HR Coffee Time

By: Fay Wallis
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  • Welcome to the HR Coffee Time podcast; a fortnightly podcast full of tips and ideas to help you have a successful and fulfilling HR career (without working yourself into the ground). It can feel hard to put yourself and your own career first when you're so busy looking after everyone around you. It can leave you at risk of burning out, finding that you're not where you want to be in your career, or feeling unsure about what you want from your career anymore. This podcast is here to help. Join career coach and founder of Bright Sky Career Coaching, Fay Wallis as she and her expert guests share advice on how to get what you want from your career. If you enjoy the podcast, learn more at: https://www.brightskycareercoaching.co.uk/ or connect with Fay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faywallis/
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  • 137 | How to recognise and break free from the lies we tell ourselves at work, with Emma Djemil

    137 | How to recognise and break free from the lies we tell ourselves at work, with Emma Djemil
    Oct 25 2024
    Are there lies you're telling yourself at work that feel like cold, hard facts? Whether it's believing you don't deserve a promotion, thinking you're not qualified enough to apply for a different role, feeling guilty about taking time off because everyone "needs" you, prioritising colleagues above your own wellbeing, striving for unrealistic perfection, or feeling you need to be available 24/7 to be seen as an effective HR professional – these self-imposed beliefs can significantly impact your career progress and wellbeing.In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Emma Djemil to help you identify and challenge these unhelpful beliefs that might be holding you back in your HR career.Chapters from This Episode[00:00] Introduction and Overview[03:30] Meet Emma Djemil[05:46] Common Lies in HR: Availability Equals Value[08:29] Proving Your Worth in HR[12:43] Recognising and Challenging Self-Lies[17:11] Understanding Deep-Rooted Fears[17:46] Challenging the Fear of Unavailability[19:21] Recognising and Addressing Mistruths[21:20] Empowerment Through Self-Questioning[25:25] The Power of Internal Validation[29:26] Book Recommendation and Wrap Up[32:09] Final Thoughts and FarewellUseful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Emma Djemil on LinkedInEmma’s HR ClubEmma’s annual event: The HR Big MeetOther Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesHR Coffee Time Podcast Playlist: Build Your ConfidenceBook Recommendation From the Episode‘Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway’ – Susan Jeffers‘The Fix: How to Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work’ – Michelle P. KingAll the book recommendations that have been given on HR Coffee TimeLooking For the Transcript?You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing upto receive the free weekly
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    37 mins
  • 136 | How to shape a winning workplace culture when you work in HR, with Annabelle Lawson and Paula Brockwell

    136 | How to shape a winning workplace culture when you work in HR, with Annabelle Lawson and Paula Brockwell
    Oct 11 2024

    Shaping workplace culture is becoming an increasingly important part of HR's role, with many HR functions being renamed as "People and Culture" and culture-related responsibilities appearing in job titles. But how do you actually go about shaping culture, especially when you're already busy with your day-to-day work?

    In this special episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by two guests: Annabelle Lawson, HR Manager at SPT Lab Tech, and Paula Brockwell, Founder and Chief Culture Shaper at the Employee Experience Project. Together, they explore practical strategies for defining, shaping, and embedding a winning workplace culture.

    This episode is packed with actionable advice, from how to engage leadership in culture initiatives to how HR professionals can avoid becoming overwhelmed by the process. Whether you're just starting your culture journey or looking to refine your approach, this conversation is here to help.

    Chapters from This Episode


    [00:00] Introduction and Overview

    [01:33] Meet the Guests: Annabelle Lawson and Paula Brockwell

    [03:59] Annabelle Explains Her Culture Project

    [08:32] Culture is a Strategic Enabler of Business Growth

    [09:26] Using the Business Culture Canvas for Culture Conversations

    [12:46] Embedding New Culture and Measuring Progress

    [15:20] Timeframes for Seeing Cultural Changes

    [19:55] Avoiding Overwhelm When Working on Culture Initiatives

    [23:25] Starting a Culture Journey from Scratch

    [24:33] The Importance of CEO Engagement in Culture Initiatives

    [25:03] Book Recommendations

    [26:06] How to Connect with Annabelle and Paula


    Useful Links
    • Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
    • Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching
    • Connect with Annabelle Lawson on LinkedIn
    • Connect with Paula Brockwell on LinkedIn
    • Paula’s website: The Employee Experience Project


    Research and Resources Mentioned
    • Download Paula’s free culture change resources
    • Access Paula’s Business Culture Canvas
    • Access Paula’s Culture Catalyst Scorecard

    Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes
    • Episode 114: What workplace culture is, how to measure it, and a surprising way to improve it with Arend Boersema
    • Episode 120: Crafting culture: unearthing and shaping the heart of your business with Louise Kennedy


    Book Recommendation From the Episode
    • ‘Herd: How to Change Mass Behaviour by Harnessing Our True...
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    35 mins
  • 135 | Why & how to support people experiencing the menopause at work, with Emma Thomas

    135 | Why & how to support people experiencing the menopause at work, with Emma Thomas
    Sep 27 2024

    Menopause is a topic that impacts everyone in the HR and People profession, whether personally or through supporting colleagues. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Emma Thomas, founder of Managing the Menopause, to discuss the importance of understanding and supporting employees through menopause in the workplace.

    Emma shares valuable insights on perimenopause and menopause, common symptoms, the business case for supporting employees, legal considerations, and practical strategies for creating a supportive work environment. This episode is packed with data-driven information and actionable advice for HR professionals looking to update policies, improve employee wellbeing, or build a stronger business case for menopause support.

    Chapters from This Episode

    [00:00] Introduction and Overview

    [00:53] Meet Emma Thomas: Menopause Expert

    [04:15] Defining Perimenopause and Menopause

    [06:47] Common Symptoms of Perimenopause

    [09:32] Impact of Menopause Symptoms at Work

    [11:35] Research and Business Case for Menopause Support

    [20:11] Practical Support for Menopause in the Workplace

    [25:03] Book Recommendation: "Revolting Women" by Dr. Lucy Ryan

    [26:06] How to Connect With Emma Thomas

    Useful Links
    • Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
    • Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching
    • Connect with Emma Thomas on LinkedIn
    • Emma’s website: Managing the Menopause
    • Emma’s podcast: Middling Along

    Research and Resources Mentioned
    • CIPD 2023 Menopause at Work survey
    • CIPD: Menopause at work – guide for people managers
    • Deloitte Women at Work 2024 report
    • BSI guide on menstruation and menopause in the workplace
    • ACAS: Menopause at work
    • Cycle of Change: Animation explaining the menopause

    Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes

    Episode 42: Diversity and Inclusion at Work, Seven Mistakes to Avoid and what to do instead with Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey


    Book Recommendation From the Episode

    ‘Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women Are Walking Out and What to Do About It’ by Dr. Lucy...
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    34 mins

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Invaluable career advice!

These bite size chunks are brilliant to listen to, will help me develop my HR career and give me the confidence to push forwards !

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Understanding the Jargon of a New World

I’m in the process of leaving the RAF after 26 years and venturing into a new (to me) world of HR/People & Culture. I was recommended Fay Wallis’s epic podcast and 6 episodes in and I’m hooked. Incredibly informative and articulated to perfection, what I’m learning will hopefully be expertly used in future job interviews. Thank you Fay, now on to the other 100+ episodes.

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