Mentorloop Industry Advisory Council

Lainie Tayler

Managing Director at HR Squad

Areas of Expertise

  • Leadership Development
  • Employee Experience Design
  • Talent Acquisition
  • People Strategy Development
  • Organizational Culture

Connect with Lainie

www.hrsquad.com.au

Linkedin Envelope

More About Lainie

Lainie Tayler, the founding Managing Director of HR Squad has over 28 years’ experience working in large global and local organisations specialising in leadership development, talent management and generalist human resources.

HR Squad’s philosophy is about building capable and engaged organisations and leaders.  Lainie believes that the key to an organisation’s success and longevity is its leaders.

“Getting the people stuff right is so important, we know that a people mindset is the biggest lever you can pull to ensure sustained financial and cultural success in an organisation”. 

Lainie has worked for some Australia’s most influential organisations including North Mining, adidas, GE, Country Road, Telstra and Asciano. However, Lainie’s real passion is unlocking the potential in all leaders and has deep expertise in strategy, organisational capability and leadership development.

HR Squad is 8 years old now and supports a diverse mix of private industry organisations across Australia and abroad in executive and group coaching. Lainie enjoys cooking up storm in her spare time, a hit of golf and hanging with her 2 kids Georgia and Jack and husband Chris on the weekend.

Lainie in the Loop

This chat with HR leaders and Mentorloop Industry Advisory Council members Lainie Tayler and Michael Werle explored the EX touchpoints that matter most, linking them to measurable business outcomes, and how to inspire leaders to act, not just approve budgets.

Access the Webinar

With the help of our Mentorloop Industry Advisory Council, we get into all things EX: What really is Employee Experience (EX)? Why is it so vital to every workplace? And what can HR or People & Culture professionals do to improve it in their organizations?

Read the Full Article

Lainie's Mentoring Story

Mentoring, to me, is about creating a safe space where someone can truly discover themselves. It’s a partnership grounded in trust, deep listening, and open-ended questions that spark self-reflection and insight.
In this space, individuals feel supported to explore their strengths, values, and opportunities for growth without fear of judgment. It’s a place where they can experiment with new ideas, embrace vulnerability, and develop the confidence to lead themselves.
Mentoring is not about providing solutions; it’s about holding up a mirror so others can see their own potential. As a mentor, I focus on being present, authentic, and curious—helping others uncover their unique paths and embrace their individuality.
At its heart, mentoring is an act of generosity and collaboration. It’s about guiding someone to align with their values and aspirations while empowering them to take ownership of their journey. Watching someone flourish in their self-discovery is the greatest reward, knowing that they are equipped to lead with confidence and purpose.
It's nice to have someone in your corner.

More from Lainie

[Event]

Event description

[Article]

Article from somewhere else

[Video]

Link to speaking engagement video