Why Do This Engagement
Leading Talent Acquisition is about much more than filling vacancies. Today’s TA leaders are expected to build strategy, influence leadership, drive transformation, implement technology, improve performance, and demonstrate measurable business impact.
Whether you’re leading Talent Acquisition for the first time or managing a global TA organization, having an experienced advisor can significantly accelerate your development and help you avoid costly mistakes.
This coaching engagement combines the Recruiting Excellence Methodology with practical leadership mentoring, giving you the knowledge, tools and confidence to become a strategic Talent Acquisition leader.

What You Get
Recruiting Excellence Methodology
- Learn the complete Recruiting Excellence Framework
- Access proven tools, templates and methodologies
- Apply best practices directly to your own organization
Personalized Leadership Coaching
- Bi-weekly coaching tailored to your challenges
- Sounding board for strategic and operational decisions
- Support with stakeholder management and leadership influence
Long-Term Professional Development
- Build capabilities that benefit your entire career
- Develop into a strategic change leader
- 3, 6 or 12-month coaching engagement
Goal & Target Audience
This engagement is designed for Talent Acquisition leaders who want to accelerate their development while building a higher-performing Talent Acquisition function.
Target audience
- Talent Acquisition Leaders
The Outcome
By the end of the engagement you won’t just have solved today’s challenges—you’ll have developed the capabilities to lead Talent Acquisition with confidence for years to come.
You leave with:
- A proven leadership methodology for building and continuously improving Talent Acquisition.
- A trusted advisor who supports you through strategic decisions, organizational change and difficult leadership situations.
- Practical skills, tools and confidence that increase your impact as a Talent Acquisition leader throughout your career.
This positions you as a strategic Talent Acquisition leader capable of driving measurable business outcomes and leading lasting organizational change.
The Consultants

Tony de Graaf
With decades of experience across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, I’ve built and transformed high-performing Talent Acquisition teams for some of the world’s biggest companies.
I don’t just talk about Talent Acquisition – I build and implement the strategies that make hiring a competitive advantage.

Marcel Rütten
With over 15 years in HR, I have established myself as a Global TA Lead, HR blogger, podcaster, and author, contributing significantly to the evolution of recruiting, personal marketing, and employer branding in Germany.
I am passionate about transforming HR practices to create people-centric organizations supported by technology and data.
Example engagement
Understand your current situation, leadership challenges, and define personal development goals.
Month 1
Understand the business outcomes Talent Acquisition is accountable for and what a high performing TA team is.
Month 1
Apply the Recruiting Excellence Methodology while solving real business challenges together.
Month 2 to 5
Develop advanced leadership capabilities, drive transformation and build long-term organizational impact.
Months 6+
Engagement & Pricing
Engagements start at € 1.500,-. Pricing depends on the duration, scope, and level of support required.
Following an introductory meeting, we provide you with a tailored proposal.
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