Inspiring Thoughts Podcast

15. 5 Steps of Employee Engagement with Maria Wilson

Maria Wilson from Saxon HR consultancy has used her extensive HR experience to develop 5 steps to employee engagement.

In this weeks Inspiring Thoughts Podcast she talks with Stephen Adams through each step from investing in employees careers to giving them a voice and involving them in decision making.

Maria tells us how important engagement is in developing a positive company culture and how this can help improve productivity by up to 21%.

For some excellent hints and tips take a listen here:

14. Transforming HR with Gavin Howarth

This week on Inspiring Thoughts Podcast we had a great discussion about one of our favourite topics - Transforming HR.

Stephen Adams chatted to Gavin Howarth about the common challenges facing HR today and how the role of HR should be utilised in SME's. In particular they discussed the differences between HR being reactive and fighting constant fires versus being proactive and really driving people, culture, and employee experience in the organisation.

Gavin and Stephen agreed that the HR function should be viewed by any company board as key players in their growth strategy.

We think our HR followers will really enjoy this one!

13. The Natural Environment and the Effect on Mental Health and Wellbeing with Samuel Baffour Kyei

As the summer months approach, Stephen Adams took the opportunity to talk to Samuel Baffour Kyei about why it is important to get outside and enjoy the natural environment as a means of improving our mental health and wellbeing.

Sam is currently researching the benefits of green spaces and the impact they can have on our quality of life. Sam discusses how our current in-door lifestyles make us detached from the very environment that helps our wellbeing and emotional health.

He also tells us about his research into loneliness in younger people and how being outside can help build social connections, helping yourself and others too. So put your shoes on, get outside into a green space and listen to this podcast now, you will hear Sam's smile through your headphones!

12. Rapid Transformation Therapy with Jayne Robinson

Stephen Adams had the privilege of discussing Rapid Transformation Therapy (RTT) with specialist Jayne Robinson.

Jayne brings to life the benefits of RTT, how it can support people's confidence and the speed at which it can support recovery. 

Jayne shared how RTT can support many forms of trauma and shared her positivity in supporting her clients. 

If you are going through a traumatic time or phobia listen to this Podcast. Jayne shows us there is another way to move forward.   

 

 

11. Stress in the Workplace with Pip Lawrence

Stephen Adams had a thoroughly enjoyable discussion with Pip Lawrence from Wellbeing People Ltd for this week's Inspiring Thoughts Podcast around the subject of Stress in the Workplace.

Pip educated us on how to manage stress on a daily basis and how small changes to our lives can make a huge difference in our confidence, self-esteem & productivity.

The key takeaways for me were understanding the different types of stresses and what we can do to help alleviate them - Physical, Emotional and Chemical.

10. Investigations in the Workplace with Gary Rogers

Gary Rogers has been an investigator for over 35 years and in this week's Inspiring Thoughts Podcast he shares with Stephen Adams his experiences and thoughts on conducting Investigations in the Workplace. 

 

They discuss the importance of factfinding and following the evidence and how investigators act as an independent voice when any concerns of bullying or harassment are raised. 

 

Gary and Stephen share the view that often out of date HR policies and the lack of training for leaders also have significant impact on the outcome of these investigations, issues we talk a lot about here at @inspirationalcoachingltd.

 

 

9. Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Helen Bailey

We had a fascinating discussion with Helen Bailey for this week's Inspiring Thoughts Podcast around the subject of Neurodiversity in the Workplace. 

 

Helen educated us on how to ensure our company culture is inclusive and supportive for neurodivergent colleagues starting from the recruitment process and on-boarding stages. We also discussed the dangers of stereotyping and that by leaning into conversations around support can ultimately benefit the whole workforce.

 

We could have talked to Helen for hours, you can have a listen here:

 

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8. Benefits of Coaching with Sinder Gill

In this week's Inspiring thoughts podcast Stephen Adams talks to Sinder Gill Behavioural, Cultural & Change Manager at Derbyshire Constabulary.

Stephen and Sinder discuss the Benefits of Coaching and how self development, through the use of coaching, will be the best investment you can ever make. Sinder is particularly passionate about using NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) to uncover the real meaning of words and phrases we use and how this impacts our actions.

If you want help in becoming your authentic self and building your own personal brand then the question shouldnt be 'why should I have coaching?' it really should be 'why not?'

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