Helping small businesses build strong cultures and confident leaders.

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I offer free discovery calls to learn about your business and discuss how I can help. There’s no obligation — just a chance to connect and explore possibilities.

“Hi, I’m Richard Curtis, founder of PeopleWise Solutions. I specialize in helping small businesses strengthen their workplace culture and support new managers with hands-on coaching and HR insight. With over 30 years of experience in management and human resources, I bring practical tools and people-first strategies that deliver lasting results. Whether you're dealing with team tension, high turnover, or new managers needing support, I provide hands-on coaching and strategy to get your people and business thriving again.”

What I Offer

Culture Repair & HR Support

  • Resolve internal conflict, boost morale, and align your team

  • Audit and rebuild key HR systems for clarity and compliance

Leadership Coaching for New Managers

  • 1:1 coaching programs for first-time and struggling leaders

  • Tools, mindset shifts, and communication strategies that stick

Strategic People Planning

  • Consulting to help you hire smarter, retain longer, and scale with purpose

Our Services

Core Service Package #1: Culture Repair & HR Solutions for Small Teams

Team Reset & People Strategy Package:

Small businesses (3–30 employees) without in-house HR, struggling with:

  • Low morale

  • High turnover

  • Poor communication

  • Unclear roles or boundaries

  • Owner overwhelmed with “people stuff”

📦 What’s Included:

  • People & Culture Audit (1-on-1 with owner or leadership)

  • Employee Feedback Survey (optional, anonymous)

  • Written summary of challenges + recommendations

  • Custom HR Documents (choose up to 3):

    • Onboarding checklist

    • Code of conduct

    • Anti-harassment policy

    • Conflict resolution process

    • Termination process

  • 60-min Strategy Call (final step to walk through solutions)

💡 Bonus:

  • 2 weeks of email/voice message support after delivery

  • Option to upgrade to monthly retainer

Core Service Package #2: Coaching for New or Struggling Managers

Confident Manager Kickstart:

Newly promoted managers or business owners with one or two direct reports — struggling to:

  • Give feedback

  • Delegate

  • Handle conflict

  • Set clear expectations

  • Lead without micromanaging

📦 What’s Included:

  • 4 Weekly 1:1 Coaching Calls (via Zoom or phone)

  • Personalized goal-setting & action plan

  • Access to short exercises, checklists, or scripts (you can use AI to make these quickly)

  • Unlimited message support during the program (via email or voice/text app)

💡 Bonus:

  • “Difficult Conversations” cheat sheet

  • Manager Journal Template

Signature Coaching Program Outline

Week-by-Week Breakdown:

4 weeks (option to extend to 6 weeks later)

“In 4 weeks, I help new or struggling managers lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose — so they stop feeling overwhelmed and start building trust with their team.”

Week 1: From Overwhelmed to Anchored

  • Identify your management style

  • Clarify expectations (your own & your team’s)

  • “Own your role” confidence exercise

Week 2: Communication & Clarity

  • Giving feedback without fear

  • Saying no and setting boundaries

  • Email and 1:1 communication templates

Week 3: Conflict & Difficult Conversations

  • How to handle defensiveness or disengagement

  • Conflict de-escalation framework

  • Roleplay scenarios (you guide this or use AI)

Week 4: Leading with Vision & Accountability

  • Setting clear goals

  • Holding people accountable without micromanaging

  • Building consistency into your leadership

📦 What’s Included:

  • Four 60-minute private coaching calls

  • Check-in email or voice message between sessions

  • “Real-life scripts” & cheat sheets for tough conversations

  • Personalized leadership roadmap

Contact Us

Email: richard@peoplewisesolutions.net

Phone
207-290-1728

Location
Based in Maine, serving clients virtually nationwide