The HR Business Blueprint

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, Founder and CEO of Inspired HR. This week, I’m joined by Jamie Pell, Head of Client Relationships at Inspired HR. Jamie joined the business in September 2025, and we’re talking about the importance of relationships, how HR consultants can find clients, and how to build a sustainable business by playing the long game. Jamie shares h...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, Founder and CEO of Inspired HR. This week, I’m joined by Aaron Windrum, Freelance HR Director and Principal Human Resources Consultant at A Human Resource (AHR). Aaron shares how he went from an early start in work, into HR leadership roles, and then into consultancy after the pandemic, driven by his love of transformation and help...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, Founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In this episode, I’m joined by Stephanie Bonnie and Debbie Crompton, co-founders of Stebbington, a systems and automation consultancy that helps HR consultants build smarter, more efficient businesses. We explore how Steph and Debbie went from corporate process and systems roles into running their ow...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In this episode, I’m joined by Daniel Barnett, a leading employment law barrister, broadcaster on LBC’s Legal Hour and founder of the HR Inner Circle. We explore Daniel’s career in employment law and his extensive experience representing cases in employment tribunals, before diving into the realities...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint podcast! I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In 2024, I launched a unique licensee model designed to empower ambitious HR, mediation, coaching, recruitment and learning and development professionals. We provide them with the tools, systems, support, and community they need to build and grow successful businesses under the brand of Inspired HR....

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In this episode, I’m joined by Sophie Milliken, Founder and CEO of Moja and Chair of Smart Works Newcastle. We dive into Sophie’s inspiring journey, from her early career to becoming one of the North East’s most influential entrepreneurs and explore why she believes personal branding is a non-negotia...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In this episode, I continue my conversation with Jannine Perryman, founder of ADHD Wise, Family Focus CIC, and Thinking Partners Limited, and author of 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers Supporting Students with ADHD. Jannine and I dive into the dual responsibility of inclusion at work. She explains wh...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In this episode, I’m joined by Jannine Perryman, founder of ADHD Wise, Family Focus CIC, and Thinking Partners Limited, and author of 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers Supporting Students with ADHD. Jannine shares her personal journey with ADHD and autism, the inspiration behind her ventures, and why...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In this episode, I’m joined by Paul Edwards, founder of Edwards Cleaning Services and Edwards Commercial Cleaning North. With over 400 staff and 200 clients, Paul has grown his business on two powerful principles: loyalty and values. He’s not just one of my biggest clients, he’s one of my biggest cha...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In this episode, I’m joined by Neil Giller, international Business and Personal Development Speaker, Business Transformational Consultant, Trainer, Mentor, and BNI Managing Area Director. Neil also runs the expert marketing mailing service “Stuff the Rest” and is one of my absolute favourite people i...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In this episode, I’m joined by the multi-talented Alfie Joey, actor, writer, presenter, impressionist, singer, and former BBC Newcastle breakfast show host. We dive into the world of public speaking and performing, and why the ability to confidently take the stage or speak up in a room is a game-chan...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Rolfe, Head of HR Consultancy at Inspired HR. Jenny brings over 20 years of HR experience, a CIPD Level 7 qualification and a Master’s in Employment Law to her role. AND she’s now on the path to becoming our next Managing Director. We discuss what it takes to grow...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In this episode, I’m joined by Ashleigh Wright, Managing Director at Westray Recruitment. Ashleigh and I first connected through the Entrepreneurs’ Forum, and from the very beginning, I was struck by her sense of humour, strong values, and the natural alignment in how we both approach business and pe...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In this episode, I’m joined by Zoe Maylam, head of events at Inspired HR and Founder and events strategist at Mayhem Consults. Zoe reflects on her experience across various industries, from her early days in the energy sector to becoming a well-known and respected figure in the North East business an...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In today’s episode, I’m excited to be joined by Kat Moody, a solicitor at Richard Reed Solicitors. Kat brings extensive experience, having worked with both private and commercial clients on a range of matters, including Employment Law, Professional Negligence, Debt Recovery, Landlord & Tenant iss...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and managing director of Inspired HR. In this episode, I’m joined by John Devitt, founder and CEO of Recovery4Life. Recovery4Life is dedicated to ensuring that both employers and employees are protected through high-quality healthcare and risk management services—minimising operational disruption along the way. As experts i...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and managing director of Inspired HR. In this brand-new podcast series, alongside my fabulous guests, we will be chatting about becoming a consultant and the benefits of a licensed model. In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Sarah Hamilton-Gill, an expert in HR consultancy and the founder of Globus HR Consulting Lt...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and managing director of Inspired HR. In this brand-new podcast series, alongside my fabulous guests, we will be chatting about becoming a consultant and the benefits of a licensed model. In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Murphy, founder and CEO of Limelite HR & Learning, a values-led, commercial and creative service...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and managing director of Inspired HR. In this brand-new podcast series, alongside my fabulous guests, we will be chatting about becoming a consultant and the benefits of a licensed model. In this episode, I’m joined by Linda Lowther, CEO of Advice 4 Business North East. With a strong background in retail and corporate manag...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and managing director of Inspired HR. In this brand-new podcast series, alongside my fabulous guests, we will be chatting about becoming a consultant and the benefits of a licensed model. In this special introductory episode, I’m going to be introducing myself and my work, and sharing what you can expect to hear over the up...

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint podcast! I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and managing director of Inspired HR. In 2024, I launched a unique licensee model designed to empower ambitious HR, mediation, coaching, recruitment and learning and development professionals. We provide them with the tools, systems, support, and community they need to build and grow successful businesses under the brand of...