HR Voices Podcast

HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante | HR Independents (HRi) 📅 Release Date: 13th October 2025 🎧 Episode 60: HR Voices with Nicci Birley — How Great HR Consultants Add Value to Your Business  👤 Guest: Nicci Birley, Cornerstone Resources In This Episode: Host Mary Asante welcomes the brilliant Nicci Birley...

🎙️ HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support Host: Mary Asante | HR Independents Episode 59: HR Voices with Theresa Cooper – The Real Value of HR Consultancy Release Date: 29th September 2025 🎧 Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, Mary Asante sits down with Theresa Cooper, founder of Cooperative HR, to unpack the real value of...

🎧 HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Host: Mary Asante | HR Independents (HRi) Release Date: 15 September 2025 Episode 58: Title: The Human Behind the Professional: Highlights from Episodes 53–57 🎙️ Episode Summary: If you’ve missed Episodes 53 to 57, this is your shortcut to some of our most human, heartfelt, and practical co...

HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents, HRi.  DATE: 1st September 2025 Episode 57: HR Voices with Mike Pagan — Building Mental Wealth and Breaking Executive Isolation Guest: Mike Pagan, Executive Coach, Author & Mental Wealth Advocate 🎙️ In this episode: Mary Asante is joined by executiv...

HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents, HRi.  DATE: 18th August 2025 Episode 56: HR Voices with Charlie Hart — Neurodiversity Inclusion at Work Guest: Charlie Hart, Neurodiversity Inclusion Speaker, Writer & Advocate 🎙️ In this episode: Host Mary Asante is joined by the passionate and in...

HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents, HRi.  DATE: 4th August 2025 Episode 55: HR Voices with Linda Gent — From Limiting Beliefs to Building Confidence Guest: Linda Gent, Executive Coach & HR Professional 🎙️ In this episode: Mary Asante is joined by the brilliant Linda Gent, executive c...

HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents, HRi.  DATE: 21st July 2025 Episode 54:  HR Voices with Pippa Tanko — Redefining Visibility: Why Your Story Matters More Than Your Image Guest: Pippa Tanko, Brand Photographer & Visibility Coach In this episode: Mary Asante is joined by the inspirin...

HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents, HRi.  DATE: 7th July 2025 Episode: HR Voices with Katy McMinn — How Psychometrics Can Support People & Organisations  Guest: Katy McMinn, Task HR In this insightful episode, host Mary Asante speaks with the fabulous Katy McMinn, founder of Task HR,...

HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Episode 52 Title: Conversations That Move HR Forward: Highlights from Episodes 47–51 Host: Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd Release Date: 23 June 2025 In this special recap edition of the HR Voices Podcast, host Mary Asante reflects on the standout insights, frameworks, and tools shared over...

HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 9 June 2025 Episode 51: HR Voices with Kelly Matcham – How a Virtual Assistant Can Help HR Consultants Grow Their Business Guest: Kelly Matcham, Pink Spaghetti Mole Valley & Dorking In this episode, Mary Asante is joined by Kelly Matcham,...

HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 26 May 2025 Episode 50: Outplacement Support   Guest: June Hogan, Wildwood Coaching In this heartfelt and highly practical episode, host Mary Asante is joined by June Hogan, founder of Wildwood Coaching and a seasoned outplacement specialist....

A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 12 May 2025 Episode 49: Investigations and the PEACE Model   Guest: Kate Marston, MaST People Support In this episode of HR Voices, host Mary Asante is joined by Kate Marston, founder of MaST People Support and former police detective. With a career that spans...

HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 28 April 2025 Episode 48: HR Voices with James Lyon – How to stop relying on referrals and start marketing your consultancy   Guest: James Lyon, HR Marketing Box In this insightful and high-energy episode, host Mary Asante is joined by the dy...

HR Voices Podcast Episode 47: How can HR consultants facilitate difficult conversations? Why being savvy and demonstrating STREETCREDS is a gamechanger. Hosted by: Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd Episode Overview: In this engaging episode, host Mary Asante is joined by Sarah Harvey, founder of Savvy Conversations, leadership coach, trainer, facilitator, workplace mediator, and author. Sarah disc...

🎙️ HR Voices Podcast Episode 46: Conversations That Matter – From Legislation to Lived Experience in Today’s Workplaces Hosted by: Charlotte Allfrey & Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd 📅 Release Date: 31st March 2025 🔍 Episode Overview: In this reflective roundup episode, Charlotte and Mary revisit key highlights from Episodes 39 to 45 of the HR Voices podcast. They cover everything from gam...

HR Voices Podcast Episode 45: Supporting Employees Facing Domestic Abuse with Emma Bray (nee Armstrong) Hosted by: Charlotte Allfrey & Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd Episode Overview: In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, hosts Charlotte Allfrey and Mary Asante speak with Emma Bray (nee Armstrong), CEO of I Choose Freedom, an independent charity providing refuge and support for su...

HR Voices A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 3rd March 2025 Episode 44: Making workplaces more neurodiversity friendly Guest: Zoe Carrol, Optimise Potential  In this thought-provoking episode, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey are joined by Zoe Carroll from Optimise Potent...

HR Voices A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 17th February 2025 Episode 43: Retirement Planning for HR Guest: Anne Cannings, Retirement Pathways In this insightful episode, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey are joined by Anne Cannings from Retirement Pathways to explore th...

HR Voices A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 3rd February 2025 Episode 42: HR Trends for 2025 In this episode, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey explore the key trends shaping the future of HR in 2025. From artificial intelligence to employee wellbeing, they discuss how th...

HR Voices A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 20th January 2025 Episode 41: Blue Monday In this episode, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey delve into the widely discussed phenomenon of Blue Monday — the so-called "saddest day of the year." Together, they explore its origin...

HR Voices A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 6th January 2024 Episode 40: Strategic Business Planning for 2025 Guest: Colin Hall, Biz Plans UK Podcast Summary: In Episode 40 of HR Voices, hosts Charlotte Allfrey and Mary Asante are joined by Colin Hall, business planning...

HR Voices A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 23rd December 2024  Episode 39: Employment Law Roundup 2024 Guest: Amanda Trewhella , Freeths LLP Podcast Summary: In this episode of HR Voices, hosts Charlotte Allfrey and Mary Asante are joined by Amanda Trewhella, Director a...

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 9th December 2024 Episode 38: Celebrating Excellence: HR Indies Awards 2024 Guest: Ruth George of Ruth George HR Consulting (Winner of HRi 2024 Inspirational Indie Award), Susi O'Brien of O’Brien HR (Winner of HRi 2024 Emerging Talent Aw...

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 25th November 2024 Episode 37: Active Bystandership and Peer intervention Guest: Graham Goulden, Cultivating Minds, UK In Episode 37 of HR Voices, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey welcome Graham Goulden, an international violence preven...

HR Voices A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 11th November 2024 Episode 36: The Importance of Wills and Probate for Business Owners and Consultants Guest: Scott Walker, Scott Walker (and Consultant at Richard Nelson Solicitors) In this episode of HR Voices, host Mary Asante is joined by Scott...