Find Grow Keep

Karen Kirton
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Bite-sized people & business advice for forward-thinking Founders, CEOs, and Senior Business Leaders in Australia & beyond. As a leader, you’re responsible for growth, navigating market changes, all while trying to find time for to recruit, develop, retain and motivate your team. It’s a lot. Managing the 'people stuff' effectively is not just an HR function – It’s a core aspect of running a successful business. If you're looking to unlock growth and drive performance, these short and practical podcast episodes will give you the tools and insights to get your business to the next stage by leveraging great people and culture. Brought to you by Karen Kirton, Founder of Amplify HR, Karen has over 20 years' experience in People Management, degrees in Business and Psychology, and is the Amazon best-selling author of “Great People, Great Business: Your HR handbook for creating a business that’s ready to scale and grow”. Karen is passionate about creating workplaces that engage and inspire—especially for small to medium sized This podcast is designed to give you practical, down-to-earth solutions and real life case studies that will genuinely make a difference. Learn more at: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au Get our free eBook packed with practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Perfect for business owners and leaders focused on building a thriving team. Download it at amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/find-grow-keep

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    2.147 Leadership Development Workshops: Build Stronger Leaders and Teams

    This episode is a special one as it also marks five years of the Find Grow Keep podcast!   In this conversation, we explore why leadership development workshops are one of the most practical ways to lift performance, strengthen culture, and improve retention, especially in small and medium sized businesses.  In today’s episode, you will learn about:  What leadership development workshops actually are and what great workshops include, from skill building to practice, coaching style support, and feedback Why leadership matters more than ever, and how many culture and retention issues are actually leadership capability gaps The outcomes you can expect when workshops are designed well, including clearer communication, stronger decision making, better team cohesion, and fewer escalations back to the business owner High impact workshop topics that consistently deliver results, such as active listening, difficult conversations, feedback, team effectiveness, emotional intelligence in practice, problem solving, and self leadership Who should attend, including current people leaders and emerging leaders, and why shared language across leaders matters Formats that work for busy businesses, including half day workshops and practical series that build capability over time How to tailor workshops to your culture and real workplace scenarios so the learning sticks How to build buy in and think about ROI, including what to measure and how to create follow through If you would like support designing leadership development workshops that fit your team and your business, book a free discovery call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/ronita-fourie  Make sure to subscribe to stay updated with new releases every second Monday!   Visit amplifyhr.com.au for more insights and resources.   Send a text Get our free eBook packed with practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Perfect for business owners and leaders focused on building a thriving team. Download it at amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/find-grow-keep

    16 min

  2. 1 MAR

    2.146 HR for Small Business — From To Do List to People Strategy

    If your HR tasks are living on sticky notes or inside your head, this episode is for you.  Many small business owners do not lack effort when it comes to their people. What they often lack is a clear people strategy. Instead of building intentionally, they are reacting to hiring needs, performance issues, contracts, onboarding gaps and compliance questions as they arise.  In this episode, I walk you through how to move from a never ending HR to do list to a simple, practical people strategy that supports your business growth.  You will learn:  The difference between HR tasks and a true people strategy The three outcomes every small and medium sized business should focus on using the Find Grow Keep framework A simple five step planning process you can complete in two hours How to turn strategy into action with a ninety day execution rhythm What to keep in house and when to consider external HR support We also touch on practical HR for small business essentials such as hiring your first employee, basic compliance foundations, running performance conversations, and knowing when it is time to bring in HR support services or on demand HR expertise.  If you want to protect your business, reduce people related stress, and build a team that helps you find, grow and keep great people, this episode will give you a clear starting point.  Make sure to subscribe to stay updated with new releases every second Monday!   Visit amplifyhr.com.au for more insights and resources.   Send a text Get our free eBook packed with practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Perfect for business owners and leaders focused on building a thriving team. Download it at amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/find-grow-keep

    17 min
  3. 2.145 Winning Hidden Stakeholders with Michael Field

    22 FEB

    2.145 Winning Hidden Stakeholders with Michael Field

    In this conversation, Karen Kirton sits down with marketer Michael Field to unpack the hidden force behind so many B2B wins and losses. We explore the invisible buying committee, the stakeholders you rarely meet yet who quietly shape every major decision. You will learn how to identify them, speak to what they value, and create simple assets that help them champion your solution inside the room you cannot enter.  In today’s episode, you will learn about:  Why the person you talk to the most is not always the decision maker How to map the real influencers in a deal across finance, risk, safety, procurement, and operations Interview techniques that reveal what actually drives choices, not just what people say The emotional side of decisions and how to de risk choices for project managers A 30 day action plan to start influencing the whole committee in your market New episodes drop on Mondays. Subscribe so you never miss practical ideas to find great people, grow leaders, and keep top talent.  Visit amplifyhr.com.au for more insights and resources.   Send a text

    24 min

  4. 15 FEB

    2.144 HR Outsourcing: Save Time, Cut Risk and Fuel Growth

    If HR keeps landing on your desk, this episode is your reset.   Karen breaks down what HR outsourcing actually covers for Australian SMEs, the real-world signals it’s time to get help, and a simple 90-day plan to cut risk and free up leadership time.  Who it’s for: Owners and leaders in small to medium businesses who are juggling contracts, awards, onboarding and tricky people issues alongside sales and operations.  You’ll learn:  What HR outsourcing includes beyond “paperwork” (compliance, hiring support, onboarding, performance rhythms, manager coaching) 7 signals HR has moved from “nice to have” to necessary The benefits that matter most: time back, reduced risk, better employee experience and flexibility How to choose the right HR partner and model (ongoing, on-demand, or project) A practical 90-day plan to see value fast Make sure to subscribe to stay updated with new releases every second Monday!   Visit amplifyhr.com.au for more insights and resources.   Ready to reduce risk and reclaim your time? Book a free discovery call: https://meetings.hubspot.com/ronita-fourie  Send a text Get our free eBook packed with practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Perfect for business owners and leaders focused on building a thriving team. Download it at amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/find-grow-keep

    22 min
  5. 2.143 Building High-Performing Teams Across Cities- With Mark Swinnerton

    8 FEB

    2.143 Building High-Performing Teams Across Cities- With Mark Swinnerton

    What if your team was spread across three cities and still worked as one team?   In this conversation, Karen Kirton sits down with Mark Swinnerton, CEO of Green Gravity, to unpack the practical leadership habits that keep people aligned, fast and focused as you scale.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  The simple weekly rhythms that cut noise and build trust How to recruit in a competitive market by blending mission with clear success measures Why onboarding should deliver context before complexity (and what that looks like) How to help specialists get comfortable working in ambiguity Turning culture from a poster into visible behaviours people are recognised for What only the CEO should hold during growth and when to let go Why competent management is the most underrated retention strategy Top of Form  Bottom of Form  Ready to translate these ideas into your business? Book a free discovery call with Amplify HR: https://meetings.hubspot.com/ronita-fourie Visit https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/ for more insights and resources.   Get in touch with Mark:   https://greengravity.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-swinnerton/  Send a text Get our free eBook packed with practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Perfect for business owners and leaders focused on building a thriving team. Download it at amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/find-grow-keep

    26 min

  6. 1 FEB

    2.142 Train Your New Managers in Under 30 Days

    Promoting a brilliant team member into their first leadership role is exciting. It is also where many small businesses stumble. In this episode Karen shares a simple 30 day plan that builds clarity, confidence and momentum for new managers, with an easy runway to 90 days. You will hear practical steps you can use this week, plus simple tools that make leadership feel human and doable.  You will learn  What to cover in Week 1 so expectations are crystal clear How to use one on ones, short learning bursts and immediate feedback to build trust When to hand over the meeting reins and how to coach in the moment A light way to set goals, measures and a steady check in rhythm for Week 4 How to extend the first month into a strong 90 day plan without heavy programs Common pitfalls first time managers face and how to avoid them Perfect for  Owners and leaders in small and medium sized businesses, people leaders stepping into management for the first time, and teams that want practical HR support services without the fluff.  Resources mentioned  Leadership charter and values in action: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/the-value-of-values/ How to give useful feedback: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/top-tips-for-giving-feedback-to-employees/ Team meeting agenda that works: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/meetings-that-matter-5-tips-for-high-performing-teams/ Delegation and founder trade offs: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/the-founders-dilemma-managing-people-vs-growing-the-business/ Setting effective team goals: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/how-to-set-effective-goals-for-2026 Work with Amplify HR  If you would like templates or a short workshop to get your new managers humming, we can help with friendly hr consulting, on demand hr services and leadership development workshops designed for hr for small business and hr for small companies.  Book a free discovery call https://meetings.hubspot.com/ronita-fourie  Send a text Get our free eBook packed with practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Perfect for business owners and leaders focused on building a thriving team. Download it at amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/find-grow-keep

    21 min
  7. 2.141 Scaling Without Chaos: Hire Early, Own Outcomes and Align on Purpose (with Andrew McVeigh)

    25 JAN

    2.141 Scaling Without Chaos: Hire Early, Own Outcomes and Align on Purpose (with Andrew McVeigh)

    Rapid growth can make everything noisier. In this conversation, Karen Kirton and guest Andrew McVeigh, Managing Partner of Remara, unpack practical ways to scale without chaos — from hiring earlier than feels comfortable, to moving from “all hands” to clear ownership, setting simple rhythms for communication, and using a one-sentence purpose to align teams and investors.  In today’s episode, you’ll learn:  When to hire (and the signals you’ve already waited too long) Why part-time patch ups often fail when the scope is almost full time How to make ownership visible and review the right leading indicators Simple comms rhythms that scale: short, frequent, predictable What great leaders do differently as headcount grows How a usable purpose guides decisions, aligns language and builds pride Make sure to subscribe to stay updated with new releases on Mondays!   Visit https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/ for more insights and resources.   Also Mentioned in This Episode:  https://remara.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcveigh-07346255/ Send a text Get our free eBook packed with practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Perfect for business owners and leaders focused on building a thriving team. Download it at amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/find-grow-keep

    38 min

  8. 11 JAN

    2.140 Your First Performance Management System in 30 Days

    Are you managing or just hoping?  If your team has grown from five to twenty people and performance is running on memory and gut feel, this episode gives you a simple system you can roll out in thirty days. No complex software. Just a clear rhythm that creates better conversations and better results.  In this episode you will learn  • The purpose of reviews in a growing business and how to keep them about growth and clarity  • A light structure that uses quarterly conversations plus one annual wrap  • A conversation first template that drives real dialogue without extra paperwork  • How to link performance and potential for fair decisions without heavy grids  • A practical 30 day rollout plan any manager can lead  • The metrics that show your system is working and the pitfalls to avoid  Make sure to subscribe to stay updated with new releases every second Monday!   Visit amplifyhr.com.au for more insights and resources.   Send a text Get our free eBook packed with practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Perfect for business owners and leaders focused on building a thriving team. Download it at amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/find-grow-keep

    23 min
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Bite-sized people & business advice for forward-thinking Founders, CEOs, and Senior Business Leaders in Australia & beyond. As a leader, you’re responsible for growth, navigating market changes, all while trying to find time for to recruit, develop, retain and motivate your team. It’s a lot. Managing the 'people stuff' effectively is not just an HR function – It’s a core aspect of running a successful business. If you're looking to unlock growth and drive performance, these short and practical podcast episodes will give you the tools and insights to get your business to the next stage by leveraging great people and culture. Brought to you by Karen Kirton, Founder of Amplify HR, Karen has over 20 years' experience in People Management, degrees in Business and Psychology, and is the Amazon best-selling author of “Great People, Great Business: Your HR handbook for creating a business that’s ready to scale and grow”. Karen is passionate about creating workplaces that engage and inspire—especially for small to medium sized This podcast is designed to give you practical, down-to-earth solutions and real life case studies that will genuinely make a difference. Learn more at: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au Get our free eBook packed with practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Perfect for business owners and leaders focused on building a thriving team. Download it at amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/find-grow-keep

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  • Creator
    Karen Kirton
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    148
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Find Grow Keep
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