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HR Coffee Time

Fay Wallis
Career Development
Chief People Officer
HR Leadership
Human Resources
Employee Engagement
Leadership
Professional Development
HR Management
Workplace Culture
Business Acumen
HR Strategy
Organizational Culture
Coaching
Emotional Intelligence
Mental Health
Networking
Trust Building
Imposter Syndrome
Change Management
Micromanagement

Welcome to the HR Coffee Time podcast; a fortnightly podcast full of tips and ideas to help you have a successful and fulfilling HR career (without working yourself into the ground). It can feel hard to put yourself and your own career first when you're so busy looking after everyone around you. It can leave you at risk of burning out, finding that you're not where you want to be in your career, o... more

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Laura Maffucci has played a key role in helping her organisation embrace AI. The surprising part? She doesn't actually like AI.

In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Laura, Head of HR at G-P, shares her honest perspective on AI, how her organisation ha... more

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You can design the best HR strategy, introduce brilliant benefits, or roll out an important change - but if people do not understand it, engage with it, or take action, none of it matters.

That is why employee communication sits right at the heart o... more

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Are constant interruptions at work stopping you from getting through your most important tasks?

If you work in HR or a People role, you’ll know how quickly your day can be taken over by “have you got a minute?” moments - making it difficult to focus... more

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Have you wondered what ‘being strategic’ actually looks like? In this episode, you’ll hear a real, step-by-step example of what being strategic can look like in your day-to-day work.

Host, Fay Wallis, is joined by Harriet Mewis, Head of People and D... more

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Recent Guests

Nik Nawaaz
Head of Employee Communications at Barnett Waddingham (now part of Howden)
Barnett Waddingham / Howden
Episode: 171: How to Build Trust & Get Buy-In Through Brilliant Employee Communication (with Nik Nawaaz)
Harriet Mewis
Head of People and Development, described as the tattooed red-haired people and development leader
Independent/Various across UK/Europe/US/Arabian Peninsula/South Africa
Episode: 169 | A Brilliant Example of What ‘Being Strategic’ in HR Actually Looks Like (with Harriet Mewis)
Dean Corbett
Chief People Officer with 20+ years' experience across multiple sectors; Masters Qualified Psychologist and Coach
Former Chief People Officer; HR Unfiltered co-host
Episode: 166 | The Biggest HR Strategy Mistake – And How to Fix It (with Dean Corbett)
Jo Bailey
Commercial HR coach with over 30 years as a finance business partner
Financial Empowerment
Episode: 165 | What Being “Commercial” Really Means & How to Get Better at It (with Jo Bailey)
Nabel Crowhurst
Global HR Director who shared her experience transitioning to CPO role.
Episode: 159 | 4 methods to get your first Chief People Officer (or CHRO) role
Nicola Lyons
CPO who leveraged her network to secure an interview.
Episode: 159 | 4 methods to get your first Chief People Officer (or CHRO) role
Dr. Andy Stevenson
CPO who formulated a people strategy to create a position for himself.
Episode: 159 | 4 methods to get your first Chief People Officer (or CHRO) role
Kanika Mehra
Chief People Officer
Frontiers
Episode: 158 | 3 Simple Ways to Build Better Business Acumen in Your HR Role
Dotty Day
Interim Chief People Officer
Episode: 158 | 3 Simple Ways to Build Better Business Acumen in Your HR Role

Host

Fay Wallis
Career and leadership coach for HR and people professionals; Host of HR Coffee Time

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 183 ratings
  • Learning through stories

    It’s genius and enjoyable to learn through stories rather than being brain fogged and bogged down by theory. The content seems to make more sense and ‘sticks’ in my brain better this way! Congratulations Fay.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eadie41
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • My favourite professional podcast!

    I discovered these podcasts last year from the HR Ninjas group and I listened to one in the car one day, ever since I’ve been hooked!

    I’ve gone back and listened to every single episode and I have learnt so much from every episode. The structure, the information, the way she presents the information is just so easy to understand.

    Also, she has the loveliest voice to listen too. I even listen to some of them more than once because they’re so good! Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L Lown
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • My HR Support

    As someone currently studying for my CIPD Level 5 and quite new to the world of HR, discovering the HR Coffee Time podcast has been great. Each episode is packed full of genuinely actionable tips and valuable insights that help bring theory to life and make everything feel much more manageable.

    Fay is a fantastic presenter – clear, engaging, and incredibly helpful. She has a great way of breaking things down in a way that’s easy to understand, and she always includes useful links, templates, an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hells1223aadrf
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love this podcast

    I’ve been an avid listener to this podcast over the years, it’s full of valuable and insightful episodes to support HR professionals in their career development and I’m loving the new series shining a light on the CPO role.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    June Hogan
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Super insightful!

    I recently came across HR Coffee Time while preparing for a job interview and listened to Episode 50 “How to Impress in a Competency Based Interview”. Fay explained everything so articulately and made answering in the “STAR” structure easy and relatable. After many failed interview attempts in the past, the pod really helped me understand where I was falling short and now I’ve been offered the job! Thanks Fay!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrMarkBox
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are well-chosen experts who share real-world HR leadership insights.
The show helps HR pros turn theory into actionable tactics and resources.
Listeners praise Fay's clear, practical guidance and engaging delivery.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#24
United Kingdom/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#204
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#247
Italy/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#57
Ukraine/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#65
Russia/Business/Careers
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#122
Spain/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

171: How to Build Trust & Get Buy-In Through Brilliant Employee Communication (with Nik Nawaaz)
Q: How should HR handle communications during periods of fear and uncertainty?
In absence of complete information, acknowledge uncertainty, provide what you can (like timelines), and use storytelling and senior leaders to model the message; avoid overemphasizing projects in favor of progress and real-world examples.
171: How to Build Trust & Get Buy-In Through Brilliant Employee Communication (with Nik Nawaaz)
Q: What tips can help increase action on benefits, surveys, or performance reviews?
Shift messaging away from corporate speak, use plain English, tailor content to different generations, and present tangible benefits or outcomes that matter to the employee, rather than listing features.
171: How to Build Trust & Get Buy-In Through Brilliant Employee Communication (with Nik Nawaaz)
Q: What are common mistakes HR professionals make in employee communications?
A key mistake is writing from the HR perspective without considering the employee's context or the 'so what'—why it matters to them. Messages should focus on benefits and practical impact, not just features, to avoid being ignored.
171: How to Build Trust & Get Buy-In Through Brilliant Employee Communication (with Nik Nawaaz)
Q: Can you describe what employee communications really is and why it matters for HR?
Nik describes employee communications as the connective tissue of an organization, going beyond simple metrics to ensure messages are heard and resonate with employees, with HR being more visible and accessible rather than faceless.
165 | What Being “Commercial” Really Means & How to Get Better at It (with Jo Bailey)
Q: What does cash flow mean?
Cash flow is the actual money coming in and out of the bank, essential for understanding the financial health of the organization.

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What is HR Coffee Time about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical HR career guidance, leadership development, and how to make HR strategy count in real organizations. Across episodes, listeners get step-by-step frameworks for being strategic, building business acumen, managing budgets, and advancing into senior HR roles, often through real-world case studies and coaching tips. A standout pattern is the mix of actionable techniques, guest insights from senior HR leaders, and approachable coaching messages that emphasize personal growth and well-being. The format frequently weaves in career development, leadership, and practical tools, making it valuable for HR pros aiming to influence business outcomes without burning out. Notable strengths include clear, non-jargony explanat... more

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Recent guests on HR Coffee Time include:

1. Nik Nawaaz
2. Harriet Mewis
3. Dean Corbett
4. Jo Bailey
5. Nabel Crowhurst
6. Nicola Lyons
7. Dr. Andy Stevenson
8. Kanika Mehra

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