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3 things to do right now to set the team up for success in 2022

podcast Nov 24, 2021
People Powered Business
3 things to do right now to set the team up for success in 2022
22:45
 
Hello and welcome to Episode 89 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
 
Today I am sharing with you 3 things you could, and should, be doing this side of Christmas to set your team up for success in 2022.
 
A couple of episodes ago, in Episode 87, we spoke about The Great Resignation, what it is, why we need to pay attention to it and the impact it will have on our workplaces in the next 12 months.
 
Doing these 3 things now, before your Christmas break, will undoubtedly reduce the potential fall out with your team of the great resignation, as well as ensure everyone returns from the Christmas break motivates, excited and ready to go for 2022.
 
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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, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.
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Dealing with Difficult People at Work

podcast Nov 17, 2021
People Powered Business
Dealing with Difficult People at Work
34:33
 

 Hello and welcome to Episode 88 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

 
Today we not only have a special guest, but our first ever returning guest. Juliet Robinson from Big Goals joins us today to discuss dealing with difficult people at work.
 
I also shared in today’s episode that this conversation was actually recorded as part of a brand new podcast that Juliet and I are co hosting.
 
Grow Your Influence is a fortnightly podcast where we have relaxed and informative leadership conversations for business owners and managers.
 
Whether you own a business and have a team, or leadership is part of your role, welcome, you’re exactly where you need to be.
 
Our promise at Grow Your Influence is that there will be no corporate jargon, no text book ideologies, just real life experience unpacked in a relaxed way to help you be your best boss, and lead your team with confidence, clarity and control.
 
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The Great Resignation - What's all the Hype About?

podcast Nov 10, 2021
People Powered Business
The Great Resignation - What's all the Hype About?
24:56
 
Hello and welcome to Episode 87 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
 
Today we are chatting about a phenomenon you may have heard about, but weren’t sure was actually real - The Great Resignation. Today we discussed what exactly it is, and what on earth all the hype is about.
 
Whilst it is something that we’re seeing play out largely overseas, specifically in the US right now, experts are predicting it will hit Aussie shores by March 2022, which they are already calling ‘March Madness’. To be fair, I’m already seeing signs of it starting to emerge in fewer and fewer applicants around, for jobs which would usually attract a high volume of top quality applicants.
 
There are things you can proactively do right now though to identify flight risks in your team, prevent them moving on, and mitigating the fall out when team members do inevitably leave though.
 
 
 
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Another Superannuation Step

podcast Nov 03, 2021
People Powered Business
Another Superannuation Step
12:39
 
Hello and welcome to Episode 86 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
 
In today's episode I have a short but sweet technical update for you – on superannuation.
 
From 1 November 2021 we have a new term called ‘super stapling’ and in today’s episode we’re talking about what that is, and why you need to know.
 
We also recapped the range of super changes taking effect over the next few years. talking about when and why you may want to consider getting HR support for your business.
 
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, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.
 
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The Power of Outsourcing to Grow Your Business

podcast Oct 27, 2021
People Powered Business
The Power of Outsourcing to Grow Your Business
41:20
 
Hello and welcome to Episode 85 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
 
In today's episode we are joined by Kristy Smith, Founder of Virtual Elves to discuss all things outsourcing.
 
Kristy has worked with many businesses helping them to develop the strategies, methods and tools for effective outsourcing. She shows them how, with outsourcing, they can scale, grow and be profitable. She is known for her ability to see how businesses can operate in a more efficient way, and for walking business owners through the process. She uses her own business growth, mistakes and lessons learnt to give hands-on practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.
 
Virtual Elves started in 2009 with just Kristy at the helm and now boasts an international team of over 42 virtual assistants, graphic designers, web developers and other various contractors.
 
Kristy is a popular expert in her field for guest podcasts and Entrepreneur education groups such as The Entourage...
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Is DIY HR Holding You Back?

podcast Oct 20, 2021
People Powered Business
Is DIY HR Holding You Back?
27:05
 
Hello and welcome to Episode 84 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
 
In today's episode we are talking about when and why you may want to consider getting HR support for your business.
 
Whether external or internal there are a variety of options available, and for many businesses it’s the uncertainty of what and when that’s a challenge. In todays episode I share how this decision is different for every business, and provide some real life examples of businesses I’ve worked with who have gone against the ‘standard thinking’ on when they engaged HR help.
 
As business owners we often think we need to figure all the things out for ourselves, but just like you take your car to a mechanic, and see your accountant for tax advice, HR is one of those areas where going it alone is not always the best approach.
 
Also today I let you know that I am super excited that the doors to People Powered HR are currently open but only for a...
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Is Your Existing Team Holding You Back?

podcast Oct 13, 2021
People Powered Business
Is Your Existing Team Holding You Back?
24:12
 
Hello and welcome to Episode 83 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
 
In today's episode I shared 3 of the core ingredients to building your winning team, to building a team that drives your business performance, whilst giving you your nights and weekends back. If you’d like to go deeper in learning more about this I’d love you to join me for our FREE workshop that kicks off on the 13th October 2021.
 
(Free Workshop) Build Your Winning Team - 13th to 20th October 2021
 
The exact blueprint for creating a dream team that drives your business performance (whilst giving you your nights and weekends back)
  • Is people management the #1 pain point for you in your business?
  • Are you finding yourself spending your days managing people, and not working on the strategy and business improvements you want to?
  • Are you ready to get back in the drivers seat and gain the confidence and knowledge to build your dream team, a team that drives performance, whilst...
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How this one thing helped Loren set up her team for success

podcast Oct 06, 2021
People Powered Business
How this one thing helped Loren set up her team for success
37:32
 
Hello and welcome to Episode 82 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
 
Today we’re joined by Loren Bartley, CEO of Impactiv8.
 
Loren shares her journey to FINALLY doing performance appraisals in her business, and how, after 12 years, finally getting on top of this has allowed her to stop avoiding, remove the fear, take control and most importantly set her team up for success.
 
 
What I most loved in what Loren shared today was the realisation that:
  • Performance Reviews aren’t just about pay rises;
  • The framework she has implemented has allowed her to hire good people, who might have been asking for high salaries, but to bring them on at a pay level she is comfortable with, and then increasing their salaries once they have proven themselves;
  • She has created KPI’s as part of the process, which absolutely will help to drive performance; and
  • As her business grows, the structure she has established now will allow for her to stay in the drivers...
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Real Leaders with their Real Insights - part 2

podcast Sep 29, 2021
People Powered Business
Real Leaders with their Real Insights - part 2
34:58
 
Hello and welcome to Episode 81 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
 
I am super excited to welcome some special guests to the podcast today – real people, real leaders, sharing their real insights into what have been their biggest wins, challenge and lessons over the last 12 months when it comes to their teams.
 
 
This is part 2 of a 2 part series, so if you haven’t already make sure you head back and take a listen to Episode 80.
 
 
First up today we are joined by Fiona Still, General Manager at Zyteq who shares how the COVID lockdown situation put a whole new lens on their already successful hybrid team model, and how she has worked to keep her team connected and motivated over the last 18 months.
 
 
Next up we hear from Janice Wells, Office Manager at Milestone Belanova who discusses the changes they have had to make thanks to being forced in an awfully long lockdown, and the impact this can have on a team who are usually very...
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Real Leaders with their Real Insights - part 1

podcast Sep 22, 2021
People Powered Business
Real Leaders with their Real Insights - part 1
33:01
 
Hello and welcome to Episode 80 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
 
I am super excited to welcome some special guests to the podcast today – real people, real leaders, sharing their real insights into what have been their biggest wins, challenge and lessons over the last 12 months when it comes to their teams.
 
First up we have Jayne Gallagher from Honey and Fox who shares how planning and clarity have been a total game changer for the growth capacity of her business.
 
Next up we hear from Michael Trimblett and Brendan Lewis from Loyal IT Solutions who discuss the challenges of finding great staff in a more competitive market thanks to COVID, as well as the experience that is stepping into a leadership role and understanding what’s required from a HR perspective.
 
These were such great conversations, and we’re only just getting started, because this is part 1 of a 2 part series.
 
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