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| 133 | How to Deliver Brilliant Presentations That Win Over Hearts and Minds, with Emma Serlin | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:31:00 | |
Want to know the secret to delivering presentations that truly captivate your audience? In this episode of HR Coffee Time, we explore how to craft and deliver presentations that resonate deeply and win over both hearts and minds. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Emma Serlin, founder of London Speech Workshop, who shares her unique "Meal Plan" framework for creating impactful presentations. Whether you're aiming to boost your influence, establish credibility, or simply gain more confidence when presenting, this episode is packed with practical insights to elevate your presentation skills. Chapters from This Episode[00:00] Introduction and overview [01:11] Meet the expert: Emma Serlin [04:26] The Meal Plan framework: Protein, Vegetables, and Spice [05:38] Deep dive into the protein component [09:07] Crafting impactful presentations: The importance of three key takeaways [11:31] Exploring the ‘vegetables’ component [16:57] Adding ‘spice’ to make your presentation memorable [19:46] The Dinner Party Planner [23:50] Book recommendation [25:48] How to contact Emma and London Speech Workshop [27:23] Conclusion Useful Links
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You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 132 | Strategic Workforce Planning – Why It’s Important and How to Improve Your Skills, With Jen Allen Jardine | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:39:41 | |
Whether you’d like to learn more about how to use Strategic Workforce Planning in your current role or considering whether specialising in Strategic Workforce Planning could be the perfect career option for you, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Jen Allen Jardine, a Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) expert, who explains what SWP is, why it’s important, how it fits into HR, the partnership between SWP and HR, and the misconceptions about it. She also provides valuable advice for anyone looking to specialise in SWP, including practical tips and book recommendations. Chapters from This Episode [00:00] Introduction and overview [02:17] Meet the expert: Jen Allen Jardine [03:09] Defining Strategic Workforce Planning [04:13] Strategic Workforce Planning in large vs small organisations [04:55] The role of HR in Strategic Workforce Planning [11:03] Developing skills for Strategic Workforce Planning [17:18] Misconceptions about Strategic Workforce Planning [23:02] Book recommendations [34:29] How to contact Jen [35:50] Conclusion
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You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.
If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.
Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 123 | Avoid burnout – how to spot signs of stress & take action, with Dr Jo Burrell | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:47:49 | |
Working in the fast-paced, busy world of HR can feel stressful. As a dedicated and hardworking HR professional, you may find yourself prioritising looking after everyone else in the organisation above your own wellbeing. But it’s so important you are able to take care of yourself too, so that the stress doesn’t reach the point of burnout. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, released during Stress Awareness Month, Dr Jo Burrell joins host, Fay Wallis, to share her advice on spotting signs of stress and how to take action to stop it in its tracks. Key Points From This Episode[00:00] Introduction and Importance of Discussing Stress and Burnout [02:09] Introducing Dr Jo Burrell [07:05] Worrying Results from the HR Mental Wellbeing Survey [08:52] Understanding and Combating Burnout [11:42] Personal Reflections on Stress and Work Habits [22:11] Strategies to Prevent Burnout and Manage Stress [29:21] An Example Case Study [39:07] Book Recommendation Useful Links
Buy the Book Recommendation (Disclosure: the book links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them) Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes & Playlists Build Resilience & Handle Stressful Situations Playlist Looking For the Transcript?You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 033 | A helpful framework for career conversations at work, with Steve McIntosh | 06 May 2022 | 00:45:01 | |
Even the most ambitious & focused of us can stumble when it comes to figuring out what we want next for our career and how to go about getting it. So, it isn’t surprising to hear that career development conversations at work can feel a bit tricky. Whether it’s your own career you want to develop, or you want to encourage career conversations to take place at work that truly empower people, you might have found yourself wondering where on earth to start.
In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career coach Fay Wallis is joined by the Founder of CareerPoint; Steve McIntosh; who takes a deep dive into a helpful framework for career conversations at work – his 8 value drivers. Key Points From This Episode[01:00] A recap on 'How to use career conversations to improve retention & engagement' [02:02] Introduction to Steve McIntosh [03:14] Introduction to CareerPoint [05:02] Virtual coaching explained [05:49] The importance of career development conversations [11:58] Using the 3E model [14:51] How using a framework can help when discussing an employee’s performance [18:01] The ‘eight value drivers’ explained [19:31] Using workshops to explore the value drivers [26:12] Focusing on more than one value driver [29:02] Fay refers to previous episodes about building relationships:
[29:15] Fay refers to previous episodes about leadership:
[29:36] How the business environment creates value for the employee [33:46] How to think about value drivers [38:19] Steve’s book recommendation - Humankind: A Hopeful History by Bregman, Rutger [39:33] Steve’s book - The Employee Value Curve by Steve McIntosh [41:31] How to connect with Steve
If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 032 | How to write work emails that get results, with Kim Arnold | 29 Apr 2022 | 00:35:37 | |
As an HR professional, you need to constantly communicate by email for a whole host of reasons, whether that’s to pass work along to a colleague, to get a senior stakeholder on board with an idea, to pass on crucial information to the entire workforce, to get people to take action, or perhaps even to confirm happy or sad news. It can be tricky to figure out how to master the art of effective email communication on your own; with a high risk of your emails being left unread, sent to trash, ignored, or leaving the recipients bored and disinterested. In this episode of HR Coffee Time communication expert and self-proclaimed ‘word nerd’ and ‘email geek’ Kim Arnold speaks to career coach Fay Wallis to share her tips and techniques to help. By the end of it, you’ll feel confident in knowing how to write work emails that get results. Key Points From This Episode[02:39] Introduction to Kim Arnold [04:59] More information about Kim’s book 'Email Attraction' [05:32] What are the ‘fateful eight’? [05:47] The first fateful eight example – the info dump [06:30] The second fateful eight example – the toddler in the sweet shop [07:57] The third fateful eight example – the workout [10:59] How to create your opening line when writing an email [12:41] What are the three W’s? [14:22] The three W’s – Who [15:02] The three W’s – What [15:37] The three W’s – Why [19:11] Ways to write an email effectively [22:23] The ‘hamburger technique’ explained [23:17] The first stage of the technique – your hook (H) [24:07] The second stage of the technique – explanation (E) [24:38] The third stage of the technique – call to action (C) [27:17] How to follow up on an email [30:21] Kim’s book recommendation – 'Can I Change Your Mind?' by Lindsay Camp
If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 031 | 3 little-known LinkedIn features which will help you get your next job | 22 Apr 2022 | 00:23:45 | |
LinkedIn has some fantastic features that will help you to get your next job. Some of them are really well known, while others are tucked away, or released without any major announcements, so you may not have come across them before. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career coach & outplacement specialist Fay Wallis shares 3 little-known LinkedIn features which will help you get your next HR job. Why not, sit back and listen to it with a cup of coffee in hand, ready to learn how to make the most of LinkedIn? Key Points From This Episode[00:56] Statistics about LinkedIn [02:07] The first feature – LinkedIn URL [03:31] Fay’s online course –'Power up your LinkedIn profile' [05:52] How to edit your URL [06:26] Fay’s article – 'How to include a link to your LinkedIn profile in your CV' [06:47] The second feature – Interview prep [07:46] Where to find ‘interview prep’ and what to expect [09:12] How to access useful content with a free LinkedIn account [10:45] Where to find ‘practice and get feedback’ [12:28] The third feature – LinkedIn advanced search features [13:49] How to find HR Recruiters [15:07] How you can search for a specific company [15:44] The difference between first-degree connections and second-degree connections [20:32] How to connect with Fay
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 030 | The challenges of the multi-generational workplace, with Michelle Hartley | 15 Apr 2022 | 00:26:56 | |
5 generations (and a 6th coming) are currently working alongside each other in the workplace. They’re all shaped by different experiences and world events and have their own expectations of their careers and their colleagues. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, HR Consultant, Michelle Hartley, talks to Career Coach, Fay Wallis. She explains the key differences between the different generations and how we can make our workplaces as effective and inclusive for them as possible. Key Points From This Episode[00:40] The video featuring Simon Sinek talking about millennials in the workplace
[01:35] Introduction to Michelle Hartley and the work she does with Barrow & Parker HR
[04:28] The first generation – The Silent Traditionalists (born around 1928)
[04:49] The second generation – The Baby Boomers (born after 1946)
[05:11] The third generation – Gen X (born around 1965)
[05:28] The fourth generation – The Millennials (born in 1981)
[05:43] The fifth generation – Gen Z (born after 1997)
[07:01] Possible tensions between the generations
[07:33] Perennials – people who don’t fit into a generational stereotype
[08:10] Different communication and feedback needs across the generations
[09:07] Working styles across the generations
[09:57] Different motivations and priorities across the generations
[11:17] How to ‘mind the generational gaps’ – working in an inclusive way
[14:00] Cross-generational mentoring
[16:29] The importance of context when planning to foster inclusivity for a multi-generational workforce
[16:37] Fay’s experience as a teacher, early on in her working life
[19:37] The danger of ‘boxing people in’ through applying generational labels [20:07] Quick introduction to personal user manuals and team user manuals
[22:38] Michelle’s book recommendation – ‘The Conscious Effect: 50 Lessons for Better Organizational Wellbeing’ by Natasha Wallace
[23:34] The best way to get in touch with Michelle is on LinkedIn Useful Links From This EpisodeRate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 029 | Making a success of your promotion to a leadership role, with Jacqui Jagger | 01 Apr 2022 | 00:43:34 | |
Have you recently been promoted within your organisation? Are you wondering how you can excel and face the changes your new leadership role brings? This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help, providing you with key tips on promotion pitfulls to avoid and strategies to succeed in your new HR leadership role. Key Points From This Episode[00:43] A recap of episode one – (Setting yourself up for success in your new HR leadership role ) [01:23] A recap of episode two (How to be strategic in your new HR leadership role) [02:22] Introduction to Jacqui Jagger [03:32] What are the common promotion pitfulls? [04:06] The first promotion pitfull – ‘the trap of doing more rather than doing different’ [06:47] The second promotion pitfull – ‘being over ambitious about what can be achieved’ [10:22] The third promotion pitfull – ‘being promoted over peers’ [14:37] The fourth promotion pitfull – ‘the identity gap’ [16:10] Mistakes that are often made [16:47] How to focus on yourself and your strengths [18:11] Signals that are often used [21:30] Creating a 90-day plan [22:00] The first step to creating your plan [23:50] The second step to creating your plan [25:48] What is the ‘HR strategy shaping interview template’? [27:20] The ‘emotional intelligence framework’ [29:02] The two aspects of emotional intelligence – ‘empathy and decision making’ [31:16] Jacqui explains the emotional intelligence tool she uses – created by MHS [32:51] Ways to be mindful when supporting internal promotions [33:13] How to support and develop before a promotion [36:31] Jacqui’s book recommendation – ‘Think Again: The power of knowing what you don’t know by Adam Grant’ [38:52] More information on ‘the practical leadership academy’ [39:56] Ways to connect with Jacqui
If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 028 | Getting ready for retirement, with Sue Gouldman | 25 Mar 2022 | 00:32:20 | |
Whether you’re thinking of getting ready for retirement yourself, or you’d like to support colleagues with this key life and career transition, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Key Points From This Episode[00:36] Introduction to Sue Gouldman [02:17] Sue’s advice on retirement [03:01] The common challenges of retirement – lack of structure and routine [03:37] The common challenges of retirement – staying motivated [04:18] The common challenges of retirement – loss of identity [05:30] The common challenges of retirement – finding purpose and fulfilment [07:50] Taking action to prepare for a happy and smooth retirement [09:25] Protecting your free time [12:01] Ways to stay motivated in your retirement [13:05] How creating a small network can help you [15:50] How to set up a successful retirement within the workplace [18:17] Ways in which a coach can help you plan for retirement – prepare for change [18:47] Ways in which a coach can help you plan for retirement – creating new goals [20:23] How a CV can be beneficial [22:59] Sue’s first book recommendation – ‘The good retiring guide 2022’ by Jonquil Lowe [23:53] Sue’s second book recommendation – ‘101 ways to enjoy retirement’ by Ravina Chandra’ [28:11] How to connect with Sue
If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 027 | Getting unstuck after redundancy, with Sarah Archer | 18 Mar 2022 | 00:37:35 | |
If you’re facing redundancy, or find yourself having to make other people redundant, this episode is here to help. Listen now to hear tips and strategies to help you or the people around you get ‘unstuck’ and move forward successfully. Key Points From This Episode[01:47] Introduction with Sarah Archer [02:19] Redundancy statistics in 2020 [03:40] Introduction to Fay Wallis [05:33] What is the ‘change curve’? [07:17] The change curve - stages one & two - shock & denial [07:48] The change curve - stages three & four - frustration & depression [08:32] The change curve - stages five & six - experiment & decision [09:02] The change curve - stage seven - integration [14:44] How to help with emotional struggles [15:55] Building a support network [19:43] A technique to help you feel more positive [21:30] How organisations can support their people - arranging outplacement support [22:32] How organisations can support their people - communication [26:17] Why organisations should invest in outplacement support [30:46] Fay’s top tips for anyone going through redundancy [33:07] How to connect with Fay [33:29] How to connect with Sarah [33:48] Bright Sky Career Coaching's free & paid solutions to help with redundancy
If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 026 | How to be strategic in your new HR leadership role | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:25:05 | |
If you’re nervous or doubting your ability to be strategic in your new HR leadership role, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. It’s the second in a series of episodes focused on supporting you in your new role. In it, career coach Fay Wallis shares her HR Strategy Shaping Interview Template and explains how to use it to build relationships and trust, while gaining key insights into the organisation and its challenges, so that you can create an informed HR strategy that will have an impact. Key Points From This Episode[00:26] This is the second episode focused on supporting you in a new HR leadership role. The first episode was episode 23: "Setting yourself up for success in your new HR leadership role" [01:10] How you can create an HR strategy [01:38] What does it mean to be strategic? [03:41] The idea behind the HR Strategy Shaping Interview Template [05:54] The first P (Products), question one [06:21] The first P (Products), question two [06:56] The first P (Products), question three [09:17] The structure of the template explained [10:14] The Second P (Performance) [10:45] The third P (Priorities) [11:03] The fourth P (Processes) [11:24] The fifth P (Pressures) and sixth P (Power) [12:17] How to connect with Fay to provide feedback [13:40] Fay provides an example of a ‘quick win’ [17:55] How to use The Essential HR Planner to help [18:38] Looking at key areas of HR influence through the lens of performance [19:31] Looking at key areas of HR influence through the lens of processes and pressures [20:03] Looking at key areas of HR influence through the lens of power [21:31] Video showing how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts
If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 025 | How to use career conversations to improve retention & engagement, with Sarah Archer | 04 Mar 2022 | 00:33:09 | |
At the time of recording this episode of HR Coffee Time we’re in the middle of a recruitment crisis – organisations are finding it incredibly hard to fill their vacancies. With stories of ‘The Great Resignation’ and salaries creeping up to tempt people to move from their current role, there has never been a more important time to make sure you have strategies in place to retain the people within your organisation. Career conversations are an underrated, under-used, low cost and simple way of stopping your people from leaving, by giving them the career development they are looking for. They also have a host of other benefits. Learn more about what career conversations are, why they’re such a good idea and how to implement them. Key Points From This Episode[02:03] Introduction to Sarah Archer [03:04] What is a career conversation [06:24] Who specifically should be having a career conversation [08:46] Organisational benefits [10:34] What the benefits are to the individual [12:31] How to introduce career conversations to your organisation [14:30] Tools available to managers to help them hold the career conversation (using the 3E model) [17:35] Ways to introduce career conversations to an organisation [20:56] Tips for employees on how best to prepare for a good career conversation [27:11] More information on ‘Create Your Own Career Success’ - Sarah’s free five-day success challenge [28:29] How to contact Sarah [29:04] Sarah’s book recommendation, “Playing Big” by Tara Mohr [29:53] A refresher on Episode Five – “How to progress your HR career (using the 3E model)"
If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 024 | Understanding & supporting neurodiversity at work, with Melanie Francis | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:37:49 | |
Understanding and supporting neurodiversity at work is important for many different reasons. Not only can it help you unlock access to talent and skills that are currently missing from your organisation; it can also lead to higher levels of engagement, inclusion and innovation. In this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast, Neurodiversity Champion, Speaker & experienced HR professional, Mel Francis, shares her extensive knowledge and insights on the topic. Key Points From This Episode[00:35] Introduction to Melanie Francis [02:17] What is the definition of neurodiversity [04:45] What is dyslexia [05:51] Developmental coordination disorder/dyspraxia [06:39] Developmental language disorder [06:55] Autistic spectrum disorder [08:00] Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [08:21] Tourette syndrome [16:42] What to find on DO IT Solutions [18:43] Neurodiversity in the workplace [20:12] Taking a look at the statistics in 2021 [23:00] The business case for understanding & supporting neurodiversity - a case law example [23:52] The business case - useful research including Matthew Syed's book, "Rebel Ideas" [25:34] Practical strategies to use throughout key stages of the employment lifecycle [31:37] Becoming a Neurodiversity Champion [33:00] Melanie's book recommendation, "Neurodiversity at Work" by Professor Amanda Kirby and Theo Smith [33:42] How to get in touch with Melanie
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 122 | Unlocking confidence for your HR career: 5 tips from expert guests | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:22:33 | |
Throughout your HR journey, it's normal for your confidence to sometimes dip or wobble. That's exactly where HR Coffee Time steps in to lend a hand. In this episode, you’ll hear insights from five expert guests whose advice spans from broad confidence-boosting tips to specific strategies for navigating those tricky moments in your career. Tune in for a blend of perspectives that will lift your spirits and arm you with practical tools for a more confident path forward in HR. Key Points From This Episode
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(Disclosure: the book links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them)
You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.
Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 023 | Setting yourself up for success in your new HR leadership role | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:21:47 | |
Starting a new job at any organisation can feel daunting but stepping into an HR leadership role can feel particularly nerve-racking. You care about doing a great job and you know that all eyes will be on you during your first few months, waiting to see how you perform. In this episode of the HR Coffee Time career coach, Fay Wallis shares four tips that will help to set you up for success in your new HR leadership role. Key Points From This Episode [01:00] There will be more than one episode to help you succeed as a leader in HR [01:35] In this episode, Fay shares 4 key things to set you up for success in your new HR leadership role [02:51] Tip 1: put things in place to protect your wellbeing and mental health [04:09] If you find self-care particularly challenging, episode 10, ‘Tackling stress & building resilience, with Adele Stickland’ may be helpful for you [04:26] Tip 2: plan your pre-boarding & onboarding activities [05:05] Plan your introduction to your team [08:16] Tip 3: get a sense check about strategic priorities, mission & vision [09:58] The SHRM has some good templates to help with creating a mission & vision [12:09] Michael D. Watkins’ STARS framework to help you assess what situation you’re walking into [14:23] Tip 4: focus on people and products [16:10] The importance of building relationships across the organisation [17:48] Other episodes focused on networking and building relationships:
If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 022 | How to handle conflict at work, with Ginny Radmall | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:41:15 | |
You’ll have to handle conflict at work on many occasions throughout your HR career. Whether it’s conflict you’re experiencing yourself, or people in the organisation are turning to you for help because there is conflict within their teams. This episode is packed full of tips to help you handle it confidently and effectively. Career Coach Fay Wallis interviews Ginny Radmall from The Ivy Way, who gets to the root of why conflict exists, why it isn’t necessarily a bad thing and how to work through it to find positive outcomes. Key Points From This Episode[02:00] Introduction to Ginny Radmall and The Ivy Way [04:10] What conflict is and why it exists [06:02] Why conflict can feel stressful to deal with [09:25] Mistakes to avoid when handling conflict [12:00] The importance of listening & using open-ended questions [17:05] What to do if your technique for handling conflict doesn’t work straight away [21:48] Finding mutual ground in conflict situations [23:43] How understanding different personality profiles (using a profiling tool like C.Me) can help [26:53] Fay explains that episode 3 of the podcast explores how behavioural tool DiSC can help to build relationships at work [28:21] The difference between observing and evaluating someone else’s behaviour [32:18] How Covid has impacted on conflict at work [36:00] Why we shouldn’t avoid dealing with conflict [36:48] Ginny’s book recommendation – ‘Changing the Conversation’ by Dana Caspersen [37:46] How to get in touch with Ginny
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 021 | The 8 people who will set you up for career success, with Sharon Peake | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:39:45 | |
In this episode of HR Coffee Time Sharon Peake (CEO of Shape Talent) talks through the 8 people in your network who will set you up for career success. Listen to the episode to find out who these 8 people are and what you can do to identify them and build a relationship with them. This is the last in a series of episodes about networking. The other episodes on this topic are: · Episode 16: How to become more confident about networking · Episode 15: How networking can help your career · Episode 11: Networking – the 3 most important networks for your career Key Points From This Episode [01:52] Introduction to Sharon Peake and the work that Shape Talent does [03:31] How Sharon identified the 8 people you need in your network [05:31] Why women find it harder to build strong networks for their careers [07:41] Your operational network – experts and navigators [08:37] Your network for growth – mentors, challengers & accountability partners [10:31] Your strategic network – connectors [14:20] The power of weak ties [17:18] Your strategic network – sponsors & key bearers [20:38] How to find a sponsor [25:39] How to take action to identify and build relationships with the 8 key people [30:00] Easy-to-implement networking tips [34:17] Sharon’s book recommendation, “Working Identity” by Herminia Ibarra Useful Links From This Episode
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 020 | Getting succession planning right, with Jo Taylor | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:45:07 | |
Whether you've never done succession planning, or you have it in place but aren't sure it's going as well as it could, this episode is here to help. Jo Taylor from Let's Talk Talent shares her insights into why the traditional 9 box grid method doesn't work and what to use instead. She also has some helpful examples of organisations that are doing succession planning well. Key Points From This Episode [01:57] Introduction to Jo Taylor and her role as Managing Director of Let’s Talk Talent [03:44] The misconceptions of running your own business and the lifestyle it brings you [06:38] Working long hours [12:10] Taking time for yourself and finding coping mechanisms when you are feeling stressed [15:11] Unlocking the potential in people using succession planning [17:50] The nine-box grid and why Jo believes this isn’t the best method for succession planning [23:13] Using emotional intelligence rather than the nine-box grid to see people’s potential [24:28] Asking people want they want when it comes to succession planning and the importance of having conversations rather than making assumptions [27:07] Looking at how you define talent with your organisation by looking at data and how the business will benefit from doing work in succession planning [29:15] Defining the succession planning process as an organisation [32:57] Saville Wave explained [34:39] Tips for getting buy-in from the senior team when looking at new ways to do succession planning [36:45] Ways to measure the success of implementing new success planning processes [39:06] The types of businesses that should be considering succession planning [40:15] Jo’s book recommendation – Everyone Died So I Got a Dog, by Emily Dean [41:30] How to get in touch with Jo
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 019 | Looking back to look forward – 10 questions to ask yourself at the end of the year | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:19:26 | |
For the last HR Coffee Time of 2021, Fay shares 10 questions for you to reflect on, to help you look back on the year and make a plan to take forward to next year. Looking back is a good way of learning from the past, taking the time to recognise your achievements and key learnings. It can also give you ideas for your next goals and want you want to achieve from the year ahead Key Points From This Episode[00:30] Why it’s a good idea to look back and reflect on the year [02:19] Becoming the Programme Manager of your own career [02:52] Considering success and what it means to you [03:33] The problem with linking success and happiness [04:37] Sean Achor’s teachings: creating the happiness advantage through positive thinking [05:00] Fay’s blog article about the best TED talks for your career [05:21] How to remember everything you’ve done over the past year [06:17] Question one: what did you achieve? [07:11] If you lack self-confidence or find it hard to see yourself as having achievements, episode one of the podcast may help, “How to feel more confident at work” [07:11] Question two: what did you do to help others? [08:13] Question three: what are you proudest of from this year? [08:40] Question four: what did you do for your wellbeing this year? [09:35] For more inspiration about wellbeing, episode 10, “Tackling stress and building resilience, with Adele Stickland” may be useful [10:10] Question five: what did you learn this year? [10:38] Question six: which relationships did you develop or build? [10:56] Useful podcast episodes about building relationships: · Episode 5: how to progress your career using the 3E model · Episode 11: the three most important networks for your career · Episode 15: how networking can help your career · Episode 16: how to become more confident about networking [11:45] Question seven: what are you grateful for? [13:11] Question eight: what did you find challenging this year? [13:49] If you find time management challenging, episode 7 may be helpful, “What to do when you don’t have enough hours in the day” [14:17] If your challenge is a difficult person at work, episode 3, “Building relationships with difficult people at work” might be useful [14:38] Question nine: what key insights do you have from reading through your answers to questions 1 – 8? [15:15] Question ten: how can these insights influence your goals for next year? Useful Links From This Episode
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 018 | Future-proofing your HR career, with Karen Moran | 17 Dec 2021 | 00:38:58 | |
If you’re committed to your HR career and want to make a positive impact in the organisation you work in, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Karen Moran, one of the co-founders of Disruptive HR, shares her views on the future of HR. She explains how to get rid of outdated practices and future-proof your career by changing your approach and building your skills. Key Points From This Episode[01:17] Introduction to Karen Moran, co-founder of Disruptive HR [03:01] Information on the Disruptive HR Club for those working in HR [06:36] The benefits of changing from being process driven to focusing on outcomes [08:15] The parental approach, how creating rules and processes for people to follow stops them from using their own judgement [09:20] Silos of expertise and how these are problem in the way HR teams work [10:20] How skills gaps in HR teams are why they can lack influence and credibility [11:50] What skills need to be developed with HR teams to fix these problems [13:35] How we can help leaders to help themselves and making the experience for our people as good as it can be [17:01] The tools that can be used to take steps forward for changing the mindset of how HR teams work [19:20] Creating environments to help change behaviours and build skills. [25:23] Examples of challenging current HR processes, policies and practices and ensuring they are in place for the right reasons [32:15] Karen’s book recommendations – HR Disrupted and the HR Change Toolkit by Lucy Adams Useful Links From This Episode
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 017 | How to set your career goals for 2022 | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:26:13 | |
Do you find it hard to set yourself goals, or to stick to them? If this is the case, don’t worry, you’re not alone! It’s something that most people struggle with. In this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast, career coach Fay Wallis shares her tips for creating meaningful career goals (that you can stick to) for the year ahead. Key Points From This Episode[00:17] The Essential HR Planner has a career goals planning section in it. [01:45] The 3 main problem with traditional goal setting methods [05:25] Looking inwards – answering the questions, “What’s important to you when it comes to your career?” and “What do you want to do next to help your career?” [10:12] Asking for feedback to help inform your career goals [12:35] Looking outwards – the key topics and areas that HR has influence over [13:19] Considering the employee lifecycle for career goal ideas [14:54] Setting goals with the rest of your HR team [15:44] Don’t set yourself too many goals – starting off with 3 is a good idea [16:09] You can use the HR Coffee Time podcast as a resource to help you pin down or work towards achieving your career goals [16:54] Writing down your goals – step by step instructions to help you clarify and achieve them [23:08] Fay will be running an online masterclass/workshop in January to help you with goal setting
If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 016 | How to become more confident about networking | 03 Dec 2021 | 00:33:49 | |
Networking is an incredibly useful way of overcoming whatever career challenge you’re facing. If you feel a bit nervous about networking, or have been avoiding it because it feels uncomfortable, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. In it, Fay shares 9 simple tips to help you become more confident about networking. This is the third episode dedicated to networking. The first two episodes in the series are: episode 11, “Networking – the three most important networks for your career” and episode 15, “How networking can help your career.” Key Points From This Episode [01:08] The Essential HR Planner [02:30] How to create a positive mindset when it comes to networking [04:18] Remember small talk and the important role it plays in getting to know people [05:39] What to do if you find it hard to think of small talk [06:42] Formal industry events and how to build rapport [09:37] Tips on remembering the details that someone has shared with you [11:38] What to do at networking events if you are nervous [13:07] Thinking about what you can give to others, rather than what you can take [14:16] Organisational Psychologist Adam Grant’s idea of givers, takers and matchers explained [20:43] Nurturing your network and building confidence about networking so you can ask for help when you need it [21:29] How to follow up with someone who has helped you [22:34] Finding ways to stay in touch with people in your network [23:46] Ways to meet or catch up in a virtual world [25:37] Using LinkedIn to change roles or careers and the concept of six degrees of separation Useful Links From This Episode
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 015 | How networking can help your career | 26 Nov 2021 | 00:28:50 | |
You’ve probably already heard that networking is good for your career. But perhaps you’re wondering exactly how it can help. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis explains three key career challenges that networking can help you with – getting a new role, changing career, or excelling in your current role. Key Points From This Episode[00:56] This episode focuses on why and how networking can help your career [01:00] Episode 16 will follow on to explain how you can become a confident networker [01:29] Fay has created The Essential HR Planner [05:24] How networking can help you to get a new role [12:26] How networking can help you to change career [14:47] Using an informational interview to learn more about a career path [19:37] How networking can help you to excel in your current role Useful Links From This Episode
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 014 | Understanding & fixing your organisation’s gender pay gap, with Melissa Blissett | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:36:24 | |
Gender pay gap reporting can feel like a blunt and brutal process for organisations. The data that legally has to be submitted on an annual basis will show if you have a gender pay gap but it doesn’t help explain why you have a pay gap, or what you can do to fix it. Thankfully, financial wellbeing and pay gap analytics expert Melissa Blissett (from Barnett Waddingham) is here to help. In this HR Coffee Time episode, Melissa reminds us why pay gap reporting is so much more than a tick box exercise. She also talks us through how to carry out additional analysis to understand and fix your organisation’s pay gap. If you know people analytics is an important skill to have to help you progress your HR career but it isn’t something you feel confident in, this episode is here to help. It’s the first of several episodes planned to de-mystify data-driven HR practices. Key Points From This Episode[02:18] A quick overview of gender pay gap reporting [03:20] Introduction to Melissa Blissett, financial wellbeing & pay gap analytics expert from Barnett Waddingham [04:56] What gender pay gap reporting is and why it’s important (regardless of whether you have 250 employees and are required to submit data about it) [06:47] The other pay gaps (aside from gender) that exist including disability, age and ethnicity [07:36] Intersectionality explained [09:57] Why it’s important to go beyond the pay gap mandatory reporting requirements [11:53] The pay gap analytics tool that Melissa has developed at Barnett Waddingham [13:40] Melissa’s suggested DNA approach - Data, Narrative and Action planning. [14:26] How a deeper dive into your pay gap analytics can lead to a far more powerful narrative to share with your organisation and the wider world [17:09] Fay mentions episode 12 of HR Coffee Time, where Sally Dhillon emphasised the importance of having family friendly policies in place to help retain women and consequently reduce your gender pay gap [18:03] Pay gap reporting isn’t an isolated exercise to be marked off at the end of the year; it is deeply impacted by other HR practices [21:04] Fay mentions episode 6 of HR Coffee Time, where Lọ́lá Béjidé talks about the impact socio-economic background can have on talent entering your organisation [24:45] Using a storybook to share stories from within your workplace [25:45] Devolving responsibility for finding solutions to the pay gap to the team(s) where the gap exists [26:47] Why having a gender pay gap isn’t always a bad thing [32:02] How to get in touch with Melissa [32:34] The HR Planner for 2022 that Fay is creating (and that you can download for free) Useful Links From This Episode
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 121 | Pay practices that pay off: how to attract, reward & retain talent fairly, with Rameez Kaleem | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:35:47 | |
Are you struggling with how to get pay right in your organisation, feeling the weight of its complexity and cost? You're not alone. Payroll can be the largest expense for a business, running into millions, and it's a crucial aspect of HR that doesn't come with a handbook. Whether you're facing challenges with pay dissatisfaction among your talent, confronting unsettling pay gaps, or stepping into a new role with an outdated pay structure, there's always room for improvement. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis talks with Rameez Kaleem, Founder and CEO of 3R Strategy, to shed light on creating pay practices that truly pay off. He breaks down the building blocks of fair and effective pay practices that can attract, reward, and retain the best talent for your organisation. Key Takeaways
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You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 013 | How to get a senior-level HR role, with Craig Elvin | 05 Nov 2021 | 00:39:15 | |
Searching for your next senior role can feel daunting. You know you’re ready to take the next leap in your career, but you’re unsure how to go about it. In this HR Coffee Time podcast the host, Fay Wallis, talks to Craig Elvin from Executive Heads about how to start planning the transition into moving to a senior role using your CV, the importance of LinkedIn and networking and how to make the most out of working with Recruiters and Headhunters. Key Points From This Episode[01:03] Introduction to Craig Elvin, Executive Search Consultant from Executive Heads specialising in placing people at senior levels. [03:04] What is classed as a senior role [04:56] Advice for those in senior roles who want to take the next step up [06:30] How long should someone plan for moving into a senior role [07:55] How to start planning the transition into a senior role [09:21] Tailoring your CV to show your expertise and experience [10:52] The challenges that can be faced when compiling your CV and showing your experience and how to overcome those [13:50] How companies are using the platform to recruit at a senior level [15:40] Tips and advice on optimising your LinkedIn profile to come at the top of search results for senior roles using keywords [18:15] Positioning yourself on LinkedIn by posting content [23:16] Why building a network is important for transitioning to senior-level roles [25:43] Utilising the hidden job market and why not to just focus on applying for jobs online [28:33] Thinking about the companies you want to work for and connecting with them [30:11] Working with Recruiters and Headhunters [30:25] Developing the right relationship with your Recruiter [33:53] Craig’s book recommendation – "Legacy" by James Kerr [34:58] How to get in touch with Craig Useful Links From This Episode• Review the HR Coffee Time podcast on Apple Podcasts • Connect with Fay on LinkedIn • The Bright Sky Career Coaching website • Email Craig • Connect with Craig on LinkedIn • Executive Heads Website Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 012 | Supporting women returning to work after a career break, with Sally Dhillon | 29 Oct 2021 | 00:37:57 | |
Research shows that women’s careers often stagnate, stall, or stop after taking a career break to have a baby. Putting the right support in place helps smooth this transition and retain (or gain) valuable talent. It can even reduce your organisation’s gender pay gap by enabling women to build the confidence, skills and opportunities to move into, or remain in senior leadership roles. In this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast, host Fay Wallis, speaks to guest, Sally Dhillon from Career Mums. Sally covers the barriers people face when returning after a break, what good support looks like and how returnships are being used to plug skills gaps and support those who want to reignite their careers after taking a break. Key Points From This Episode[01:35] Introduction to Sally Dhillon [02:39] The work Career Mums does to support women with their careers [05:49] Barriers that prevent people from returning to work after a break [06:56] The impact of childcare costs on career progression and returning to work [08:02] The barriers of health issues and the pandemic in returning to work [09:34] What putting support in place for those returning to work can look like [11:27] Maternity coaching explained [15:03] Supporting those returning to work post-pandemic with working from home and flexible working [17:07] The consequences of not getting it right in supporting women returning to work [19:00] Addressing the gender pay inequalities [20:27] Returnship programmes – what they are and how they work [23:02] Using returnship programmes within organisations [24:18] Successes using returnships [25:52] Example from companies that are doing well with supporting those returning to work [28:24] Tips for those who have had an extended break from work in finding their next role or transitioning back to the company that they worked for [32:02] Formal and informal support networks for returning to work [34:02] Sally’s book recommendation Useful Links From This Episode
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 011 | Networking – the three most important networks for your career | 22 Oct 2021 | 00:36:17 | |
Whether you love networking or hate the idea of it, there’s no getting away from the fact that it can hugely influence your career success. This is the first in a series of episodes about networking for the HR Coffee Time podcast. In it, host Fay Wallis talks through the three most important networks for your career; explaining what they are, how to assess the strength of your relationships with them and how to create a plan to improve them. Key Points From This Episode[01:32] Networking will be covered over a series of episodes because it is such a large topic [02:04] Networking makes some people feel uncomfortable. Research by Francesca Gino, Maryam Kouchaki & Tiziana Casciaro revealed it makes some people feel physically dirty [02:34] Fay wants to convince you that networking is something to be embraced & enjoyed [03:24] Networking is about building relationships [03:45] The first of the three most important networks for your career is your personal network [04:52] Your friends and family will probably have helped you with your career at some point [06:30] Thinking about why networking is useful and what else ‘networking’ means [07:22] Networking is a way of helping and supporting each other [07:55] Career karma – what goes around comes around [09:14] Adam Grant’s research into givers, takers and matchers [13:16] Approaching networking with a giver’s mindset [14:25] The second important network for your career – your external professional network [16:01] Building your external professional network by going to events, joining memberships and groups [21:00] Networking on LinkedIn will be covered in a future episode [25:00] The second important network for your career – your internal network [28:40] A DiSC team building workshop is one way Fay can help your team to build relationships and work effectively together [29:48] A simple exercise to help you get started with assessing and building your three networks Useful Links From This Episode
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 010 | Tackling stress & building resilience, with Adele Stickland | 08 Oct 2021 | 00:32:44 | |
If you'd like to tackle your stress levels and build up your resilience, or you want to find ways to help the people in your organisation with both these things - this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help. Host, Fay Wallis interviews Resilience Workplace Trainer and Coach, Adele Stickland for key tips and insights about stress, resilience and wellbeing. Key Points From This Episode[01:34] Introduction to Adele [03:53] Adele's definition of resilience [06:21] The relationship between resilience and stress [09:43] The link between resilience and emotional intelligence [10:14] Adele's personal experience of burnout [12:06] Routines create a sense of psychological safety [14:56] The benefits of creating a 'pretend' commute [15:30] Presenteeism and burnout [16:29] Finding the skills to separate ourselves from chronic stress [16:55] We already know what we should be doing to look after ourselves [17:45] Dissonance explained [18:49] Research about deferred gratitude (the marshmallow experiment) [19:52] Why coaching is more powerful than giving advice [21:29] Tips for HR professionals to help build personal resilience [27:35] Adele's book recommendation, "The How of Happiness: A Practical Guide to Getting The Life You Want" by Sonja Lyubomirsky Useful Links From This Episode
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 009 | Understanding & supporting mental health at work, with Danielle Bridge | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:49:59 | |
Do you feel confident in the mental health support you have put in place at work? Or are you worried it might not be as effective as you'd like it to be? Are you feeling the strain of your increased workload and responsibilities as an HR professional since the pandemic struck? Is your own mental health suffering but you're ploughing on and hoping things will get better soon? The pandemic has ramped up concerns about mental health, with lockdowns, government advice and rules that change constantly, periods of homeschooling, job uncertainty, social distancing the petrol crisis and panic-buying in supermarkets all being examples of the extra stress we've all been exposed to. In fact, "Mental health related absence is the most common cause of long-term sickness absence in UK workplaces" CIPD, 2021 This episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help; with expert advice, tips and knowledge about mental health strategies that work, shared by Danielle Bridge, CEO of ABC Life Support. Key Points From This Episode[01:30] Free access to the Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile online course [02:51] Introduction to Danielle Bridge from ABC Life Support [05:17] HR professionals are at risk of burnout [06:02] Health and safety law says to look after the health and wellbeing of your staff [07:04] Since the pandemic, there is greater awareness of the importance of supporting mental health [07:29] There is confusion about what mental health is [08:29] What does supporting mental welfare and mental wellbeing of staff look like? [09:05] Why EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs) may have a low take-up rate, despite providing an excellent service [09:52] How to increase awareness and take-up of the services offered by your organisation's EAP [10:43] What Mental Health First Aid is [15:22] The reasons that Fay became a Mental Health First Aider [19:55] The risk of suicide when making redundancies [21:13] There is a wealth of information and resources for mental health support that we can signpost people to [22:03] Using user testimonies to increase take-up of EAP services [23:18] Implementing a suicide disclosure process [24:36] How Mental Health First Aiders can help when someone is in a difficult place [26:57] What to do after training people in the organisation as Mental Health First Aiders [28:48] The importance of having a structure and plan underpinning training people in Mental Health First Aid [29:50] Identifying what your end goals are for introducing Mental Health First Aiders at work [30:53] Deciding on who should receive Mental Health First Aider training [33:23] An example of a company planning for strong mental health support effectively [34:52] Using Employee Representation Groups to help plan your mental health support strategy [38:26] The importance of consulting your employee community [40:38] Creating your own mental health toolbox to support your personal mental health [42:00] Recognising the signs that your mental health is under strain [44:13] Danielle's book recommendation; "The Daily Stoic - 366 meditations on wisdom, perseverance, and the art of living" by Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman et al. Useful Links From This Episode
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 008 | Everything you need to know about apprenticeships (including HR apprenticeships), with Jo Mortimer | 24 Sep 2021 | 00:47:35 | |
Apprenticeships are a fantastic way of attracting, developing and retaining people in your organisation. With HR apprenticeships now available for entry-level up to senior-level HR roles, they're also something you may want to consider for yourself or members of your team. Join Jo Mortimer from Ocean Aspire for this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast, where she is interviewed by Fay and shares everything you need to know about apprenticeships. Key Points From This Episode[01:14] Free access to the Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile online course [06:01] Introduction to Jo Mortimer from Ocean Aspire [10:32] The Richard Review enabled higher apprenticeships [12:16] The best route to becoming an apprentice [14:10] There is a search engine on the apprenticeship.gov.uk website called, 'find an apprentice' [14:45] Apprenticeships can help businesses recover following the pandemic. [16:25] Deciding on whether apprenticeships would be right for your organisation. [17:11] Whether to run the apprenticeship yourself, or use a training provider [20:57] The different apprenticeship levels explained [24:41] How apprenticeships have changed [27:45] Apprenticeship processes are different for different countries in the UK [29:57] The apprenticeship levy and funding options [38:22] How Jo can help you with apprenticeships for your organisation [42:37] Jo's book recommendation: "The Little Book of Lykke" by Meik Wiking Useful Links From This Episode
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 007 | What to do when you don’t have enough hours in the day | 18 Sep 2021 | 00:42:34 | |
If you're swamped with work, there just aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done you and can't see a way of ever getting on top of your workload, this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help. In it, Fay shares the 4 main blocks she sees her coaching clients come up against and shares techniques, tips and coaching questions to help you overcome them. Key Points From This Episode[01:25] Why you might be feeling overwhelmed by work. [03:26] The four common stumbling blocks when it comes to managing our time and work. [03:52] The first blocker - people-pleasing. [05:10] Strategies for pushing back when being given too much work. [07:55] Figuring out what is important to you in life. [10:38] Example of how saying 'yes' to something means saying 'no' to something else. [11:35] The second blocker - being overly ambitious with your time. [14:38] Using your calendar to schedule your time. [18:11] Cutting down the length of meetings and/or the number of meetings you go to. [20:22] Sharing Jacqui Jagger's tip of using a 'to don't' list. [25:01] The third blocker - needing accountability. [28:40] Using Focusmate to help you with accountability. [33:00] The fourth blocker - not being able to let go. [37:14] Putting things in place to improve the culture and workload of everyone in the organisation. Useful Links From This Episode
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 006 | Supporting early-career talent in your organisation, with Lọ́lá Béjidé | 03 Sep 2021 | 00:52:26 | |
The graduates, apprentices and early-career talent are the future leaders of your organisation. Learn how to put the right support in place for them to flourish and grow, with this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast. Early Careers Strategist Lọ́lá Béjidé explains why it's so important to nurture the people in your organisation who are at the beginning of their careers. She reminds us of how daunting joining the workplace can be and what some of the many challenges are you have to overcome when starting a career. Key Points From This Episode[03:12] Introduction to Lọ́lá and her business, Soluman Consultancy. [09:20] Why it's important to invest time and resources in your early-career talent. [11:08] Why a holistic approach is key. [15:00] The Kickstarter scheme. [17:38] Equitable opportunities for progress - what this means and why it's important to consider this. [20:22] Key areas to focus on and think about. [20:28] Engaging your entry talent and creating safe spaces for them. [23:58] Explaining to entry talent how to use email effectively. [30:08] Checking your expectations are realistic - assessing and supporting. [33:53] The role of managers. [34:47] The role of HR. [40:41] Cultivating the right culture. [43:00] Lọ́lá's services explained. [48:08] Lọ́lá's book recommendation. Useful Links from This EpisodeB r ight Sky Career Coachings' website
Connect with Lọ́lá on LinkedIn Soluman Consultancy on Instagram Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 005 | How to progress your HR career (using the 3E model) | 27 Aug 2021 | 00:32:28 | |
If you're feeling frustrated you aren't progressing your career, or you're bored in your role and don't know what to do about it, this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help. Fay talks through the 3E model - something that can be really helpful at giving you ideas about how to take control of your career and achieve the progress and career success that you're looking for. Key Points From This Episode[04:03] The first 'E' from the 3E model - Experience. [05:57] How to ask your manager for more experience. [06:50] Setting yourself a stretch assignment. [07:57] Volunteering to help projects in other departments. [08:27] Volunteering outside of work to gain experience. [11:01] The second 'E' from the 3E model - Exposure to other people. [12:24] Mentoring opportunities. [14:38] Online networking opportunities - the HR Ninjas. [15:43] Online networking opportunities - LinkedIn. [16:31] Job shadowing / grown-up work experience. [21:43] Subscribe to HR Coffee Time emails to receive information about the free LinkedIn course. [22:03] The third 'E' from the 3E model - Education. [24:14] Local CIPD branch events. [25:09] HR events provided by HR Recruiters and local law firms. [25:33] HR membership groups & HR clubs Useful Links From This Episode
Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 004 | Finding your next HR job – key tips from an HR Recruiter, with Tansel Omer | 20 Aug 2021 | 00:42:24 | |
Finding a great Recruiter can be the key to getting your next HR role. But how do you find one, when there are so many horror stories flying around of disinterested, pushy or unhelpful Recruiters? Well, this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help. In it, Fay interviews experienced and trusted HR Recruiter Tansel Omer. He shares his key tips and insights on how to find the right Recruiter for you, what to expect from working with them and how to help them help you to find your perfect role. Key Points From This Episode [02:38] Introduction to Tansel [06:21] The problem with HR job titles [07:21] The challenge of being up against a high volume of other job applicants [11:45] Why it's a good idea to register with a Recruiter when looking for a new role [14:32] Why Recruiters are sometimes misunderstood [16:00] The balancing act of building and maintaining relationships with several Recruiters [17:38] The importance of being clear about what you want/what you're looking for [19:42] Why Recruiters don't always post jobs on LinkedIn [21:31] How Recruiters find the right candidates for the vacancies they're trying to fill [22:23] How Recruiters use LinkedIn to fill a role [25:51] Some of the reasons Tansel is able to provide a high-quality Recruitment service [30:04] How often you should be in touch with a Recruiter [33:53] The challenge of interviews - being prepared [36:59] Tansel's top book recommendation Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Useful Links
Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 120 | Crafting culture: unearthing and shaping the heart of your business, with Louise Kennedy | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:38:23 | |
If you’re stuck about defining or shaping culture in your organisation, you’re not alone. The concept often appears fuzzy, theoretical, and more suited for addressing in large corporations than smaller teams. But it’s a vital component of every thriving workplace. In this episode of HR Coffee Time host, Fay Wallis is joined by Louise Kennedy from Oculus HR, known for her ability to simplify seemingly complex things into clear, actionable steps. Key Takeaways
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Looking For the Transcript? You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 003 | Building relationships with difficult people at work | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:30:24 | |
Do you have a person at work who is difficult to get along with, or difficult to work with? It could be anyone - your boss, a colleague, someone who reports into you, or someone on another team who you have to interact with on a regular basis. Perhaps you're hoping that they'll just leave the organisation, so you don't have to deal with them anymore? Whoever it is you're finding difficult - don't worry; this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help. In it, Fay talks through how to understand yourself and the difficult person better, so that you can come up with new ways of working with them. She explains the different behavioural styles we all have using a model called DiSC. By the end of the episode, you'll have figured out which behavioural style both you and the difficult person has and feel ready to try new ways of building a relationship with them. Key Points From This Episode [01:00] Some of the reasons you may be finding a person at work difficult. [02:39] An example of the first person Fay found difficult. [04:56] Different tools that can help you to handle difficult people. [05:30] Examples of different behavioural styles profiling instruments. [08:25] The D style explained. [09:16] The behaviour from a D style you may be finding difficult. [10:26] Tips for working effectively with someone who has a D style. [11:27] The i style explained. [13:15] Tips for working effectively with someone who has an i style. [13:55] The S style explained. [16:14] Tips for working effectively with someone who has an S style. [17:42] The C style explained. [19:30] Tips for working effectively with someone who has a C style. [21:48] Examples of coaching clients who found DiSC useful. [25:00] Book recommendation for learning more about DiSC - "Surrounded by Idiots" by Thomas Erikson. Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive my free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Useful Links Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 002 | Handling redundancies (of less than 20 people) with confidence, with Julie Jones | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:47:58 | |
Do you ever wish you had an employment lawyer sitting next to you, who you could turn to with any questions? Well - today you have one! In this episode, Fay speaks to employment lawyer, Julie Jones who answers the top 10 questions she is asked by HR teams about getting redundancies right (where fewer than 20 people are losing their roles). She shares her advice and 'must know' information for anyone faced with arranging redundancies. And even if you don't have any redundancies looming immediately, it's well worth listening to the episode to store away her tips for the future. Key Points From This Episode [00:06] How to make handling redundancies feel easier from an emotional perspective. [00:08] What to do if more people put themselves forward for voluntary redundancy when you have more volunteers than needed, without upsetting anyone. [00:11] Why team building activities are a good idea for the employees who 'survive' the redundancy process. [00:13] Can you have a selection pool of one when making redundancies? [00:13] The five fair reasons for making redundancies. [00:17] Helpful ideas to protect the organisation from losing in an employment tribunal. [00:18] How to determine a criteria for selection. [00:23] Answering the question, "Can employers avoid making redundancies if their employees are on zero hours contracts?" [00:26] Dealing with individual consultation for someone who is on maternity leave. [00:28] Rehiring for the same role (but at a later date). [00:31] Rules around 'bumping'. [00:35] Important timings to be aware of when an employee is trialling a new/alternative role. [00:39] Redundancy payment requirements when ending a fixed term contract. [00:43] Julie's top book recommendation Rate & Review the Podcast If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, I'd be hugely grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts, as this helps encourage Apple to show the podcast to more people. If you are kind enough to give me a review, please do let me know, so that I can say 'thank you'. You can always reach me at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive my free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Useful Links
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Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 001 | How to feel more confident at work | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:37:37 | |
Do you ever wish you felt more confident at work? We could all do with a bit of a confidence boost from time to time. Maybe you have a constant underlying feeling that you lack confidence, or perhaps you wish you could be more confident about one thing in particular (e.g. speaking up in meetings, delivering presentations, handling a tricky colleague). Whatever your confidence gremlins are; this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help. Key Points From This Episode [02:55] Are you putting yourself under too much pressure, or not taking action because you're worried you'll fail? Learn how moving from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset can help. [06:30] Learn how to figure out your strengths (your highly developed skills that energise you when you use them). You might be surprised! Knowing them can help give your confidence a boost. [11:56] Recognise your achievements. It can be too easy to get caught up in constantly moving forwards, trying to achieve your next big goal. Taking the time to stop and acknowledge the progress you've made is a powerful way of helping your confidence. [12:39] Download my free 'Tracking Achievements' worksheet. [15:27] Hold onto positive feedback by setting yourself up with a 'praise folder' that you can turn to for a confidence 'pick me up' when times are tough. [18:02] Learn how to begin tackling one particular area that you don't feel confident about. [22:13] Understand the difference between your comfort zone, your growth zone and panic zone, to help you build up your confidence step-by-step without becoming overwhelmed or stressed out. [27:38] Try out these coaching questions to help you come up with your own plan to tackle your confidence gremlins. [30:43] Real-life examples of personalised confidence-building plans to inspire and reassure you. Rate & Review the Podcast If you found this very first episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, I'd be hugely grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts, as this helps encourage Apple to show the podcast to more people. If you are kind enough to give me a review, please do let me know, so that I can say 'thank you'. You can always reach me at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive my free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Useful Links
Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| Welcome to the HR Coffee Time podcast (trailer) | 25 Jul 2021 | 00:02:38 | |
Welcome to the trailer for the HR Coffee Time podcast; a weekly show full of tips and ideas to help you have a successful and fulfilling HR career (without working yourself into the ground). Join host and career coach, Fay Wallis, as she explains what to expect from the podcast. | |||
| 119 | How using Agile can drive positive change & prove HR’s value, with Kate Maddison-Greenwell | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:39:08 | |
If you've ever wondered how to shift your organisation's perception of HR from being an operational, admin-heavy function, to one that is strategic, innovative and drives positive change; this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host, Fay Wallis is joined by Kate Maddison-Greenwell from People Efficient and together they take a deep dive into the exciting world of Agile HR. Key Takeaways
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Buy the Book Recommendation (Disclosure: the book link is an affiliate link which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through it) Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes
Looking For the Transcript? You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 118 | 9 tips to unlock training success when you’re a busy HR professional | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:20:30 | |
Even though you’re excited about the course you’ve signed up to, it’s easy to veer off track with it when you’re juggling a demanding HR job. So, to help set you up for success & make the learning from the course stick, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. In it, host, Fay Wallis shares 9 tips to unlock training success when you’re a busy HR professional. Useful Links
(Disclosure: the book links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them) Neuroscience for Learning and Development, by Stella Collins Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes
You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.
Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 117 | How to create a performance management process that drives success, with Lucinda Carney | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:36:05 | |
How is your performance management strategy impacting employee engagement? Understanding how to use it effectively can lead to better results for employees and therefore the organisation, as well as save money through staff retention. Performance management should be about more than KPIs and day-to-day tasks, it should be seen as an individualised opportunity to support career growth. With continuous conversations, clear goals and regular constructive feedback, performance management can become a far more effective tool. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Lucinda Carney the CEO and Founder of Actus. A purpose-built performance and talent management software, which makes her the perfect person to share her knowledge on:
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Buy the Book Recommendations (Disclosure: the book links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them)
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You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 116 | Look back to look forward: how reflecting on 2023 can help you set goals for 2024 | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:31:40 | |
Instead of launching yourself into another busy year at work, it is helpful to take a moment to pause and reflect so that you can set your goals. There will be powerful lessons to learn from the year that has just passed and so many positives that you may overlook unless you take the time to stop. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis guides you through the ‘Look Back to Look Forward’ activity from the 2024 HR Planner. It is 10 questions to help you acknowledge your successes and challenges, and spark ideas for powerful goals to set for 2024. In the spirit of ‘walking the walk as well as talking the talk’, she also shares her answers to the questions. Useful Links
You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.
Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.
Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||
| 115 | Why negotiation skills can help your HR career & how to develop them, with Simon Duncan | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:39:47 | |
Unless you are working for a truly enormous organization where all supplier negotiations are handled by a procurement team, you are going to find yourself having to negotiate at some point. Whether it’s with the recruitment agencies you use to fill vacancies, the supplier of your HRIS system, or the company that administers your benefits scheme for you – there are a whole host of occasions when negotiation skills can come in handy, you can add huge value to your organisation from a financial perspective and impress the senior leadership team. The problem is that most HR/People professionals are never taught negotiation skills. So, if negotiation is something you’ve felt nervous about, or dreaded doing, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. In it, host, Fay Wallis, is joined by negotiation expert Simon Duncan who explains:
You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 114 | What workplace culture is, how to measure it & a surprising way to improve it, with Arend Boersema | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:36:02 | |
‘Culture’ can seem like a vague and woolly concept. You can feel what a culture is like as soon as you start working in an organization but it can be hard to describe it and even harder to know what to do to measure or improve it. But with many HR teams being renamed as ‘People and Culture’ and job titles being changed to reflect this, understanding workplace culture and knowing how to shape and improve it are essential skills for People professionals. This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis and expert guest Arend Boersema explore:
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Hackman & Oldham’s Job Characteristics Model to Job Satisfaction (Disclosure: the book links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them)
You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.
Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 131 | Coaching Demystified: What to Expect and Tips for a Successful Session | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:22:06 | |
Thinking about booking a coaching session but not sure what to expect? Or maybe you've already arranged some coaching sessions and want to make sure you get the most out of them. This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis, a career and leadership coach for HR and People professionals, shares practical advice on how to prepare for your coaching sessions and make them as effective as possible. Key Points From This Episode[00:00] Episode introduction [00:23] The value of coaching [01:38] You’re in the driving seat when it comes to coaching [02:21] Examples of common coaching topics [04:29] Questions to help you choose a focus, area or topic for your session [05:51] Coaching is usually about asking questions, rather than giving advice [06:39] Advice is given for practical career topics e.g. CV, LinkedIn and interviews [09:17] Practical tips to get the most out of your session [09:13] Choose a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed [10:09] Minimise distractions [10:21] Have some buffer time before the start of your session [10:40] Techniques to help you transition from your previous task into your session [11:32] Buffer time at the end of your session is helpful [12:12] Have a notebook and pen ready for your session [14:06] Let your coach know if you’d like the session recorded [14:26] Have a drink with you in case you get thirsty [14:51] If you’ll be discussing an emotional topic, have some tissues to hand [15:09] Be open-minded and provide feedback [16:46] Jot down your reflections in between sessions [17:21] Questions to help you reflect before starting your next session [17:56] Always ask your coach questions if you have any [18:19] Episode conclusion
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You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 113 | The trustee advantage: enhance your HR leadership and make a difference, with Roisin Williams | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:36:35 | |
Have you set your sights on a senior HR role but feel like you’re missing out on strategic experience in your current job? Or perhaps you’re not confident enough to operate at board level? Bridging this gap could be more fulfilling than you think. Becoming a trustee for a charity is a smart career move that not only sharpens your strategic skills and gives you board-level exposure, it also offers the rewarding opportunity to do meaningful work by supporting a charity. It’s a unique blend of professional growth and contributing to the greater good. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis chats with the insightful Roisin Williams from Job Seeker Coaching. With her rich background as an HR professional, career coach, and seasoned trustee, Roisin unpacks the ins and outs of trusteeship. She’s here to share:
This isn’t just another podcast episode; it’s your invitation to step up, expand your HR horizon, and contribute to a cause that matters. So, why not give it a listen and see where trusteeship could take you? Useful Links
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Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes Episode 5: How to progress your HR career (using the 3E model) Looking For the Transcript?You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 112 | Behind the scenes: what to expect (& how to prepare) when you are interviewed on HR Coffee Time | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:26:48 | |
Go behind the scenes of HR Coffee Time and learn what to expect if you’re a guest on the show, and how to set yourself up for a successful interview. In this episode, Fay explains:
Useful Links Looking For the Transcript? You can find transcripts for all episodes on the HR Coffee Time section of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.
Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. | |||
| 111 | Thriving as an introvert at work: myths busted & success strategies shared, with Tom Cleary | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:42:59 | |
With claims that we’re working in a world designed for extroverts, it’s important we understand how to make our workplaces more inclusive, so that we can all thrive. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay is joined by Tom Cleary, Founder of Introverts & Co. Tom shares how to thrive at work as an introvert, and busts myths you may have heard before about introversion. He also explains practical strategies to help set yourself, your colleagues and your workplaces up for success. Some of the many things he covers include:
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(Disclosure: the book link is an affiliate link which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through it) Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain
You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (if you’re not sure how to do it). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Inspiring HR Leadership Programme Starts in June Learn more about The Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. Help There When It's Needed Most Menopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. | |||