HR Coffee Time

Fay Wallis
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HR Coffee Time

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/

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    141 | Look back to look forward: how to reflect on 2024 to help you set goals for 2025

    As the year comes to a close, taking time to reflect on 2024 can be a wonderful way to celebrate your successes and uncover inspiration for your goals in 2025. It’s so easy to fall into the trap of focusing on what didn’t go to plan or overlooking achievements, thanks to the negativity bias we all experience. Add to that the recency bias—where only the most recent events stick in our minds—and it’s no wonder we often lose sight of the bigger picture. In this episode, I’ll guide you through 10 powerful reflection questions from The Essential HR Planner to help you push past these biases, recognise all you’ve accomplished this year, and approach 2025 with confidence and clarity. And to show that I’m right there with you, I’ll share my own answers to the questions too. Whether you’re using The Essential HR Planner or simply jotting down notes as you listen, this episode of HR Coffee Time is your chance to pause, reflect, and start shaping the year ahead with purpose and positivity. Key Chapters[00:00] Introduction [03:10] Question 1: What did you achieve? - Small wins are just as noteworthy as big ones [09:06] Question 2: What did you do to help others? [11:35] Question 3: What are you proudest of from 2024? [13:02] Question 4: What did you do for your wellbeing during the past year? [15:50] Question 5: What did you learn during 2024? [21:35] Question 6: Which relationships did you develop and build? [23:22] Question 7: What are you grateful for? [24:22] Question 8: What did you find challenging this year? [27:10] Question 9: What insights do you have from reading through your answers to questions 1-8? [29:32] Question 10: How can these insights influence your goals for 2025? [32:51] Conclusion Useful LinksThe Essential HR Planner websiteConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingFay's blog post: Reflecting on 2024 - looking back to look forwardFay's YouTube channel Book Recommendations(Disclosure: book links are affiliate links which means Fay will earn a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them) Neuroscience for Learning and Development: How to Apply Neuroscience and Psychology for Improved Learning and Training, by Stella CollinsThink Like a Coach: Empower Your Team Through Everyday Conversations, by Jude SclaterChatter: The Voice in Our Head and How to Harness It, by Ethan Kross 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: a...

    35 min

  2. 6 DEC

    140 | 5 brilliant resources to transform your workshops & training sessions

    Have you ever been asked to design or deliver a workshop and found yourself worrying whether it will be as good as it could be? Whether you’re preparing your first training session or looking to enhance your facilitation skills, this episode of HR Coffee Time is packed with ideas and resources to help you create training and workshops that are impactful, engaging, and memorable. In this episode, host Fay Wallis reflects on her experience running the first in-person HR Planning Day and shares five brilliant resources that most inspired her when designing the event. You’ll discover practical insights and creative techniques to transform your workshops and training sessions, whether in-person or online. Chapters from This Episode[00:00] Introduction and Overview [03:27] Resource 1: Kirsty Lewis’ online masterclass on workshop design [11:45] Resource 2: The Two-Hour Workshop Blueprint book [22:07] Resource 3: The Flipchart Facebook group [23:37] Resource 4: Neuroscience for Learning and Development book [28:01] Resource 5: The Ten-Minute Trainer book [31:28] Conclusion Useful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingKirsty Lewis’ website: School of FacilitationThe Flipchart Facebook groupThe Essential HR Planner (hardback & digital versions available) Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 110: Why facilitation skills can help your HR career & how to develop them, with Kirsty Lewis Book Recommendations From the Episode(Disclosure: book links are affiliate links, which means Fay will earn a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them) The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint: Design Fast. Deliver Strong. Without Stress, by Leanne HughesNeuroscience for Learning and Development: How to Apply Neuroscience and Psychology for Improved Learning and Training, by Stella CollinsThe Ten-Minute Trainer: 150 Ways to Teach it Quick and Make it Stick, by Sharon L. Bowman 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 a...

    34 min

  3. 22 NOV

    139 | Creating an inclusive workplace: a focus on religion and Faith, with Binna Kandola

    As organisations work to create more inclusive workplaces, some aspects of diversity receive more attention than others. Being able to express religious beliefs at work is an area that often remains unexplored despite its significance to many employees. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Professor Binna Kandola, senior partner and co-founder of Pearn Kandola, to explore why religious expression matters to the people in your workplace and how organisations can better support this. Binna shares insights from his firm's comprehensive research into religion at work, including findings from their largest-ever survey response. He explains the various aspects of religious expression, discusses both challenges and positive developments in workplace inclusion, and offers practical guidance for HR professionals looking to create more inclusive environments. Chapters from This Episode[00:00] Introduction and Overview [02:02] Meet the Expert: Professor Binna Kandola [04:19] Defining Religious Expression at Work [10:03] Why Religious Expression Matters [18:36] Benefits to Organizations [21:01] Key Research Findings [26:49] Examples of Good Practice [31:23] Book Recommendation [33:28] Conclusion and Resources Useful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Binna Kandola on LinkedInBinna’s website: Pearn KandolaPearn Kandola’s, “Religion at Work Report”Binna’s podcast, Making the World Fairer (on Apple Podcasts)Binna’s podcast, Making the World Fairer (on Spotify) Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesCreate an Equitable, Diverse & Inclusive Workplace – Podcast Playlist (on the Bright Sky website) Create an Equitable, Diverse & Inclusive Workplace – Podcast Playlist (on Spotify) Book Recommendation From the Episode(Disclosure: book links are affiliate links which means Fay will earn a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them) ‘World Religions: The Great Faiths Explored and Explained’ by John Bowker Looking For the Transcript?You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or...

    37 min

  4. 8 NOV

    138 | Can’t find time for strategic work in HR? 5 tips to help

    When you're in a busy HR or People role, finding time for strategic work can feel incredibly challenging. There are always urgent issues that need your attention and endless tasks on your to-do list. However, strategic work often has the greatest impact - helping you craft an organisation where people are proud to work, can thrive, and are empowered to drive the organisation forward. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis shares five practical tips to help you carve out time for strategic work, even when you're incredibly busy. These tips will help you overcome common barriers and create the space needed to focus on work that drives meaningful organisational change. Key Points from This EpisodeIntroduction and welcomeTip 1: Build your confidence about being strategicTip 2: Schedule dedicated time for strategic workTip 3: Make the most of AI to free up timeTip 4: Remember that less is moreTip 5: Communicate your strategic priorities clearly   Useful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingThe Essential HR PlannerelementsuiteAngela Moyle's eBook: AI for HRAngela' Moyle's eBook: HR's role in AI adoption   Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesOperate Strategically or Create a Powerful HR/People Strategy PlaylistEpisode 102: Boosting Your Strategic Knowledge to Step Up in Your HR RoleEpisode 108: How to Create a Simple but Powerful One Page Strategy with Dr. Max MckeownEpisode 134: Creating an HR Strategy - How to Get Started When You're Feeling StuckEpisode 7: What to Do When You Don't Have Enough Hours in the DayEpisode 92: Time Management Tips to Stay on Top of Your Busy DayEpisode 58: How to Feel More Confident Using Data & Analytics in Your HR Role Book Recommendations from the EpisodeGood Strategy, Bad Strategy: The difference and why it matters, by Richard RumeltThe One Thing, by Gary Keller   Looking For the Transcript?You can find...

    25 min

  5. 25 OCT

    137 | How to recognise and break free from the lies we tell ourselves at work, with Emma Djemil

    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 Farewell Useful 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 Meet Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesHR Coffee Time Podcast Playlist: Build Your Confidence Book 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 Time Looking For the Transcript?You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly

    35 min

  6. 11 OCT

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

    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 LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Annabelle Lawson on LinkedInConnect with Paula Brockwell on LinkedInPaula’s website: The Employee Experience Project Research and Resources MentionedDownload Paula’s free culture change resourcesAccess Paula’s Business Culture CanvasAccess Paula’s Culture Catalyst Scorecard   Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 114: What workplace culture is, how to measure it, and a surprising way to improve it with Arend BoersemaEpisode 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...

    32 min

  7. 27 SEPT

    135 | Why & how to support women experiencing the menopause at work, with Emma Thomas

    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 LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Emma Thomas on LinkedInEmma’s website: Managing the MenopauseEmma’s podcast: Middling Along Research and Resources MentionedCIPD 2023 Menopause at Work surveyCIPD: Menopause at work – guide for people managersDeloitte Women at Work 2024 reportBSI guide on menstruation and menopause in the workplaceACAS: Menopause at workCycle of Change: Animation explaining the menopause Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 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 Ryan Looking For the Transcript?You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful,...

    31 min

  8. 13 SEPT

    134 | Creating an HR strategy: how to get started when you’re feeling stuck

    If you need to create an HR or People strategy but are feeling completely stuck, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis, a career and leadership coach for HR and People professionals, shares practical advice on how to feel more confident about creating the strategy, where to start and resources to help spark your ideas. Key Points from This Episode[00:00] Episode introduction [00:32] There is a podcast playlist of strategy episodes for you [02:46] You already are strategic (even if you think you aren’t) [04:31] Insight from the book, ‘Good Strategy/Bad Strategy’ [05:29] The importance of aligning HR strategy with the overarching organisational strategy [07:28] Resources from The Essential HR Planner to help [13:41] Recap and final thoughts Useful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching   Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesOperate Strategically or Create a Powerful HR/People Strategy Playlist Book Recommendations from the Episode The Strategy Book: How to think and act strategically to deliver outstanding results, by Max MckeownGood Strategy, Bad Strategy: The difference and why it matters, by Richard Rumelt Looking For the Transcript?You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.  Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. Mentioned in this episode: Join 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward Academy Become a member of 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward Academy, or access their free resources by visiting: https://bit.ly/3racademy.

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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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  • Creator
    Fay Wallis
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    142
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    Clean
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    © Copyright 2022 Bright Sky HR Ltd
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    HR Coffee Time

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