The Latest from Kristy-Lee

 Hello and welcome to Episode 308 of The People Powered Business Podcast.

Today we’re digging into the vault and rereleasing one of our most popular episodes, back from late 2020.

Today we are taking a look at the other side of employee engagement. We have spoken a few times on the podcast about employee engagement, what it is, why it’s important and how you can improve it.

However, we haven’t before spoken about how to identify a disengaged employee and what you need to look out for. Today we take a detailed look at 7 key signs that your employee may be disengaged.

Specifically we discuss:

• Changes in behaviour and routine;
• Withdrawal from social connections at work;
• Employees becoming distracted and losing focus at work;
• Missing deadlines and work quality starting to slip;
• The importance if you notice a change in their demeanour;
• Communication becoming frustrating or non existent;
• The rise in absenteeism.

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Hello and welcome to Episode 307 of The People Powered Business Podcast.

In this episode, I’m diving into hiring in 2026 and unpacking what’s actually changing, what’s staying the same, and why many of the old recruitment tactics just aren’t cutting it anymore.

Whether you’ve hired recently or it’s been a while, the reality is the hiring market is still competitive, candidates are moving fast, and business owners need to be far more intentional about how they attract and select the right people. I talk through why speed still matters, but only when it’s backed by clarity, strategy and a strong understanding of what you actually need in your business.

We also explore the rise of passive candidates and why relying solely on job ads is no longer enough. Hiring in 2026 looks a lot more like marketing, building your employer brand, using your networks, and clearly communicating your values and flexibility. I share my thoughts on the growing role of AI in recruitment, how both candidates ...

Hello and welcome to Episode 306 of The People Powered Business Podcast.

In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that sounds simple but is far harder than it should be: delegation. If you constantly feel like you’re the only one who can do things properly, or you’re frustrated that your team just doesn’t get it, the issue usually isn’t your people, it’s your delegation process. I unpack why delegation feels so hard for so many business owners and leaders, especially when no one ever taught us how to do it properly and our teams can’t read our minds.

I then walk you through my five-step framework for effective delegation, starting with deciding what you should actually be delegating, not just offloading tasks out of frustration. We talk about getting clear on the outcome so success is tangible, giving context so your team understands the bigger picture, agreeing on boundaries to create clarity and trust, and setting follow-ups that support accountability without micromanaging. Delega...

Hello and welcome to Episode 305 of The People Powered Business Podcast.

Happy 2026 and welcome back. After a short break, I’m diving straight into a question I’m hearing more and more from business owners as hiring ramps up again.

Are cover letters redundant?

In this episode, I reflect on what season many of us are in right now, growing teams, reviewing recruitment processes, and trying to hire well without wasting time or creating unnecessary complexity.

I unpack why so many businesses still rely heavily on cover letters and why, in the traditional sense, they’re no longer giving us the insights we think they are. With the rise of AI, most cover letters now sound the same, polished, impressive, and often disconnected from how someone will actually perform in your business. I share my own approach, the common bias business owners have towards strong writing and compliments, and the so called ‘trick’ application strategies that don’t always tell you what you need to know. Ultimatel...

Hello and welcome to Episode 304 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

Many rural and regional businesses work with seasonal workers, volunteers and ’88 dayers” - those young international travellers with holiday visa who need to work for 88 days in a rural or regional area in order to have their visa extended. Christmas, school holidays and other occasions mean we are often taking on staff ‘for the season’ wherever we are. In this episode Juliet and Kristy-Lee are talking about some of the challenges and opportunities in leading these people whilst keeping your core team motivated.

Anytime someone joins or leaves our team it has an impact on the culture of the team and seasonal or transient team members can bring strengths and energy or can dislocate a team and throw everything off balance.

We discuss how to bring these people into the team in ways that get the best from them and integrate them into the team as effectively as possible.

Have you had seasonal or transient workers ...

Hello and welcome to Episode 303 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

In this episode we’re continuing with our special three-part series to help you plan for a powerful 2026, and looking at what to start doing when it comes to managing your team.

This episode focuses on three key things to start doing for your team as you head into the new year. We’re talking about the importance of building leadership skills within your team and investing in leadership skill development, I’m also encouraging you to start having braver conversations sooner, and to start measuring what really matters.

Bonus AI Tip: Start putting AI guides in place for your team.

Links & Resources:

• DM Kristy-Lee on Instagram @kristy.lee.billett and let me know if you have questions or email me at [email protected]  
• If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Communi
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Hello and welcome to Episode 302 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

In this episode we’re continuing with our special three-part series to help you plan for a powerful 2026, and looking at what to keep doing when it comes to managing your team.

This episode focuses on three key things to keep doing for your team as you head into the new year. We’re talking about the importance of continuing with regular meetings, consistency with curious conversations and of course the key to continued clarity.

💡 Bonus AI Tip: Keep exploring AI and looking for opportunities to integrate it in your work.

Links & Resources:

💬 DM Kristy-Lee on Instagram @kristy.lee.billett and let me know if you have questions about work from home entitlements or email me at [email protected] 

The 12 Days of a People Powered Christmas Specials: https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/12-days-christmas

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Hello and welcome to Episode 301 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

As we head toward a brand new year, it’s the perfect time to take stock of what’s not working, and let it go.

In this episode of the People Powered Business Podcast, we’re kicking off a special three-part series to help you plan for a powerful 2026, starting with what to stop doing when it comes to managing your team.

If you’ve felt like you’ve been micromanaging, cleaning up after your team, or spending too much time on reactive people issues, this conversation will speak directly to you. We’ll cover the habits, leadership patterns, and outdated processes that are quietly draining your time, energy, and team morale, and why clinging to them might be holding your business back more than you realise.

You’ll walk away with permission to stop being the default problem-solver, the reminder that you don’t need to keep tolerating average performance, and a reality check about what it really costs to ignore toxic beh...

Hello and welcome to Episode 300 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

Wow! 300 episodes! Who would have thought that when I started planning this podcast back in 2019, and launched it in early 2020 the world of work would go through the changes it has?

Yes that’s right, the world of work is changing. More so now than in the last 5 years. So today I’m unpacking my top 3 predictions for our teams in 2026 and beyond.

From full AI integration and managing the tension and skills required, to rising to the challenge of engaging a largely disengaged workforce who are craving connection now more than ever. The business owners who stay ahead of these trends will be the ones with thriving business in 2026 and beyond.

Links & Resources:

💬 DM Kristy-Lee on Instagram @kristy.lee.billett or email me at [email protected]  

The 12 Days of a People Powered Christmas Specials: https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/12-days-christmas

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Hello and welcome to Episode 299 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

Today we are discussing the value of a clean slate! Sometimes in business, and in life, it can be simpler to wipe the slate clean and start again than it can be to untangle and rebuilt an existing mess. In today episode I walk you through an exercise around creating a structure to achieve your vision, which I call quite simply The Clean Slate Exercise. We look at how to ensure you’re not putting square pegs in round holes, training and developing your best people and how to fill gaps and deal with over resourcing, or leakage.

Links & Resources:

💬 DM Kristy-Lee on Instagram @kristy.lee.billett and let me know if you have questions or email me at [email protected]  

An Invitation: If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s worki...