The HR L&D Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Thriving in Uncertain Times with Suzanne Sibilla #24 Aug 06, 2020

Show notes

Thriving in Uncertain Times with Suzanne Sibilla #24

Nick Day sat down with Suzanne Sibilla, founder of Leadership and Employee Development company, Sibilla & Associates. Suzanne has spent her life-transforming mid-to-senior level leaders and employees to be productive, engaged, and empowered in their organisations.

With over 20+ years’ experience as a leader, trainer, coach, and Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Suzanne has successfully coached over 200 executives and professionals in the United States, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore and supported clients ranging from Lam Research, KLA-Tencor, Hewlett-Packard, Compaq to Sun Microsystems to achieve more engaged workforces.

Suzanne has recently consolidated her knowledge and experience into her new best-selling book titled: “Pivot YOU! 6 Powerful Steps to Thriving in Uncertain Times. Master Your Mindset and Achieve Your Goals.”

With working from home (WFH) a hot topic right now as a result of the Covid19 pandemic, we discover how HR Leaders really can thrive in uncertain times!

In this “Thriving in Uncertain Times with Suzanne Sibilla” podcast episode, we discover:

* How HR leaders can use their expertise and wisdom to help them keep their respective teams engaged, motivated, and productive while WFH?

* The best methods for managing teams remotely?

* How HR leaders can ensure employees are achieving results and thriving in uncertain times?

* How HR leaders can ensure that employees stay healthy while maintaining a work-life balance when WFH?

* We discover more about Suzanne’s best-selling book “Pivot YOU! 6 Powerful Steps to Thriving in Uncertain Times. Master Your Mindset and Achieve Your Goals.”

* The 6 steps to thriving in uncertain times: Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, Reframing Reality, Loving Life, Visualisation and Growth Goals

* The inspiration that inspired Suzanne to write this book?

Check out the links highlighted in this episode below:

* Sibilla & Associates, sibillatraining.com

* Suzanne’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-r-sibilla-b80229/

* Pivot YOU Thriving in Uncertain Times Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2762006960703541/

* Get a copy of the book! “Pivot YOU! 6 Powerful Steps to Thriving in Uncertain Times. Master Your Mindset and Achieve Your Goals.”

* JGA HR Recruitment: jgarecruitment.com

* Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host: Nick@jgarecruitment.com

If you want to take advantage of Suzanne's FREE consultation offer - please email Suzanne direct at suzannesibilla@gmail.com

Subscribe the HR L&D Podcast: Apple Podcasts| Android | Email | RSS | More

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR,

Putting the Human back into HR with Su Patel #023 Jul 15, 2020

Show notes

Putting the Human back into HR with Su Patel #023

Nick Day sat down with International Leadership Consultant, HR Thought Partner, Author and Speaker, Su Patel. Su is also Founder and Director of HR Training and Consulting Ltd, where she also hosts The HR Leadership Academy and The HR Networking Club.

The majority of Su’s work experience has been within the fast-paced retail sector. She worked for Tesco as a Senior HR Manager and Learning and Development Manager impacting over 300,000 employees and more recently she has worked within the Education, Insurance and Printing industries. She has been having an impact on HR for over 25 years and loves serving businesses and people.

Su now focuses her time on transforming HR by training and empowering HR professionals and leaders globally so they can continue to provide a world-class, human approach to leading teams.

Su is also the author of "Putting The Human Back Into HR - Success as an HR professional Begins With You" and which aims to provide leaders within Human Resources with solutions to build credible brands for people. We discuss this Putting the Human back into HR concept in more detail to discover the key strategies that can help HR leaders to ensure people are always at the heart of a business

In this “Putting the Human back into HR with Su Patel” podcast episode, we discover:

* What are the critical challenges that HR leaders typically face every day and how can HR leaders ensure they are equipped with the tools to handle them?

* What motivated you to write your book “Putting The Human Back Into HR - Success as an HR professional Begins With You"

* What are the 5 areas HR professionals need to master to be effective?

* What is your HR blueprint for ensuring HR leaders can deliver a balanced approach to employee issues and make a positive impact strategically?

* How HR leaders can be more proactive

* Tips for creating an enjoyable work environment for employees

* What are the key leadership skills an HR leader needs to master

* The key strategies that can help an HR leader put people at the heart of its business

* What will be the future for HR

To find out more about this “Putting the Human back into HR with Su Patel” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* Su Patel LinkedIn details: http://linkedin.com/in/coach-for-hr-professionals

* Link for the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Putting-Human-Back-Into-professional/dp/1781333300

* Link to join my development and networking club for HR professionals: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13509937

* The Learning & Develo0pment Company: https://thelearninganddevelopmentcompany.co.uk/

* JGA HR Recruitment: jgarecruitment.com

* Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host: Nick@jgarecruitment.com

Subscribe the HR L&D Podcast: Apple Podcasts|

Creating High-Performing Cultures with Chief People Officer, Jason Treu #022 Jun 25, 2020

Show notes

Creating high-performing cultures with Chief People Officer, Jason Treu #022

Recorded prior to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Nick Day sat down with best-selling author and Chief People Officer, Jason Treu - a culture and leadership expert who helps leaders, managers and HR professionals build high-performing cultures and teams with unbreakable connection, extreme scrappiness and the ability to have courageous conversations.

Jason knows how to increase productivity by creating engaged and happy workforces and today he shares with us his blueprint process for creating high-performing cultures!

Jason Treu is the best-selling author of “Social Wealth”, which has sold more than 45,000 copies. He believes the lack of employee engagement in the workplace is killing productivity, which is costing industries billions. For Jason, the solution is simple: Employee Connection. This is a subject he has talked about as a featured TedX speaker, where at TEDxWilmington 2017, he unveiled his breakthrough team building game, Cards Against Mundanity.

He also hosts Executive Breakthroughs, a podcast that brings together game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts to share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.

In this “Creating high-performing cultures with Chief People Officer, Jason Treu” podcast episode, we discover:

* How can companies create a high-performance culture like the companies we often see listed on things like "Forbes Best Companies to Work"?

* What are the key concepts business leaders need to understand if they want to create a high-performing culture?

* What actions can businesses take, regardless of size, that can help them expedite the process?

* So tell me more about your game, Cards Against Mundanity!

* What tips you can give leaders to help them to uncover potential “blind spots” or negative patterns that may be inhibiting success?

* Why do leaders get stuck or feel restless if they don't take action?

* Find out more about Jason’s research where he discovers a connection between children who have suffered trauma and business inhibitors to success.

* Social Wealth is a book which you have written which is a ‘how-to-guide' on building personal and professional relationships. It has sold more than 60,000 copies and has held #1 spot across four business and self-help categories! In the book, you discover what you believe is the biggest predictor for success – and its called “Social Wealth”. We find out more about this…

* What to do if you have hit a plateau in your career

* What are the 10 essential leadership skill sets that can help these business leaders to feel motivated again, increase resiliency and bounce back from rejection and setbacks?

* Learn the three secrets to networking that the top super connectors to speed up the relationship-building process and get people to help you (Hint - Introverts can easily do this).

To find out more about this “Creating high-performing cultures with Chief People Officer, Jason Treu” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace – with Woosh Raza #021 May 22, 2020

Show notes

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace - with Woosh Raza #021

Recorded prior to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Nick Day sat down with Senior HR Leader, Woosh Raza, Head of Human Resources and Learning & Development for a brilliant charity called Phoenix Futures and an individual who is incredibly passionate about Equality & Diversity.

I met Woosh recently when he kindly invited me to form part of a CIPD London panel which explored how we can improve diversity and inclusion in relation to recruitment practices. Woosh is an expert in developing strategic people plans that align with organisational goals and leading high performing HR teams.

Phoenix Futures are a charity committed to supporting those who suffer from alcohol addiction or substance abuse. The charity is well recognised in the sector. Woosh has worked in senior HR roles for over a decade in the remit of generalist and as a leader of HR teams so it was an absolute delight to be able to sit down with him and talk all about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace.

As Woosh articulately tells us on the episode:

* Equality is having a seat on the table

* Diversity is raising your voice

* Inclusion is about having that voice heard

In this “Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace” podcast episode, we discover:

* Why it is essential HR and L&D teams address issues related to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

* What does Equality, Diversity & Inclusion mean in the workplace context?

* What should and can be done by HR and L&D Teams to combat ED&I challenges

* Are issues related to ED&I progressing or regressing?

* How can technology help in address and improve ED&I practices

* What are the common pitfalls that organisations are making when it comes to ED&I?

* Why diversity leads to better profits?

* What are the immediately implementable actions an HR practitioner can take after listening to this episode of the HR L&D podcast?

To find out more about this “Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* Woosh Raza LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/woosh-raza-chartered-mcipd-8a8b3034/

* Phoenix-Futures Charity: https://www.phoenix-futures.org.uk/

* JGA HR recruitment Services (HR & Payroll Recruitment Services)

* Nick Day - nick@jgarecruitment.com (Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host)

* Nick Day: Linkedin Profile

Subscribe the HR L&D Podcast: Apple Podcasts| Android | Email | RSS | More

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!

Making Collaboration Work with Richard Watkins #020 Apr 20, 2020

Show notes

Making Collaboration Work with Richard Watkins #020

Nick Day sits down with Richard Watkins, a lifelong collaborator who started his career with BP where he spent 8 years across Research & Development and product strategy before working as a strategist with What If Innovation, where Richard ran over 75 collaborative projects in over 20 countries, leading teams to the creation of major brands and products in China, Europe and the US.

Richard explores human dynamics by creating models and tools that help people make good choices; consulting with organisations who want to make sense of what it takes to thrive, and playing with a range of creative projects.

He founded “Let’s Go” in 2013 to offer specialist support to organisations who want to get more from collaborative working. Outside of work, his creative projects have led to exhibitions in Beirut, Cape Town, Istanbul, LA, and his hometown London.

In this “Making Collaboration Work” podcast episode, we discover:

* What approaches should leaders, teams and organisations undertake to improve collaboration?

* What do organisations get wrong when it comes to collaboration?

* When should we collaborate and when should we not collaborate?

* How can individuals get better at collaboration?

* What are the five dynamics that need attention?

* How can organisations set up to make collaboration more effective?

* How can we discover the hidden conversations that unlock progress?

* Why organisations need to be more collaborative

* Is technology taking us away from the traditional face to face contact being a requirement?

To find out more about this “Making Collaboration Work” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* Richard Watkins LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddavidwatkins/

* letsgo.so

* letsgo.so/cards

* JGA HR recruitment Services (HR & Payroll Recruitment Services)

* Nick Day - nick@jgarecruitment.com (Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host)

* Nick Day: Linkedin Profile

Subscribe the HR L&D Podcast: Apple Podcasts| Android | Email | RSS | More

I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D P...

Management Mess to Leadership Success with Scott Miller #19 Mar 30, 2020

Show notes

Management Mess to Leadership Success with Scott Miller #19

Nick Day from JGA HR Recruitment is joined on the HR L&D Podcast by Scott Miller who serves as FranklinCovey’s executive vice president of thought leadership. He is the host of On Leadership with Scott Miller, a weekly leadership webcast, podcast, and newsletter that features interviews with renowned business titans, authors, and experts. Scott also authors a weekly leadership column for Inc.com and is a regular contributor to Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global and the American City Business Journal.

He is the bestselling author of FranklinCovey’s Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow, and Everyone Deserves a Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team.

Scott began his professional career in 1992 with the Disney Development Company as a founding member of the development team that designed the town of Celebration, Florida. Scott now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and three young sons

In this "Management Mess to Leadership Success" episode of the HR L&D Podcast we discover:

* What were the choices that led Scott Miller to become both a best-selling author on thought leadership and executive vice president and of the world-leading consultancy and training firm, FranklinCovey?

* What it was that motivated Scott to write Management Mess?

* Are Scott’s experiences based on the many leaders he has professionally coached?

* What makes a great leader and what can people do to become better leaders?

* Are leaders often made the scapegoats for commercial problems?

* Was this the intention of your Management Mess to Leadership Success book?

* What does leadership mean to Scott Miller?

* Why everyone should celebrate individual and team success!

* What are the principles, practices, and 30 leadership challenges in the book based on?

* How can these 30 leadership challenges help readers become better leaders?

* Are all leaders in some way a ‘Management Mess’?

* What is the one thing you really hope readers will learn and take away from the book?

* Does FranklinCovey have leadership training that is based on the book?

To find out more about this “Management Mess to Leadership Success” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* On Leadership with Scott Miller

* https://www.franklincovey.com/

* Management Mess to Leadership Success Book: Amazon Link

* Everyone Deserves a Great Manager Book: Amazon Link

* JGA HR recruitment Services (HR & Payroll Recruitment Services)

Culture Types and iX Leadership with Dr. Rachel Headley and Meg Manke #18 Mar 13, 2020

Show notes

Culture Types and iX Leadership with Dr. Rachel Headley and Meg Manke #18

Nick Day from JGA HR Recruitment is joined on the HR L&D Podcast by two incredible Culture & Leadership experts, Dr. Rachel MK Headley and Meg Manke, founders Rose Group international who are a leadership, training and transition change consultancy who help guide businesses through major changes with increased engagement and powerful new attitudes.

Rose Group International (RGI), specializes in leadership development to improve corporate strategic alignment, communication, situational awareness, internal cultures and develop leadership skills to help them to prosper and thrive.

So, who are Rachel and Meg?

Dr. Rachel MK Headley, CEO, is a PhD scientist who spent two decades working in the satellite industry. She uses the lessons she learned from working in big teams and undertaking complex challenges to create solutions for business that work. She has managed multi-million-dollar projects, uniting diverse international stakeholders, and guiding teams through change.

Meg Manke, COO, is a human-resources professional, with over a decade’s experience in leading HR offices in a large multi-national corporation. She has merged organizations, designed and implemented behaviour-based culture initiatives, and developed leaders in a variety of organizations. She has degrees in Finance, Business Ethics, and Strategic Leadership. Both Rachel and Meg are also TEDx speakers who have delivered an HR Disrupt talks on stage to over 12,000 people!

Their Rose International programs are also based on their book iX Leadership: Create High-Five Cultures and Guide Transformation and this is something we will find out more about during this episode. iX Leadership was released in 2018 and is designed to reconnect leadership with their people, to give leaders the tools to drive change, and to create unstoppable teams.

If you want to know more about culture types, great leadership, implementing change, how you can create a culture of innovation or how to inspire powerful teams to produce then you are going to enjoy this!

In this " Culture Types and iX Leadership" episode of the HR L&D Podcast we discover:

* What is the IX Leadership Framework?

* So, at the heart of engagement is culture. but what do we mean by Culture Types?

* How can being aware of Culture Types improve the way we communicate?

* What prompted the creation of Culture Types and iX Leadership?

* Does the organisational structure of a business affect the way we communicate?

* What makes Culture Types more effective than other popular work assessments?

* How do you think work Cultures will continue to evolve?

* Is Internal experience (iX) of an organization a leadership choice?

* With 50% of people are disengaged at work, how does the IX Leadership model address this?

* Advice for leaders who want to implement change, create a culture of innovation or inspire powerful teams to produce?

* Is an academic foundation important when it comes to developing strong leaders or developing influence?

* The key objectives for the book, iX Leadership: Create High-Five Cultures and Guide Transformation

To find out more about this “Culture Types and iX Leadership” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* Rachel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rachel-mk-headley

* Meg's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmanke

Diversity & Inclusion Thought Leadership with Margaret Ochieng #017 Feb 26, 2020

Show notes

Diversity & Inclusion Thought Leadership with Margaret Ochieng #017

Nick Day from JGA HR Recruitment is joined on the HR L&D Podcast by Margaret Ochieng who is a Business Psychologist, a Diversity & Inclusion consultant and founder at “The Inclusive Village”, where she designs workplace solutions that enable people and organisations to adopt “a village culture approach to inclusion”.

I met with Margaret at a recent Recruitment and Diversity event hosted by CIPD London where both Margaret and I were invited to form part of the expert panel. I loved her thought leadership approach to diversity and inclusion, which is why I was delighted that she was happy to join me for a more detailed conversation on this podcast.

Margaret’s approach to D&I helps individuals and organisations to identify and remove barriers to inclusion, performance and creativity posed by silos, “clans” and “tribes” that often emerge explicitly or implicitly in social groups including workplaces.

As part of the "village spirit", Margaret is also organising a fantastic event for women who want to be game-changers in March! Stay tuned to find out more about that later on in the podcast…

In this "Diversity & Inclusion Thought Leadership" episode of the HR L&D Podcast with Margaret Ochieng we discover:

* What led Margaret to become a champion for encouraging businesses to deliver more inclusive talent assessment, selection and leadership processes

* How can organisations create inclusive and human-centric work environments where everyone has a fair chance to thrive?

* Why organisations should not be looking or candidates that are a "culture fit". Let's evolve organisational cultures!

* Are getting better or worse from a D&I front perspective?

* What does D&I Research tell us

* How can we build resilience against "diversity fatigue" and why building a village approach can help.

* Why we must eliminate corporate checkbox systems and replace them with a way of life in the workplace that promotes inclusion

* The most important insights in relation to D&I as it is now within businesses

* The three pioneering and inspiring people Margaret would love to share a dinner party with - and why!

* Some immediately implementable D&I actions you can immediately implement after listening to this podcast?

* Why it is important to be curious about the status quo in your organisation

* How you can ask questions that will keep the D&I conversation open

* The journey that led Margaret to remove the "impossible" from her vocabulary!

* Why you should attend the “A Million Dreams Game Changers Event" being hosted by Margaret in March, which has been designed to help women to make big leaps in 2020 and beyond!

To find out more about Matt Somers and the links referred to in this "Coaching Skills for HR Managers" episode of the HR L&D Podcast are highlighted below:

* Website: https://www.inclusivevillage.com/

* A game changers’ event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-million-dreams-welcome-to-a-game-changers-event-tickets-90149996065

* Margaret Ochieng Blog Article referred to in this episode:

Coaching Skills for HR Managers with Matt Somers #016 Feb 05, 2020

Show notes

Coaching Skills for HR Managers with Matt Somers #016

Nick Day from JGA HR Recruitment is joined on the HR L&D Podcast by Matt Somers, a leading voice on training and coaching in the UK and is also the author of Coaching at Work in 2006 and Coaching in a Week in 2016. He holds an MSc in Human Resource Development and is a Fellow of the CIPD.

Matt Somers – Coaching Skills Training Ltd is a specialist training consultancy focused on the idea of the manager as coach.

Matt possesses more than 25 years of experience in providing coaching skills for managers in the world of work.

In this "Coaching Skills for HR Managers" episode of the HR L&D Podcast with Matt Somers we discover:

* How to define the words 'coach' and 'coaching'?

* When or for what reasons should coaching skills be used?

* Can any manager be a coach?

* What qualities should HR look for in internal coaches?

* What is the crucial questioning approach to adopt when training managers/leaders to become coaches?

* How can HR build a coaching skills culture or encourage the take up of coaching?

* How can you ensure you leave a footprint for the coaching approach work completed after you have finished?

* How can businesses improve employee engagement through coaching?

* Why it is essential to create a business environment in which people can grow and develop?

* Discover the key coaching principles that can help organisations?

We also discover more about the critical individuals who have influenced Matt's career to date, as well as the books and resources that have supported him on his journey to becoming a leading voice on leadership coaching in the UK.

To find out more about Matt Somers and the links referred to in this "Coaching Skills for HR Managers" episode of the HR L&D Podcast are highlighted below:

* Order Matt's Book Coaching at Work: Powering Your Team with Awareness, Responsibility and Trust

* Matt's Coaching in a week? coaching skills Course (as discussed on the podcast)

* Matt's website: mattsomers.com

* Matt's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattsomers/

* The Inner Games Series by Tim Gallway: http://theinnergame.com/

* Coaching for Performance by Sir John Whitemore: Coaching for Performance

* JGA HR recruitment Services (HR & Payroll Recruitment Services)

* Nick Day - nick@jgarecruitment.com (Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host)

Aligning Culture with Community, Leadership & Profits with Devin Halliday #015 Jan 08, 2020

Show notes

Aligning Culture with Community, Leadership & Profits with Devin Halliday #015

Nick Day from JGA HR Recruitment is joined on the HR L&D Podcast by Devin Halliday, an award-winning sales leader, with a diverse background and passion for people. He hosts the Belonging Factor Podcast, where he elevates the dialogue around diversity, inclusion, and of course, belonging. Devin is the Founder and Chief Belonging Architect at Rudiment Solutions, a people empowerment company that works with individuals and organizations to thrive in all things people, process, and profits.

Devin proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Devin is a Northern California native. He's explored the people, places, and cultures across this beautiful planet. He's been amazed. He's been humbled. He's been outraged. But mostly, he's been inspired to share his lessons with audiences worldwide.

So, whether you're running your own company, coaching a team, or just have a passion for success because of people then this is a podcast episode you are going to enjoy! Devin talks about how and why we need to inspire action and improve processes if we ultimately want to deliver bigger profits. Most organizations have well-written, well-intentioned culture and values statements but when they are reviewed or challenged, they are often wholly inaccurate out outdated. In this episode, Devin talks about how we can reimagine core values, cultures and brands in a way that inspires tremendous loyalty, builds community, and delivers profits.

COMPETITION TIME:

Want to win a signed copy of Devin's latest book, Belonging Factor: How Great Brands and Great Leaders Inspire Loyalty, Build Community, and Grow Profits then answer this simple question: What is the name of Devin Halliday's Podcast? Email answers to nick@jgarecruitment.com. Entries will be drawn at random.

In this "Aligning Culture with Community, Leadership & Profits" episode of the HR L&D Podcast with Devin Halliday we discover:

Aligning culture should be a key management priority?

* Discover why people are the core rudiment of success?

* How to get teams to accomplish goals?

* Working to create a sense of belonging in the culture of an organization should be the highest priority of HR and people leadership.

* Learn about the five shared characteristics of the greatest brands and most successful leaders.

How you can develop a diverse, belonging focused culture, regardless of business size?

* How to implement diversity and inclusion initiatives that get results

Why brands should focus on developing belonging with its customers, not just loyalty?

We find out a lot more about Devin's new book, Belonging Factor.

Learn how authenticity helps give an advantage to great leaders and great brands

To find out more about Devin Halliday and the links referred to in this "Aligning Culture with Community, Leadership & Profits" episode are highlighted below:

* Connect with Devin Halliday: Speaker Booking: booking@belongingfactor.com | Book/Podcast: ibelong@belongingfactor.com | Media: kim@rudimentsolutions.com

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected