HR Coffee Time

Dive into the world of HR with three transformative summer reads! Discover 'The Art of Gathering' to enhance your facilitation skills and 'Inclusive Growth' for fostering a diverse workplace. Unpack 'Tranquility by Tuesday' for mastering work-life balance amidst chaos. This engaging discussion empowers you to elevate your HR career and embrace inclusive practices. Plus, connect on LinkedIn for more insights and book recommendations!

If you’re passionate about inclusion at work and you want to know how to make an impact to create a more inclusive work culture, this episode is packed full of advice to help. And the advice can be put into action whatever the size of the organisation you’re working in – no matter how big or small it is.Host Fay Wallis is joined by Toby Mildon, the Inclusive Culture Strategist & author of “Inclusion Matters: Future-proof your business by creating a diverse workplace.”Some of the many helpful concepts Toby shares that can be applied to organisations of all sizes (no matter how big or small) include:Moving from an environment of exclusion to inclusionThe different types of connections leaders have to inclusion – rational, emotional, and personalDemonstrating allyship through the use of visual aidsOvercoming fear of talking about diversity and inclusionThe ART of Allyship: Awareness, Respect, TrustUsing the GC Index to understand the impact you (and others) make at workConnect With Fay & TobyConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Toby Mildon on LinkedInToby’s website: Mildon.co.ukBook Recommendations from The Episode(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)‘Inclusion Matters: Future-proof your business by creating a diverse workplace’ by Toby Mildon‘The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man’s World’ by Alan DownsOther Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesAbout Diversity & Inclusion:Episode 42: Diversity & Inclusion at work – 7 mistakes to avoid (& what to do instead), with Dr Jonathan Ashong-LampteyEpisode 77: How to create an effective DEI strategy, with Metra RoweAbout behavioural and psychometric profiling tools:Episode 3: Building relationships with difficult people at work (an overview of the behavioural preferences profiling tool: DISC)Episode 75: What psychometrics are, how you can use them & why they’re so helpful, with Sue ColtonRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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.How Fay & Bright Sky Career Coaching Can Help YouIf you’ve been enjoying the podcast & would like some support from Fay or her colleagues at Bright Sky, take a look at all their services detailed on the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. Mentioned in this episode:Learn More About Inspiring HRLearn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme and save your place on the cohort that starts on 30th April 2025.Inspiring HR

When work and life feel busy, it can feel hard to stay on top of everything. But taking a step back and identifying helpful time management techniques can make a big difference. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career & executive coach, Fay Wallis chats with Louisa van Vessem about a range of time management tips to help you stay on top of your busy day.Some of the ideas they talk through include:Virtual co-workingScheduling/calendar tools (e.g. Calendly)Time blockingBuffer timeThe Pomodoro techniqueTime trackingSetting clear goalsShiny object syndromeThe HR PlannerMind mappingA, B and C priorities‘To don’t’ listsEat that frogRewardsUnderstanding your personal blockersPeople pleasingAccountability and The Four TendenciesBoundaries & perfectionismUseful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Louisa on LinkedInLouisa van Vessem’s websiteThe Essential HR PlannerThe LinkedIn Live this episode is extracted from Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 7: What to do when you don’t have enough hours in the dayEpisode 45: 6 ways to stop procrastinating & find time for important projects at workEpisode 89: How to reach your HR career goals by understanding your ‘tendency’Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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.Mentioned in this episode:Learn More About Inspiring HRLearn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme and save your place on the cohort that starts on 30th April 2025.Inspiring HR

If you feel like you should be more assertive at work, or you've had other people around you recommend that you start being more assertive, it can be hard to know what to do about it. After all, what does 'being assertive' actually mean and how can you be assertive if it isn't something that feels like it comes naturally to you?This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Professional communication coach Trisha Lewis joins career coach, Fay Wallis, to share her fresh approach to being more assertive.Trisha talks through a whole range of ideas including:The aggressive/assertive continuumSelf-squashing and unsquashingThe female 'double-bind'The warmth/strength quadrantBeing assertive in a way that feels authentic for youHow feedback and role play can helpUseful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Trisha on LinkedInTrisha Lewis’ websiteTrisha’s TedX talk: The Self-Squashing ProphecyThe 7 Best TED Talks for Career Success (includes Amy Cuddy’s talk about body language)Book Recommendations(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)Trisha’s book: ‘The Mystery of the Squashed Self: How to stop self-sabotaging and make your business thrive’ by Trisha LewisTrisha’s book recommendation: ‘Compelling People: the hidden qualities that make us influential’ by John Neffinger & Matthew Kohut Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 78: 5 tips to get useful feedback at work to help your HR/People careerEpisode 57: Using the Johari Window to develop & grow in your HR career (a great feedback tool) Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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.How Fay & Bright Sky Career Coaching Can Help YouIf you’ve been enjoying the podcast & would like some support from Fay or her colleagues at Bright Sky, take a look at all their services detailed on the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.Mentioned in this episode:Learn More About Inspiring HRLearn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme and save your place on the cohort that starts on 30th April 2025.Inspiring HR

If you have a challenge or obstacle at work that you just can’t seem to solve, your Personal Board may be able to swoop to your rescue.In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career and executive coach, Fay Wallis, shares how she used Emma Maslen’s ideas for creating a Personal Board to solve a challenge with a podcast. She encourages you to try the idea for yourself, to help you solve one of your challenges at work.Useful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching(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)Book: ‘Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals’ by Oliver BurkemanBook: ‘The Personal Board of You Inc.’ by Emma Maslen Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 21: The 8 people who will set you up for career success, with Sharon PeakeEpisode 15: How networking can help your careerEpisode 16: How to become more confident about networking Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. How Fay & Bright Sky Career Coaching Can Help YouIf you’ve been enjoying the podcast & would like some support from Fay or her colleagues at Bright Sky, take a look at all their services detailed on the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.Mentioned in this episode:Learn More About Inspiring HRLearn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme and save your place on the cohort that starts on 30th April 2025.Inspiring HR

It’s no good just keeping a career goal in your head or written down on a piece of paper. To reach that goal, you need to take action. But it can feel hard to stay on track with what’s needed when you’re so busy at work. That’s where The Four Tendencies framework can come in handy. By understanding your ‘tendency’ you’ll be able to identify and test out different strategies that will be effective in keeping you on track to reach those goals.In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career & executive coach Fay Wallis explains what The Four Tendencies are and how understanding your tendency can help you to reach your goals.Useful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingThe Four Tendencies Free QuizGretchen Rubin’s websiteBook: ‘The Four Tendencies’, by Gretchen Rubin (Disclosure: this book link is an affiliate link which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through it) Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 82: 3 tips to tackle a challenge at work when you aren’t feeling confidentEpisode 63: How to progress your career by measuring your impact at workEpisode 67: How to get on top of email overwhelm when you’re in a busy HR roleEpisode 39: Lost your direction & motivation at work? This one thing might helpEpisode 07: What to do when there aren’t enough hours in the day Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. How Fay & Bright Sky Career Coaching Can Help YouIf you’ve been enjoying the podcast & would like some support from Fay or her colleagues at Bright Sky, take a look at all their services detailed on the Bright Sky Career Coaching website. Mentioned in this episode:Learn More About Inspiring HRLearn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme and save your place on the cohort that starts on 30th April 2025.Inspiring HR

If you’ve ever faced the frustration of having your ideas rejected or struggled to secure buy-in and budget for your projects, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Writing a business case can feel overwhelming but guest, Jo Taylor, shares valuable insights on how to craft a compelling one that significantly enhances your chances of success. She explains what a business case is and the importance of:SimplifyingStarting with the “why”Engaging stakeholders early onProgress, not perfectionJo also gives powerful advice on what to do if your business case is rejected.Jo’s Book Recommendation(Disclosure: this book link is an affiliate link which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through it)The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in the Modern Age, by Claudia Hammond Useful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingJo’s website: Let’s Talk TalentLet’s Talk Talent’s free resources, including webinars, whitepapers, podcast, newsletter, mentoring scheme and YouTube channelJo’s email address: jo@letstalktalent.co.uk Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 63: How to progress your career by measuring your impact at workEpisode 34: Influencing – how to get buy-in for your ideas at work Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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.How Fay & Bright Sky Career Coaching Can Help YouIf you’ve been enjoying the podcast & would like some support from Fay or her colleagues at Bright Sky, take a look at all their services detailed on the Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteMentioned in this episode:Learn More About Inspiring HRLearn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme and save your place on the cohort that starts on 30th April 2025.Inspiring HR

Finding your next HR/People role can feel daunting; especially if you haven't changed jobs in years. This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help, with job search success tips from career coach Fay Wallis. Learn what to do and how to do it, to hugely increase your chances of landing your perfect role.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeFay’s online CV and LinkedIn coursesFay’s webinar for Presentus: LinkedIn Secrets – How to leverage LinkedIn to get your perfect jobConnect WithConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 4: Finding your next HR job – key tips from an HR Recruiter, with Tansel OmerEpisode 11: Networking – the three most important networks for your careerEpisode 13: How to get a senior-level HR role, with Craig ElvinEpisode 15: How networking can help your careerEpisode 16: How to become more confident about networkingEpisode 31: 3 little-known LinkedIn features which will help you get your next jobEpisode 63: How to progress your career by measuring your impact at workEpisode 81: Recruitment redefined – a better way to find or fill your next role, with Tansel OmerRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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.How Fay & Bright Sky Career Coaching Can Help YouIf you’ve been enjoying the podcast & would like some support from Fay or her colleagues at Bright Sky, take a look at all their services detailed on the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.Mentioned in this episode:Learn More About Inspiring HRLearn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme and save your place on the cohort that starts on 30th April 2025.Inspiring HR

Have you ever found yourself in a work meeting, excitedly sharing an idea, only to have someone else take the spotlight, adopt the idea as their own and take all the credit? It’s an all-too-familiar scenario. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, “How to stop other people taking credit for your ideas in meetings” host Fay Wallis, shares three different options for tackling this behaviour at work.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeTIME magazine: ‘Mr. Vice President, I’m Speaking.’ What Research Says About Men Interrupting Women – And How to Stop ItHarvard Business Review: Amplifying Your Colleagues’ Voices Benefits EveryoneThe Independent: What is hepeating?Professor Nicole Gugliucci’s tweet introducing the word, ‘hepeated’The Academy of Management Journal 64 (4): Amplifying Voice in Organizations, by Kristin Bain, Tamar Admati Kreps, Nathan Meikle and Elizabeth R. TenneyUCLA Anderson Review: In a Teamwork Economy, Status among Group Members Is Crucial, by Michael TottyCenter for Creative Leadership: The SBI™ frameworkConnect With FayConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 84: Practical EDI tips from a Top 50 Most Inclusive Employer, with Lisa FaulknerEpisode 83: Destructive team dynamics – how to spot them & get things back on track, with Gabriella BraunEpisode 65: Practical strategies that empower women to succeed in leadership roles, with Carla Miller Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. How Fay & Bright Sky Career Coaching Can Help YouIf you’ve been enjoying the podcast & would like some support from Fay or her colleagues at Bright Sky, they can help you through:1:1 coaching to overcome your career challengesGroup coaching – build your confidence, credibility & influence in 6 weeks through Fay’s signature programme, Inspiring HRInterview coaching to succeed in your next interviewCareer change coaching to find a new, more fulfilling careerThe ‘Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile’ online course, to create a powerful LinkedIn profile and build your confidence at using LinkedIn to get your next role.The free pdf condensed version of Fay’s HR Planner for 2023Mentioned in this episode:Learn More About Inspiring HRLearn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme and save your place on the cohort that starts on 30th April 2025.Inspiring HR

It can be hard to be clear on what matters most to you for your HR / People career; especially when you’re busy firefighting at work. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career coach Fay Wallis shares 6 questions to identify and prioritise what matters for your career, so that you can set realistic steps and goals to achieve what’s most important to you.Key Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Essential HR Planner Connect With FayConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 80: How quarterly reviews can help you thrive in your HR careerEpisode 69: Monthly review – the simple secret to making progress in your HR careerEpisode 66: Reflecting on 2022 – looking back to look forward Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please can you rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do 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. How Fay & Bright Sky Career Coaching Can Help YouIf you’ve been enjoying the podcast & would like some support from Fay or her colleagues at Bright Sky, they can help you through:1:1 coaching to overcome your career challengesGroup coaching – build your confidence, credibility & influence in 6 weeks through Fay’s signature programme, Inspiring HRInterview coaching to succeed in your next interviewCareer change coaching to find a new, more fulfilling careerThe ‘Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile’ online course, to create a powerful LinkedIn profile and build your confidence at using LinkedIn to get your next role.The free pdf condensed version of Fay’s HR Planner for 2023 Mentioned in this episode:Learn More About Inspiring HRLearn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme and save your place on the cohort that starts on 30th April 2025.Inspiring HR