HR Voices Podcast
Welcome to the HR Voices Podcast, a podcast designed to bring the UK HR community and businesses together. The podcast will be informative, with lots of helpful tips and ideas to help you run your business. Being an HR Independent Consultant can be quite lonely. This is why HR Independents (HRi), the UK body for Independent HR and People professionals has created a home and community for HR Indies. The HR Voices podcast will be discussing hot topics relating to HR and business. This will support HR Independent and People Professionals and the businesses they support. We will be bringing you practical tips, expert views and your views. Join Mary Asante, the Chief Executive of HRi and Charlotte Allfrey, Operations Director of HRi and their expert guests for engaging discussions. We would love to hear from you and for you to get more involved. If you have topics you would like us to discuss, contact us via hrvoices@hrindependents.co.uk Learn more about HR Independents – HRi at: https://hrindependents.co.uk/about-us/ or connect with us on LinkedIn: hr independents linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-independents/ Hosts: www.linkedin.com/in/maryasante and https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-allfrey Success Together.
Episodes
A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents, HRi.
DATE: 21st July 2025
Episode 54: HR Voices with Pippa Tanko — Redefining Visibility: Why Your Story Matters More Than Your Image
Guest: Pippa Tanko, Brand Photographer & Visibility Coach
In this episode:Mary Asante is joined by the inspiring Pippa Tanko, a brand photographer...
A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents, HRi.
DATE: 7th July 2025
Episode: HR Voices with Katy McMinn — How Psychometrics Can Support People & Organisations
Guest: Katy McMinn, Task HR
In this insightful episode, host Mary Asante speaks with the fabulous Katy McMinn, founder of Task HR, to explore how psychometric assess...
A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.
Episode 52
Title: Conversations That Move HR Forward: Highlights from Episodes 47–51 Host: Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd Release Date: 23 June 2025
In this special recap edition of the HR Voices Podcast, host Mary Asante reflects on the standout insights, frameworks, and tools shared over the past five episodes. From na...
A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 9 June 2025
Episode 51: HR Voices with Kelly Matcham – How a Virtual Assistant Can Help HR Consultants Grow Their Business
Guest: Kelly Matcham, Pink Spaghetti Mole Valley & Dorking
In this episode, Mary Asante is joined by Kelly Matcham, a virtual assistant from Pink Sp...
A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 26 May 2025
Episode 50: Outplacement Support
Guest: June Hogan, Wildwood CoachingIn this heartfelt and highly practical episode, host Mary Asante is joined by June Hogan, founder of Wildwood Coaching and a seasoned outplacement specialist. Drawing on her rich HR backgro...
A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 12 May 2025
Episode 49: Investigations and the PEACE Model
Guest: Kate Marston, MaST People Support
In this episode of HR Voices, host Mary Asante is joined by Kate Marston, founder of MaST People Support and former police detective. With a career that spans law enforcement and corporate ...
A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 28 April 2025
Episode 48: HR Voices with James Lyon – How to stop relying on referrals and start marketing your consultancy
Guest: James Lyon, HR Marketing BoxIn this insightful and high-energy episode, host Mary Asante is joined by the dynamic James Lyon, known as the ...
Episode 47: How can HR consultants facilitate difficult conversations? Why being savvy and demonstrating STREETCREDS is a gamechanger.
Hosted by: Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd
Episode Overview:
In this engaging episode, host Mary Asante is joined by Sarah Harvey, founder of Savvy Conversations, leadership coach, trainer, facilitator, workplace mediator, and author. Sarah discusses practical insights on how HR ...
Hosted by: Charlotte Allfrey & Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd
📅 Release Date: 31st March 2025
🔍 Episode Overview:In this reflective roundup episode, Charlotte and Mary revisit key highlights from Episodes 39 to 45 of the HR Voices podcast. They cover everything from game-changing employment law to diffi...
Charlotte Allfrey & Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd
Episode Overview:In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, hosts Charlotte Allfrey and Mary Asante speak with Emma Bray (nee Armstrong), CEO of I Choose Freedom, an independent charity providing refuge and support for survivors of domestic abuse. Emma sha...
HR Voices
A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 3rd March 2025
Episode 44: Making workplaces more neurodiversity friendly
Guest: Zoe Carrol, Optimise Potential
In this thought-provoking episode, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey are joined by Zoe Carroll from Optimise Potential Limited to explore the importan...
HR Voices
A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 17th February 2025
Episode 43: Retirement Planning for HR
Guest: Anne Cannings, Retirement Pathways
In this insightful episode, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey are joined...
HR Voices
A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 3rd February 2025
Episode 42: HR Trends for 2025
In this episode, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey explore the key trends shaping the future of HR in 2025. From artificial intelligence...
HR Voices
A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 20th January 2025
Episode 41: Blue MondayIn this episode, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey delve into the widely discussed phenomenon of Blue Monday — the so-called "saddest day of the year." Tog...
HR Voices
A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 6th January 2024
Episode 40: Strategic Business Planning for 2025
Guest: Colin Hall, Biz Plans UK
Podcast Summary: In Episode 40 of HR Voices, hosts Charlotte Allfrey and ...
HR Voices
A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 23rd December 2024
Episode 39: Employment Law Roundup 2024
Guest: Amanda Trewhella, Freeths LLP
Podcast Summary: In this episode of HR Voices, hosts Charlotte Allfrey and Mary Asante are joined by Amanda Trewhella, Director and Employment Solicitor at Freeths L...
A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 9th December 2024
Episode 38: Celebrating Excellence: HR Indies Awards 2024
Guest: Ruth George of Ruth George HR Consulting (Winner of HRi 2024 Inspirational Indie Award), Susi O'Brien of O’Brien HR (Winner of HRi 2024 Emerging Talent Award) and Claire Watt of Ditton HR (...
A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 25th November 2024
Episode 37: Active Bystandership and Peer intervention
Guest: Graham Goulden, Cultivating Minds, UK
In Episode 37 of HR Voices, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey welcome G...
HR Voices
A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 11th November 2024
Episode 36: The Importance of Wills and Probate for Business Owners and Consultants
Guest: Scott Walker, Scott Walker (and Consultant at Richard Nelson Solicitors)
In this episode of HR Voices, host Mary Asante is joined by Scott Walker, a Wills and Probate expert ...
A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 28h October 2024
Episode 35: Performance Management as a Strategic Tool
Guest: Lucinda Carney, Founder of Actus Software and Host of HR Uprising Podcast
In this episode of HR Voices, Mary Asante is joined by Lucinda Carney, a trusted partner of HR Independents and a renowned expert in perform...
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