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Michele Jones - Live Less Afraid

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Welcome to the Live Less Afraid podcast where I normalize talking about mental health. My name is Michele Jones and every week, I’ll share how I am overcoming fear, anxiety, and imposter syndrome. I’ll discuss our most important relationship: the one we have with ourselves. We'll discuss how our thoughts & beliefs hold us back and how this impacts our business & our personal life. I also interview amazing guests who also want to normalize mental health and live a life less afraid. Support th ...
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Welcome to the HR Uprising Podcast. This engaging podcast explores HR ‘hot’ topics and challenges through conversations with relevant experts and real-life HR; O.D. or L&D professionals. HR Uprising is about creating an inclusive forum that enables us to share and learn from experts and everyday professionals. Hosted by Actus CEO Lucinda Carney a Business Psychologist; Chartered Psychologist; Experienced HR Change Agent; Entrepreneur; Speaker and Coach. There are two types of show format the ...
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Lucinda discusses the important topic of neurodiversity with independent consultant Amanda McEvoy. With over 20 years of experience in the health sector and a personal connection to neurodiversity through her family, Amanda shares her insights on the challenges and strengths associated with conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. The conversati…
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Lucinda welcomes diversity, equity, and inclusion expert Sara Taylor, who shares her extensive experience in the field spanning over 35 years. They discuss the evolution of DEI practices, particularly in the U.S., and how these concepts have been integrated into workplace culture. Sara introduces her recent book, "Thinking at the Speed of Bias," an…
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Lucinda talks with Kate Jones, a leadership coach and consultant from Neon, about the evolving landscape of leadership, culture, and well-being in organisations. Kate shares her journey from frontline social work to management consulting and ultimately founding Neon, where she focuses on fostering deeply human leadership capabilities. Together, the…
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Lucinda talks to Adam Horne, co-founder of OpenOrg, who shares insights from his extensive experience in culture change and highlights alarming statistics about employee engagement and trust in the workplace. Together they look into the challenges organisations face, particularly in smaller businesses, regarding miscommunication and the erosion of …
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Lucinda talks to Liz Redway about into the intriguing world of artificial intelligence (AI) in human resources. Drawing from her recent session aimed at demystifying AI for HR professionals, Liz discusses the current landscape of AI adoption, highlighting both the excitement and apprehension surrounding its use. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a noticeable …
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Lucinda talks to Rob Toomey, the President of TypeCoach about understanding personalities and improving communication within organisations. Rob discusses how TypeCoach utilises personality frameworks like Myers-Briggs and David Kersey's temperament model to help individuals navigate relationships in various contexts, including team dynamics, leader…
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Lucinda looks at high performance strategies, focusing on the importance of feedback in driving performance in organisations. She discusses evidence-based drivers of performance, emphasising the need for quality people management activities and classic performance management. Key topics covered include the significance of courageous and consistent …
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Lucinda welcomes back guest Michelle Parry Slater from Kairos Modern Learning to discuss the concept of the "last hundred days." Michelle shares her personal experience of working her notice period before relocating to Australia and highlights the importance of focusing on the end of the employee lifecycle as much as the beginning. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sh…
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Lucinda is joined by Andy Lancaster, an expert in organisational learning communities. Andy shares insights from his book, "Organisational Learning Communities," discussing the importance of intentional community building for learning and development. They explore the concept of socialised learning, the benefits of diverse communities, and the impa…
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Lucinda is joined by special guest, Kevin D. Monroe, to talk about the power of expressing gratitude in the workplace and beyond. Kevin shares his journey of creating the "Don't Wait to Thank" program, encouraging listeners to participate in a 31-day gratitude challenge during July. They explore the impact of simple, sincere, and specific expressio…
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Lucinda looks at the topic of motivation with guest Sarah Stones, a motivation specialist. Sarah, who is an expert in motivational mapping, shares insights into how understanding intrinsic motivators can significantly impact an individual's energy, performance, and overall well-being. Together, they discuss the three clusters of motivators - relati…
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Lucinda focusses on re-energising performance in the current work environment, particularly addressing the impact of low energy levels on performance. She discusses various factors influencing performance, such as intrinsic and extrinsic motivators, personal attributes, and the working environment. `Lucinda also introduces the Managing Energy and P…
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Lucinda talks to Tracey Abayeta, an HR director specialising in talent development, about the importance of building strong relationships in career development. Tracey shares her unconventional journey from investment banking to HR, emphasising the role relationships played in her career transitions. She introduces a five-point framework for buildi…
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Lucinda talks to Dr. Jo Burrell from Ultimate Resilience about the findings of a report on HR wellbeing, highlighting the concerning statistics showing high levels of depression, anxiety, burnout symptoms, and low wellbeing among HR professionals. Lucinda and Jo delve into the challenges faced by HR professionals, the lack of support systems within…
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Lucinda interviews Bill Banham, the founder and editor of HR Gazette magazine and host of the HR Chat podcast, who shares his extensive experience in HR tech and media, discussing his favourite interviews and guests from over 750 episodes! KEY TAKEAWAYS LinkedIn is a key platform where a large number of HR professionals engage with content, making …
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Lucinda delves into the topic of rethinking culture within organisations. Drawing on research and personal experiences, she explores various cultural models and frameworks including Competing Values Framework by Cameron and Quinn, the Culture Onion by Edgar Schein, and The Cultural Web by Gary Johnson and Kevin Scholes, Lucinda provides practical i…
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Lucinda investigates the intricacies of the CIPD Profession Map with guest Victoria Winkler from the CIPD. The conversation explores the origins of the map, its structure, and how individuals can leverage it to enhance their professional development. Victoria provides valuable insights into the different levels of CIPD qualifications, self-assessme…
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On this episode of the Live Less Afraid podcast, your host Michele Jones gets real with you about why we need to embrace fear and failure as opportunities. How we can focus on the journey rather than the goal. Let's focus on the insights gained from these moments, and use them to quiet our inner mean girl and most of all celebrate our courage to ke…
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Lucinda delves into the essential steps for building a coaching culture within organizations. Joined by Jo Wright, a Speaker, Coach, and Best-Selling Author, they explore the seven steps to creating a coaching culture and the importance of coaching skills for managers. Jo shares her insights on the significance of coaching in everyday conversations…
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Lucinda is joined by Stella Collins, co-founder and chief learning officer of Stella Labs. They discuss the intersection of neuroscience and AI in the field of learning and development. Stella shares insights on how understanding how the brain learns can improve the effectiveness of learning initiatives. She emphasises the importance of motivation,…
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Lucinda is joined by Cat Wildman, founder of Powered by Diversity, to discuss practical strategies for implementing diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in organisations. They emphasise the importance of starting from the bottom and engaging the entire leadership team in the process. Kat explains how their platform helps HR teams assess their …
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Lucinda is joined by Miles Bonnell of Milo HR to discuss how to create a winning talent culture or acquisition strategy, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They emphasise the importance of understanding and aligning with the company's culture, being honest with candidates about the current state of the business, and setting …
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In this episode, I share a story of a friend going through a tough situation, and how we can build resiliency to help us through the tough times in life. I also give you some tips on how you can build your resiliency muscles. I'm talking about gentle reminders on how to be our own best friend, finding your people, and why gratitude matters. ⁠Get th…
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Lucinda flies solo this time to discuss various themes related to well-being, drawing from recent research findings from the CIPD and Oxford University. She explores the effectiveness of well-being initiatives, highlighting the need to focus on structural aspects of work that contribute to well-being rather than relying solely on superficial interv…
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Lucinda welcomes Dr. Neha Sangwan, an engineer turned medical doctor and executive coach, who specialises in addressing the global epidemic of burnout and shares her insights on well-being and avoiding burnout on a grand scale. Dr Sangwan discusses her personal experience with burnout as a doctor and the lack of awareness and training in the medica…
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Join Michele Jones on the Live Less Afraid podcast. Today's episode is now available on YouTube as well. So if you want to watch this episode, go there now. Today's topic is all about over-apologizing why we do it and how to stop doing it and build the confidence and self-esteem to stand tall and show up in our lives! Join me on a journey of self-d…
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Lucinda welcomes Gethin Nadin, an expert in workplace well-being, to discuss the current state of well-being strategies in organisations and the need for a more holistic approach. Gethin shares insights from his research and emphasises the importance of organisational culture and personal responsibility in promoting well-being. They also delve into…
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Lucinda welcomes mental health consultant Petra Velzeboer to discuss the importance of prioritising mental health in the workplace. They explore the signs of burnout and the 12-stage process that leads to it, emphasising the need for prevention and self-awareness. Petra shares practical tips for managing stress, including setting boundaries, reeval…
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Lucinda interviews Jill Aburrow from Heartfelt HR to discuss the challenging topic of managing redundancy. With nearly 30 years of HR experience, Jill specialises in advising on redundancy issues and has written a book called "Redundancy with Love." They explore the importance of managing redundancy sensitively and positively, emphasising the need …
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Join Michele Jones on today's episode with her special guest, Cory Rudebusch, a strategic web designer. 3 years ago she completely changed her life. She left a difficult marriage and poured herself into getting coached, launching a business, and showing her kids what real strength and resilience look like. You don't want to miss this one, it's good…
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Lucinda interviews Samreen McGregor, an executive coach and author of the book "Leader Awakened”, about the topic of embracing adversity and trauma in the workplace. Samreen shares her insights on how individuals and organisations can use adversity as a catalyst for empowerment and well-being, rather than sweeping it under the carpet. They explore …
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Join Michele Jones on the podcast today and her special guest, Sara Im. She's an author of the book, "How I survived the killing fields" She grew up in Cambodia, enjoying a wonderful childhood filled with love from her family. However, when she went to college, the country went through a communist military takeover, and she found herself unable to …
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Lucinda interviews Zena Everett, a speaker on leadership and productivity and author of the book "The Crazy Busy Cure." They discuss the growing issue of busyness and stress in the workplace, particularly in the context of hybrid working. Zena shares her insights on the impact of personality traits, such as perfectionism and people-pleasing, on pro…
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Join Michele Jones on the Live Less Afraid podcast for this deep dive into fear and what being brave really means. Listen to Michaela Paluck shares her story and read excerpts from her forthcoming book, "Be F*ucking Brave". Join her waitlist to be notified about the book's release here Connect with her here: On Instagram On Facebook Takeaways: · Wi…
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Lucinda interviews Katy Walton from Make Real Progress, with a focus upon learning and development, particularly for HR professionals who may not have a background in L&D. Katy shares her expertise in helping HR professionals feel more comfortable and confident in handling training and development responsibilities. They discuss the challenges HR pr…
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Join Michele Jones and her special guest Jeanette DuBois as they discuss how they met, their Italy experience, and the lessons they took away from the trip. They also discuss the lessons that unfolded for them when they got home and how those continue to show up in their lives. During her journey, she discovered this incredible connection to hersel…
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Lucinda explores the topic of AI in HR with guest Brandon Stevens, founder and CEO of Scouter. They discuss the role of AI in recruitment and talent management, highlighting the challenges and limitations of current AI systems. Brandon also focusses upon the importance of accurate and comprehensive data inputs for AI to be truly predictive and pres…
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Lucinda welcomes Fay Wallis, the host of the HR Coffee Time podcast and a career and executive coach. Fay shares her insights on the five recurring pain points that HR professionals often face, including time management, being strategic, building confidence, feeling undervalued, and dealing with difficult people. Fay also talks about the importance…
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Welcome back to season 4! Join us for an inspiring and transformative episode as we delve into the world of dreams, personal growth, and overcoming fear. In this episode, Michele Jones shares her unique insights and warm, friendly guidance, providing valuable advice and strategies for leaning into your dreams, no matter how big or small. We'll expl…
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Lucinda is joined by HR expert Jim Moore from Hamilton Nash, who discusses the challenging task of conducting investigations into tricky people problems. Jim shares his experiences and provides valuable insights and tips for HR professionals and managers who may find themselves in the position of investigating sensitive allegations or grievances. F…
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Lucinda is joined by Victoria Lewis-Stevens, MD at United Culture, to discuss the importance of purpose over perks in organisations. They explore how organisations can add greater value during a downturn by focusing on purpose and engaging employees. Victoria shares her expertise in helping businesses articulate their culture and align it with thei…
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Lucinda talks to Nick Rion, a personal and professional relationship coach. Nicholas specialises in helping individuals build strong, healthy, and sustainable relationships, particularly focusing on conflict resolution. The conversation delves into the definition of conflict and the different ways people perceive and handle it. Nick shares his pers…
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Lucinda is joined by author and personal growth expert, Yvonne Guerineau to explore the topic of building positive working relationships in the workplace. Yvonne, an HR professional and author of the book "People in Their Element: How to Create Positive Working Relationships," shares her expertise on the concept of a growth mindset in relationships…
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Lucinda is back, and to kick off this new season of the show, she discusses the topic of rethinking appraisals, acknowledging that the traditional end-of-year appraisal process is often seen as backward-looking and outdated in today's fast-paced work environment. Lucinda proposes dividing the appraisal process into four defined touch points through…
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I had so much to say on this topic, I'm comin' back for part 2! Today I'm talking about what holds us back and sharing practical tips for overcoming our limiting beliefs around success. I'm also sharing tips to get you started on your own personal development journey. If you listened to part 1 come back and give this a listen too. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the free …
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On this episode, your host Michele Jones talks about giving yourself permission to succeed. She explores the barriers and self-limiting beliefs that often hold us back from achieving our full potential. With practical tips, this podcast encourages listeners to break free from their comfort zones and embrace the mindset needed to thrive in all aspec…
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Lucinda talks once more about engagement in light of the state of the global workforce and working methodologies being adopted globally. KEY TAKEAWAYS Engagement is undeniably a leading indicator of productivity, profitability, health and safety issues, customer satisfaction and overall people happiness. Global engagement levels are at 23%. Europea…
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Lucinda is joined by Teresa Rose, an award-winning learning consultant and the founder of Consult Her Ltd, to discuss the most effective ways of building a learning pathway for our organisations - what they are, how to do it, and the most often-seen barriers to engagement. KEY TAKEAWAYS Learning experience platforms are all about giving employees a…
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Steven is a global leadership consultant, executive coach, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and globally recognised specialist in the art of connection building and leadership. In this episode, Steven talks to Lucinda about an all-new epidemic in the workplace - loneliness - and how we can increase a sense of belonging in order to promote ta…
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On today's show your host Michele Jones talks to Lisa McFadden about her journey from feeling stuck to getting back in touch with her creativity. She shares how she changed her perspective on life and learned how to reengaged with her creative side. About our guest:Lisa McFadden is an award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, film festival journalist,…
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