Best Emma Faye Podcasts (2024)

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138 | Can’t find time for strategic work in HR? 5 tips to help 28:07

14m ago28:07

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When you're in a busy HR or People role, finding time for strategic work can feel incredibly challenging. There are always urgent issues that need your attention and endless tasks on your to-do list. However, strategic work often has the greatest impact - helping you craft an organisation where people are proud to work, can thrive, and are empowere…

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Metaphorical Chemistry: The Love Triangle Trope 1:11:06

1h ago1:11:06

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In episode four we are talking about some of the fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature the Love Triangle trope (admittedly not our favourite) that we really enjoyed! A full list of the books featured can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be …

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I Can Work With That: The Friends to Lovers Trope 58:45

1d ago58:45

58:45

In episode three we are talking about some of our favourite fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature the Friends to Lovers trope! A full list of the books featured can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share the…

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137 | How to recognise and break free from the lies we tell ourselves at work, with Emma Djemil 37:23

14d ago37:23

37:23

Are there lies you're telling yourself at work that feel like cold, hard facts? Whether it's believing you don't deserve a promotion, thinking you're not qualified enough to apply for a different role, feeling guilty about taking time off because everyone "needs" you, prioritising colleagues above your own wellbeing, striving for unrealistic perfec…

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Let's Get Mage-ical: The Marriage of Convenience Trope 1:11:53

8d ago1:11:53

1:11:53

In episode two we are talking about some of our favourite fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature the Marriage of Convenience trope! A full list of the books featured can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share…

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Better With A Blade Than A Spoon: The Found Family Trope 1:11:28

15d ago1:11:28

1:11:28

It's the first episode of Season Seven! We are talking about some of our favourite fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature the Found Family trope! A full list of the books featured can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episode…

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One Trailer To Rule Them All 6:06

19d ago6:06

6:06

Since the SFFRomCast has been running for a few years now (at the time of releasing this, Season Seven is just around the corner) we decided to do one main trailer to introduce potential listeners/viewers to what we do here to celebrate and share our love of sci-fi and fantasy romance books. You can also watch this trailer on You Tube if you'd like…

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136 | How to shape a winning workplace culture when you work in HR, with Annabelle Lawson and Paula Brockwell 35:06

1M ago35:06

35:06

Shaping workplace culture is becoming an increasingly important part of HR's role, with many HR functions being renamed as "People and Culture" and culture-related responsibilities appearing in job titles. But how do you actually go about shaping culture, especially when you're already busy with your day-to-day work? In this special episode of HR C…

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135 | Why & how to support women experiencing the menopause at work, with Emma Thomas 33:35

1M ago33:35

33:35

Menopause is a topic that impacts everyone in the HR and People profession, whether personally or through supporting colleagues. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Emma Thomas, founder of Managing the Menopause, to discuss the importance of understanding and supporting employees through menopause in the workplace. Emma …

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134 | Creating an HR strategy: how to get started when you’re feeling stuck 20:22

2M ago20:22

20:22

If you need to create an HR or People strategy but are feeling completely stuck, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis, a career and leadership coach for HR and People professionals, shares practical advice on how to feel more confident about creating the strategy, where to start and resources to help spark your ideas. Key…

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Sept 5 at 3:40pm | Solo Episode 25:33

2M ago25:33

25:33

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133 | How to Deliver Brilliant Presentations That Win Over Hearts and Minds, with Emma Serlin 32:48

2M ago32:48

32:48

Want to know the secret to delivering presentations that truly captivate your audience? In this episode of HR Coffee Time, we explore how to craft and deliver presentations that resonate deeply and win over both hearts and minds. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Emma Serlin, founder of London Speech Workshop, who shares her unique "Meal Plan" framework…

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Our Special Brand of Chaos: A Sort-Of Summer Special 43:53

2M ago43:53

43:53

For our "Sort-Of" Summer Special, we set ourselves a little literary homework and went off to research the giants our favourite subgenres stand on the shoulders of. Emma focused on paranormal romance and couldn't resist creating a Venn diagram, and Jess went the whole hog, digging back into romance in fantasy as far as The Iliad! There might be som…

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132 | Strategic Workforce Planning – Why It’s Important and How to Improve Your Skills, With Jen Allen Jardine 41:26

3M ago41:26

41:26

Whether you’d like to learn more about how to use Strategic Workforce Planning in your current role or considering whether specialising in Strategic Workforce Planning could be the perfect career option for you, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Jen Allen Jardine, a Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) exper…

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131 | Coaching Demystified: What to Expect and Tips for a Successful Session 23:53

3M ago23:53

23:53

Thinking about booking a coaching session but not sure what to expect? Or maybe you've already arranged some coaching sessions and want to make sure you get the most out of them. This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis, a career and leadership coach for HR and People professionals, shares practical advice on how to prepare f…

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130 | Build managers’ confidence and skills with ‘the coaching two-step’, with Jude Sclater 38:56

4M ago38:56

38:56

You may have heard that coaching skills can be incredibly helpful for managers to have in their toolbox, boosting their confidence and effectiveness in their roles. But why are these skills so useful, and how can you help managers start using them? This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to answer those questions. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Jude S…

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129 | 5 essential techniques to become a great manager, with James Rose 43:03

4M ago43:03

43:03

How do you develop the people within your workforce to become great managers? Poor management negatively impacts everyone, often resulting in the HR/People team having to help with performance issues, manage grievances, or recruitment challenges due to high turnover. It can feel hard to know what to do or where to start. So, this episode of HR Coff…

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128 | How to unlock the strengths that dyslexia brings to your workplace, with Kirsty Heap 35:04

5M ago35:04

35:04

Dyslexia, often misunderstood and underappreciated, holds a wealth of untapped potential for the workplace. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, we explore how to appreciate and unlock the unique strengths it can bring to our workplaces. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Kirsty Heap, a neurodivergent specialist coach with a rich background in HR, who shar…

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127 | What to do if your boss is a micromanager 27:00

5M ago27:00

27:00

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] Mic…

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How Hank My Hearing Dog Transformed My Life 1:02:15

5M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Hello and welcome to our channel and our fourth episode! We are so happy you are here! From the moment Emma met Hank, she knew there was going to be an inseparable bond that would change each other’s lives forever. In this episode, Emma opens up about her mental health challenges being deaf and how her hearing dog, Hank, has transformed her life, o…

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More Often Than Knot: Bride by Ali Hazelwood 1:11:16

5M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

It's the final episode of Season Six and we're talking about Bride by Ali Hazelwood. You can visit the author's website ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for details about her other work. There will be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you. As always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim t…

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126 | Inclusive workplaces: how to empower and support your deaf colleagues, with Victoria Williams 35:05

6M ago35:05

35:05

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…

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There Are Always Reasons: The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew & Of Mist and Shadow by Jenna Wolfhart 1:07:03

6M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

In the fifth episode of Season Six we continue our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Of Mist and Shadow by ⁠Jenna Wolfhart and Emma's choice was The Whispering Dark by ⁠Kelly Andrew⁠. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further…

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Go Forth and Cuddle: Beastly and Bookish by Cantrina Bell & The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna 44:23

6M ago44:23

44:23

In the fourth episode of Season Six we continue our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Beastly and Bookish by Catrina Bell⁠⁠ and Emma's choice was The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. Click on the author names for links to their website…

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125 | Create your perfect professional development plan in 8 simple steps 33:52

6M ago33:52

33:52

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 develop…

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All The Red Flags: Fiasco by Constance Fay and Honeysuckle by January Rayne 58:05

6M ago58:05

58:05

In the third episode of Season Six we continue our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Honeysuckles by ⁠January Rayne⁠ and Emma's choice was Fiasco by ⁠Constance Fay. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further books in the serie…

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Kathy Grew Up in a Zoo...Literally 52:41

6M ago52:41

52:41

Hello and welcome to our channel and our third podcast episode! We are so happy you are here! In this episode, Kathy shares her fascinating upbringing in a zoo. From a drive through cat show, to cape buffalo chasing people into trees, bottle-feeding monkeys and mean hippos, her unique experience is quite a story to hear. Also, join us as Kathy and …

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ThunderCats Are Old!: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh & Paladin's Grace by T Kingfisher 1:08:06

6M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

In the second episode of Season Six we begin our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh and Emma's choice was Paladin's Grace by T Kingfisher. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further books in the…

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124 | How to ask your employer to fund your place on Inspiring HR, with Kathryn Bryan & Larissa Smith 34:15

7M ago34:15

34:15

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 …

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The Moment He Sniffs Her: The Winter King by C L Wilson 1:03:23

7M ago1:03:23

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We're back with the first episode of Season Six and we're talking about The Winter King, a fantasy romance by C L Wilson. You can visit the author's website ⁠here⁠ for details of further books in the series and additional work. There will be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you so you can skip a…

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Season Six Trailer 4:24

7M ago4:24

4:24

Season Six of the SFFRomCast is on the way! We're returning to our six degrees of separation but with a special twist, and this short trailer is to let you what you can expect as we continue to celebrate and share our love of sci-fi and fantasy romance books. You can also watch this trailer on You Tube if you'd like to put faces to voices and find …

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123 | Avoid burnout – how to spot signs of stress & take action, with Dr Jo Burrell 49:36

7M ago49:36

49:36

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 e…

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Emma's Hearing Loss Journey and the Importance of Advocacy 51:23

7M ago51:23

51:23

Hello and welcome to our channel and our second podcast episode! We are so happy you are here! In this episode, we discuss the moment Kathy discovered Emma's hearing loss and deaf diagnosis, to the trials and triumphs of Emma being the only deaf student in school, and Kathy's unwavering advocacy for deaf accessibility in the public. Throughout the …

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122 | Unlocking confidence for your HR career: 5 tips from expert guests 24:19

8M ago24:19

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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 f…

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Faith Journey and Navigating School As The Only Deaf Kid 54:22

8M ago54:22

54:22

Hello and welcome to our podcast and our first podcast episode! We are so happy you are here! In this episode, we explore the reasons behind our unique podcast title "She's Not My Sister," and delve into Emma's journey through school while navigating the challenges of deafness. Additionally, we shed light on her experiences in the pageant world and…

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121 | Pay practices that pay off: how to attract, reward & retain talent fairly, with Rameez Kaleem 37:33

8M ago37:33

37:33

Are you struggling with how to get pay right in your organisation, feeling the weight of its complexity and cost? You're not alone. Payroll can be the largest expense for a business, running into millions, and it's a crucial aspect of HR that doesn't come with a handbook. Whether you're facing challenges with pay dissatisfaction among your talent, …

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120 | Crafting culture: unearthing and shaping the heart of your business, with Louise Kennedy 40:11

8M ago40:11

40:11

If you’re stuck about defining or shaping culture in your organisation, you’re not alone. The concept often appears fuzzy, theoretical, and more suited for addressing in large corporations than smaller teams. But it’s a vital component of every thriving workplace. In this episode of HR Coffee Time host, Fay Wallis is joined by Louise Kennedy from O…

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119 | How using Agile can drive positive change & prove HR’s value, with Kate Maddison-Greenwell 40:55

9M ago40:55

40:55

If you've ever wondered how to shift your organisation's perception of HR from being an operational, admin-heavy function, to one that is strategic, innovative and drives positive change; this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host, Fay Wallis is joined by Kate Maddison-Greenwell from People Efficient and together they take a deep dive int…

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118 | 9 tips to unlock training success when you’re a busy HR professional 22:17

9M ago22:17

22:17

Even though you’re excited about the course you’ve signed up to, it’s easy to veer off track with it when you’re juggling a demanding HR job. So, to help set you up for success & make the learning from the course stick, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. In it, host, Fay Wallis shares 9 tips to unlock training success when you’re a bus…

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117 | How to create a performance management process that drives success, with Lucinda Carney 37:52

10M ago37:52

37:52

How is your performance management strategy impacting employee engagement? Understanding how to use it effectively can lead to better results for employees and therefore the organisation, as well as save money through staff retention. Performance management should be about more than KPIs and day-to-day tasks, it should be seen as an individualised …

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116 | Look back to look forward: how reflecting on 2023 can help you set goals for 2024 33:27

10M ago33:27

33:27

Instead of launching yourself into another busy year at work, it is helpful to take a moment to pause and reflect so that you can set your goals. There will be powerful lessons to learn from the year that has just passed and so many positives that you may overlook unless you take the time to stop. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis …

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115 | Why negotiation skills can help your HR career & how to develop them, with Simon Duncan 41:34

11M ago41:34

41:34

Unless you are working for a truly enormous organization where all supplier negotiations are handled by a procurement team, you are going to find yourself having to negotiate at some point. Whether it’s with the recruitment agencies you use to fill vacancies, the supplier of your HRIS system, or the company that administers your benefits scheme for…

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114 | What workplace culture is, how to measure it & a surprising way to improve it, with Arend Boersema 37:47

11M ago37:47

37:47

‘Culture’ can seem like a vague and woolly concept. You can feel what a culture is like as soon as you start working in an organization but it can be hard to describe it and even harder to know what to do to measure or improve it. But with many HR teams being renamed as ‘People and Culture’ and job titles being changed to reflect this, understandin…

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Winter Witches: A Conversation with Authors Sarah Hawley and Kate Kenzie 49:40

11M ago49:40

49:40

Welcome to our bonus episode where we are discussing all things witchy with authors Sarah Hawley and Kate Kenzie. (You can follow the links here to find their websites and where you can sign up to their newsletters) There is a list below of (most of) the books discussed and if you would like to watch us on YouTube (with captions), follow us on soci…

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113 | The trustee advantage: enhance your HR leadership and make a difference, with Roisin Williams 38:22

12M ago38:22

38:22

Have you set your sights on a senior HR role but feel like you’re missing out on strategic experience in your current job? Or perhaps you’re not confident enough to operate at board level? Bridging this gap could be more fulfilling than you think. Becoming a trustee for a charity is a smart career move that not only sharpens your strategic skills a…

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112 | Behind the scenes: what to expect (& how to prepare) when you are interviewed on HR Coffee Time 28:34

12M ago28:34

28:34

Go behind the scenes of HR Coffee Time and learn what to expect if you’re a guest on the show, and how to set yourself up for a successful interview. In this episode, Fay explains: The benefits of being a guest on HR Coffee Time Overcoming nervousness and preparing for the interview The interview process Tips for a successful interview Technical as…

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111 | Thriving as an introvert at work: myths busted & success strategies shared, with Tom Cleary 44:46

12M ago44:46

44:46

With claims that we’re working in a world designed for extroverts, it’s important we understand how to make our workplaces more inclusive, so that we can all thrive. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay is joined by Tom Cleary, Founder of Introverts & Co. Tom shares how to thrive at work as an introvert, and busts myths you may have heard before …

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110 | Why facilitation skills can help your HR career & how to develop them, with Kirsty Lewis 36:54

1y ago36:54

36:54

Facilitation skills can help you thrive in your HR/People career. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay is joined by Kirsty Lewis, Founder of the School of Facilitation (SOF) who generously shares valuable insights, tips, and resources for honing facilitation skills. Listen to this episode to learn: What facilitation is The difference between faci…

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109 | A simple way to succeed with annual projects (and not get overwhelmed) 29:27

1y ago29:27

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Do you have an annual project coming up? A project you only need to do once a year that can feel a bit daunting because it can feel hard to remember everything involved, what you need to do and what order to do it all in? Maybe the end-of-year performance management process is looming, or you’re working towards launching the annual employee engagem…

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108 | HR leadership: How to create a simple but powerful one-page strategy, with Dr Max Mckeown 42:05

1y ago42:05

42:05

Strategy is a topic we’ve explored before on HR Coffee Time (and we’ll look at again in the future) because it’s an important aspect of HR leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist, or you feel uncomfortable and worried when it comes to strategy, this episode is here to help you build your skills and confidence. Strategy expert and author of…

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