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November 25, 2025

The Authority Series : Fay Wallis Host of HR Coffee time

You don’t have to be an expert in everything to be an outstanding leader; but you do need the right mindset.

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In This Episode We Cover

  • What makes HR Coffee Time unique and why it resonates with HR professionals
  • Common challenges HR and people leaders face as they move into senior roles
  • The myths and misconceptions holding HR professionals back from leadership positions
  • You don't have to be an expert in everything. \"They'll hold themselves back from doing it, or if they get the role, they'll go into a bit of a tailspin of panic.\" You may have to implement decisions that you fundamentally disagree with. \"They can't publicly say, 'Okay everyone, it's back to the office. I completely disagree with the CEO and the rest of the senior leadership team...'\" I want to help HR professionals feel confident stepping into Chief People Officer roles. \"There’s a lot of mystery around the role, and that, of course, equals fear around the role.\"
  • You don't have to be an expert in everything. \"They'll hold themselves back from doing it, or if they get the role, they'll go into a bit of a tailspin of panic.\"
  • \"They'll hold themselves back from doing it, or if they get the role, they'll go into a bit of a tailspin of panic.\"
  • You may have to implement decisions that you fundamentally disagree with. \"They can't publicly say, 'Okay everyone, it's back to the office. I completely disagree with the CEO and the rest of the senior leadership team...'\"
  • \"They can't publicly say, 'Okay everyone, it's back to the office. I completely disagree with the CEO and the rest of the senior leadership team...'\"
  • I want to help HR professionals feel confident stepping into Chief People Officer roles. \"There’s a lot of mystery around the role, and that, of course, equals fear around the role.\"
  • \"There’s a lot of mystery around the role, and that, of course, equals fear around the role.\"
  • HR Coffee Time Episodes: Episode 115: Why negotiation skills can help your HR career & how to develop them, with Simon Duncan Episode 35: Helping teams thrive with personal user manuals Episode 144: A new chapter for HR Coffee Time – here’s what’s happening
  • Episode 115: Why negotiation skills can help your HR career & how to develop them, with Simon Duncan
  • Episode 35: Helping teams thrive with personal user manuals
  • Episode 144: A new chapter for HR Coffee Time – here’s what’s happening
  • Book mentioned: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
  • Websites: Main site: https://brightskyhr.co.uk/ The Essential HR Planner: https://essentialhrplanner.co.uk/ Reach out directly to Fay Wallis if you'd like a copy of her personal user manual. Connect with Fay on LinkedIn: Fay Wallis
  • Main site: https://brightskyhr.co.uk/
  • The Essential HR Planner: https://essentialhrplanner.co.uk/
  • Reach out directly to Fay Wallis if you'd like a copy of her personal user manual.
  • Connect with Fay on LinkedIn: Fay Wallis
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