🎧 HR Voices Podcast

A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.

Host: Mary Asante | HR Independents (HRi)

Release Date: 15 September 2025

Episode 58:

Title: The Human Behind the Professional: Highlights from Episodes 53–57

🎙️ Episode Summary:

If you’ve missed Episodes 53 to 57, this is your shortcut to some of our most human, heartfelt, and practical conversations yet.

In this special recap edition, host Mary Asante reflects on the deeply personal and professional themes explored over the last five episodes. From building confidence and visibility to creating inclusive workplaces and breaking executive isolation, this episode brings together insights that remind us: HR is human work—and that includes us too.

Whether you’re a consultant, leader, or solo HR practitioner, these takeaways will help you grow your impact while taking better care of yourself and the people you serve.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

🎤 Ep. 53 – Psychometrics with Katy McMinn

Explore how tools like DISC and MBTI can support personal growth, team dynamics, and leadership. Katy shares practical advice for consultants and businesses alike, including why accreditation and self-awareness matter more than labels.

🎤 Ep. 54 – Visibility & Storytelling with Pippa Tanko

Your story matters more than your image. Learn how to build trust and attract aligned clients by showing up as your real self—fear, flaws, and all.

🎤 Ep. 55 – Confidence & Inner Voice with Linda Gent

Linda breaks down how limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome hold us back—and what to do about it. From journaling to reframing, this episode is packed with tools to help you lead with confidence.

🎤 Ep. 56 – Neurodiversity Inclusion with Charlie Hart

Charlie brings lived experience and HR expertise to the conversation on neurodiversity. Discover how small changes in language, policies, and mindset can make workplaces more inclusive for everyone.

🎤 Ep. 57 – Mental Wealth with Mike Pagan

Isolation isn’t just lonely—it’s dangerous. Mike shares how leaders and HR professionals can build mental wealth by developing strong support networks, creating psychological safety, and picking up the phone when it matters most.

🧠 Key Themes Across Episodes 53–57:

✅ Self-awareness is foundational – From psychometrics to journaling, knowing yourself is the first step to leading others.

✅ Authenticity is strategy – Visibility and vulnerability build connection and trust in business.

✅ Inclusion is a culture, not a policy – Listening to lived experience is vital for real change.

✅ Confidence can be built – Your inner voice can be trained to support you, not sabotage you.

✅ Support is success – Mental wealth and community matter as much as strategy and skills.

📣 Listen & Engage

Catch up on any of the episodes you missed—or revisit your favourites for another dose of inspiration and encouragement.

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