The People Mentor Podcast

Many of you are managing teams remotely, perhaps for the first time and in particularly difficult circumstances. So I talk about where you should start to create empathy.

The Covid-19 has had a major impact on all our lives. Now more than ever we are working remotely Getting remote working in teams right is crucial at this stage. Listen to my podcast for insight.

Understanding the impact of an employee handbook for both you and your employees is crucial to the smoother running of your business. In this podcast I discuss what is needed and why.

Recently I interviewed Jane Rawlins, Camino HR. We talked about how her business began, and the areas her business concentrates on. Mediation and Attendance were key areas and Jane showed her experience and depth of knowledge.

Is there such a thing as a honest marketer? Listening to Janine Coombes, you realise there is and there is something refreshing about Janine's approach. Listen to Janine's thoughts here.

Employee engagement is one of the main predictors of business success. Engaged employees are happier in their jobs, more productive, and more motivated, yet according to a Gallup report, only 15% of employees across the globe feel engaged in their jobs. Disengaged employees are bad news for your business Listen to my tips here

Recently I interviewed Helen Sparks. Helen talks about how she got into selling and how first experience was far from good. Helen ended up being sick and throwing up in the corridor on her first occasion. Her MD despite this, didn’t sack her & gave her some advice “Selling is just a conversation” which has stayed with Helen ever since. Helen shared tips to help us all in our businesses as well...

It was with great delight to interview Robyn Woodham. Robyn and I explored how she got into her coaching and from there Robyn's insight on conflict resolution. There were many tips on handling conflict ranging from expressing yourself effectively to iMessages. Have a listen and see if any of it resonates.

I recently interviewed Cathy Hilton whose business revolves around coaching. It was an interesting conversation that touched on Mental health and the impact it has in the workplace at times. Cathy touched on feelings and how to understand what’s going on at the time. We also talked about stress and the symptoms you can see, as well as your body telling you when you are running on empty. Cathy shar...

I had a wonderful insightful interview with Liese Lord talking about flexible working and what it really means. We also talked about topping up our batteries so we work most efficiently and retain our wellbeing. We explored how time with people, is needed but getting the balance right is crucial. This interview covers a variety of subjects and was like a lovely natter over coffee with a very warm...

A recent interview with John included the stock he puts on routines and how when his mindset changed his business changed. John talks about his business beginnings and how it has evolved. We also discover what goes into getting a book written and published.

Every Workplace is a mix of different personalities, behaviours and values. As a business owner you want a team of motivated, trustworthy, engaged employees. How to get there can seem such a dilemma. I explore this in the podcast.

A recent interview with Cheryl Dodd covered how her businesses commenced and expanded over time. It was fascinating to hear the stories as they originated from her daughter's hobbies and it just goes to show that business ideas can originate from anywhere.

Employees are at the heart of any business but good employees are what makes that heart beat. Sometimes your best employee gets swayed to leave. Listen to my tips here

If you’ve listened to the other podcasts in this series, you’ll know that there are a number of things that contribute to, and build resilience. There’s good physical health, emotional intelligence and self-awareness, and as well as that, another important thing that can impact on our resilience; the state of our relationships. This includes personal and working relationships, and both are a sourc...

As a business owner, you’re probably very knowledgeable and savvy, but to be successful and resilient, you need to be emotionally intelligent as well. So what is emotional intelligence? It’s about being able to identify and manage your own emotions and those of others. In a leadership context, this means that you’ll be able to understand others, communicate better, be less reactive, and make bette...

As a small and medium sized Employer what you really want is a high performing team who go the extra mile. Have a listen to the tips here to help build a high performing team.

It was a lovely experience interviewing Holly who works for the Everyone Charity which supports and helps unpaid carers in the workplace. The charity does some amazing work and Holly shares this along with tips Holly has picked along the way. Really useful for any small to medium-sized Employer

Think back to your previous jobs, maybe when you were just starting out. How much do you remember about your induction? Was everything in place for you? Were you welcomed into your new place of work? Or were you left alone, side-lined and unsure about where everything was or what you were supposed to be doing? Sadly, the latter is quite common. Given how much it costs to recruit a new employee and...

In this podcast, I’m looking at health and safety. This can be an area that overwhelms many business owners, because it can seem like there are so many legal hoops to jump through, but the consequences of neglecting your health and safety obligations can have very serious consequences.

Hiring the right employees can give you your time back so you get to spend more time on the things that are going to help grow your business and help you have a better work-life balance. That is the dream, and I’m not here to dash it. But the reality is that being an employer brings with it legal responsibilities. The right contracts and policies need to be put in place to protect you, your employ...

Do you desperately want to let go of the reins of your business and have more time off? Do you get constant complaints from your family that they never see you? You’d love a more balanced lifestyle, where you can leave the business in the hands of a capable team, but does this seem very far off right now? Listen for the way forward?

When you look at your team, what do you see? Do you see disengagement, low performance, and poor attendance? Do you feel like you’re walking into work each day, not knowing what employee issues you’re going to have to deal with next? This is not what you imagined when you became your own boss, is it? Listen for some tips.

Do you have a vision for your business, but often feel like your team aren’t getting behind it? And are there signs that your team don’t feel valued and supported by you, either? If so, then have a listen to the tips here.

As you might know by now, the only constant in business is change. Change is uncomfortable for most people, and they try to resist or avoid it, and then it often happens anyway. But if you embrace change, and you put the wheels in motion yourself, there’s far more potential for feeling prepared, being able to adapt, and achieving a desirable outcome. Listen for tips to help with change