HR Strategy in the Hot Seat
A podcast for HR Leaders looking to explore all the themes of HR Strategy. What's new, what's reliable, what works and what doesn't - and everything in between. Your host, Anwen Bottois from Purple Sky Consulting will be talking to specialists and practitioners to give you lots of different perspectives, view points and insights. You'll be able to join us for each episode and take away an idea that will help you and your team to have deliberate impact and be know as the internal consultants for business strategy because of your approach to developing and implementing the HR Strategy for that business.
Episodes
Successful Engagement of External Experts with Jessica Lorimer
In this episode, Anwen Bottois (your host) is joined by Jessica Lorimer. Jess is an expert sales training consultant with her business Selling to Corporates and is the founder of the Expert Services Directory and during this episode Jess shares advice for HR leaders on sourcing and managing external suppliers, making strategic decisions, and fostering productive partnerships that drive organisatio
Team Climate with Sean Spurgin
In this brilliant interview, Sean Spurgin, Learning Director at Elev-8 Performance joins Anwen Bottois, to share his journey into leadership development, the importance of team climate, and practical strategies for HR leaders to enhance organisational culture and performance.The conversation highlights the distinction between culture (the personality of an organisation) and team climate (the day-t
Hope is a Strategy with Ian B Pettigrew
Most leaders underestimate how a simple shift in mindset can transform teams and organisations. Ian B Pettigrew’s powerful concept: hope isn’t wishful thinking, it’s a strategy that drives real change. If you’re tired of feeling stuck amid uncertainty, this episode reveals how leaders and HR professionals can harness hope to inspire resilience, foster trust, and create thriving cultures.Ian B Pett
Low-Level Conflict in Organisations with Fiona Kearns
Most organisational conflicts are invisible, and costly. Fiona Kearns joins Anwen Bottois (your host) to reveal how small, overlooked 'politeness' issues can escalate into toxic environments, affecting productivity and morale in ways leaders often miss. All impacting individual and organisational performance, critical for the HR Strategy.If you've ever wondered how minor disagreements snowball or
What is HR Strategy? Part 2: Operating Strategically in HR
What does it really mean to operate strategically as an HR leader?If you’ve ever felt stuck refining your impact, this episode unlocks six core behaviours and approaches that transform your role from tactical to strategic.Anwen Bottois, from Purple Sky Consulting, dives deep into the essential mindsets, relationships, and communication strategies that elevate HR from a support function to a key st
What is HR Strategy? Part 1: Strategy Execution
HR Strategy Insights: Executing and Operating StrategicallyIn this episode, Anwen Bottois shares her perspective on HR strategy, focusing on how HR functions can effectively execute strategy and what it truly means to operate as a strategic HR professional.Whether you're an HR leader or a professional looking to elevate your strategic impact, this discussion offers practical insights and framework
Leading without Leaders with Danny Wareham
Unlock the secret to truly impactful leadership: when the leader isn't in the room, culture takes over. Discover how aligning behaviour with your organisation's North Star can transform your company from the inside out. If you're tired of reactive decision-making, misaligned teams, and superficial values, this episode will nudge you towards creating a culture that drives real results even in compl
Culture for High Performance with Paula Brockwell
In this episode of the HR Strategy in the Hot Seat, Anwen Bottois (your host) is joined by Paula Brockwell (the Employee Experience Project).Join us in unlocking the secret to transforming your company’s performance by redefining what culture (and culture work) truly means, going beyond just happy employees.You’ll discover why a focus on strategic behaviour and performance drivers is the missing p
HR Leadership Mindset for Success with Tom Emery
Welcome to the HR Strategy in the Hot Seat Podcast!In this first episode, I'm joined by Tom Emery for Hex Development and we are diving into a critical factor of success for HR Leaders, the mindset they bring and lead with. How HR Leaders show up influences how they organisation responds to them and how they best influence for maximum impact.Tom Emery, from Hex Development is a seasoned HR leader
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