HR Coffee Time

In this episode of HR Coffee Time; Career Coach Fay Wallis, delves deeper into the creation of Bright Sky Career Coaching and all of the many different ways their services can help you have a successful and fulfilling HR career.Key Points From This Episode[02:33] The progression of Bright Sky Career Coaching to specialise in supporting HR &People professionals with their careers[04:53] Fay shares her career story[08:15] The beginning and growth of Bright Sky Carer Coaching[13:01] The three core values of Bright Sky Career Coaching – empathy, expertise & empowerment[12:34] How to use LinkedIn effectively: Power up your LinkedIn profile - Fay’s online course[15:37] The development of The Essential HR Planner[18:06] Why Fay started the 'HR Coffee Time Podcast'[19:19] Further information on Fay’s group coaching programme ‘Inspiring HR’[21:59] Bright Sky’s interview coaching service explainedSTAR technique – Fay refers to episode 50: How to impress in a competency-based interview & get your ideal jobUseful Links Connect with Fay on LinkedInThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteVideo: how to rate & review HR Coffee Time on Apple PodcastsPower up your LinkedIn Profile – online courseInspiring HR’ Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do 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.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

Charlie Warshawski, a coach trainer from Love Your Coaching, shares invaluable insights on acquiring coaching skills for HR professionals. He explains how these skills can enhance career development and the entire HR department's function. Charlie discusses the critical differences between coaching and mentoring and offers practical tips for skill development, including assessing questioning abilities and choosing the right coaching qualifications. He emphasizes empathy and listening as key tools for effective communication in HR.

Do you ever have one of those days, where it all feels a bit too much? Having a tough day at work doesn't have to ruin your evening or the rest of your week. Having strategies in place can make all the difference. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Career Coach, Fay Wallis shares two ideas to help you bounce back. Key Points From This Episode[01:32] More information regarding Fay’s next group coaching programme ‘Inspiring HR’  [03:47] Fay recommends: “Why has nobody told me this before?” by Dr Julie Smith (Disclosure: this is an affiliate link which means Fay will earn a small commission from Amazon if you choose to purchase the book using it)[04:18] The first idea – name or label your emotions[06:05] Fay shares 2 different tools which may help you label your emotions:The Feelings Wheel (free download via Calm)The Mood Meter (by Light&Salt on Etsy)The Mood Meter (by Light&Salt on Instagram)[12:53] The second idea - learning what strategies help you to feel better when you've had a tough day, and putting them into action[13:50] Fay encourages you to take a moment to identify what helps you to feel better when you are feeling low[15:01] Fay refers to episode 10: Tackling stress & building resilience[18:02] Fay would be interested to hear what you are going to put in your box[18:34] Fay really appreciates each and every review received on Apple PodcastsHow to rate & review HR Coffee Time on Apple PodcastsUseful Links Connect with Fay on LinkedInThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteVideo: how to rate & review HR Coffee Time on Apple PodcastsRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do 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.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

Dreading tricky interview questions? Fear not! This discussion dives into the three most daunting negative questions. Learn how to tackle inquiries about your weaknesses without oversharing or faking it. Discover how to articulate your reasons for leaving a job gracefully and reframe past failures using the STAR technique. With expert insights, you’ll gain the confidence to turn challenges into demonstrations of growth and resilience, making you a standout candidate!

Competency-based interviews are a favorite among UK employers, and mastering them can be a game changer for job seekers. Discover how to identify key competencies and the importance of requesting the job description beforehand. The STAR method—Situation, Task, Action, Result—emerges as a powerful strategy for structuring your responses. Personal anecdotes illustrate effective storytelling techniques, while hobbies and volunteer work can enhance your profile. Plus, tips on crafting your own STAR answers offer a proactive approach to interview success!

Feeling nervous about your upcoming job interview? Discover seven empowering tips to boost your confidence! Learn how to identify and articulate your worries, practice your answers aloud, and the importance of bringing multiple copies of your CV. Gain insights on asking the right questions and implementing relaxation techniques before the big day. Plus, find out how neurodiversity considerations can enhance your preparation. Get ready to navigate your interview with newfound confidence!

It can be hard to know what to say or do when a colleague passes away or experiences the loss of someone close to them. Unfortunately, bereavement is a fact of life and something that you’ll have to support your colleagues within your role as an HR and People professional. However, it’s likely that you’ve never been given any training to support you with this.So, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Career Coach Fay Wallis is joined by Director of Empower Workplace Solutions; Michelle Smith, who shares key considerations and advice to support your bereaved workforce compassionately.  Key Points From This Episode[02:06] An introduction to Michelle Smith[06:50] In the last two years, one in eight people have experienced a bereavement (statistic from Respecting and supporting grief at work. How employers can better support their staff through personal loss)[08:05] Michelle shares an important checklist that she has created - Supporting your bereaved workforce - 10 key considerations[09:13] The importance of inclusion considerations[14:29] Setting & maintaining boundaries[17:23] How Mental Health First Aid training can be beneficial in the workplace [20:13] Michelle explains the different ways to provide support:The initial responseChecking in with each otherEmpathy[27:33] Different ways an organisation can honour loss within the workplace[30:33] Details of Michelle’s services[31:47] How to connect with Michelle[32:20] Michelle’s book recommendation - Indistractable by Nir Eyal  (Disclosure: this is an affiliate link which means Fay will earn a small commission from Amazon if you choose to purchase the book using it). [34:34] Fay recaps the key points from this week’s episodeUseful Links Connect with Fay on LinkedInThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteConnect with Michelle on LinkedInMichelle's website: Loss, Grief and Bereavement SupportRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do 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.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

Discovering your values can help your career in a huge variety of ways...Not sure whether to change career because you hate your job? - Understanding your values can help you figure out whether you’re unhappy because of a values clash at work, or if a complete career change could be best.Experiencing friction with someone else at work? - Knowing more about your values can help you pinpoint whether it's differing values that are at the root of the problem. Feeling a bit flat in your current role? Finding ways at work to lean into your values more can help re-energise you.In this Episode of HR Coffee Time, Career Coach Fay Wallis takes a deep dive into values as a topic and demonstrates a values elicitation coaching exercise with Coach Trainer and Director of In Good Company, Zoe Hawkins. Key Points From This Episode[00:39] The importance of values within your career[03:23] An introduction to Zoe Hawkins[09:11] Zoe begins a values elicitation activity from the field of NLP[12:05] Fay shares her values[18:11] Zoe and Fay discuss the value that most represents Fay[22:08] Reflecting and understanding your values[23:56] Zoe shares more information about her book: ‘Deciding To Coach: The Coaching Mindset & Business Strategy for Aspiring Coaches’ by Zoe Hawkins and Joanne Wheatley(Disclosure: this is an affiliate link which means Fay will earn a small commission from Amazon if you choose to purchase the book using it).[25:08] How to connect with Zoe[26:02] Zoe shares her book recommendations - Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear (Disclosure: this is an affiliate link which means Fay will earn a small commission from Amazon if you choose to purchase the book using it).Useful Links Connect with Fay on LinkedInThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteThe Coaching Crowd PodcastThe Coaching Crowd | FacebookZoe’s website: In Good CompanyRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do 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.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

Do you find yourself with your head in a good book most days? Perhaps you have a bookshelf filled with all different genres but always looking for more recommendations to add to your collection? As World Book Lovers Day is fast approaching, on this week’s episode of HR Coffee Time, Career Coach Fay Wallis shares her top three book recommendations. Disclosure: the book links below are affiliate links, which means Fay may receive a small commission from Amazon if you choose to make a purchase through them (at no cost to you). Key Points From This Episode[00:03] Fay explains where you can find the ‘show notes’ to each episode – HR Coffee Time Podcast - Bright Sky Career Coaching[01:37] Fay takes a moment to thank everyone who has left a review and rating[03:32] Fay’s first book recommendation - ‘Dare to Lead’ by Dr Brené Brown[04:58] Background information about Dr Brené Brown - The power of vulnerability TED talk  [07:39] Fay’s second book recommendation - ‘Think Big - Take Small Steps and Build The Career You Want’ by Dr Grace LordanFay refers to last week’s episode where she also mentioned this book - Episode 45 - 6 ways to stop procrastinating & find time for important projects at work   [08:27] Background information about Dr Grace Lordan[10:57] Fay’s third book recommendation - ‘The Culture Map: Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done Across Cultures’ by Erin Meyer[12:45] Fay shares examples from a previous job that relates to the ‘Culture Map’[16:51] Background information about Erin Meyer.Useful Links Connect with Fay on LinkedInThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do 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.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 woken up with the best intentions to prioritise a piece of work or project you are working on that will help accelerate your HR career, but after yet another busy day you still haven’t made the progress you set out to complete? This episode of HR Coffee time is here to help, as Career Coach, Fay Wallis shares six practical tips to help stop you from procrastinating and to make sure you find the time you need for important projects at work.Key Points From This Episode[01:45] Information about The Essential HR Planner[02:44] Fay refers to Episode 7 | What to do when you don’t have enough hours in the day’[03:17] Tip one – Eat that frog[06:25] Tip two – Start using the five-minute rule[09:05] Tip three – Go leanFay refers to Episode 44 | Succeeding as an HR professional – how to influence at a senior level[12:39] Tip four – Check your emails at set times each day[16:18] Tip five – Assess and plan your time      Laura Vanderkam recommends using a time diary to track time. Her TED talk is – ‘How to gain control of your free time’[22:13] Tip six – Try out a carrot or stick as a commitment deviceFay would like to hear how you get on with your public commitment - stickK[25:03] Fay celebrates the one-year anniversary of HR Coffee Time, since releasing episode 1 on 28th July 2021 (which is, ‘How to feel more confident at work)Useful Links Connect with Fay on LinkedInThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteThe Essential HR PlannerBrian Tracy's book - Eat That Frog! (Disclosure: this is an Amazon Affiliate link. If you purchase the book using it, Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon)Dr Grace Lorden's book - Think Big: Take Small Steps and Build The Future You Want (Disclosure: this is an Amazon Affiliate link. If you purchase the book using it, Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon)Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do 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.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