HR Coffee Time Fay Wallis

Have you ever felt stifled by a micromanager? Whether you're currently dealing with one or want to help someone else navigate their micromanager boss, this episode of HR Coffee Time is packed with practical advice to improve the situation.

Key Points from This Episode
[00:00] Examples of micromanagement
[01:38] Welcome to HR Coffee Time
[03:00] Micromanagement defined
[03:16] Dealing with micromanagement can feel difficult
[04:24] Advice: start from a place of empathy rather than anger
[05:00] Seek first to understand, then to be understood
[05:14] An example of when Fay micromanaged
[05:51] Causes of micromanagement: lack of management training
[06:15] Causes of micromanagement: stress
[07:17] Causes of micromanagement: lack of trust
[07:45] Examples of calling out micromanaging behaviour
[09:08] Causes of micromanagement: lack of trust, clarity, or process
[09:31] Micromanagement negatively impacts both you and the manager
[10:02] Taking a coaching approach by asking questions can be powerful
[11:45] Pointing out the behaviour is negatively affecting the manager
[12:16] Brené Brown’s idea of ‘paint it done’ from her book, ‘Dare to Lead’
[14:16] Using the 5Ws and 1H questions to help your manager ‘paint it done’
[16:12] Examples of using ‘what’ questions
[17:56] Examples of using ‘where’ questions
[18:46] Examples of ‘how’ questions
[18:58] Examples of ‘why’ questions
[19:13] Examples of ‘who’ questions
[19:28] Examples of ‘when’ questions
[20:44] Other relevant HR Coffee Time episodes to listen to

 
Useful Links
Connect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching
 
Buy the Book Recommendation
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Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts, by Brené Brown

 
Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes
Episode 03: Building relationships with difficult people at workEpisode 35: Helping teams thrive with personal user manualsEpisode 41: 3 tips to build a better relationship with a difficult person at work

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Navigating the workplace as a deaf individual comes with unique challenges that can often go unnoticed. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, we delve into practical strategies to foster an inclusive and empowering environment for deaf colleagues.

Host Fay Wallis is joined by Victoria Williams, founder and CEO of terptree, an organisation dedicated to transforming the experiences of deaf employees and customers.

Key Points From This Episode
[00:00] Introduction and overview
[00:59] Introducing Victoria Williams
[02:50] The story behind terptree
[07:04] The power of 1% changes
[07:41] Make sure website content is written in plain English and is well laid out
[07:55] Ensure you provide an email address not just a phone number in your website’s contact details
[10:09] Deafness is a hidden disability
[10:36] Hearing loss can be acquired over time
[10:51] People don’t always realise they are experiencing hearing loss
[11:28] Misconceptions about hearing aids
[12:27] Deaf employees may miss out on incidental learning
[15:31] Practical tips for inclusivity – environment, communication, team integration
[16:18] Involving the deaf person in making adjustments
[16:53] Larger organisations can engage with internal employee focus groups
[17:02] The Access to Work scheme
[18:43] Health and safety – ensuring the fire alarm system is effective
[19:41] Disability disclose is a moving thing
[20:11] The importance of being open and building trust and empathy
[20:38] The social side of work is important
[21:09] Using an interpreter for British Sign Language users
[21:25] Deaf awareness training ‘is a must’
[22:35] Attracting Deaf Talent
[22:59] The Disability Confident Employer scheme
[28:11] How to contact Victoria and learn more about her work


Useful Links
Connect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Victoria on LinkedInVictoria’s website: terptreeAccess to Work SchemeDisability Confident employer schemeDeaf UK Jobs


Buy the Book Recommendation
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Don’t Silence Your Talent: Unleash the value of your deaf employees, by Victoria Williams
 

Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes
Spotify playlist: HR Coffee Time – create an equitable, diverse & inclusive workplace


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Creating your professional development plan is a great way of ensuring you don't stagnate at work and get bored in your role. It can help you thrive at work and feel fulfilled no matter what stage you're at in your HR/People career.
In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host, Fay Wallis talks you through how to create your perfect professional development plan in 8 simple steps.

Key Points from This Episode
[04:14] Step one: Identify what you’re aiming for
[11:52] Step two: Record ideas you already have
[12:00] Step three: Look Back to Look Forward
[16:36] Step four: Capture your values
[20:13] Step five: Seek feedback
[21:26] Step six: Consider key HR areas of influence
[23:35] Step seven: Identify career-enhancing skills
[25:23] Step eight: Set your goals
 

Useful Links
Connect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingThe HR Planner
 

Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes
Episode 5: How to progress your HR career (using the 3E model)Episode 17: How to set your career goals for 2022Episode 47: Discovering your values to help your HR career, with Zoe HawkinsEpisode 66: Reflecting on 2022 – look back to look forwardEpisode 116: Look back to look forward – how reflecting on 2023 can help you set goals for 2024


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Looking to elevate your professional development and would like to ask for your employer’s support?
Whether it’s joining Inspiring HR or embarking on another professional learning journey, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help.
Guests Kathryn Bryan and Larissa Smith, alumni from previous Inspiring HR cohorts, generously detail their paths to gaining employer support for their professional growth. They also share practical advice to help you confidently secure funding for your own development.
 
Useful Links
Connect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingLearn more about Inspiring HR
 

Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes
Episode 97: Inspiring HR – the purpose behind it and what to expect if you joinEpisode 88: How to write a Compelling Business Case & get approval for your idea, with Jo Taylor

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You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.

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Working in the fast-paced, busy world of HR can feel stressful. As a dedicated and hardworking HR professional, you may find yourself prioritising looking after everyone else in the organisation above your own wellbeing. But it’s so important you are able to take care of yourself too, so that the stress doesn’t reach the point of burnout. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, released during Stress Awareness Month, Dr Jo Burrell joins host, Fay Wallis, to share her advice on spotting signs of stress and how to take action to stop it in its tracks.


Key Points From This Episode
[00:00] Introduction and Importance of Discussing Stress and Burnout
[02:09] Introducing Dr Jo Burrell
[07:05] Worrying Results from the HR Mental Wellbeing Survey
[08:52] Understanding and Combating Burnout
[11:42] Personal Reflections on Stress and Work Habits
[22:11] Strategies to Prevent Burnout and Manage Stress
[29:21] An Example Case Study
[39:07] Book Recommendation
 

Useful Links
Connect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Jo on LinkedInJo’s website: Ultimate ResilienceHSE (Health and Safety Executive) stress resourcesCIPD’s wellbeing helpline
 

Buy the Book Recommendation
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A Work In Progress: Unlocking Wellbeing to Create More Sustainable and Resilient Organisations, by Gethin Nadin
  

Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes & Playlists
Build Resilience & Handle Stressful Situations Playlist


Looking For the Transcript?
You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.


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Throughout your HR journey, it's normal for your confidence to sometimes dip or wobble. That's exactly where HR Coffee Time steps in to lend a hand. In this episode, you’ll hear insights from five expert guests whose advice spans from broad confidence-boosting tips to specific strategies for navigating those tricky moments in your career. Tune in for a blend of perspectives that will lift your spirits and arm you with practical tools for a more confident path forward in HR.

Key Points From This Episode
[00:00] Introduction and Thank Yous
[03:14] Introduction to Confidence
[08:52] Compilation of Confidence Building Tips
[09:17] Confidence Tip from Pete Hykin
[11:43] Confidence Tip from Antoinette Dale Henderson
[13:30] Confidence Tip from Simon Duncan
[15:31] Confidence Tip from Roisin Williams
[18:42] Confidence Tip from Louise Kennedy
[19:41] Conclusion

Useful Links
Connect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Holly Christie on LinkedInHolly’s website: This Demanding LifeConnect with Pete Hykin on LinkedInPete’s website: PenfoldConnect with Antoinette Dale Henderson on LinkedInAntoinette’s website: Antoinette Dale HendersonConnect with Simon Duncan on LinkedInConnect with Roisin Williams on LinkedInRoisin’s website: Job Seeker CoachingConnect with Louise Kennedy on LinkedInLouise’s website: Occulus HR

Buy the Book Recommendation
(Disclosure: the book links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them)
Becoming, by Michelle Obama


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