Is This Room Free?

A podcast by Martin Drake

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111 Episodes

  1. Katrina Reader - HR Associate (a masterclass in how to ensure you get a job in HR after graduating)

    Published: 28/11/2022
  2. Christina Cantu - HR Coordinator (the highs and lows of a first 12 months in HR, from the constant applications rejections to being nominated for an award)

    Published: 22/11/2022
  3. Sarah Burton - Head of HR (how to start operating more strategically as your career progresses)

    Published: 14/11/2022
  4. Michele Haugh - How to become a truly effective HR professional (having a mindset of business first, then HR)

    Published: 04/11/2022
  5. Mags Kerns - Specialist Coach providing HR for HR

    Published: 02/11/2022
  6. Tim Roberts - Leadership Coach (breaking the mould and the importance of being your authentic self)

    Published: 26/10/2022
  7. Kate Maddison-Greenwell - Director at People Efficient (Identifying the root cause of issues, being transparent, and it's OK with not knowing everything)

    Published: 19/10/2022
  8. Kyle Warner - HR Generalist (how to make an impact and drive value in every role)

    Published: 12/10/2022
  9. Jane Murphy Part 2 - (what it's like in an international HRBP role and how to get through a high profile acquisition)

    Published: 28/09/2022
  10. Lindsey Kucharski - VP of People & Culture (what it takes to get to the C Suite level and how to work with operate with the Exec team)

    Published: 13/09/2022
  11. Jane Murphy - Head of HR (a career in some of the world's biggest companies)

    Published: 06/07/2022
  12. Wayne Singleton - How to leverage on your HR career to live your very best life and follow your passions

    Published: 24/05/2022
  13. Julie Furnival - Head of People (understanding how to be truly people-centric)

    Published: 10/05/2022
  14. Mia Finley - People Team Apprentice (choosing an apprenticeship over university and becoming Business & Law Apprentice of the Year)

    Published: 26/04/2022
  15. Sakara Jones - HR Officer (the ups and downs of an early HR career)

    Published: 12/04/2022
  16. Kathryn Guy - People Advisor (a case study in how to change career and successfully transition into HR)

    Published: 29/03/2022
  17. Ellen Richardson - Lifting the lid on the world of HR Analytics and what it's like as a job

    Published: 23/02/2022
  18. Emma Knight - going from HR Assistant to Head of People & Culture in only 6 years!

    Published: 26/01/2022
  19. Philippa Lucarz - HR Director (what is needed to be an effective modern day HR practitioner)

    Published: 11/01/2022
  20. Rita Burke - Standalone HR Manager and winner of a HR Professional of the Year Award

    Published: 23/12/2021

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Welcome to Is This Room Free? In this podcast I will be talking to HR professionals and listening to the stories of their careers. I will be finding out about the journeys they have taken and what they learnt along the way. The purpose is to help others in the profession identify and understand the various paths available and take inspiration from my guest speakers. Whether you are someone who is looking to get that first step on the HR career ladder or an aspiring HR Director, I hope you get value from these conversations.