Podcast Episodes
Back to Search2.109 How to Avoid the HR Risks of a Growing Team
Season 2 Episode 109
As your business grows, your HR risks grow too — but that doesn’t mean things have to get complicated.
In this episode, Karen Kirton unpacks the most…
1 year, 5 months ago
2.108 5 People and Culture Trends Every Aussie SME Should Watch in 2025
Season 2 Episode 108
In this episode (recorded as our first LinkedIn Live!), Karen Kirton shares five key people and culture trends currently shaping small to medium-size…
1 year, 5 months ago
2.107 How Writing a Book Can Unlock Business Growth (And Make Hiring Easier!) – With Lucy McCarraher
Season 2 Episode 107
In this episode, Karen is joined by Lucy McCarraher, founder of Book Magic AI and Rethink Press, and a mentor to thousands of business book authors. …
1 year, 6 months ago
2.106 Why SMEs Need to Define a Company Purpose
Season 2 Episode 106
In this episode, Karen Kirton explores the importance of aligning your company's purpose with its strategic goals to drive growth and ensure sustaina…
1 year, 6 months ago
2.105 Navigating AI in Your Business - with Janey Treleaven
Season 2 Episode 105
In this episode, Karen dives into the impact of artificial intelligence on small and medium-sized businesses though a discussion with AI expert Janey…
1 year, 6 months ago
2.104 Five Essential Leadership Skills for Long-Term Success
Season 2 Episode 104
Great leadership goes beyond managing people—it’s about fostering growth, empowering teams, and creating a culture that drives business success. In t…
1 year, 7 months ago
2.103 How to Empower New Leaders
Season 2 Episode 103
In this episode, we focus on the pivotal role of managers in your business's growth and the complexities that arise with new managerial roles. Whethe…
1 year, 7 months ago
2.102 Taking a Candidate-Centric Approach to Recruitment
Season 2 Episode 102
Karen dives into the critical need to adopt a candidate-centric approach to hiring. With the landscape of recruitment evolving rapidly, understanding…
1 year, 8 months ago
2.101 Leverage Your Employer Brand to Grow Your Business
Season 2 Episode 101
In this episode, Karen provides actionable insights on leveraging your employer brand to drive business growth through strategic recruitment.
As bus…
1 year, 8 months ago
2.100 Unlocking Business Growth: Shifting Beyond the Traditional HR Mindset
Season 2 Episode 100
In this milestone episode, we delve deep into why managing 'people stuff' effectively is not just an HR function but a core aspect of running a succe…
1 year, 9 months ago