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In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with two thought leaders at the intersection of neuroscience and leadership: Jennifer Irwin, CHRO at Think Best Practice, and Carlos Davidovich, a neuro-management specialist and author of Five Brain Leadership.

Discover how cutting-edge neuroscience principles are reshaping HR strategies and transforming leadership approaches. Jennifer and Carlos delve into the “Five Brains” model and explain how understanding the brain’s decision-making processes can lead to more engaged, motivated, and resilient teams. They also share practical techniques for managing stress, fostering employee trust, and navigating organisational change in today’s fast-paced world.

Key Topics:

• The evolution of HR: from policies to empowering people for business success
• The “Five Brain Leadership” model and its application in organizational change
• How neuroscience can improve employee engagement and motivation
• Practical tips for managing stress and building resilient teams
• The role of communication and trust in today’s leadership landscape

Whether you’re an HR professional, business leader, or simply interested in leveraging neuroscience for better leadership, this episode offers actionable insights to enhance your organisation’s performance.

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Connect with Carlos:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosdavidovich

Connect with Jennifer: 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-irwin-xxxx

Connect with Nick Day:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.

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Welcome to "The HR L&D Podcast," where we explore groundbreaking insights in leadership, human resources, and professional development. I'm your host, Nick Day, and today I'm sitting down with Andy Nicol, a former international rugby captain and CEO of Abstract, a leader in leadership and diversity development.

Andy Nicol, who captained Scotland to iconic victories and led Bath to their historic Heineken Cup win, has transformed his on-field leadership into a successful corporate career. In this episode, Andy shares how he applies the principles of sports leadership to the boardroom, helping organizations and leaders excel in today’s fast-paced business environment.

Key Highlights:

• Leadership Lessons from Rugby: Discover how Andy’s experience as an international rugby captain shaped his corporate leadership philosophy.
• From Rugby to Business: Learn how Andy successfully transitioned from elite sports to influencing corporate strategy for FTSE 100 companies.
• Resilience and Team Dynamics: Practical tips on how sports wisdom can enhance resilience, improve team dynamics, and build strong leadership in business.
• Coaching for Success: Insights into how coaching—whether in sports or business—can unlock leadership potential and drive performance.

Don’t miss out on actionable strategies that can elevate your leadership game!

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-nicol-b8253363/

Connect with Nick Day:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

(00:00) Introduction

(02:10) Building Modern Resilience

(05:35) Transitioning from Rugby to Business

(08:47) Proactivity and Networking for Career Success

(12:31) Leadership Development 

(14:34) Joining Abstract as CEO

(17:00) Are Leaders Born or Made?

(22:47) Lessons from Sports Punditry for Business

(25:40) Problem-Solving in Leadership

(30:47) Blending Business and Sports

(34:05) Coaching for Continuous Improvement

(39:23) Democratizing Coaching

(42:02) Marginal Gains and Continuous Learning

(47:56) Writing Your Own Life’s Chapters

This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.

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Welcome back to the HR L&D Podcast, your go-to place for insights into Human Resources and Learning & Development trends. I'm your host, Nick Day, CEO of JGA Recruitment, a global HR recruitment firm. Today, we are joined by Bridgette McInnis-Day, Chief People Officer at UiPath, a leading automation and AI organisation. 

Brigette brings a wealth of experience from her time at tech giants Google and SAP. Now, she's at the forefront of shaping UiPath's talent acquisition and development strategies, as well as fostering a dynamic organisational culture.

Key Learnings:

• A strong organisational culture is crucial for achieving business objectives. Engage culture teams and champions to maintain and evolve this culture.
• Regularly assess and adapt your organization's values and behaviors to ensure they align with your mission and evolving work environment.
• Implement programs like LEAP and People Unity Councils to support diversity, especially in tech roles, and meet diversity hiring goals.
• Embrace automation and AI to streamline HR processes, increase efficiency, and boost employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Seek sponsorship and mentorship, gain diverse experience by stepping outside traditional HR roles, and focus on building a people-first approach to succeed as an HR leader.

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Connect with Nick Day:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Eisha Karol, who is founder of PronounceMe, an award-winning business which provides highly tailored level of pronunciation training to address every aspect of language learning.

Eisha explains why HR personnel need to consider intelligibility when attracting and developing talent.

PronounceMe is an Oxford University Innovation business that began as a scribble on the back of an envelope in an Italian classroom and has now become a startup at Oxford University Innovation, working across several industries, with delegates from 11 different language backgrounds.

With inclusivity and diversity at the heart of most HR agendas, it is surprising how often language is overlooked. However, Language is an expression of a person's culture, and learning a new language is a process of cultural interchange. Here in the UK, English-speaking teams form the backbone of almost every company. And yet, not everyone can hear and create the sounds of the English language, because they don’t exist in other languages.

Having supported leading brands including AXA, Amundi Asset Management and Rabobank (among others), I have invited Eisha to join me today to tell us more about her unique methodology which combines both academic research with theatre-based skills to deliver transformational training with lasting results for businesses.

In this “Mastering English intelligibility in Business” episode with Eisha Karol on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

1. What do the words Human Resources mean to you?
2. I never knew that English as a language was difficult to learn for others due to its many complex sounds, which are not found in other languages – can you tell us more about these?
3. Can you tell us about the often-overlooked issue of intelligibility, especially in larger organisations and why a faster way to clear communication is important for business performance?
4. So How is PronounceMe's training different from conventional language training such as IELTS (International English Language Testing System)?
5. How did you come to develop the training programme in the way that you have?
6. Why do you think HR personnel need to consider intelligibility in international staff?
7. What other issues might international/relocated staff need support with apart from spoken English language training?
8. Can you tell us more about your new PronounceMe signature programme – called "English Mastery for Global Professionals"?

• Website: https://www.pronounceme.co.uk/
• Useful Resources: https://www.pronounceme.co.uk/resources
• Companies who would like a free pronunciation assessment for their employees to sign up - go here: https://unique-builder-8002.ck.page/fdc8eca1fd
• PronounceMe: LinkedIn
• Eisha Karol: LinkedIn
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Arthur Woods, a social entrepreneur and LGBTQIA+ advocate working at the intersection of equity, inclusion, and technology.

He is the Amazon Bestselling author of Hiring for Diversity and the Co-Founder of Mathison, a technology platform that equips employers with everything they need to manage their diversity hiring efforts.

Arthur was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and 40 Under 40 by BEQ. He is a three-time TEDx speaker and has advised leading brands from Disney, Sonos, and MetLife to the Smithsonian.

Arthur is also the creator of the first Equal Hiring Index to assess and benchmark inclusive hiring practices. He came from Google where he led operations for YouTube’s Education division and oversaw YouTube for Schools. Arthur previously co-founded Imperative, a leading social learning platform; Out in Tech, the largest global LGBTQ technology community; and Social Impact 360, a collegiate social enterprise education program.

In this “Hiring for Diversity & Decoding Bias” episode with Arthur Woods on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

1. What do the words Human Resources mean to you?
2. How can companies reduce bias in hiring?
3. What are the biggest problems you see in most companies’ diversity hiring efforts?
4. What are some helpful tools (free or paid) & strategies that HR teams can use to make better hiring decisions?
5. How can HR teams improve their job descriptions to be less biased?
6. What is the role of leadership in business with regards to diversity & inclusion?
7. What LGBTQ+ technology exists and how it can impact our society/culture/future?
8. You launched a tech company called Mathison, can you tell us about it and your Equal Hiring Index and scoring system?
9. What compelled you to write your bestselling book (Hiring for Diversity) and can you tell us more about how it can help with diversity hiring?

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArthurWoods
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthurwoods/ 
• Personal Website: https://www.arthurwwoods.com/
• Mathison's Website: https://www.mathison.io/
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hiring-Diversity-Inclusive-Equitable-Organization/dp/1119800900
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Trust & Inspire to unleash great future leaders!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Stephen M. R. Covey to discuss his radical yet straightforward principle of "Trust & Inspire". In this ground-breaking podcast titled; 'How Leaders Can Trust & Inspire", Stephen provides an expansive, visionary, and inviting guide to the future of leadership.

Stephen M. R. Covey is the bestselling author of the book "The Speed of Trust", which successfully sold over 2 million copies worldwide and was rated by 100 Top CEOs on Glassdoor as the #1 book everyone should read. It was also a Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Washington Post Bestseller.

In this episode, we discuss Stephen's latest book, titled: "Trust & Inspire, How Truly Great Leaders unleash Greatness In Others".  This newest book builds on the principles outlined in The Speed of Trust by focusing on the leadership skills required in our new world of work to enable leaders trust to inspire greatness in others.

"Trust & Inspire" has already received some fantastic endorsements, including one from the CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella and the CEO of Zoom Eric Yuan as well as many others! (Link in the episode notes).

1. What do the words Human Resources mean to you?
2. You often talk about trust being a learnable skill. Tell us about that.
3. The world has changed but our style of leadership has not – this is a fascinating chapter in your book. Can you tell us more about what you mean by this?
4. What HR initiatives do you see trust impacting the most?
5. Is trust earned or is trust given?
6. Stephen discusses his expansive, visionary, and inviting view of the future of leadership.
7. Can you restore trust when it has been lost?
8. There is a chapter in your book titled “What Trust and Inspire is not” – can you elaborate?
9. Where is leadership going? What’s the next “big thing?”

• Website: https://www.franklincovey.com/
• Get the Book – Trust & Inspire
• Speed of Trust Audio Book
• Get the Book – The Speed of Trust
• https://www.speedoftrust.com/
• LinkedIn Profile: Stephen M. R. Covey
• Twitter Profile: Stephen M. R. Covey
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Brandon Wilson, a self-professed SURVIVOR OF LEADERSHIP SABOTAGE and one of the world’s most sought-after executive consultants who has appeared on multiple news shows including CNN, TODAY and FOX to share his story.

Well today, I am delighted to confirm that Brandon is going to share his story with us. Why? Because Brandon has used the impact of his experience which includes betrayal, theft and deceit and which cost him more than $600,000 to help HR leaders like you to develop the ability to survive leadership sabotage (should it happen to you) so that no one can stop you from realizing your full potential.

So, without further ado, I feel very privileged to be able to welcome Brandon Wilson to the show!

In this “Leadership that Overcomes Betrayal, Theft and Deceit” episode with Brandon Wilson on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

1. What do the words Human Resources mean to you?
2. What was your story of sabotage that left you feeling betrayed and which cost you more than $600,000 dollars?
3. How have you helped to create a lasting impact for some of the world’s most trusted brands?
4. The key to true success is to treat the cause, not the symptom so what can HR leaders do to help reduce these types of issues before they even occur?
5. In your book, SABOTAGE, you talk about the Four Horsemen of Sabotage. What are they?
6. What can leaders do to help them see the signs of leadership sabotage before they strike?
7. If you are not lucky enough to prevent it, what advice would you give to a leader who is in the midst of management sabotage and needs to survive it?
8. Are there forces within us that can lead us to self-sabotage and if there is, how can we identify these to prevent it?
9. What are the limiting forces that hinder our influence, impact and legacy?
10. What advice would you give to someone who wants to shape a leadership legacy?

• Website: Brandonwilson.co
• Brandon's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-wilson-apr-53a2856/
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sabotage-Leadership-Overcomes-Betrayal-Deceit/dp/1737369605
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Simon Fanshawe, OBE, who is a former Perrier Award-winning stand-up comedian and co-founder of Stonewall.

Simon was referred to in the 1980s as the UK’s ‘first openly gay comedian’ and he now works with businesses and organisations to encourage honest conversations about diversity to achieve real change.

Simon has been listed as one of the UK’s Most Influential Thinkers by HR Magazine and he was called ‘Inclusion Royalty’ by The Sunday Times.

Now, after becoming increasingly frustrated by the silencing of views and the impact of cancel culture in the workplace, Simon wrote a ‘manifesto for change’ which has just been published as a book titled – ‘The Power of Difference’.

The book is a timely call to action in response to a growing intolerance of different political and social views in the wider world and the negative impact this is having on how we behave at work – evidenced by a recent YouGov poll which stated that 40% of the Britons at the end of 2021 said they had stopped themselves from expressing political or social views for fear of judgement or negative responses from others at work.

Topics people were reluctant to talk about included race relations and discrimination, sexuality, women’s and gay rights and transgender issues.

So today, stay with me as we discover how a Cancel Culture is Silencing us at work and what we can do collectively, to support real progress.  We’ll also find out more about The Power of Difference!

In this “How a Cancel Culture is Silencing Us at Work” episode with Simon Fanshawe on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

1. What do the words Human Resources mean to you?
2. What strategies can companies follow if they want to develop an inspiring and inclusive culture?
3. Why has HR become one of the hardest jobs in a high-growth company?
4. What are the common issues that HR leaders encounter?
5. What strategies from your book can help some of our listeners?
6. What approach would you recommend an HR professional takes to ensure they are able to deliver an effective HR service?
7. In your 25 years of experience, what have you found have been the biggest challenges or obstacles in achieving rapid growth or change?
8. Can you tell us more about your The People Leader Accelerator programme?
9. If you could reduce all your HR experience into one piece of advice to help an HR leader scale for success, what would it be and why?

• Simon’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-fanshawe-0549a031/
• The Power of Difference on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Difference-Complexities-Diversity-Inclusion/dp/1398601543
• Diversity By Design: https://diversitybydesign.co.uk/
• Link to the Forgiveness Charity highlighted by Simon in the show: https://www.theforgivenessproject.com/
• Simon talking about ‘The Dialogue Crisis About Diversity and Inclusion At Work’ (video on Kogan Page’s YouTube channel): https://youtu.be/g8sVSiavIOQ
• Book referenced in the show by Simon: The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth  by Amy C. Edmondson 
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?  CHECK OUT OTHER PODCAST EPISODES INCLUDING:

• Diversity & Inclusion Thought Leadership with Margaret Ochieng #017
• Championing Inclusivity with Dr. Steve Yacovelli #52
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace – with Woosh Raza #021
• 10 Strategies to Improve Recruitment Diversity Post-Pandemic with Margaret Ochieng #46

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Michele Molitor, an Internationally recognized speaker, certified executive confidence coach, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner, consultant, and Founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting Incorporation.

Michele is also co-author of the best-selling book “Breakthrough Healing” and she is renowned for her work which involves enhancing the capacity of leaders, to build high-performing teams and exponentially increase bottom-line results.

Michele’s unique Rapid Rewiring approach is a culmination of years of study in the realms of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, organizational psychology and Rapid Transformational Therapy and it is Michele’s passion for helping others by amplifying their natural talents and leadership qualities that we will be talking about in more detail today!

Michele will also tell us more about her unique approach that can help us all subconsciously remove the fear, self-doubt & blocks that are created by “imposter syndrome”.

1. What does Human Resources mean to Michele?
2. What can HR leaders do to overcome fears & anxieties in uncertain times?
3. What is “The Neuroscience of Success" and how can we master our Mindset?
4. How we can rewire our brains to boost confidence?
5. What Is Rapid Transformational Coaching?
6. How can we eliminate mental and emotional blocks for greater confidence and success?
7. How can HR leaders create more productive and committed workforces and enhance wellbeing?
8. How can HR leaders raise their leadership EQs for engaged remote teams, greater buy-in, and reduced conflict, creating a culture of trust and inclusivity?
9. How can reducing bias in the workplace enhance teamwork and collaboration and decrease stress?
10. How can HR leaders manage negative emotions, fears, and misconceptions in the workplace more effectively?
11. How do improved levels of confidence lead to better productivity?

• Corporate Well-Being Website: https://www.nectarconsulting.com
• Blog: https://nectarconsulting.com/blog/
• Personal Well-Being Website: https://michelemolitor.com
• Blog: https://michelemolitor.com/blog/
• Book Your Complimentary Discovery Call: https://bit.ly/DiscoveryCallwithMichele
• The book “Breakthrough Healing” on Amazon: http://bit.ly/Breakthrough-Healing
• Rewire For Success Group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RewireForSuccessWithMichele
• Facebook Michele Molitor Executive Coach Page: https://www.facebook.com/MicheleMolitorCoach/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelemolitor
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rapidrewire/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/michelemolitor
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/RapidRewire
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/michelemolitor/
• FREE EBOOK | Do You Have Imposter Syndrome? 6 Triggers That Are Crushing Your Confidence: http://bit.ly/MM-ImposterEbook
• FREE QUIZ | Post-Pandemic Recovery Quiz: https://bit.ly/Nectar-Post-Pandemic-Quiz
• FREE TOOLKIT | Conquering Fear & Anxiety Toolkit: https://bit.ly/ConquerFearandAnxiety
• FREE EBOOK | Tapping Into Your Power & Presence: http://bit.ly/TYPP2020
• MASTERCLASS | Keys To Cultivating Your Confidence – 5 Secrets To Getting Unstuck: https://bit.ly/KCYConfidence
• MASTERCLASS | Rewire Your Relationship With Money – Tools For Mastering Your Mindset: http://bit.ly/RRYRM197
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Rachel Gilfrin who is a Confidence & Career Coach who works with ambitious women to grow their confidence and propel their careers.

International Women's Day has been observed since 1911 and the day marks a celebration of women, encouraging people to come together and campaign for gender equality.

Last year, the UN theme for International Women's Day was "Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world", and this year, in 2022 the UN theme is "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow", to highlight the contribution of women around the globe, who are helping to build a more sustainable future for all.

Well, Rachel who joins me today works with women on developing confidence in all areas of life, but she also works with businesses to improve and support gender diversity in the workplace.

Recent data has shown that nearly 40% of UK FTSE 100 board positions are now held by women, compared with 12.5% just 10 years ago, Rachel is helping the UK to continue this trend. In fact, Rachel has developed a corporate group coaching program specifically designed for women to grow in confidence & communication skills, to help women feel empowered to proactively co-create their career path with the organisations they work for.

Rachel is here to help us celebrate International Women's Day and introduce us all to her 3 key pillars that inspire & shape her work: Mindset, Confidence & Communication Skills.

So, without further ado, welcome Rachel Gilfrin to the HR L&D Podcast!

In this “Celebrating International Women’s Day” episode with Rachel Gilfrin on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

1. What do the words Human Resources mean to you?
2. Tell us a little about the shift in mindset that inspired you to launch your career and business?
3. “Ladies, unlock your potential” – why do you think many women struggle to be seen or understood at work?
4. What more can businesses do to improve the representation of women?
5. Can you talk us through why confidence is often at a low and your process for unlocking potential and overcoming anxieties?
6. What are your 3 pillars for success when it comes to empowering women?
7. How important is Mindset, Confidence & Communication when it comes to creating future leaders?
8. How does your corporate program help women to deal with common workplace challenges?
9. Are you seeing more organisations bring their attention to gender diversity around this time?
10. What would you like to see more organisations doing to create an environment where women feel empowered to co-create their career path?
11. How can your coaching method help female leaders who perhaps are suffering from anxieties to overcome them?
12. If you could pick the UN IWD focus for 2023, what would it be?
13. Which women have really inspired you on your career journey?

• Website: https://www.rachelharrietcoaching.co.uk/corporate-coaching
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-gilfrin-lifecoach/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/rachelharrietcoaching
• Rachel Gilfrin Podcast: Achieve with Me
• Book mentioned on the show:  A Life Without Limits by Chrissie Wellington (Highly recommended)
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Dr. Steve Yacovelli (AKA "The Gay Leadership Dude®") who is an award-winning author, speaker, and catalyst for inclusive leadership - in and out of the workplace.

Dr. Steve Yacovelli is also an entrepreneur, having founded TopDog Learning Group, LLC in 2008, and a thought leader in leadership, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and change management.

Steve and TopDog have worked with Fortune 500 greats like The Walt Disney Company and Bayer to amazing not-for-profits like The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help clients to grow, develop, expand, and be successful with their corporate learning, change management and diversity and inclusion objectives.

With over twenty-five years’ experience in leadership, strategy, organizational learning, and communication, Steve is a rare breed of professional that understands the power of using academic theory and applying it to the corporate setting to achieve business results.

Steve has also authored two books, including the award-winning "Pride Leadership: Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Leader to be the King or Queen of their Jungle"

Oh, and he’s quite fond of dogs, too – more about that later in the show!

1. How did you become known as "The Gay Leadership Dude?
2. Whio are TopDog Learning Group, LLC?
3. What has been your biggest failures and successes as a business owner?
4. In your view what’s the “secret” to great inclusive leadership?
5. How can leaders make workplaces more inclusive?
6. What is “the pack”?
7. What has been unique about some of the organizational cultures you’ve worked in or with?
8. How does one be more resilient in times of change?
9. How can one be a more inclusive leader?
10. What’s your experience and perspective for LGBTQ+ Leadership?
11. Tell us about your book "Pride Leadership: Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Leader to be the King or Queen of their Jungle”

• Dr. Steve Yacovelli's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveyacovelli/
• https://topdoglearning.learnworlds.com/thegayleadershipdude
• https://topdoglearning.learnworlds.com/home
• https://topdoglearning.learnworlds.com/courses
• "Pride Leadership: Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Leader to be the King or Queen of their Jungle"
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
• Listen on Podbean
• Check out my other Podcast show, focused on Payroll Management Principles: The Payroll Podcast

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Matt May, Founder of Premier Team Building & Interactive Experiences™, who offer collaborative programs that design & develop team building and interactive experiences for businesses.

Matt May, author of the book “Take the Fear Out of Team Building" designs & develops team building and interactive experiences for businesses and he is a lead facilitator of employee engagement/team-building experiences.  As a team-building expert, Matt has delivered team experiences to clients worldwide.  In this episode, Matt discussed how to remove the fear and anxiety that is associated with creating and delivering team building based initiatives.

Coming from a theatrical background, Matt is also the co-author and producer of the award-winning theatrical musical comedy DIEGO & DREW SAY I DO.

So, if you are already working in a leadership role or indeed if you aspire to secure a leadership role in the future, this is an episode you are going to enjoy!

1. What does the work Human Resources mean to you?
2. When hear the word “team building” it comes accompanied with fear or trepidation, especially for people who may be introverted! Why is this?
3. Can you tell us what positive team building experiences entail?
4. How does an HR leader remove fear and anxiety around both the words, and acts, of team building?
5. What can an HR Leader do to ensure that when they are tasked with a team building experience or task that they do so with an event that results in a productive and beneficial team building experience?
6. Is competition a good thing when it comes to team building?
7. Why is good team building beneficial?
8. How does one customize a team building experience, rather than “one size fits all”?
9. How does one make team building FUN?

• Email: Matt@PremierTeamBuilding.com
• Website: https://www.premierteambuilding.com/about
• Book: HERE
• Matt's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmayptb
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PremierTeamBuilding
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PremierTeamBuilding
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/premierteambld
• Phone: (954) 993-2693
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Stephen Campbell who is a stand-up comedian, social entrepreneur, and owner of U Streat Comedy.

Stephen is developing new ways to make a social impact, which is through comedy!  Laughing your way to a better Corporate Culture with Stephen Campbell, founder of U Streat Comedy talks to Nick Day about how laughter and comedy can make a social impact, improve and build culture and provide an alternative solution for effective team building, improving communication and breaking down barriers for better inclusion.  One stupid joke at a time!

Stephen’s mission is to provide an alternative way of thinking through humour, an alternative business model through social enterprise, and an alternative way to fundraise through art.

Stephen also hopes to raise $25 million dollars for partner non-profits, he wants to create 250 self-sustaining jobs for comedians and artists, and inspire 50 new social enterprises to employ a business model that meshes passion, social, and financial incentive by 2025.

He intends to achieve this by inspiring others and partnering with corporate entities and nonprofit organizations..  U Streat was started by Stephen in a bar in Washington, DC in the U Streat Corridor.  The company name is spelled that way because the original purpose was to use comedy to raise money and provide food to people who didn't have any.  He also has a Podcast called Non-Prophets – link to his podcast included in the show notes!

1. What was it that made you think to put Comedy and HR together?
2. Tell me about your company – as the founder of U Streat Comedy, why did you come up with that name and what is it that you are trying to achieve through comedy?
3. How has laughter supported company culture and the challenging work of HR teams across the country during the pandemic?
4. I hear your shows are tailored to the industry. How do you work with HR teams to decide what to cover and what employees will enjoy?
5. You say on your website that to see true social change, we must see it in business. Can you tell me more about what you mean by this?
6. What is the feedback you hear from attendees or the HR leaders you work with?
7. Why is laughter so important for company culture?
8. What is your purpose in doing comedy in companies?
9. What are the challenges and stresses you face every day behind the laughter and joke-telling?

• Stephen Campbell's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-campbell-mba-81972355/
• U Streat Comedy Website: https://www.ustreat.com/about
• The Non-Prophets Podcast: https://www.ustreat.com/podcast
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me or my fantastic and experienced team here at JGA Recruitment Group!  We would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

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Welcome back to the HR L&D Podcast, the go-to place for insights into Human Resources and Learning & Development trends. I'm Nick Day, CEO of Global HR Recruitment Firm, JGA Recruitment. 

In today's episode, we're tackling a pivotal issue at the heart of modern HR practices: Why it pays for HR Directors to develop a pay transparency plan. 

With us today is Michelle Gyimah, a seasoned expert in pay gaps and financial coaching, with a commendable 15-year track record. Michelle has been instrumental in guiding organisations towards more equitable workplaces by implementing effective pay transparency strategies. 

Michelle Gyimah is also the host of the 'Beyond The Pay Gap Figure Podcast' and she is dedicated to providing insights and strategies for HR teams to navigate and improve pay equity discussions. 

In this episode, we cover:

1. Why developing a pay transparency plan is essential for HR Directors.
2. Practical steps for HR Directors to kickstart pay transparency initiatives within their organisations.
3. The key advantages organisations experience by embracing greater pay transparency.
4. Common hurdles and strategies to navigate the complexities of implementing pay transparency.
5. How tailored training and development programs can equip HR teams to handle pay transparency conversations effectively.
6. The evolving role of pay transparency in HR, especially with the integration of AI and advanced technologies.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Marques Ogden, An ex-NFL Professional Footballer and Howard University graduate, who followed his dream, and his brother Jonathan Ogden’s footsteps (who is an NFL Hall of Famer by the way), by getting drafted into the NFL in 2003.  Marques is also the author of the best-selling book, “The Success Cycle” 3 Keys for Achieving Your Goals in Business and Life”

Marques played professional American Football for 5 years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens and Jaguars.

However, even during the offseason, Ogden helped train football players in Europe, both physically and mentally.

You may wonder why Nick has invited an ex-pro American football player to the HR L&D Podcast? Well Marques has quite the story to share! He is also now a skilled Author, Celebrity Success Coach, Commentator and Leadership expert! Without giving too much away too soon, we would love to take this opportunity to welcome elite sportsman, elite coach and elite leader, Marques Ogden to the HR L&D Podcast show!

1. What does the word “leadership” mean to Marques?
2. What is the Marques Ogden story?
3. How can everyone develop the idea of becoming a leader?
4. In your book, “The Success Cycle” 3 Keys for Achieving Your Goals in Business and Life”  you have an acronym which is L.E.A.D. Can you break this down for us?
5. SWhat are the key components needed to drive Leadership?
6. How can leaders create and sustain a winning culture?
7. What is the hardest job of being a leader?
8. Why it is so important that employee behaviours, missions, and values align with company visions and goals if organisations want to achieve maximum success?
9. What can we do to help ourselves pivot if things aren’t moving the way we want due to unforeseen circumstances or even worse, we have taken a fall and we don’t know how get back up?

• LinkedIn Profile: Marques Ogden
• https://marquesogden.com/coaching/
• 52 week coaching plan
• 26-Weekly Coaching Calls
• Online Courses
• Leadership Videos
• Book: “The Success Cycle” 3 Keys for Achieving Your Goals in Business and Life” – on Amazon
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
• Listen on Podbean

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by emotional intelligence, communication and leadership coach, Sumit Gupta who is a qualified Leadership Coach who has worked with teams and individual in India and Europe for the past 15 years.

Sumit has researched and studied the psychology and neuroscience behind human behavior and leadership and he has used this knowledge to help others to realise how powerful and influential they are.

Sumit coaches changemakers from both the business world to help them see past their own challenges, to enable them to make a big impact in the world.

In fact, I think it is fair to say that helping others to realise how powerful they are is what Sumit is all about, and that’s why I have invited him onto the HR L&D Podcast today, as I hope that, over the next 45 minutes or so, he may be able to unlock some of the greatness inside you, our listeners – so let’s get started and allow me to welcome Sumit Gupta to the show!

In this “Empowering Performance in Leadership” episode with Sumit Gupta on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

1. What does the word Human Resources mean to you?
2. What are the 3 main factors behind people underselling themselves?
3. What is the relationship between leadership and learning - especially for higher-level leadership positions?
4. What is the relevance/importance of coaching when it comes to leadership?
5. What are the factors regularly leads to excellence in individuals and team performance?
6. What are a few simple steps leaders can take to expand the capacity and performance of people?
7. What is often missing in organisations which stops them from achieving their business, relational, and/or cultural goals?
8. Why is it important that leaders and individuals take the time to reflect on what their own core values are?
9. Of all the books you have read and reviewed, if you could only pick one to recommend – what would it be and why?

• Website: https://www.deployyourself.com
• Newsletter: https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/
• Sumit's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumit4all/
• IGL website: https://generateleadership.com/
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Caroline Drake, Chief People Officer at Award-winning payroll and HR solutions provider, Zellis!

For those not familiar with Zellis, here is a snapshot of the business in numbers

• They pay 5 million employees every month

• £28 bn+ pounds are paid out each year through their Managed Payroll Services

• And over 29% of the FTSE 100 are Zellis customers

These numbers also provide Zellis with access to big data. And, as part of the Zellis vision, which is to be a leader in pay, reward, analytics, and people experiences, they decided to develop a report, in cooperation with the Economist, that was focused on diversity data to determine what it is that is holding back progress in delivering effective, data-led DEI campaigns.

And if you are wondering why a company, largely focused on payroll, decided to commission research on DEI data collection – stay tuned because you are about to find out!

Let’s just say, the results are fascinating!

1. What what the inspiration behind the “Time to Act: Seven principles for effective DEI data gathering” report?
2. The research report indicates that there is a Diversity Data deficit. What does it mean?
3. Why is trust in the employer seemingly so important in making employees comfortable in share data?
4. How can companies maintain sensitivity while categorising characteristics?
5. How willing were employees to provide data in aid of ED&I programmes?
6. How can companies make better use of the data they collect from their employees?
7. Why did a company largely focused on payroll commission research on DEI data collection?
8. In terms of the findings, what were the Seven principles any company can apply to improve DEI data gathering going forward?

• Caroline Drake's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-drake-6853a117/
• Zellis Website: https://www.zellis.com/
• Time to Act: https://solutions.zellis.com/time-to-act
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day from JGA HR Recruitment is joined on the HR L&D Podcast by Margaret Ochieng who is a Business Psychologist, a Diversity & Inclusion consultant and founder at “The Inclusive Village”, where she designs workplace solutions that enable people and organisations to adopt “a village culture approach to inclusion”.

Nick and Margaret team up to provide expert guidance on the importance of a diverse recruitment strategy, in addition to the benefits of having one.

Margaret’s approach to D&I helps individuals and organisations to identify and remove barriers to inclusion, performance and creativity posed by silos, “clans” and “tribes” that often emerge explicitly or implicitly in social groups including workplaces.

Movements such as the #MeToo movement, the more recent #BlackLivesMatter movement and repeated reports of entrenched diversity shortcomings at the top levels of business have highlighted that considerable work still needs to be done when it comes to developing work environments that are fit for purpose in relation to encouraging and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Many studies behind current recruitment strategies highlight weaknesses that need to be addressed if businesses want to improve their processes for attracting and retaining diverse talent.  Many of these processes are embedded in the cultural values, strategies, and behaviours of organisations.  Margaret Ochieng and Nick Day discuss 10 Strategies to Improve Recruitment Diversity Post-Pandemic and explore why it is essential businesses and talent leaders recognise the value behind building a robust diversity recruitment strategy.

By publishing this podcast, we hope we can help businesses and talent leaders to recognise the value behind building a robust recruitment diversity strategy.

1. Biases
2. War on Talent
3. Diversifying Talent Pools
4. Realignment and Evolution
5. Visionary Leadership
6. Be Vulnerable
7. Reap the Benefits
8. Opportunities
9. Be Non-Performative
10. Transparency and Accountability

• Website: https://www.inclusivevillage.com/
• Margaret Ochieng Blog Article referred to in this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-do-i-really-want-rest-my-life-million-dreams-margaret-ochieng/
• Margaret Ochieng's LinkedIn Profile: Margaret Ochieng
• JGA HR recruitment Services (HR & Payroll Recruitment Services)
• Nick Day - nick@jgarecruitment.com (Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host)
• Nick Day: Linkedin Profile

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Organising and Productivity expert, Julie Morgenstern, founder of Julie Morgenstern Enterprises.

Julie is also a New York Times best-selling author of a number of books including Organizing from the Inside Out, which aims to help everyone to organise their lives more effectively!

In fact, for over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals.

Now as we watch companies transition back into the office, or at the very least, new ways of working, many companies, hiring managers and HR leaders are being forced to navigate new obstacles created by the pandemic, from preventing employee burnout to finding ways to re-engage their workforces after so much time on Zoom.

Thanks to her impactful insights and her unique Inside Out approach, Julie has shared her expertise on countless TV and radio shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, The Today Show and Good Morning America and she has been quoted and featured in publications including Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Time Magazine, The New York Times, Self, and the Wall Street Journal.

1. The Inside Out System
2. How to prevent employee burnout
3. How to re-engage workforces after so much time on Zoom!
4. The Fear of Logging Off (also known as FOLO)
5. How employees can reclaim work-life balance?
6. How can companies seize the moment
7. How to create a real “time culture” inside organisations
8. How time-stretched leaders can recalibrate work cultures
9. How we can all become “Time Leaders”
10. We find out more about Julie's bestselling books Organizing from the Inside Out, Time Management From The Inside Out and one that really stood out for me, which is Never Check Email in the Morning?

• Julie Morgenstern's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliemorgenstern/
• https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/
• https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/books
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
• Listen on Podbean

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Dr. Robin Rosenberg is the CEO and Founder of liveintheirworld.com and she is a clinical psychologist and textbook author who has had both psychotherapy and executive coaching practices in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. She is also author of the best-selling book, The Psychology of Superheroes

Robin is board certified in clinical psychology and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California in San Francisco and she is also the author of a number of psychology books including Superhero Origins: What Makes Superheroes Tick and Why We Care.

Robin has been interested in virtual reality (VR) for years, and was the lead author of a study to investigate using “VR for good.” She has combined her interest in immersive technologies with her coaching and clinical experiences to foster in employees a deeper understanding of how and why other people may feel slighted or marginalized, and how to approach such interactions differently.

After decades with successful psychotherapy and coaching practices, Robin founded Live in Their World, which combines the science of psychology and emotional and cognitive learning, with immersive virtual reality and online learning and Live in Their World is committed to addressing incivility and demographic-based bias, such as that related to race/ethnicity and gender, to help create workplaces that are more respectful for all.

1. What got you interested in exploring bias, diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI)?
2. How does your background as a psychologist influence the work you are doing with Live in Their World?
3. Can you tell me more about bias & discrimination and what can be done by businesses to overcome it?
4. Live in Their World utilises virtual reality as part of its program, especially as it can be used to help understand bias – can you tell us more about this?
5. You have also written a book titled The Psychology of Superheroes and a paper titled Virtual Superheroes: Using Superpowers in Virtual Reality to Encourage Prosocial Behaviour. Can you tell us a little more about your motivations behind these and your findings?
6. What have been some sustaining moments since you founded Live in Their World?
7. What was the impact of COVID-19 on your business?
8. Do you think remote work will remain feasible after the pandemic is over?
9. What are likely to be the most challenging aspects in having a remote or hybrid workforce?

• Website: https://www.liveintheirworld.com/
• LinkedIn Profile: Dr. Robin Rosenberg
• White Paper: Best Practices for Giving and Receiving Feedback
• Send your questions to Robin: https://www.liveintheirworld.com/dearrobin
• The Psychology of Superheroes: An Unauthorized Exploration (The Psychology of Popular Culture Series)
• Fundamentals of Psychology in Context
• Brookie Cookie Bookie: A children’s book about friendship, acceptance and celebrating our differences
• Abnormal Psychology by Robin Rosenberg (2014-02-07)
• Superhero Origins: What Makes Superheroes Tick and Why We Care
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Claire Chandler, President & Founder of Talent Boost!

Now, with more than half of new leaders failing within their first 18 months due to a lack of preparedness, Claire Chandler is a qualified HR leadership expert who helps companies implement a repeatable, scalable system that turns new leaders into performance accelerators by helping them to find their "Why".

Claire fixes the “plug and pray” method of deploying talent so that companies can become revenue-generating machines.  Sometimes this can involve substituting what businesses perceive to be the "best" talent for the right talent!

The President and Founder of Talent Boost, Claire leverages over 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business owners to boost leadership alignment and effectiveness. She has extensive expertise in organizational effectiveness, executive coaching, leadership development, communication strategy, employment branding, succession management, employee onboarding and engagement, talent pipelines, and strategic planning.

Claire is also the author of The Whirlpool Effect: Inspire the FLOW that Boosts Company Performance and co-author of Leading Beyond A Crisis: A Conversation About What’s Next.

1. Claire, tell us about yourself and your experience that has led you to where you are today?
2. How can people become performance accelerators, to be more prepared?
3. How can "finding your why" help leaders boost performance?
4. In your latest book, you state that many leaders fail at an alarming rate because they trip over the same 3 land mines. What are they and why do so many leaders fail?
5. How can companies find the best candidates for their leadership roles?
6. Is there a disconnect between HR and the people they are placing in leadership roles?
7. What is one action L&D professionals can take today to help leaders succeed?
8. Why do you think “Finding your why” is so important from a leadership perspective?
9. You recently published a new book, The Decision Dashboard. What is it all about?

• Website: www.clairechandler.net
• LinkedIn Profile: Claire Chandler
• To book a discovery call: DiscoveryWithClaire.com
• The Decision Dashboard: samcart.com/products/the-decision-dashboard
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
• Listen on Podbean

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Barry Harper, CEO and Founder Nvolve Group which is a digital platform that leading organisations use to maximise the full potential of their remote and often distributed workforces.

Barry is a Digital Transformation expert who is passionate about supporting clients to help them accelerate their specific Digital Transformation Journeys, which he does by focusing on driving Positive Business Outcomes from reducing costs and workloads to improving productivity and the overall Employee Experience.

1. What does Digital Transformation in Learning and Development mean to you?
2. How has Nvolve helped organisations with deskless and distributed workforces digitally transform their Learning and Development?
3. What is the ENPS or Employee Net Promoter Scores and why is it a critical component for advancing employee engagement and experience?
4. What does Digital Transformation mean to your customers at Nvolve?
5. Can you give any examples of how HR leaders can link the “Spend” side of a Digital Transformation back to “money”?
6. What are the key metrics that HR leaders should focus on when looking at the value side of the Digital Transformation equation?
7. What are the potential risks/problems and Implications an HR Director should also consider when they embark on a digital transformation journey?
8. What advice can you give to HR leaders to help them ensure employees feel more involved and engaged in the transformation outcomes?

• Website: https://nvolvegroup.com/
• LinkedIn Profile: Barry Harper
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Jes is an all-around HR go-getter with 10+ years in HR, recruitment, DEI, and L&D in both a full time and consulting capacity. She is currently Co-Founder of The Rise Journey, an HR strategy and organizational culture consultancy.

Her goal is to create fundamental change in People Operations. As Co-Founder and COO of The Rise Journey, she operationalizes DEIBA (diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility) strategies as part of building foundational and sustainable organizational culture. She works to empower inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplaces for all employees.

Jes is focused on hands-on engagement, real-world experiences, and communicating successes and struggles in personal and professional realms. Her talks and workshops are engaging, transparent, and relatable, with action-oriented takeaways. Her focus areas include: Career development, Invisible disability advocacy, Imposter syndrome, Diversity recruitment and engagement strategies, and Women in tech.

1. How do you build in DEI to all aspects, policies, and procedures to ensure an equitable business?
2. What does it mean to recruit for ‘diversity’ and does it matter if your culture isn’t ready?
3. When thinking about diversity in the workplace, what are some under-advocated groups?
4. What are some sustainable step-by-step approaches to changing a culture for the long term, not just to ride the DEI wave?
5. What are some tips on building Inclusion and belonging in the remote world?

• Jes Osrow's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesosrow/
• The Rise Journey website: https://www.therisejourney.com/
• The Rise Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therisejourney/
• The Rise Journey Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheRiseJourney
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast – LinkedIn Profile:Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
• Listen on Podbean

Other resources mentioned: 

• Promo: 10% off a Rise Lunch & Learn - Explore 60+ sessions: https://www.therisejourney.com/lunch-and-learn
• Dreamers and Doers Network: https://www.dreamersdoers.com/
• Common Future 4 Day Workweek Experiment: https://medium.com/commonfuture/4-day-work-week-1b8ffde4db6
• Chronically Capable: https://www.wearecapable.org//
• Unhidden Clothing: https://unhiddenclothing.com/
• Diversability: https://mydiversability.com/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Bryan Seely!

Bryan is someone who has advised the White House and is the only hacker and speaker who has successfully wiretapped the United States Secret Service and the FBI!

Later that year same year, my guest also de-anonymized the highly valued mobile app, Secret, which put him on the front page of Wired.com, CNNMoney, CNET, Forbes, and the Washington Post — all in the same day!

Seriously!

That is because Bryan is a world-famous Security Keynote Speaker, Ethical Hacker, Author and Former US Marine who is joining us today to talk about the importance of cyber security.

Bryan is passionate about fighting for consumers rights, privacy and educating the public about how to stay safe in a constantly changing technology landscape. He currently lives in Seattle with his 2 children and he now freelances as a cybersecurity consultant and advises John McAfee and his company MGT.

Now with 81% of UK SMEs confirming that they had suffered a data breach or cyber-attack, with a considerable two in five (37%) admitting they had suffered multiple breaches – I was compelled to invite Bryan to the show – because Payroll in particular, is a department that is extremely vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

1. Bryan, you became one of the world’s most famous hackers in 2014 – can you tell our listeners why?
2. I understand the Secret Service called you a hero and praised your courage and integrity – What's the story?
3. In the world of HR, why are we seeing increases in phishing scams, ransomware attacks, cyber fraud, recruitment scams and corporate espionage?
4. For HR leaders, cyber and data security is a critical concern. With departments so vulnerable to attack, what can be done to better protect data?
5. How likely is it that one of our listeners suffers a ransomware attack (spoiler alert: it is higher than you think)!
6. What is going on inside the mind of a potential hacker or Cybercriminal?
7. How do hackers decide who to attack and when?
8. What are the key questions you would want to ask your software provider to give you the confidence that the employee data is secure?
9. What advice would you give to help HR departments protect themselves and their employees from scam and phishing attempts?
10. Why should HR and Talent Leaders be wary of fake LinkedIn profiles and how they can identify one?
11. Cyber Fraud: The Web of Lies (available on Amazon) - we find out more about this best-selling book (and why everyone should read it)!

• Bryan Seely's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanthemapsguy/
• Bryan's website: https://www.bryanseely.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3DSRWwgCoE
• Cyber Fraud: The Web of Lies
• List if Data Attacks
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
• Listen on Podbean

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

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Welcome to the HR L&D Podcast, your premier destination for exploring the cutting edge of Human Resources, Human Capital Management, and Learning & Development!

I'm Nick Day, CEO Global HR Recruitment Firm, JGA Recruitment and today, we're diving into the transformative world of AI in learning with a very special guest, Fred Thompson, CEO of Thirst.io. 

Thirst.io is at the forefront of leveraging AI to empower L&D teams, enhancing learning cultures, talent acquisition, leadership development, and fostering internal mobility. 

With over two decades of experience in crafting dynamic learning environments, Fred brings an invaluable perspective on the revolutionary impact of AI in L&D. 

Key highlights:

1. Skills-Based Hiring: Transition from academic qualifications to skills-based hiring, shown to be 3.5 times more effective.
2. AI in Personalizing Learning: AI personalizes learning experiences by curating content and tailoring paths to individual preferences.
3. Social Learning in Remote Work: Importance of social learning supported by technology for effective knowledge sharing in remote environments.
4. Measuring L&D Success: Emphasis on using AI to measure engagement, collaboration, and skill development, beyond traditional metrics.
5. Future Technologies: Potential of augmented reality and immersive learning to transform training, especially for complex tasks.

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Connect with Fred:

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-thompson/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of People, Wellbeing & Equity at Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England!

Ama has championed diversity and inclusion with different industries such as Startups, Tech, Professional services, Legal, Financial services, Media & Entertainment. Ama is a valiant cultural builder, who’s specialism spans across people experience, workplace culture, diversity & inclusion, mental health and wellbeing, and corporate responsibility.

She is experienced in leading the design, analysis, and implementation of people-centric products/services, inclusion & wellbeing initiatives. She is a Fellow of The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.

1. Firstly, can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got into your role today?
2. WFH one year on – what’s the mental health impact? Is it time WFH had its own performance review?
3. With poor mental health rates soaring – is WFH a help or hindrance for our wellbeing?
4. What can employers do to best support employees as WFH continues?
5. Business leaders have faced tough decisions around furlough, redundancies and the nature of their business – how can leaders ensure they protect their own mental health?
6. Why is it so vital to lead from the front, and protect your own mental health, to ensure a happier and healthier workforce overall?

• Website: https://mhfaengland.org/
• LinkedIn Profile: Ama Afrifa-Tchie
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Andrew Freedman, who for over 25 years, has been a driving force in designing strategies that provide global leaders with the foundations required to transform business growth.

Andrew’s goal is to use his insatiable passion for human performance to inspire new generations of business leaders with the art and science of creating and executing successful, people-focused business strategies, which has led him to co-authoring the book:

Thrive: The Leader's Guide to Building a High Performance Culture – something we will be finding out more about during the course of this podcast!

1. What does a "high-performance culture" mean?
2. Understanding “Exemplary Performance Systems”in more detail.
3. Discover the blueprint for building a high-performance culture
4. How to create clarity and alignment around what high performance looks like
5. What inspired Andrew to write the book, THRIVE, The Leader's Guide to Building a High-Performance Culture?
6. How can the Role Excellence process help leaders to replicate higher levels of performance at scale?
7. Waht are the key THRIVE accelerators that can help leaders to achieve high-performance success?
8. What role does mindset, resistance, and resilience play within a high-performance culture?

• Blog: http://shiftthework.com/blog/
• Twitter: @Afreedmanthrive
• Website: thrive.shiftthework.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afreedmanthrive   
• LinkedIn Profile: Andrew Freedman
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Tina Clements!

Tina Clements is a high energy, hands-on performance feedback expert, keynote speaker, author, coach, facilitator, entrepreneur.com contributor and successful leader. Before launching the BMW Group Joint Venture, The Retail Performance Company, LLC (rpc) in 2013, she worked for 10+ years within BMW and has been in the Learning & Development industry since 1996.

Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions such as Vice President, Operations Manager, and Training Manager.

Now, believing that a company’s success is directly related to the engagement of its people, Tina excels at moving businesses forward and motivating and growing talent.

Today we are going to talk about the importance of giving performance feedback; and to bring it more relevance, especially as we move into a more remote way of working.

Tina is also author of the book - The ART of Facilitation: Communicate So They Remember

1. Why don’t leaders give feedback?
2. When should one give feedback?
3. How do you handle conflict – what if someone pushes back or, even gets angry/yells/aggressive?
4. What about today – during covid – when the world is working remotely? Is giving feedback still important? How does one deliver feedback remotely?
5. What happens when an employee objects to your feedback?

• Website: https://www.rpc-partners.com/
• To Purchase a copy of Tina Clements' Book, click this link (Amazon) - The ART of Facilitation: Communicate So They Remember
• LinkedIn Profile: Tina Clements
• If you want to learn more about learning and development, you can check HR training focused on L&D to keep up with latest practices!
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Developing Elite Business Performance with Graham Ravenscroft #36

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Graham Ravenscroft, England Athletics National Coach and Lead Business Performance Coach at human resources and learning and development support businesses, Gateway HR!

Graham is not just an elite business performance coach, he is also someone who has also supported the development of athletes at every major global championship, including the London Olympics!  Alongside his business coaching, Graham has worked for England Athletics as a National Coach Mentor for High Jump, where he also develops the skills and experiences of coaches on the National Coach Development Programme to help develop the UK’s best athletics coaches.

During the past 7 years, Graham has also been providing coaching support across many areas of business performance, where he has helped companies to develop a culture of excellence within performance by utilising goal setting, strategic planning, leadership coaching and team building, to maximise team and corporate performance.

Graham also possesses a Level 5 Diploma in Stress management and regularly delivers training on resilience as well as on recognising the signs and symptoms of stress and also how to manage both workplace conditions and people to minimise the risks – something I am sure we can all benefit from following the challenging circumstances COVID-19 has thrust us under during the past 18 months.

In this “Developing Elite Business Performance” episode with Graham Ravenscroft on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

* Graham's background in developing elite business performance and some of his career highlights?

* We define what resilience in the workplace means with examples of where Graham has witnessed resilience in people, teams and organisations.

* We discover how can a lack of resilience negatively impact people and performance.

* We learn what the focus areas are that can help build resilience.

* What explore what Graham considers to be some of the defining characteristics and behaviours of “high performance”?

* After 30 years working for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service supporting an operational fire station in Kettering, we find out how Graham honed his skills to lead teams in very dynamic, incident response related environments.

* We also talk about his experience coaching the UK finest athletes in his role as a National Coach for England Athletics.

Links highlighted in this “Developing Elite Business Performance" episode are included below:

* Website: https://www.gatewayhr.com/

* LinkedIn Profile: Graham Ravenscroft

* The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day

* Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

* Listen on Podbean

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

The Speed of Trust & HR Leadership with Stephen M. R. Covey #35

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Stephen M. R. Covey!

Stephen M. R. Covey is the New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of “The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything”, which has been translated into 22 languages and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide.

He is also the co-author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Smart Trust.

Stephen brings to his writings the perspective of a practitioner, as he is the former President & CEO of the Covey Leadership Center, where he increased shareholder value by 67 times (from £2.4 million to £160 million) and grew the company to become the largest leadership development firm in the world.

A Harvard MBA, Stephen co-founded and currently leads FranklinCovey’s Global Speed of Trust Practice.

He serves on numerous boards, including the Government Leadership Advisory Council, and he has been recognized with the lifetime Achievement Award for “Top Thought Leaders in Trust” from the advocacy group, Trust Across America/Trust Around the World.

Stephen is a highly sought-after international speaker, who has taught trust and leadership in 55 countries to business, government, military, education, healthcare, and NGO entities.

In this “The Speed of Trust & HR Leadership” episode with Stephen M. R. Covey on The HR L&D Podcast, questions asked include:

* Developing trust is going to be the key subject for today’s podcast and I think it is especially relevant for those working in senior leadership or HR-related positions right now as organisations strive to maintain engagement, relevancy and stay ahead of the digital curve. So is trust a learnable skill?

* You say in your book that “Trust is a hard-edged, economic driver” – what do you mean by this?

* What HR initiatives do you see trust impacting the most?

* Is trust earned or is trust given?

* You say in your book that “Trust is the new currency of our interdependent, collaborative world” – is it possible then to restore trust when it has been lost?

* You have a chapter in the book which talks about how “Families are organisations too” – I love this concept. We spend more time at work than with our own families, so can you bring this concept to life for our listeners in relation to Trust?

* Right now as many businesses evolve to working from home models of management, which requires trust for them to work optimally, what are the four questions you like to ask organisations that you state in your book, often result in “A-Ha” moments as a result!

* Where is leadership going?

* What’s the next “big thing?” in the world of HR and Learning & Development?

Links highlighted in this “The Speed of Trust & HR Leadership ” episode are included below:

* Website: https://www.franklincovey.com/

* Speed of Trust Audio Book

* Get the Book – The Speed of Trust

* https://www.speedoftrust.com/

Investing & Integrating HR Tech with Robert Hicks #34

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Robert Hicks, Group Human Resources Director at Reward Gateway!

Reward Gateway is an employee engagement platform. The business has over 1,800 clients using products to attract, engage and retain the best employees.

Robert is the lucky custodian of the People & Experience teams at Reward Gateway. He is responsible for all of their people worldwide across numerous teams and departments, including Employee Engagement, Learning & Development, Reward & Benefits, Diversity & Inclusion, Office Experience, People Ops, Internal Communications and Recruitment. Basically, anything and everything people related!

Today Robert Hicks, Group Human Resources Director at Reward Gateway joins Nick Day on the HR L&D Podcast sofa to talk about HR tech, employee wellbeing, reward programmes and Diversity and Inclusion.  Listen to this episode to discover why all firms should be considering investing in HR innovation and technology – not just the big brands!

In this “Investing & Integrating HR Tech” episode with Robert Hicks on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

* When did Tech and HR really start to get integrated?

* Why does tech helps HR?

* What are some future tech innovations that you are excited about and those that you are not?

* How will technology will help in D&I for HR?

* Will this help all firms, or will it be focused on big firms only?

Links highlighted in this “Investing & Integrating HR Tech” episode are included below:

* Website: https://www.rewardgateway.com/uk

* LinkedIn Profile: Robert Hicks

* The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day

* Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

* Listen on Podbean

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon

HR, Performance, & Attention to Detail with Chris Denny #33

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Chris Denny, Founder of Attentiontodetail.com! 

Reduce mistakes, improve task accuracy, and improve overall productivity!  Chris Denny is a researcher, trainer, author and consultant, who specialises in working with individuals and organizations to become more detail-oriented.

Following over 6 years of research, Chris has developed a system that can improve performance with attention to detail.

Check out Attentiontodetail.com.  Chris Denny joins Nick today from across the pond in Littleton, Colorado to discuss his book, his business and to teach us how we can all improve performance if we simply become more detail-oriented.

Working with private companies, government organizations and even providing one to one coaching for high-value employees, Chris has developed a system, which he created after 6 years of research, hundreds of surveys, and dozens of discussions to improve performance with attention to detail – something we will find out all about during the course of this podcast.

In this “HR, Performance, & Attention to Detail” episode with Chris Denny on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

* How did you arrive at specializing in improving attention to detail?

* Can people really improve attention to detail or is it something you're born with?

* What system success stories can you share with our listeners?

* How can HR Professionals affect attention to detail across an entire team or organisation to improve performance?

* Attention to Detail Solutions is a company that helps individuals, companies, and organizations decrease errors, increase productivity, and improve quality – is a book that leads me to ask, what's next for you and Attention to Detail?

* Can you tell us more about the book and what extra detail we can find from the book that we just don’t have time to discuss today?

Links highlighted in this “HR, Performance, & Attention to Detail” episode are included below:

* Website: https://attentiontodetail.com/

* LinkedIn Profile: Chris Denny

* Purchase a copy of the book: Attention to Detail Solutions is a company that helps individuals, companies, and organizations decrease errors, increase productivity, and improve quality

* The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day

* Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

* Listen on Podbean

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real ...

Why Aligning HR with Marketing is Critical with Neil Bedwell #32

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Neil Bedwell, Founding Partner and President at LOCAL, a Change Marketing consultancy.

Prior to starting LOCAL Neil led global digital marketing at Coca-Cola and ran the brand’s digital program for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Now, Neil and his team use consumer marketing techniques inside some of the world's biggest and best companies (including Capital One, Kaiser Permanente, South West Airlines, Chick-fil-A, P&G, UPS) to engage with and build belief amongst companies’ most valuable assets — their people.

Neil knows that it is the companies that put People First that will survive and thrive post-pandemic which is why HR and Marketing need to be more aligned if businesses want to truly fuel future growth.

Neil wants to inspire HR practitioners to think and work like marketers to build belief, fuel adoption, and create opportunities for all employees to become owners of change. Why? Because the future of work depends on it.

Neil is a regular speaker, Forbes writer, and media guest, where he offers a transparent, engaging deep dive into current research, practical examples, and burning questions around the new space of Change Marketing that is disrupting and improving how HR and people leaders approach employee engagement, company culture, and the employee experience.

In this “Why Aligning HR with Marketing is Critical” episode with Neil Bedwell on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

* In these times of turbulence and rapid change, focusing on employees is more critical, and more challenging, than ever before. Can you tell us more about why this harmony between Marketing and HR is so important?

* The correlation between engaged employees and company performance is increasingly well documented (with some recent studies claiming that highly engaged employees outperform those with low engagement by 250%). So why do so many companies STILL treat their employees like an afterthought?

* What is LOCAL's unique approach to this macro problem, and how did you land it?

* What the biggest mistake most companies make when thinking about employee engagement?

* Why do you think the future of work depends on HR and Marketing being closely aligned?

* If I'm an HR leader listening to this, where should I start?

* Something that has been disrupting how HR and people leaders approach employee engagement, company culture, and the employee experience – is Change Marketing - can you tell us more about this?

* How can HR practitioners listening to this start to create opportunities for their employees to become owners of change?

Links highlighted in this “Why Aligning HR with Marketing is Critical” episode are included below:

Website: https://localindustries.com/

LinkedIn Profile: Neil Bedwell

Articles:

* Is Human Resources Your Next Profit Center? (Forbes)

* Why Caring About Your Employees Matters More Than Engagement (Forbes)

* How To Survive And Thrive In 'The Blender’ (Forbes)

Recruiting in the Age of Googlization with Ira Wolfe #31

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Ira Wolfe, President and Chief Googlization Officer of Success Performance Solutions!

Ira Wolfe is ranked by Thinkers360 as the #1Global Thought Leaders and Influencers in Future of Work category, #3 in HR, and top 20 for Leadership. He has been described as a “Millennial trapped in a Baby Boomer body and the world’s first Chief Googlization Officer.

Ira has been dancing with change his entire professional life, profoundly shaped by both his fascination and fear of a VUCA future where the line between reality and science fiction blur.

VUCA was also his TEDx idea worth sharing. For 25 years, Ira has been at the leading edge of pre-hire and leadership assessments, recruitment marketing, and workforce trends.

He is president of Poised for the Future Company, founder of Success Performance Solutions, and a popular presenter at SHRM and business conferences. He’s the author of 6 books including his latest, Recruiting in the Age of Googlization, which was recognized as one of the best HR and Recruiting books of all-time by Book Authority.

He is also founder of the Googlization Nation community, host of the podcast Geeks Geezers Googlization and a frequent contributor to HR and business blogs including Cornerstone OnDemand’s ReWork and Medium.

In this “Recruiting in the Age of Googlization” episode with Ira Wolfe on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

* I would like to start with the acronym VUCA. Can you tell our listeners what this means and more importantly, why it matters?

* How do we “get back to normal?”

* Where will “normal” be one year from now?

* What is Googlization?

* What is the future of “employability?”

* What are five horrible hiring mistakes companies make?

* Your latest book, “Recruiting in the Age of Googlization” is a brilliant and practical blueprint to help businesses to attract, acquire, and retain more talent. – Can you tell us more about this blueprint and let our listeners know how job searching will change in the Age of Googlization?

* How do you think talent acquisition needs to change?

* How can leaders build trust?

Links highlighted in this “Recruiting in the Age of Googlization” episode are included below:

* Website: https://www.successperformancesolutions.com/

* LinkedIn Profile: Ira Wolfe

* The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day

* Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon

Employee Burnout & Performance Management with David Shar #30

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by David Shar, founder of Illuminate PMC to discuss how we can prevent employee burnout and improve performance management.

David is a sought after keynote speaker, consultant, and trainer and in this podcast, he examines how organisations can improve their leadership and culture, combat burnout, and design meaningful work.  David combines decades of leadership experience with the latest psychological research to help you discover how you can prevent burnout to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

David holds his bachelor’s in human resource management from Colorado State University and his master’s in industrial/organizational psychology from the University of Maryland – College Park. He is a current doctoral candidate in business psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where he is studying the interaction between meaningful work and burnout.

David is NOT your typical academic – as a scientist/practitioner translator, David makes leadership theory & business psychology accessible, implementable, and fun through the use of humor, stories, and ‘real-world’ examples.

In this “Employee Burnout & Performance Management” episode with David Shar on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

* Employee burnout – what is it? What causes it? How can an organization fix it?

* How do I know if my company has a burnout problem?

* If I discover that my employees are burned out, what is the first thing step I can take to fix it?

* How are people supposed to find meaning in their work? What if I have a mundane job?

* How did you get into this line of work and where did you develop a passion for work?

* What long-term effects will COVID-19 have on the world of work?

* Why is diversity useless without inclusion?

* What have been your findings from studying the interaction between meaningful work and burnout?

* Where can we find out more about you David?

Links highlighted in this episode are included below:

* Website: https://www.illuminatepmc.com/

* LinkedIn Profile: David Shar

* The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day

* Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon

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Welcome back to the HR L&D Podcast, where we explore the latest trends and innovations in the world of Human Resources and Learning & Development.

I'm your host, Nick Day, and today, I have the privilege of hosting Andrew Swiler, an HR tech pioneer and investment visionary, to the show!  

Andrew is also the CEO of Lanteria, a leading workforce development and HR management suite for Office 365, and he is dedicated to helping businesses cultivate a culture of high performance, talent development, optimised performance, and sustainable growth.  It is also worth noting that Lanteria.com has earned recognition as the top HRMS for Microsoft users.

Andrew brings a wealth of expertise in various aspects of HR tech, including remote team management, harnessing software to supercharge HR capacity, building high-performing sales teams, software acquisitions, employee engagement strategies, as well as best practices for offshore hiring. 

Key Learnings:

• Empathy in Leadership: Successful leaders often possess strong empathy, fostering positive relationships and work environments.
• HR Software Implementation: Effective HR software can streamline processes, but establishing a strong culture and management practices is essential first.
• Managing Remote Teams: Remote work offers global talent access but requires hiring individuals who value ownership and autonomy.
• AI and Analytics in HR: AI tools like Microsoft Copilot can simplify tasks and enable data-driven decisions to enhance retention and engagement.
• Case Study - OSM Shipping: Lanteria’s software facilitated smooth mergers and acquisitions, demonstrating its role in integrating HR systems and streamlining onboarding.

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Connect with Andrew:

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/swiler/

Connect with Nick Day:

Email: nick@jgarecruitment.com

Phone: 01727800377

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

Remote Onboarding a Modern Workforce with David Secunda #29

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by David Secunda, The Founder and CEO of WorkBright, an HR tech startup that moves traditional employee onboarding to a 100% remote process that workers complete before they arrive.

In this episode, we tackle the issue of remote onboarding. Clearly a relevant HR topic with the world experiencing repeated lockdowns in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, David takes the opportunity to demonstrate how a modern workforce can be onboarded remotely, helping businesses to build and support established remote or decentralized teams

David has led numerous organizations including Avid4 Adventure (Founder & Chairman, outdoor adventure camps), PlanetOutdoors (Founder & CEO, online outdoor retailer), and the Outdoor Industry Association (President).  He also worked as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Mobius Venture Capital and Sequel Venture Partners. He is an active mentor in the business community at Techstars, MergeLane and the CU Leeds School of Business, and has served on the boards of Entrepreneur’s Organization Colorado, RMC Health, The SCA, and was a founding board member of Leave No Trace. Additionally, he was the Governor appointed Chairman of the Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing Advisory Committee

In this “Remote Onboarding a Modern Workforce” episode with David Secunda on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

* What is remote onboarding and why will it still be a best-practice after COVID?

* What challenges inspired you to create WorkBright?

* What trends are changing the current HR landscape?

* How is the gig economy reshaping the modern workforce?

* How are security and privacy evolving in human resources?

* How can organizations build and support a successful remote/decentralized team?

* How can organizations increase retention and job satisfaction for younger workforce members?

Links highlighted in this “Remote Onboarding a Modern Workforce” episode are included below:

* Website: workbright.com

* Contact David Secunda Direct: david@workbright.com

* LinkedIn Profile: David Secunda

* The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day

* Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon

The Childcare Provision Conundrum for Working Parents with Tom Broome #28

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Tom Broome is the founder of Playcare, an innovative childcare marketplace bridging the gap between parents and childcare providers. It is an innovative proposition that helps forward-thinking employers to support parent to discover, book and make huge savings on childcare.

Childcare benefits can help providers to maximise occupancy for providers, build loyalty for employers and offer huge support for working parents.

In this “The Childcare Provision Conundrum for Working Parents” episode with Tom Broome on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

* What does the world of Childcare and Employee Benefits look like from an HR perspective?

* What’s changed for working parents and how can we apply these changes to improve childcare provision?

* How parents can solve the childcare provider conundrum

* How childcare provision can be partnered with employee benefits and why this benefits employers

* How to run childcare benefits through payroll

* The childcare industry is under a ton of pressure but, Tom explains why there is hope!

* Playcare is a childcare benefit that delivers for working parents. Discover, how to make huge savings on childcare with help from forward-thinking employers.

Links highlighted in this “The Childcare Provision Conundrum for Working Parents” episode are included below:

* Find out more about Playcare: playcare.co

* info@playcare.co

* https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombroome1/

* Nick Day, Host of The HR L&D Podcast LinkedIn Profile

* JGA HR Recruitment: Leading HR Recruiters

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon

Closing the Gap from HRD to CEO with Lisa Haggar #27

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Lisa Haggar, a strategic and innovative Human Resources Director who always seems to be helping, coaching or advising others!  Her energy seems to be limitless and it is clear from all of her activities that Lisa is highly skilled in translating business visions into HR initiatives that really do improve performance, profitability, growth and employee engagement.

Lisa is a genuine influencer, LinkedIn guru and HR disruptor and so I am delighted to welcome her today to the HR L&D Podcast!

In this “Closing the Gap from HRD to CEO” episode with Lisa Haggar on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

* Why are you so passionate about closing the gap between HRD to CEO?

* How have you gone about writing your HRD to CEO programme?

* What are the three main reasons why there are so few HRD who make it CEO’s?

* Do you think gender has anything to do with why so few HRD’s are making it to CEO status?

* Where does the CIPD fit into the HRD to CEO journey?

* What’s Lisa’s secret for gaining huge LinkedIn engagement?

* The one thing about HR Lisa would change (and why)!

Links highlighted in this “Closing the Gap from HRD to CEO” episode are included below:

* Lisa Haggar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-haggar-540a68117?originalSubdomain=uk

* Nick Day, Host of The HR L&D Podcast LinkedIn Profile

* JGA HR Recruitment: Leading HR Recruiters

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

 Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon

Becoming a Leader Worth Following with Tim Spiker #26

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by  Tim Spiker, the author of the book “The Only Leaders Worth* Following,” and he has been passionately investigating exceptional leadership effectiveness since 1999. Tim and his organization, The Aperio, help people become, be, and stay leaders who are actually worth following.  Tim has identified the ingredients that create exceptional leaders. Tim’s work puts him in a variety of roles including delivering keynote talks, creating unique and customized learning experiences, and guiding long-term developmental journeys. He has worked with leadership teams in North America, Australia, and Asia. He resides in the United States in Atlanta with his wife and four children.

The Aperio, is A Latin word meaning to uncover, lay bare, make clear, or reveal.  https://www.theaperio.com/about-aperio

In this “Becoming a Leader Worth Following" episode with Tim Spiker, on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

* What it is that you think makes an exceptional leader?

* What is exceptional leadership?

* How can we understand the hidden truths of leadership?

* How can we determine which leaders are worth following?

* What is the Who* Not What Principle?

* How can we apply the Who* Not What Principle right away?

* What does it mean to be “Inwardly Sound” and “Others Focused”?

* What is the most critical thing for organizations must understand about leadership?

* What challenges are leaders typically faced with when they are leading in the midst of significant uncertainty – such as this global COVID-19 pandemic?

* We find out more about Tim's latest books "The Only Leaders Worth* Following" 

* How to spot leaders who appear successful but aren’t well-developed as people!

* Have leadership styles changed?

* What are the key transferable soft skills people should focus on developing within a leadership context?

Links highlighted in this “Becoming a Leader Worth Following” episode are included below:

* The End of Jobs – Book by Jeff Wald featured on this episode, available on Amazon

*  Tim Spiker, LinkedIn profile

* Access the book “The Only Leaders Worth* Following”

* Discover more about Tim and his organization, The Aperio

* Nick Day, Host of The HR L&D Podcast LinkedIn Profile

* JGA HR Recruitment: Leading HR Recruiters

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

How Neuroscience can help HR and L&D with Simon Ashton #25

Nick Day meets with Simon Ashton, a business psychologist, trainer and certified coach and head of Learning & Development at Phoenix Leaders.  Simon possesses over 15 years’ experience in L&D and at Phoenix Leaders, Simon works with clients across a broad range of sectors to solve their L&D issues by applying the most up to date research from the fields of neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, social sciences. With both an academic and professional background in behavioural sciences, Simon helps organisations gain a better understanding of how people act, think and feel, transforming performance and maximising potential to achieve tangible business outcomes.

Prior to joining Phoenix Leaders, Simon headed up his own L&D consultancy and has previously held a number of roles in the executive search field. Simon holds an MSc in Business Psychology and is accredited by the British Psychological Society as a psychometric assessment practitioner.

In this “How Neuroscience can help HR and L&D with Simon Ashton” podcast episode, we discover:

* How neuroscience can help HR, Payroll and L&D – especially in terms of leadership!

* How can neuroscience help us to gain a deeper understanding of emotional responses?

* How can the understanding of neuroscience improve employee engagement and productivity levels?

* How can labelling emotions reduce the activation of the amygdala, the part of the brain associated with anxiety and avoidance behaviour?

* How can healthy workplace relationships stimulate and motivate our brains?

* How do brain glucose levels impact memory, attention and problem-solving?

* What has been the impact of the Coronavirus on leadership resilience?

* How to handle uncertainty in this new age of Information and technology?

* How to achieve a well-rounded employee wellbeing strategy?

Check out the links highlighted in this episode below:

* Phoenix Leaders: https://phoenixleaders.co.uk/

* Simon Ashton’s LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-ashton-b5275b13b/

* How to achieve a well-rounded employee wellbeing strategy Article on LinkedIn: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/analysis/simon-ashton-achieving-a-well-rounded-employee-wellbeing-strategy/124140

* The ABC Technique referenced in this episode by Simon: The ABC Technique for Stress Management

* The Chimp Parad0x, referenced in the Podcast by Simon: The Chimp Paradox on Amazon

* JGA HR Recruitment: jgarecruitment.com

* Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host: Nick@jgarecruitment.com

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Thriving in Uncertain Times with Suzanne Sibilla #24

Nick Day sat down with Suzanne Sibilla, founder of Leadership and Employee Development company, Sibilla & Associates. Suzanne has spent her life-transforming mid-to-senior level leaders and employees to be productive, engaged, and empowered in their organisations.

With over 20+ years’ experience as a leader, trainer, coach, and Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Suzanne has successfully coached over 200 executives and professionals in the United States, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore and supported clients ranging from Lam Research, KLA-Tencor, Hewlett-Packard, Compaq to Sun Microsystems to achieve more engaged workforces.

Suzanne has recently consolidated her knowledge and experience into her new best-selling book titled: “Pivot YOU! 6 Powerful Steps to Thriving in Uncertain Times.  Master Your Mindset and Achieve Your Goals.”

With working from home (WFH) a hot topic right now as a result of the Covid19 pandemic, we discover how HR Leaders really can thrive in uncertain times!

In this “Thriving in Uncertain Times with Suzanne Sibilla” podcast episode, we discover:

* How HR leaders can use their expertise and wisdom to help them keep their respective teams engaged, motivated, and productive while WFH?

* The best methods for managing teams remotely?

* How HR leaders can ensure employees are achieving results and thriving in uncertain times?

* How HR leaders can ensure that employees stay healthy while maintaining a work-life balance when WFH?

* We discover more about Suzanne’s best-selling book “Pivot YOU! 6 Powerful Steps to Thriving in Uncertain Times.  Master Your Mindset and Achieve Your Goals.”

* The 6 steps to thriving in uncertain times: Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, Reframing Reality, Loving Life, Visualisation and Growth Goals

* The inspiration that inspired Suzanne to write this book?

Check out the links highlighted in this episode below:

* Sibilla & Associates, sibillatraining.com

* Suzanne’s LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-r-sibilla-b80229/

* Pivot YOU Thriving in Uncertain Times Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2762006960703541/

* Get a copy of the book! “Pivot YOU! 6 Powerful Steps to Thriving in Uncertain Times.  Master Your Mindset and Achieve Your Goals.”

* JGA HR Recruitment: jgarecruitment.com

* Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host: Nick@jgarecruitment.com

If you want to take advantage of Suzanne's FREE consultation offer - please email Suzanne direct at suzannesibilla@gmail.com

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Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR,

Putting the Human back into HR with Su Patel #023

Nick Day sat down with International Leadership Consultant, HR Thought Partner, Author and Speaker, Su Patel.  Su is also Founder and Director of HR Training and Consulting Ltd, where she also hosts The HR Leadership Academy and The HR Networking Club.

The majority of Su’s work experience has been within the fast-paced retail sector.  She worked for Tesco as a Senior HR Manager and Learning and Development Manager impacting over 300,000 employees and more recently she has worked within the Education, Insurance and Printing industries. She has been having an impact on HR for over 25 years and loves serving businesses and people.

Su now focuses her time on transforming HR by training and empowering HR professionals and leaders globally so they can continue to provide a world-class, human approach to leading teams.

Su is also the author of "Putting The Human Back Into HR - Success as an HR professional Begins With You" and which aims to provide leaders within Human Resources with solutions to build credible brands for people.  We discuss this Putting the Human back into HR concept in more detail to discover the key strategies that can help HR leaders to ensure people are always at the heart of a business

In this “Putting the Human back into HR with Su Patel” podcast episode, we discover:

* What are the critical challenges that HR leaders typically face every day and how can HR leaders ensure they are equipped with the tools to handle them?

* What motivated you to write your book “Putting The Human Back Into HR - Success as an HR professional Begins With You"

* What are the 5 areas HR professionals need to master to be effective?

* What is your HR blueprint for ensuring HR leaders can deliver a balanced approach to employee issues and make a positive impact strategically?

* How HR leaders can be more proactive

* Tips for creating an enjoyable work environment for employees

* What are the key leadership skills an HR leader needs to master

* The key strategies that can help an HR leader put people at the heart of its business

* What will be the future for HR

To find out more about this “Putting the Human back into HR with Su Patel” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* Su Patel LinkedIn details: http://linkedin.com/in/coach-for-hr-professionals

* Link for the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Putting-Human-Back-Into-professional/dp/1781333300

* Link to join my development and networking club for HR professionals: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13509937

* The Learning & Develo0pment Company: https://thelearninganddevelopmentcompany.co.uk/

* JGA HR Recruitment: jgarecruitment.com

* Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host: Nick@jgarecruitment.com

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Creating high-performing cultures with Chief People Officer, Jason Treu #022

Recorded prior to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Nick Day sat down with best-selling author and Chief People Officer, Jason Treu  - a culture and leadership expert who helps leaders, managers and HR professionals build high-performing cultures and teams with unbreakable connection, extreme scrappiness and the ability to have courageous conversations.

Jason knows how to increase productivity by creating engaged and happy workforces and today he shares with us his blueprint process for creating high-performing cultures!

Jason Treu is the best-selling author of “Social Wealth”, which has sold more than 45,000 copies. He believes the lack of employee engagement in the workplace is killing productivity, which is costing industries billions.   For Jason, the solution is simple: Employee Connection.   This is a subject he has talked about as a featured TedX speaker, where at TEDxWilmington 2017, he unveiled his breakthrough team building game, Cards Against Mundanity.

He also hosts Executive Breakthroughs, a podcast that brings together game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts to share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.

In this “Creating high-performing cultures with Chief People Officer, Jason Treu” podcast episode, we discover:

* How can companies create a high-performance culture like the companies we often see listed on things like "Forbes Best Companies to Work"?

* What are the key concepts business leaders need to understand if they want to create a high-performing culture?

* What actions can businesses take, regardless of size, that can help them expedite the process?

* So tell me more about your game, Cards Against Mundanity!

* What tips you can give leaders to help them to uncover potential “blind spots” or negative patterns that may be inhibiting success?

* Why do leaders get stuck or feel restless if they don't take action?

* Find out more about Jason’s research where he discovers a connection between children who have suffered trauma and business inhibitors to success.

* Social Wealth is a book which you have written which is a ‘how-to-guide' on building personal and professional relationships. It has sold more than 60,000 copies and has held #1 spot across four business and self-help categories!  In the book, you discover what you believe is the biggest predictor for success – and its called “Social Wealth”.  We find out more about this…

* What to do if you have hit a plateau in your career

* What are the 10 essential leadership skill sets that can help these business leaders to feel motivated again, increase resiliency and bounce back from rejection and setbacks?

* Learn the three secrets to networking that the top super connectors to speed up the relationship-building process and get people to help you (Hint - Introverts can easily do this).

To find out more about this “Creating high-performing cultures with Chief People Officer, Jason Treu” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace - with Woosh Raza #021

Recorded prior to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Nick Day sat down with Senior HR Leader, Woosh Raza, Head of Human Resources and Learning & Development for a brilliant charity called Phoenix Futures and an individual who is incredibly passionate about Equality & Diversity.

I met Woosh recently when he kindly invited me to form part of a CIPD London panel which explored how we can improve diversity and inclusion in relation to recruitment practices. Woosh is an expert in developing strategic people plans that align with organisational goals and leading high performing HR teams.

Phoenix Futures are a charity committed to supporting those who suffer from alcohol addiction or substance abuse. The charity is well recognised in the sector.  Woosh has worked in senior HR roles for over a decade in the remit of generalist and as a leader of HR teams so it was an absolute delight to be able to sit down with him and talk all about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace.

 As Woosh articulately tells us on the episode:

*  Equality is having a seat on the table

* Diversity is raising your voice

* Inclusion is about having that voice heard

In this “Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace” podcast episode, we discover:

* Why it is essential HR and L&D teams address issues related to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

* What does Equality, Diversity & Inclusion mean in the workplace context?

* What should and can be done by HR and L&D Teams to combat ED&I challenges

* Are issues related to ED&I progressing or regressing?

* How can technology help in address and improve ED&I practices

* What are the common pitfalls that organisations are making when it comes to ED&I?

* Why diversity leads to better profits?

* What are the immediately implementable actions an HR practitioner can take after listening to this episode of the HR L&D podcast?

To find out more about this “Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* Woosh Raza LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/woosh-raza-chartered-mcipd-8a8b3034/

* Phoenix-Futures Charity: https://www.phoenix-futures.org.uk/

* JGA HR recruitment Services (HR & Payroll Recruitment Services)

* Nick Day - nick@jgarecruitment.com (Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host)

* Nick Day: Linkedin Profile

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Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!

Making Collaboration Work with Richard Watkins #020

Nick Day sits down with Richard Watkins, a lifelong collaborator who started his career with BP where he spent 8 years across Research & Development and product strategy before working as a strategist with What If Innovation, where Richard ran over 75 collaborative projects in over 20 countries, leading teams to the creation of major brands and products in China, Europe and the US.

Richard explores human dynamics by creating models and tools that help people make good choices; consulting with organisations who want to make sense of what it takes to thrive, and playing with a range of creative projects.

He founded “Let’s Go” in 2013 to offer specialist support to organisations who want to get more from collaborative working. Outside of work, his creative projects have led to exhibitions in Beirut, Cape Town, Istanbul, LA, and his hometown London.

In this “Making Collaboration Work” podcast episode, we discover:

* What approaches should leaders, teams and organisations undertake to improve collaboration?

* What do organisations get wrong when it comes to collaboration?

* When should we collaborate and when should we not collaborate?

* How can individuals get better at collaboration?

* What are the five dynamics that need attention?

* How can organisations set up to make collaboration more effective?

* How can we discover the hidden conversations that unlock progress?

* Why organisations need to be more collaborative

* Is technology taking us away from the traditional face to face contact being a requirement?

To find out more about this “Making Collaboration Work” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* Richard Watkins LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddavidwatkins/

* letsgo.so

* letsgo.so/cards

* JGA HR recruitment Services (HR & Payroll Recruitment Services)

* Nick Day - nick@jgarecruitment.com (Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host)

* Nick Day: Linkedin Profile

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Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  

I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

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Today, I have the privilege of hosting Brent Kedzierski, a seasoned HR professional with over 35 years of expertise in the field of human performance engineering and in driving organizational transformations. 

Brent's illustrious career has been marked by pioneering milestones in human performance across government and industry sectors, particularly in enhancing US Military aircraft platforms.

Brent drove significant transformations, particularly within Shell, where he led initiatives such as the Globalized HR function and ventures focused on HR Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Learning Strategy, and Innovation.

Brent is now Chief Learning Officer at HumanWRKS where he is responsible for owning strategy to improve the human performance experience across high risk / high consequence industries.

Today, I will delve deep into his wealth of experience to discuss the intricacies of leveraging Connected Worker Designs to bridge the Employee Experience Debt Gap. 

Key Highlights:

• Understanding the Experience Debt Gap: Brent explains the concept of the "experience debt gap," emphasising its significance for HR leaders in managing digital work environments.
• Contributing Factors: Brent elaborates on the various factors that contribute to the experience debt gap, highlighting how these factors negatively impact employee performance and satisfaction.
• Signs and Symptoms: Discussion on how the experience debt gap manifests within organisations, with Brent identifying common signs that HR leaders need to watch for.
• Role of Connected Worker Designs: Brent provides examples of how connected worker designs have successfully improved the employee experience by addressing the experience debt gap.
• Implementation Strategies: Insights into best practices and strategies for HR leaders looking to implement connected worker designs effectively within their organisations.
• Future Trends: Brent concludes with his predictions on future trends in connected worker designs and their potential to further bridge the experience debt gap in an evolving digital workplace.

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Management Mess to Leadership Success with Scott Miller #19

Nick Day from JGA HR Recruitment is joined on the HR L&D Podcast by Scott Miller who serves as FranklinCovey’s executive vice president of thought leadership. He is the host of On Leadership with Scott Miller, a weekly leadership webcast, podcast, and newsletter that features interviews with renowned business titans, authors, and experts. Scott also authors a weekly leadership column for Inc.com and is a regular contributor to Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global and the American City Business Journal.

He is the bestselling author of FranklinCovey’s Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow, and Everyone Deserves a Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team.

Scott began his professional career in 1992 with the Disney Development Company as a founding member of the development team that designed the town of Celebration, Florida. Scott now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and three young sons

In this "Management Mess to Leadership Success" episode of the HR L&D Podcast we discover:

* What were the choices that led Scott Miller to become both a best-selling author on thought leadership and executive vice president and of the world-leading consultancy and training firm, FranklinCovey?

* What it was that motivated Scott to write Management Mess?

* Are Scott’s experiences based on the many leaders he has professionally coached?

* What makes a great leader and what can people do to become better leaders?

* Are leaders often made the scapegoats for commercial problems?

* Was this the intention of your Management Mess to Leadership Success book?

* What does leadership mean to Scott Miller?

* Why everyone should celebrate individual and team success!

* What are the principles, practices, and 30 leadership challenges in the book based on?

* How can these 30 leadership challenges help readers become better leaders?

* Are all leaders in some way a ‘Management Mess’?

* What is the one thing you really hope readers will learn and take away from the book?

* Does FranklinCovey have leadership training that is based on the book?

To find out more about this “Management Mess to Leadership Success” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* On Leadership with Scott Miller

* https://www.franklincovey.com/

* Management Mess to Leadership Success Book: Amazon Link

* Everyone Deserves a Great Manager Book: Amazon Link

* JGA HR recruitment Services (HR & Payroll Recruitment Services)

Culture Types and iX Leadership with Dr. Rachel Headley and Meg Manke #18

Nick Day from JGA HR Recruitment is joined on the HR L&D Podcast by two incredible Culture & Leadership experts,  Dr. Rachel MK Headley and Meg Manke, founders Rose Group international who are a leadership, training and transition change consultancy who help guide businesses through major changes with increased engagement and powerful new attitudes.

Rose Group International (RGI), specializes in leadership development to improve corporate strategic alignment, communication, situational awareness, internal cultures and develop leadership skills to help them to prosper and thrive.

So, who are Rachel and Meg?

Dr. Rachel MK Headley, CEO, is a PhD scientist who spent two decades working in the satellite industry. She uses the lessons she learned from working in big teams and undertaking complex challenges to create solutions for business that work.  She has managed multi-million-dollar projects, uniting diverse international stakeholders, and guiding teams through change.

Meg Manke, COO, is a human-resources professional, with over a decade’s experience in leading HR offices in a large multi-national corporation. She has merged organizations, designed and implemented behaviour-based culture initiatives, and developed leaders in a variety of organizations. She has degrees in Finance, Business Ethics, and Strategic Leadership.  Both Rachel and Meg are also TEDx speakers who have delivered an HR Disrupt talks on stage to over 12,000 people!

Their Rose International programs are also based on their book iX Leadership: Create High-Five Cultures and Guide Transformation and this is something we will find out more about during this episode.  iX Leadership was released in 2018 and is designed to reconnect leadership with their people, to give leaders the tools to drive change, and to create unstoppable teams.

If you want to know more about culture types, great leadership, implementing change, how you can create a culture of innovation or how to inspire powerful teams to produce then you are going to enjoy this!

In this " Culture Types and iX Leadership" episode of the HR L&D Podcast we discover:

* What is the IX Leadership Framework?

* So, at the heart of engagement is culture. but what do we mean by Culture Types?

* How can being aware of Culture Types improve the way we communicate?

* What prompted the creation of Culture Types and iX Leadership?

* Does the organisational structure of a business affect the way we communicate?

* What makes Culture Types more effective than other popular work assessments?

* How do you think work Cultures will continue to evolve?

* Is Internal experience (iX) of an organization a leadership choice?

* With 50% of people are disengaged at work, how does the IX Leadership model address this?

* Advice for leaders who want to implement change, create a culture of innovation or inspire powerful teams to produce?

* Is an academic foundation important when it comes to developing strong leaders or developing influence?

* The key objectives for the book, iX Leadership: Create High-Five Cultures and Guide Transformation

To find out more about this “Culture Types and iX Leadership” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* Rachel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rachel-mk-headley

* Meg's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmanke

Diversity & Inclusion Thought Leadership with Margaret Ochieng #017

Nick Day from JGA HR Recruitment is joined on the HR L&D Podcast by Margaret Ochieng who is a Business Psychologist, a Diversity & Inclusion consultant and founder at “The Inclusive Village”, where she designs workplace solutions that enable people and organisations to adopt “a village culture approach to inclusion”.

I met with Margaret at a recent Recruitment and Diversity event hosted by CIPD London where both Margaret and I were invited to form part of the expert panel.  I loved her thought leadership approach to diversity and inclusion, which is why I was delighted that she was happy to join me for a more detailed conversation on this podcast.

Margaret’s approach to D&I helps individuals and organisations to identify and remove barriers to inclusion, performance and creativity posed by silos, “clans” and “tribes” that often emerge explicitly or implicitly in social groups including workplaces.

As part of the "village spirit", Margaret is also organising a fantastic event for women who want to be game-changers in March!  Stay tuned to find out more about that later on in the podcast…

In this "Diversity & Inclusion Thought Leadership" episode of the HR L&D Podcast with Margaret Ochieng we discover:

* What led Margaret to become a champion for encouraging businesses to deliver more inclusive talent assessment, selection and leadership processes

* How can organisations create inclusive and human-centric work environments where everyone has a fair chance to thrive?

* Why organisations should not be looking or candidates that are a "culture fit".   Let's evolve organisational cultures!

* Are getting better or worse from a D&I front perspective?

* What does D&I Research tell us

* How can we build resilience against "diversity fatigue" and why building a village approach can help.

* Why we must eliminate corporate checkbox systems and replace them with a way of life in the workplace that promotes inclusion

* The most important insights in relation to D&I as it is now within businesses

* The three pioneering and inspiring people Margaret would love to share a dinner party with - and why!

* Some immediately implementable D&I actions you can immediately implement after listening to this podcast?

* Why it is important to be curious about the status quo in your organisation

* How you can ask questions that will keep the D&I conversation open

* The journey that led Margaret to remove the "impossible" from her vocabulary!

* Why you should attend the “A Million Dreams Game Changers Event" being hosted by Margaret in March, which has been designed to help women to make big leaps in 2020 and beyond!

To find out more about Matt Somers and the links referred to in this "Coaching Skills for HR Managers" episode of the HR L&D Podcast are highlighted below:

* Website: https://www.inclusivevillage.com/

* A game changers’ event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-million-dreams-welcome-to-a-game-changers-event-tickets-90149996065

* Margaret Ochieng Blog Article referred to in this episode: