR capabilities, companies in transition needing experienced HR leadership, executive teams ready to take shared accountability for people outcomes, and HR leaders who want to move from operational firefighting to strategic impact.

Let's Connect

Whether you're building an HR strategy from scratch, transforming an established function, or seeking guidance on a specific challenge, Everstrong Leadership brings the expertise, frameworks, and practical tools to help you succeed.

Visit www.everstrongleadership.com to learn more or connect with Lorraine on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/lorraineaneal.