HR, GDPR & Leadership Support — UK

Lead people well.
Start by leading yourself well.

Practical, honest support so your people, your data and your leadership are all in good hands.

  • HR consultancy for small and medium businesses
  • Independent HR advice for individuals
  • UK GDPR compliance
  • Bespoke leadership frameworks
About

HR expertise. Human first.

Tanveer, founder of Lead with TAN

I'm Tanveer, founder of Lead with TAN. My background is in senior operations and HR leadership roles, and over the years I kept noticing the same thing: the policies matter, but so does the person signing off on them. Good HR and good leadership both fall apart the moment they stop being honest.

So I work two ways. With businesses, I bring sound, practical HR consultancy — the kind that protects people and protects the organisation. With leaders, I bring mentoring that starts with reconnecting to who they actually are, not the version they think they're supposed to perform.

“You can't lead authentically from a place you haven't visited yourself.”

Finalist, SHE Awards 2026 — Unsung Heroine (Highly Commended)

GDPR trained, Levels 1 and 2

Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), ZC276967

Services

How I can help.

Each service is available as a set package — and if your business needs something different, I'll put together a bespoke package built around it.

For organisations

HR Consultancy

Day-to-day HR support, policy and process, and hands-on guidance through the moments that matter — restructures, return-to-work plans, and the conversations no one wants to have alone.

For leaders

1:1 Leadership Mentoring

Ongoing mentoring for leaders who want to lead from alignment rather than autopilot. Space to think clearly, reconnect with your own energy, and lead in a way that's sustainable.

For employers

Sensitive HR Matters

Discreet, considered support on the harder HR territory — phased returns, difficult transitions, and the legal and human considerations that come with them.

For groups

Workshops

Sessions built around reconnection, not just information — including management workshops shaped around what your business and your people actually need.

For businesses

UK GDPR Compliance

Audits, policies, training and ongoing advice, so your business handles people's data properly and can prove it. I review what data you hold, put the right privacy notices, policies and breach procedures in place, and train your team on employee and customer data. I advise on practical compliance and, for legal matters, will recommend a solicitor.

For individuals

Independent HR Advice

Confidential, straight-talking HR guidance if you're facing something at work and want an experienced view from someone who isn't tied to your employer. Whether it's a difficult conversation, a contract question, a grievance or a return to work, you'll leave knowing where you stand and what your options are.

Tailored to you

Need something bespoke?

If your business doesn't fit neatly into a package, tell me what you're dealing with and I'll build something around it.

Ask about a bespoke package
Testimonials

What clients say.

“Working with Tan has been an exceptional experience. Sirlute recently faced a difficult HR matter, and Tan guided us through the entire process with clarity, precision and professionalism.

She provided everything we needed, from well structured letters and scripts to a clearly outlined step by step process, ensuring we handled the situation correctly, confidently and in line with best practice. The support resulted in a clean, smooth and fully compliant resolution. Tan’s expertise, calm approach and attention to detail made a difficult situation straightforward. We’re grateful for the guidance and would highly recommend her HR support to any organisation.”

JR, CEO, Sirlute

“When I first reached out to Tan, I was completely broken. I was crying, overwhelmed, and didn’t know what to do next. From our very first conversation, she remained calm, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. Rather than telling me what I wanted to hear, she gave me practical, clear guidance and helped me take the right steps one at a time.

More importantly, Tan gave me something I had been missing for a very long time: validation.

Tan doesn’t just provide HR advice—she coaches, educates and empowers you to make informed decisions. She is direct, honest and genuinely has your best interests at heart. You never feel like just another case; you feel heard, supported and equipped to move forward with confidence.

Read Reena’s full story

With her encouragement and support, I found the confidence to return to work. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long for me to realise that the environment I had returned to was no longer one I could safely remain in. As I shared everything that had happened throughout my two years of employment, Tan helped me understand my rights, the protections available to me, and the options I had moving forward. Every conversation was based on facts, process, and professional expertise.

After years of questioning my own judgement and feeling like my experiences had been dismissed or minimised, she helped me trust myself again. She recognised the impact the workplace was having on me and helped me understand that, given my circumstances and vulnerabilities, remaining in that environment was not in my best interests. That clarity was life-changing.

If you’re facing workplace issues, employment concerns or simply don’t know where to turn, I cannot recommend Tan highly enough. Whatever decision you ultimately make, you’ll know it was based on sound, professional advice from someone who truly cares about helping people navigate incredibly difficult situations.

One of the biggest lessons I learned through this journey is that internal HR teams have a responsibility to their employer. Having an independent HR professional like Tan in your corner can provide invaluable support, guidance and perspective when you need it most.

Thank you, Tan, for helping me find my voice again. I will always be grateful.”

Reena Bagga, Independent HR advice client
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