HR Strategy in the Hot Seat
Claim This Podcastby Anwen Bottois (Purple Sky Consulting)
Podcast Overview
<p>A podcast for HR Leaders looking to explore all the themes of HR Strategy. What's new, what's reliable, what works and what doesn't - and everything in between.</p><p>Your host, Anwen Bottois from Purple Sky Consulting will be talking to specialists and practitioners to give you lots of different perspectives, view points and insights.</p><p>You'll be able to join us for each episode and take away an idea that will help you and your team to have deliberate impact and be know as the internal consultants for business strategy because of your approach to developing and implementing the HR Strategy for that business.</p><p></p>
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
Performance Enhancement Systems with Roxy Allen
<p>In this episode, Anwen Bottois (your host and founder of Purple Sky Consulting) is joined by Roxy Allen, a workforce transformation specialist working in the gas industry, with a background spanning Agile HR, design thinking, systems thinking and socio-technical systems. Roxy shares how she has applied systems thinking to reshape how managers approach performance conversations and why starting with conditions, not targets, is the key to unlocking real organisational performance.</p><p>Whether you're an HR leader trying to make sense of performance frameworks or someone looking to bring more strategic thinking into your people function, this conversation is packed with practical insights and some genuinely fresh thinking.</p><p>The main topics include:</p><ul><li>Why HR functions struggle to see performance as a system</li><li>The difference between managing the system and leading the people</li><li>How Roxy developed and adapted the Performance Chain framework for her organisation</li><li>Practical approaches to embedding systems thinking in performance conversations</li><li>Where HR leaders should start if they're new to this way of working</li></ul><p>High performance isn't necessarily built through more activity but through better conditions. </p><p>Resources & Links:</p><p>Six Boxes Performance Thinking: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sixboxes.com/">https://www.sixboxes.com/</a></p><p>Agile Culture Development Matrix: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://toolkit.agilebusiness.org/agile-culture-development-matrix">https://toolkit.agilebusiness.org/agile-culture-development-matrix</a></p><p>Find Roxy on LinkedIn here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/missroxanneallen/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/missroxanneallen/</a></p><p>Find out more about more about Anwen Bottois here:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://expertservicesdirectory.com/directory/anwen-bottois/"> https://expertservicesdirectory.com/directory/anwen-bottois/</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anwen-bottois-leadership-coach/"> linkedin.com/in/anwen-bottois-leadership-coach</a></p><p>Purple Sky Consulting Website:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.purpleskyconsulting.co.uk/"> https://www.purpleskyconsulting.co.uk/</a></p>
June 5, 2026
Successful Engagement of External Experts with Jessica Lorimer
<p>In this episode, Anwen Bottois (your host) is joined by Jessica Lorimer. Jess is an expert sales training consultant with her business Selling to Corporates and is the founder of the Expert Services Directory and during this episode Jess shares advice for HR leaders on sourcing and managing external suppliers, making strategic decisions, and fostering productive partnerships that drive organisational success.</p><p>Whether navigating the complexities of hiring external experts or building internal capabilities, this conversation offers practical insights to elevate HR practices and business outcomes.</p><p>The main topics include:</p><ul><li>How HR can effectively source external consultants and suppliers</li><li>Differentiating between interim support and specialist expertise</li><li>The importance of clear briefs and honest internal discussions</li><li>Building sustainable relationships with external vendors</li><li>Upskilling internal teams alongside external support</li><li>The role of credible directories in supplier selection</li><li>Cost-effectiveness of external expertise versus internal hiring</li><li>Managing junior HR staff in sourcing decisions</li><li>Strategic decision-making processes in outsourcing</li><li>Developing business cases to justify external investments</li></ul><p>Resources & Links:</p><p>Expert Services Directory: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://expertservicesdirectory.com/"><strong>https://expertservicesdirectory.com/</strong></a></p><p>Selling to Corporates: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://selltocorporates.com"><strong>selltocorporates.com</strong></a></p><p>Connect with Jessica Lorimer on LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="cd9492d6 c577a066" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesslorimer/"><strong>linkedin.com/in/jesslorimer</strong></a></p><p>This episode underscores the value of honest communication, strategic decision-making, and leveraging credible resources to optimise external supplier engagements.</p><p>Find out more about more about Anwen Bottois here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://expertservicesdirectory.com/directory/anwen-bottois/">https://expertservicesdirectory.com/directory/anwen-bottois/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="cd9492d6 c577a066" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anwen-bottois-leadership-coach/"><strong>linkedin.com/in/anwen-bottois-leadership-coach</strong></a></p><p>Purple Sky Consulting Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.purpleskyconsulting.co.uk/">https://www.purpleskyconsulting.co.uk/</a></p>
May 22, 2026
Team Climate with Sean Spurgin
<p>In this brilliant interview, Sean Spurgin, Learning Director at Elev-8 Performance joins Anwen Bottois, to share his journey into leadership development, the importance of team climate, and practical strategies for HR leaders to enhance organisational culture and performance.</p><p>The conversation highlights the distinction between culture (the personality of an organisation) and team climate (the day-to-day mood), emphasising that while culture is challenging to change, team climate can be more easily influenced by leaders. </p><p>The discussion also covers the significance of mindset, capability, and reducing friction in leadership roles, as well as the need for continuous performance conversations and psychological safety. The episode underscores the value of investing in leadership development to drive engagement and performance improvements.</p><p><strong>Key Topics</strong></p><ul><li>The role of team climate in organisational culture</li><li>Practical leadership behaviours for immediate impact</li><li>The importance of diagnosing capability gaps before training</li></ul><p>Find Sean on LinkedIn here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="b21a7fce d3f4ea98" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanspurgin/">linkedin.com/in/seanspurgin</a></p><p>The Book: Dropping the C-Bomb: Why Team Climate Crushes Culture: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dropping-C-Bomb-Climate-Crushes-Culture-ebook/dp/B0FN4JV2MZ">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dropping-C-Bomb-Climate-Crushes-Culture-ebook/dp/B0FN4JV2MZ</a></p><p>Find Elev-8 Performance here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://elev-8.co.uk/">https://elev-8.co.uk/</a></p><p>Find out more about more about Anwen Bottois here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://expertservicesdirectory.com/directory/anwen-bottois/">https://expertservicesdirectory.com/directory/anwen-bottois/</a></p>
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- What is HR Strategy in the Hot Seat?
<p>A podcast for HR Leaders looking to explore all the themes of HR Strategy. What's new, what's reliable, what works and what doesn't - and everything in between.</p><p>Your host, Anwen Bottois from Purple Sky Consulting will be talking to specialists and practitioners to give you lots of different perspectives, view points and insights.</p><p>You'll be able to join us for each episode and take away an idea that will help you and your team to have deliberate impact and be know as the internal consultants for business strategy because of your approach to developing and implementing the HR Strategy for that business.</p><p></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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