In this episode of The HR Big Meet Podcast, Emma Djemil sits down with Michelle Hartley to talk about burnout, identity, leadership and what happens when you slowly disconnect from yourself in the pursuit of credibility at work.

Michelle shares her experience of “beiging herself out of existence” in corporate HR, navigating burnout after the sudden illness and death of a CEO she worked closely with, and the pressure many women feel to tone themselves down in order to fit into leadership environments.

Together, Emma and Michelle explore:

• burnout and emotional exhaustion in HR
• hustle culture and over-functioning
• losing confidence and sense of self at work
• women in leadership and “fitting in”
• rebuilding confidence through small acts of rebellion
• why HR professionals struggle to prioritise themselves
• sustainable leadership and self-trust

This is an honest, funny and deeply relatable conversation for anyone who has ever felt disconnected from themselves at work.

Expect colourful outfits, occasional (?!) swearing, and plenty of moments where you’ll realise you’re definitely not the only one feeling this way.

Find out more about Michelle's 'Find Your Awesome' programme for HRBP's here, and if in person events are your thing, check out her 'The Great Geek Together' here.

If this episode resonated, firstly, welcome. You are very much amongst your people here.

You can connect with Emma on LinkedIn, where she spends a lot of time talking about confidence, leadership, visibility, self-trust and the realities of working in HR.

If you're at a point in your career where you're questioning things, feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself or wanting greater impact without sacrificing your entire nervous system in the process, Emma also works with women in HR through 1:1 coaching. Find out more about that here.

If you enjoyed this episode, do all the lovely podcast-y things: subscribe, leave a review, share it with your HR bestie, or stick it on LinkedIn so more women realise they're not the only ones feeling this stuff.

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In this episode of The HR Big Meet Podcast, Emma Djemil sits down with leadership development specialist, coach and facilitator Katy Walton to talk about courage, confidence and what happens when you stop living on autopilot.

Together, they explore the French phrase "Métro, Boulot, Dodo" - commute, work, sleep, repeat - and how easy it is to become so caught up in the mechanics of life that you lose sight of what you actually want for yourself.

Katy shares the story of walking away from secure employment to build a business, why she believes two small words can change the course of your life, and how confidence is built through action rather than waiting until you feel ready.

Together, Emma and Katy explore:

• why so many of us end up living by default rather than design
• how curiosity can open up new possibilities for your career and life
• the power of asking "what if?"
• confidence, self-belief and taking action before you feel ready
• overcoming fear, self-doubt and limiting beliefs
  trusting yourself when others don't understand your choices
• creating a life that's bigger than your job
• knowing when it's time to walk away from something that no longer fits

This is a thoughtful and energising conversation for anyone who feels stuck, disconnected from themselves, or caught in the cycle of work becoming their entire identity.

Expect reflections on confidence, intuition, influence, career decisions and why the smallest action can sometimes create the biggest change.

If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Is this really it?" then this episode is for you.

Katy is a specialist in Leadership development. A post-graduate certified coach, consultant and creative facilitator.
She helps organisations close the gap between the leaders they have now and the leaders they need to deliver results.
Her specific expertise lies in developing emotional intelligence, collaboration and impactful communication so that leaders build confidence, have influence and create high performing teams.

Katy also supports in-house HR / L&D – for FREE – to Set their Leaders Up for Success with her epic ‘Success Jams’ programme. Find out more about her work here.

If this episode resonated, firstly, welcome. You are very much amongst your people here.

You can connect with Emma on LinkedIn, where she spends a lot of time talking about confidence, leadership, visibility, self-trust and the realities of working in HR.

If you're at a point in your career where you're questioning things, feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself or wanting greater impact without sacrificing your entire nervous system in the process, Emma also works with women in HR through 1:1 coaching. Find out more about that here.

If you enjoyed this episode, do all the lovely podcast-y things: subscribe, leave a review, share it with your HR bestie, or stick it on LinkedIn so more women realise they're not the only ones feeling this stuff.

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In this episode of The HR Big Meet Podcast, Emma Djemil sits down with Dr Adele Currie to talk about toxic workplaces, mental health, leadership and one of the hardest lessons many HR professionals ever have to learn:

You cannot fix everything.

Adele shares the story behind the breakdown she spoke about at the very first HR Big Meet, what recovery looked like afterwards, and why so many HR professionals carry impossible levels of responsibility for problems they didn't create and can't solve alone.

Together, Emma and Adele explore:

• toxic workplace cultures and the impact they have on our mental health
• why HR professionals often feel responsible for fixing everything
• the danger of staying too long in environments that are harming us
• the surprising similarities between toxic workplaces and toxic relationships
• confidence, self-worth and knowing when enough is enough
• ethical leadership and doing the right thing, even when it's uncomfortable
• why "being nice" isn't always the kindest thing to do
• the importance of community, support and reaching out when you're struggling
• creating an escape fund and giving yourself more choice and freedom at work

This is an honest, wise and occasionally hilarious conversation about burnout, boundaries, courage and what happens when we stop carrying responsibility for things that were never ours to hold in the first place.

Expect stories about breakdowns, leadership, suffragettes, skirts tucked into knickers, the importance of finding your "Norah Balls", and plenty of moments that will leave you feeling a little less alone.

If you've ever felt trapped in a role, responsible for fixing a broken system, or worried that you're somehow failing because you can't change everything around you, this episode is for you.

If this episode resonated, firstly, welcome. You are very much amongst your people here.

You can connect with Emma on LinkedIn, where she spends a lot of time talking about confidence, leadership, visibility, self-trust and the realities of working in HR.

If you're at a point in your career where you're questioning things, feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself or wanting greater impact without sacrificing your entire nervous system in the process, Emma also works with women in HR through 1:1 coaching. Find out more about that here.

If you enjoyed this episode, do all the lovely podcast-y things: subscribe, leave a review, share it with your HR bestie, or stick it on LinkedIn so more women realise they're not the only ones feeling this stuff.

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In the very first episode of The HR Big Meet Podcast, Emma Djemil shares her own story and the experiences that shaped the work she does today.

From wanting to work in HR as a teenager, to being bullied in a senior leadership role, navigating IVF, leaving jobs without another role to go to, and eventually walking away from a corporate career during a global pandemic to start her own business, this is a conversation about trusting yourself when the path in front of you no longer feels right.

Along the way, Emma explores why so many women in HR feel unheard, unsupported and disconnected from themselves at work, and why she believes the profession has the potential to change the world of work if it can first stop abandoning itself in the process.

In this episode, Emma shares:

• why she always knew she wanted to work in HR
• the leadership experiences that transformed her career
• bullying, burnout and feeling let down by the profession she loved
• IVF, motherhood and redefining success
• why she left corporate HR to become a coach
• the hidden cost of constantly proving your worth
• why HR professionals often feel isolated and misunderstood
• the philosophy behind Humans Resourced
• what sustainable impact without compromise really means

This is an honest and deeply personal conversation about career decisions, identity, self-trust, leadership and doing things differently when the "normal" path no longer fits.

If you've ever questioned whether you're the problem, wondered if there's a different way of working, or felt like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way, this episode is for you.

If this episode resonated with you, firstly, welcome. You are very much amongst your people here.

You can connect with Emma on LinkedIn, where she spends a whole heap of time talking about confidence, leadership, burnout, visibility, self-trust and the realities of working in HR.

If you're at a point in your career where you're questioning things, feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself or wanting greater impact without sacrificing your entire nervous system in the process, Emma also works with women in HR through 1:1 coaching. Check that out here.

If you enjoyed this episode, do all the lovely podcast-y things: subscribe, leave a review, share it with your HR bestie, or stick it on LinkedIn so more women realise they're not the only ones feeling this stuff.

🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations about confidence, leadership, burnout, vulnerability and sustainable impact in HR.

#HR #WomenInLeadership #Leadership #HumanResources #CareerDevelopment #Confidence #HRLeadership #SelfTrust #CareerChange #HumansResourced