In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by Fay Wallis.

Fay is a career coach and HR Coffee Time podcast host. From her background in HR, she knows what a rewarding, but challenging, career it can be. So, she founded Bright Sky Career Coaching to help ‘People people’ have a happier working life.

After founding Bright Sky Career Coaching in 2016 and spending several years helping hundreds of people across many sectors and levels with their careers, she realised that she got the most joy from coaching HR and People professionals. So, in September 2022, she decided to focus all of her efforts on supporting them.

On the podcast, Louise and Fay discuss Fay’s professional career from working in HR to becoming a coach. They also discuss the benefits that having a coach can bring, as well as deciphering the difference between coaches and mentors. Fay shares some brilliant tips on how to set goals and how this can hugely benefit not only your professional life, but your personal life too.

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Connect with Fay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faywallis/

Website: https://brightskycareercoaching.co.uk/

Podcast: https://brightskycareercoaching.co.uk/hr-coffee-time-podcast/

Find out more about Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/

Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekennedyfcipd/

Are you interested in finding out what your HR health score is? Take our FREE healthcheck now to receive your personalised report: https://oculushr-health-check-linkedin.scoreapp.com/

In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by Kimberley Cattin.

Kimberley is the co-founder of West Barn Co., the brand that penetrated the beauty industry with the groundbreaking SoapBrows. Kimberley has also recently founded SB1 Group. SB1 Group, under Kimberley's leadership, is dedicated to elevating brands in the dynamic retail space. Kimberley also owns WBCo Clinic, a luxury aesthetics clinic in Durham offering a range of treatments to help clients on their journey with skin and ageing. As an entrepreneur, Kimberley has built strong, dedicated teams which she describes as ‘family’.

On the podcast, Louise and Kimberley delve into Kimberley’s entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of her business as needs and demands have changed. They discuss culture and talk about the things that Kimberley thinks are most important to ensure a brilliant team dynamic within her businesses. She also discusses the lessons she’s learnt and shares tips on how to hire well.

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Connect with Kim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberley-cattin-188805a6/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberleyccattin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

SB1 Group: https://www.sb1group.com/

Find out more about Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/ 

Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekennedyfcipd/ 

Are you interested in finding out what your HR health score is? Take our FREE healthcheck now to receive your personalised report: https://oculushr-health-check-linkedin.scoreapp.com/ 

In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by Claire Dodds.

Claire works alongside Louise at Oculus HR. She is an experienced HR professional and CIPD member and has been working in HR for over 25 years with specific industry experience in Retail, Software Technology and the Automotive industry. Claire enjoys building relationships and supports employers with a variety of projects and activities to offer support and guidance on all HR areas.

On the podcast, Louise and Claire discuss how HR is becoming more than just transactional support nowadays. They explore how to add more value to your business through building and maintaining a great company culture, why it’s important to look at your people strategy and succession planning, as well as best practises on how to recruit and look after your talent within the business.

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Connect with Claire: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-dodds/

Find out more about Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/ 

Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekennedyfcipd/ 

Are you interested in finding out what your HR health score is? Take our FREE healthcheck now to receive your personalised report: https://oculushr-health-check-linkedin.scoreapp.com/ 

What is testosterone replacement therapy?

In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by Dr Max Draper.

Dr. Max is the lead clinician at Alphagenix. Alphagenix are passionate about improving the quality of life for men nationwide through education, investigation, diagnosis and the treatment of low testosterone levels.

Dr. Max is a qualified doctor and passionate about Men’s Health. Prior to joining Alphagenix, he worked as a GP in the NHS for 8 years. Following his own struggles with Low Testosterone, he went on a mission to educate himself on testosterone deficiency, helping other males like himself get diagnosis, education and treatment. Max loves to share his knowledge and personal experiences within the men’s health scene.

On the podcast, Dr. Max explains how he discovered he had low levels of testosterone and points out the symptoms to look out for. He discusses the difficulties in being diagnosed and why we need to raise awareness on the topic. They also cover what to do if you think you have low testosterone, as well as what you need to be aware of when going ahead with testosterone replacement therapy.

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Find out more about Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/

HR Health Check: https://oculushr-health-check-linkedin.scoreapp.com/

Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekennedyfcipd/

Connect with Dr. Max Draper:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_your_t?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Alphagenix: https://alphagenix.co.uk/

Alphagenix Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@alpha_genix

In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by Dr Jennifer Cottam.

Jennifer is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Talk Works. She is serious about making services accessible, which is why, in 2014, Talk Works was set up to give rapid access to mental health support to many. Jennifer’s qualifications include the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a post-graduate Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as well as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Talk Works work alongside HR Teams, Occupational Health and Line Managers nationwide to help employees work well, feel well and engage well at work.

On the podcast, Jennifer shares how companies and leaders can accommodate for their workforce if they present as neurodiverse. She also covers how these changes will bring about positive change for the whole workforce, and how we can ramp up our productivity through good sleep.

Ready to step into the Real World of HR? 

Find out more about Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/ 

HR Health Check: https://oculushr-health-check-linkedin.scoreapp.com/ 

Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekennedyfcipd/ 

Connect with Jen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jencottam/

Talk Works: https://talk-works.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/talk-works/

What benefits can an employee survey bring to your company?

In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by Victoria Bond.

Victoria is the CEO and Founder of Ten Space. The Ten Space survey platform provides a data-driven approach for HR professionals to easily design, gather and analyse high-quality feedback.

Following a successful HR career, Victoria saw the opportunity to build a pragmatic product for HR teams to fall in love with. Her mission to ‘create incredible workplaces through highly engaged teams’, is underpinned by the technology and service delivered by the Ten Space team.

On the podcast, Victoria explains how employee surveys can be beneficial in the workplace, when is best to implement them and how to tailor surveys to ensure you get honest, real results.

Ready to step into the Real World of HR? 

Find out more about Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/ 

HR Health Check: https://oculushr-health-check-linkedin.scoreapp.com/ 

Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekennedyfcipd/ 

Connect with Victoria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/employeeengagementvb/

Ten Space: https://www.tenspace.co.uk/

HR Director’s Cut Podcast: https://www.tenspace.co.uk/podcasts/

Have you ever thought about starting your own HR consultancy?

In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD.

Sarah is a highly acclaimed HR Consultant and business owner with over 30 years of experience in the industry. She is the UK's leading mentor for HR consultants and the founder of Leap into HR Consulting Virtual Bootcamps, the first HR consulting training program to become CPD accredited both in the UK and internationally. Sarah is also the best-selling author of "Leap into HR Consulting," which shares her expertise on how to help people professionals transition to build successful HR consultancy businesses.

On the podcast, Sarah shares advice on setting up your own HR consultancy, her career journey so far and what has helped along the way, and the benefits that having mentors and coaches can bring.

Ready to step into the Real World of HR? 

Find out more about Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/ 

HR Health Check: https://oculushr-health-check-linkedin.scoreapp.com/ 

Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekennedyfcipd/ 

Connect with Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhg/

Leap into Consulting: https://www.leapintoconsulting.com/

Can the way we are treated at work influence our productivity?  

In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by FCIPD and MBA Business Coach & Mentor, Dulcie Swanston.  

Dulcie has over 20 years’ experience in the FTSE 100/250 with powerhouses like Bass and Mitchells & Butlers Plc, and she's not just a Master Executive Coach, but also a Business Mentor across sectors like retail and pharmaceuticals globally.

Founder of Tea Break Training Ltd and 'The 52 Project', author of 'It’s Not Bloody Rocket Science', and a voice on BBC, Dulcie stands out as possibly the only Fellow of the CIPD with an MBA, a post-graduate in Employment Law, and also a qualified nightclub bouncer!

On the podcast, Dulcie shares how scientific research can help us to understand how to build better relationships, lead with authenticity and adapt for growth. Louise and Dulcie cover the science behind emotional intelligence and how it links to productivity at work.  

Ready to step into the Real World of HR?  

Find out more about Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/  

HR Health Check: https://oculushr-health-check-linkedin.scoreapp.com/  

Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekennedyfcipd/  

Connect with Dulcie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dulcieshepherd/ 

Top Right Thinking: https://www.toprightthinking.com/its-not-bloody-rocket-science/meet-dulcie/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotbloodyrocketscience?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==