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HR communications too often fall flat; drowning in a sea of data, facts, and formal language that fails to connect. In this episode, Disruptive HR co-founders Lucy Adams and Karen Moran explore why traditional HR comms so often miss the mark — and more importantly, how you can make yours truly stand out. Lucy and Karen share practical insights on how to transform dry, fact-heavy messaging into communications that cut through the noise, grab attention, and inspire genuine action. They explain why storytelling beats spreadsheets every time when it comes to engagement, and how honesty and authenticity can build far greater trust than polished corporate speak. You'll hear how short, human updates directly from leaders can be more powerful than lengthy newsletters, and why personalising your messages to different employee personas can make all the difference. They also highlight how tapping into employee trust through peer-led communications can amplify your impact, and why ditching jargon in favour of clear, relatable language is critical if you want your messages to land. Packed with real-world examples from organisations like Santander, Dropbox, Coca-Cola, HSBC, and more, this episode offers a fresh and practical guide for anyone who wants to transform the way HR communicates — making it more human, more engaging, and ultimately, far more effective. Disruptive HR Website: www.disruptivehr.com Join the Disruptive HR Club https://disruptivehr.com/welcome-to-the-future-of-hr/ Email: hello@disruptivehr.com

HR Means Business: Increasing HR's Impact in Facilitating ChangeHost: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Lucy Adams, CEO of Disruptive HRIn this podcast interview Mervyn talks to Lucy Adams, former HR Director and author of the books HR Disrupted and The HR Change Toolkit, about dealing with disruption and emerging trends, and how to help bring about change in organisations.During the conversation they discuss:- Assessing an organisation's 'fitness' for embracing change and disruption- Emerging AI technology- Effectiveness of RTO mandates - How HR leaders can balance the demands and preferences of different generations in the workplace- Rethinking D&I initiatives- Shifting HR mindsetsThanks for listening! Remember to subscribe to all of the HR Happy Hour Media Network shows on your favorite podcast app! The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman. If you've ever wondered what good can come of AI for HR, meet Human Intelligence. It uses the uniquely authentic data of Workhuman's #1 rated employee recognition platform to uncover insights into good culture, skills, performance, and more. It also helps coach employees on what good peer-to-peer recognition looks like, turning every “good job” into better engagement, retention, and wellbeing. And it surfaces feel-good stories that illustrate the best of your company culture. Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

In this episode, Kelli Dragovich and Nolan Church are joined by Lucy Adams, founder of Disruptive HR. Adams critiques traditional HR's rigid policies, advocating instead for judgment-based approaches that treat employees as grown-ups. The conversation explores challenges facing HR business partners, the evolution of DEI initiatives, and how organizations can create environments where people thrive through high-trust cultures, rather than compliance-driven systems.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coFor coaching and advising inquire at https://kellidragovich.com/HR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.Support HR Heretics Sponsors:Thatch makes it easy to give your team great healthcare. Save ~$1620 per employee yearly while giving them customizable plans. Visit https://thatch.AI/HR for a demo and receive a $100 gift card.Planful empowers teams just like yours to unlock the secrets of successful workforce planning. Use data-driven insights to develop accurate forecasts, close hiring gaps, and adjust talent acquisition plans collaboratively based on costs today and into the future. ✍️ Go to https://planful.com/heretics to see how you can transform your HR strategy.Metaview is the AI assistant for interviewing. Metaview completely removes the need for recruiters and hiring managers to take notes during interviews—because their AI is designed to take world-class interview notes for you. Team builders at companies like Brex, Hellofresh, and Quora say Metaview has changed the game—see the magic for yourself: https://www.metaview.ai/hereticsKEEP UP WITH LUCY, NOLAN + KELLI ON LINKEDINLucy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucykadams/Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/—LINKS:Disruptive HR: https://disruptivehr.com/Lucy's article “HR Business Partner: The toughest role in HR?”: https://disruptivehr.com/hr-business-partner-the-toughest-role-in-hr/—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:17) Lucy's Background and BBC Experience(03:08) Personal Connection and BBC Stories(04:25) Origins of Disruptive HR(07:00) Evolution of HR and Post-COVID Workplace Changes(11:39) Trust and Autonomy in Workplace Decisions(16:56) Trust as Foundation for Business Success(17:32) Sponsors: Thatch | Planful(20:27) Progressive HR Policies and Examples(23:53) HR Business Partner Role Challenges(25:13) Sponsor: Metaview(27:55) Messy Reality of Great HR Work(31:00) HR's Focus on Process vs. Real Impact(33:26) Current HR Trends and Community Concerns(35:56) DEI Evolution and Conversation Approaches(45:53) Wrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com

In episode 194, Coffey talks with Lucy Adams about transforming people practices to meet modern business needs.They discuss how traditional HR processes focus on conformity rather than flexibility; the tendency to design policies around the lowest common denominator rather than individual needs; regulation burdens in the UK versus the US; opportunities to reframe DEI initiatives to be more effective and inclusive; the challenges of the hybrid workplace model; the importance of carefully selecting managers who actually want to lead people; the impact of AI on HR functions and employee roles.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Lucy Adams was the BBC's HR Director during one of its most turbulent periods. Responsible for all aspects of employee relations, reward, training and development, she reduced the BBC management by over 30%, saving the organisation £25m a year. In her five year tenure Lucy saw four Directors General come and go, oversaw the move to Manchester site and coped with numerous, very public crises including executive pay-offs and the Savile scandal. This alongside the everyday work of talent retention, development and remuneration, HR policy, and the challenges of delivering multiple changes in a publicly-funded organisation working in a highly commercial, fast-moving sector with over 20,000 employees.Prior to working at the BBC, Lucy was Group HR Director at Serco, the government services business, and at the law firm Eversheds.For the last 10 years Lucy has been the CEO of Disruptive HR with the mission of 'changing people practices for good'. Lucy challenges business leaders and HR professionals to reappraise their approaches and to consider how relevant and productive they are in a disrupted world. She offers new ideas and practical innovative approaches that the more progressive companies are already adopting. Combining her strategic HR expertise with practical implementation, she advocates for an innovative yet grounded approach which aims to put the “human” back into Human Resources.
Lucy is not just a business leader and hugely popular keynote speaker, but also a well-known author of the bestseller “HR Disrupted” a book packed with practical ways to innovate your approach to leading people in a disrupted world. Her latest book bestseller “The HR ChangeToolkit” provides the complete guide to making it happen.Lucy Adams can be reached athttps://disruptivehr.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucykadams https://www.facebook.com/hrdisruptive https://www.instagram.com/disruptive_hr About Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year. Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee.Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week.Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth. Learning Objectives:Develop HR practices that prioritize customization for individuals rather than enforcing broad conformityImplement people leadership strategies that balance compliance requirements with genuine human engagementEstablish alternative career paths that don't force skilled individual contributors into management roles they don't want

Lucy Adams is the CEO of Disruptive HR, an agency that's on a mission to challenge the status quo, reimagine traditional practices, and inspire leaders and HR professionals to approach their roles with renewed vision and energy.After working in high-level HR roles across different sectors including Director of HR at the BBC, Lucy has spent the last 8 years working with HR teams and leaders from some of the world's top brands. Combining her strategic HR expertise with practical implementation, she advocates for an innovative yet grounded approach which aims to put the “human” back into Human Resources.Lucy Adams was also a keynote speaker at our 2024 HR Leadership Summit event.In this episode of Ibec WorkTalks, Fiona Higgins, Head of Ibec's Knowledge Centre, catches up with Lucy Adams who gives a fresh perspective on HR Leadership, how to be innovative and shake off the misconceptions of what and how HR delivers in organisations. Lucy's introduces practical approaches to being an effective change agent in HR and deliver successful results.Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.

Today we are breaking down Watsco, the market leader in HVAC distribution with a unique value proposition. If you've ever had an air conditioning issue, there's a decent chance it was a Watsco distributor on the other side of that phone call.    My guests today are Lucy Adams, Investment Director at Caledonia Investments, and Alan Murran, Co-Head of Public Companies at Caledonia Investments. Lucy and Alan help track the history of Watsco like the initial pivot from manufacturer to distributor and how Watsco formed relationships with the major OEMs like Carrier. We also dissect their reputation for a strong culture, with what has to be one of the most unique employee compensation plans in effect. Please enjoy this breakdown of Watsco. Subscribe to Colossus Review For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:03:34) Watsco's Role in HVAC Distribution (00:04:40) Watsco's Business Model and Services (00:06:42) Real-World Example of Watsco's Impact (00:09:28) Market Position and Competition (00:12:55) Historical Evolution of Watsco (00:15:52) Exclusivity Agreements in HVAC Industry (00:18:05) Residential vs. Commercial Operations (00:21:04) Growth Strategies and M&A Philosophy (00:26:45) Carrier Joint Venture and Future Opportunities (00:29:40) Watsco's Multi-Brand Acquisition Strategy (00:31:34) Gross and Operating Margin Expansion (00:33:24) Pricing Strategies and Market Dynamics (00:35:16) Recurring Revenue and Business Model (00:37:36) Cash Flow Management and Capital Allocation (00:40:52) Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation (00:45:50) Incentive Programs and Ownership Culture (00:50:45) Risks and Competitive Landscape (00:55:02) Lessons from Watsco

Digital and AI transformation is reshaping workplaces across the globe, but why do some organisations succeed while others struggle? What sets the leaders apart in navigating change effectively? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Lucy Adams, CEO of Disruptive HR and former CHRO at the BBC and Eversheds. With years of experience modernising HR practices, Lucy has helped thousands of HR professionals move beyond outdated, process-heavy models to adopt agile, people-focused strategies that align with today's fast-evolving business landscape. Together, they explore: The biggest challenges HR teams face in driving transformation Practical strategies for breaking large-scale change into manageable steps How to address the emotional and behavioural hurdles of transformation Tailoring change approaches to different groups (early adopters vs. resistors) How HR can equip business leaders to be effective change champions The key skills HR professionals need to thrive in an era of rapid transformation If your organisation is in the midst of change—or preparing for it—this conversation is packed with insights you can start implementing today. This episode is sponsored by Amazing Workplace, an AI-powered platform designed to help companies grow and succeed by unlocking the full potential of their people. By providing the most accurate insights into how employees feel and why, Amazing Workplace equips leaders with powerful tools to drive meaningful improvements where they matter most. With Amazing Workplace, companies have reduced turnover by up to 90%, have increased revenue by over 400%, and solved recruitment. Find out more at www.amazingworkplace.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HR is at a crossroads. The rapid pace of change, shifting employee expectations, and technological disruption have rendered traditional approaches ineffective. After years of being viewed as the department of policy and paperwork, HR must now become more agile, personalized, and human-centered to meet the challenges of the modern workplace. So, how can HR and talent teams adapt to a world where change is constant, collaboration crosses boundaries, and employees demand relevance and impact from their work experiences? What practical strategies can HR leaders adopt to build practices that are genuinely fit for the future? My guest this week is Lucy Adams, CEO of Disruptive HR. A self-described "recovering HR director," Lucy has firsthand experience of what holds HR back—and how to break free from outdated thinking. She shares her vision for transforming HR by moving away from paternalistic policies and embracing a more modern, adult-to-adult relationship with employees. Lucy also reveals practical ways HR can harness continuous learning and AI-driven insights to foster agility, collaboration, and innovation to ensure that HR is an effective force in shaping organizational success. In the interview, we discuss: Making HR more relevant and impactful Agility, productivity, collaboration, and innovation Principles rather than policies The personalization of the employee experience Human-centered design How do organizations need to think differently about talent? Changing the structure of the talent function Talent Scouts and Career Agents Marketing, consulting, and technology What new skills are needed? What does the future look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

HR is at a crossroads. The rapid pace of change, shifting employee expectations, and technological disruption have rendered traditional approaches ineffective. After years of being viewed as the department of policy and paperwork, HR must now become more agile, personalized, and human-centered to meet the challenges of the modern workplace. So, how can HR and talent teams adapt to a world where change is constant, collaboration crosses boundaries, and employees demand relevance and impact from their work experiences? What practical strategies can HR leaders adopt to build practices that are genuinely fit for the future? My guest this week is Lucy Adams, CEO of Disruptive HR. A self-described "recovering HR director," Lucy has firsthand experience of what holds HR back—and how to break free from outdated thinking. She shares her vision for transforming HR by moving away from paternalistic policies and embracing a more modern, adult-to-adult relationship with employees. Lucy also reveals practical ways HR can harness continuous learning and AI-driven insights to foster agility, collaboration, and innovation to ensure that HR is an effective force in shaping organizational success. In the interview, we discuss: Making HR more relevant and impactful Agility, productivity, collaboration, and innovation Principles rather than policies The personalization of the employee experience Human-centered design How do organizations need to think differently about talent? Changing the structure of the talent function Talent Scouts and Career Agents Marketing, consulting, and technology What new skills are needed? What does the future look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

HR is at a crossroads. The rapid pace of change, shifting employee expectations, and technological disruption have rendered traditional approaches ineffective. After years of being viewed as the department of policy and paperwork, HR must now become more agile, personalized, and human-centered to meet the challenges of the modern workplace. So, how can HR and talent teams adapt to a world where change is constant, collaboration crosses boundaries, and employees demand relevance and impact from their work experiences? What practical strategies can HR leaders adopt to build practices that are genuinely fit for the future? My guest this week is Lucy Adams, CEO of Disruptive HR. A self-described "recovering HR director," Lucy has firsthand experience of what holds HR back—and how to break free from outdated thinking. She shares her vision for transforming HR by moving away from paternalistic policies and embracing a more modern, adult-to-adult relationship with employees. Lucy also reveals practical ways HR can harness continuous learning and AI-driven insights to foster agility, collaboration, and innovation to ensure that HR is an effective force in shaping organizational success. In the interview, we discuss: Making HR more relevant and impactful Agility, productivity, collaboration, and innovation Principles rather than policies The personalization of the employee experience Human-centered design How do organizations need to think differently about talent? Changing the structure of the talent function Talent Scouts and Career Agents Marketing, consulting, and technology What new skills are needed? What does the future look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

As it's our last podcast of 2024, we thought it was a good idea to have a look at the key trends for HR for the coming year. There are lots of areas where HR is progressing and what works for you will depend on the nature of your business, the maturity of your leaders, and your HR function. But in this episode we're going to look at the key trends that might shape your plans. Join Disruptive HR's Lucy Adams and Karen Moran as they explore the transformative trends set to reshape the workplace by 2025. From AI's evolution beyond basic tasks to becoming an essential tool for recruitment marketing and employee retention, hear how industry leaders like Unilever and IBM are pioneering this change. With AI's predictive capabilities, HR teams can make informed decisions and timely interventions, ensuring they stay ahead in the ever-evolving business landscape. For those yet to embrace AI, this is an invitation to start experimenting and harness the potential of this powerful technology. They also discuss the movement towards a personalized, human-centric workforce, where employees have the power to tailor their work experiences to fit their unique needs. AI-powered talent marketplaces are empowering employees to take control of their own careers enabling greater employee autonomy and aligning personal development with career goals. Additionally, the shift towards agile HR practices is breaking down traditional silos and fostering a culture of experimentation and learning, as exemplified by companies like ING and Spotify. (00:03) HR Trends for 2025 (08:21) Unlocking Human-Centric Workforce Potential (15:53) Empowering Agile HR Practices for Growth Disruptive HR Website: www.disruptivehr.com Join the Disruptive HR Club https://disruptivehr.com/welcome-to-the-future-of-hr/ Email: hello@disruptivehr.com

Welcome to the final episode of Season 2 of the Beautiful Business Podcast, brought to you by The Wow Company. This season has been a whirlwind of insightful conversations, inspiring guests, and actionable advice for business leaders and agency owners. In this special wrap-up episode, we're celebrating the highlights of the year, sharing practical takeaways, and announcing exciting updates for 2025.Episode Highlights:Introducing Paul Bulpitt: The Wow Company's co-founder, Paul, joins as the new co-host for Season 3. Paul's deep expertise in business and agency leadership will bring a fresh perspective and dynamic energy to the podcast.Reflecting on Key Moments: Hosts Chloe and Paul dive into some of the standout episodes of 2024, featuring practical advice and impactful stories from leaders like Lucy Adams, Katy Howell, Dines from Studio Blup, and more.Lucy Adams: Insights on performance management, the well-being agenda, and building people-centred businesses at scale.Katy Howell: A heartfelt exploration of burnout and the power of community within the agency world.Dines from Studio Blup: A raw and inspiring journey through challenges, redefining success, and the importance of legacy.Blair Enns: Game-changing advice on sales dynamics, value-based pricing, and bringing your expert self to every conversation.Exclusive Sneak Peek: A preview of the 2025 season, featuring episodes with psychologist Jess Baker on “Super Helper Syndrome” and other exciting guests. Expect more conversations packed with practical insights to help you build a purpose-driven, profitable business.Practical Takeaways:Leadership & Well-being: Key strategies for fostering team well-being without compromising your own.Sales & Value: Tips on shifting sales conversations to highlight your expertise and create meaningful client relationships.Building a Legacy: How to align your business vision with long-term impact and sustainability.What's Next in 2025:Season 3 Launch: The first episode of 2025 will coincide with the release of the Benchpress Survey, featuring a panel discussion on agency trends and predictions for the year ahead.More Incredible Guests: Look forward to insights from industry leaders, trailblazing entrepreneurs, and experts from a range of disciplines.Thank you to all our listeners and guests for making Season 2 unforgettable. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your thoughts or topic suggestions for future episodes. For more resources and insights, visit wowco.co.uk/hub See you in 2025!

BMX Freestyle is one of the events at the 2024 Urban Cycling World Championships which are being held in Abu Dhabi. It features fearless BMX riders jumping, spinning and hurling themselves around the course on a small bike, pulling off mind-blowing tricks that get you gasping. Think acrobatic gymnastics but on a bike.What does it take to become a BMX rider though? Tom Clemens from Germany, who sits 18th in the BMX Freestyle world rankings, tells us how he became a professional BMX rider.Plus, Olympic commentator and professional skateboarder Lucy Adams explains how BMX Freestyle riders compete, and how new ‘action' sports like BMX are trying to grow their popularity.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Adam Chowdhury, Mora Morrison and Benita Barden Editor: Verity Wilde

In this episode of The Beautiful Business Podcast, Lucy Adams, founder of Disruptive HR, joins us to share her revolutionary approach to people management and building exceptional workplace cultures. Frustrated with the lack of innovation in traditional HR models, Lucy founded Disruptive HR to tackle these challenges head-on, and she has since become a leading voice in rethinking how organisations inspire and engage their teams.Lucy explains why material incentives like bonuses and perks often fall short in creating meaningful connections within organisations and argues that true engagement stems from fostering trust, collaboration, and authentic leadership. Through practical insights and real-world examples, she challenges us to rethink outdated methods and adopt fresh strategies to align with the needs of today's workforce. For more on Lucy's perspective, check out her article, “Forget Bonuses: Here's How to Really Reward People”, which delves deeper into why traditional rewards often fail and what truly drives employee satisfaction.This episode also delves into Lucy's personal journey in launching Disruptive HR and her mission to change the way we approach people management. Her insights will inspire leaders to focus less on rules and rewards and more on relationships and genuine connections. With actionable advice and thought-provoking perspectives, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a thriving workplace culture that prioritises people over processes.

This week, the co-founders of Disruptive HR (and ex-CPOs themselves), Lucy Adams and Karen Moran, tackle the unique challenges faced by Chief People Officers (CPOs). They explore the scepticism often directed at CPOs and the pressure to conform to a metrics-heavy approach. They talk about the benefits of embracing a human-centric design for HR strategies and how shifting from rigid, traditional processes to adaptable, employee-centred practices, can enhance the CPO's impact and credibility. They discuss the challenges for CPOs of balancing operational tasks with strategic thinking amidst constant meetings and compliance demands. They share strategies to alleviate these pressures, such as empowering managers with self-management tools and adopting a product management approach for HR teams. Above all, the episode aims to equip CPOs with practical solutions to streamline their focus and enhance their influence within their organizations. Chapters (00:03) - Challenges and Solutions for HR Leaders (14:01) - The Loneliness of HR Leaders   Disruptive HR Website: www.disruptivehr.com Join the Disruptive HR Club https://disruptivehr.com/welcome-to-the-future-of-hr/ Email: hello@disruptivehr.com  

Lucy Adams, a seasoned HR leader, has held senior roles in major organizations, including her recent position as HR Director at the BBC. Despite her success, she grew increasingly frustrated by HR's one-size-fits-all approach, which treated all employees under the same rigid policies. Determined to find a fresh perspective, Lucy founded Disruptive HR, an innovative HR agency that inspires leaders and HR professionals to approach their roles with renewed vision and energy.Lucy Adams is a keynote speaker, author, and founder and CEO of Disruptive HR. She guides HR teams and leaders from some of the world's top brands, speaking at events for Pepsico, HSBC, Google, and Emirates, among others. In this episode, Dart and Lucy discuss:- Challenging forces acting on the heads of talent/CPOs- Lucy's experience appearing before a congressional hearing - Emerging disruptions in HR - The EACH model (Employees as Adults, Consumers, and Human Beings)- 3 major benefits of the consumerization of the workplace- Differences between equity and equality at work- Humanizing performance management- And other topics…Lucy Adams is the founder and CEO of Disruptive HR, an agency on a mission to inspire leaders and HR professionals to approach their roles with renewed vision and energy. After working in high-level HR roles across sectors, including the Director of HR at BBC, Lucy wanted to help companies seek new ways to tackle old problems. She now guides HR teams and leaders from some of the world's top brands, speaking at events for Pepsico, HSBC, Google, Emirates, and many others. Lucy's latest best-selling book, HR Disrupted, discusses innovative approaches to transform traditional HR practices, challenge outdated norms, and adopt people-centered strategies to engage and empower employees in a rapidly changing workplace.  Resources mentioned:HR Disrupted, by Lucy Adams: https://www.amazon.com/HR-Disrupted-time-something-different/dp/1910056502 The Problem with Change, by Ashley Goodall: https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Change-Essential-Nature-Performance/dp/0316560278 Connect with Lucy: www.DisruptiveHR.com Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

Send us a Text Message.What if you could dismantle outdated HR practices and revolutionize your workplace culture? This episode features Lucy Adams, CEO of Disruptive HR and the visionary author behind "HR Disrupted" and "The HR Change Toolkit." Join us as Lucy recounts her transformative journey from a frustrated HR director at the BBC to a pioneer of innovative HR solutions. Discover how she drew inspiration from marketing, agile product design, and neuroscience to challenge the status quo and create more effective HR strategies.Imagine a workplace where employee well-being takes precedence over rigid performance management systems. We delve into DNV's groundbreaking approach to enhancing motivation, skills, and overall performance by focusing on how employees feel. Learn how SAP's people-centric practices of measuring outcomes and coaching can serve as a blueprint for your organization. Hear how treating employees as adults and offering tailored options can lead to a more respectful and productive work environment.Finally, we take aim at some deeply ingrained HR assumptions and policies that no longer serve us. Listen to real-world examples from companies like HubSpot and EasyJet, which highlight the benefits of trusting and empowering employees. Lucy's impactful work in HR is celebrated, and her contributions are acknowledged as vital to the ongoing evolution of HR practices. Don't miss this engaging episode filled with practical insights and forward-thinking strategies to transform your HR approach.Support the Show.Rebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work. Please connect to continue the conversation! https://twitter.com/rebelhrguyhttps://www.facebook.com/rebelhrpodcasthttp://www.kyleroed.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-roed/

Lucy Adams and Karen Moran, founders of Disruptive HR, discuss how HR can make it easier for managers to have the difficult conversation with an under-performing employee.

Lucy Adams, founder of Disruptive HR talks with Sarah Findlater, Group People Director, Marks & Spencer about their 'Being your best' campaign and the various initiatives they have to improve their ability to attract and retain great people.

‘That last pillar before you go make your decision: is it ethical? What's the effect it's going to have? The feedback I've got from a lot of people was, oh, I never really thought about that.' While ethics has become more talked-about in business, it might not be something you've considered as a factor in your business writing. But you should. In this Best Bits episode, I draw together insights from a wide range of recent guests that show how the moral position you take – in work and life – informs your writing, and the impact that has on both your reader and yourself. Nothing heavy and duty-bound here, just a joyful, thoughtful exploration of how we can write and work in a way that benefits the world, those around us, and ourselves. Hear from: Corey Keyes on the opposite of languishing; Alison Taylor on why business ethics matter to all of us; David McQueen on being braver about decision-making; Lucy Adams on why HR is about allowing people to flourish rather than being responsible for them doing so; David Roche on the obligations we have to our leaders; Louise Brogan on taking an ethical, human approach to social media; Meredith Norwich on why publishing is an industry full of principled people.

Lucy Adams and Karen Moran, founders of Disruptive HR, discuss how HR can be made more agile and responsive.

In a world where the HR profession has been elevated to new heights, how can HR professionals maintain the momentum they've gained over the past few years to continue adding strategic value to a business's long-term goals? In this episode, we speak with Lucy Adams, CEO of Disruptive HR and former HR Director at the BBC, who shares her thoughts on fresh ways to think about HR, including her EACH framework, (which stands for Employees as Adults, Consumers and Humans), and shares practical examples of different ways organisations are trialling new ways of working.

In a world where the HR profession has been elevated to new heights, how can HR professionals maintain the momentum they've gained over the past few years to continue adding strategic value to a business's long-term goals?  In this episode, we speak with Lucy Adams, CEO of Disruptive HR and former HR Director at the BBC, who shares her thoughts on fresh ways to think about HR, including her EACH framework, (which stands for Employees as Adults, Consumers and Humans), and shares practical examples of different ways organisations are trialling new ways of working.

"It was fantastic, just as a sheer exercise in putting something out there and being brave and saying, these are my thoughts, what does everyone else think?" Lucy Adams spends her days helping HR leaders reimagine their profession, and her classic work HR Disrupted and its sequel, The HR Change Toolkit, are critical to this mission. Her message is simple: treat employees as adults. But the implications are profound. In this conversation, we talk about how HR is changing (or not), the impact of COVID on the profession and on Lucy's decision to write a new edition, the delight of writing and the grind of editing, and the exhilaration and terror involved in opening your freshly minted book for the first time...

Rich sits down with Harry & Lucy from Martee's, a revolutionary micro retail store taking a new food retail environment by storm. Gone are the days of vending machines full of unhealthy and unappetising foods. Martee's uses AI forecasting to stock some of the best, healthy brands in hospitals, workspaces and more. Enjoy!

Brain Drain Episode 14 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor

For this very special 200th episode, Lucinda is joined by the wonderful Lucy Adams, the CEO of Disruptive HR to talk about not just her prolific and renowned career in the HR sector, but also the ever-changing world of HR itself, and why she has chosen to pioneer a more disruptive approach. KEY TAKEAWAYS Change comes far easier if we question the narrative and test the boundaries of what is possible. In Lucy's case, the world of HR was due for a shake up. Career conversations are far more constructive than performance reviews. Objectives can be discussed, but it's far more valuable to talk about what each side has learned about the other. The EACH framework or model was designed to allow us to sum up our complex and stimulating ideas in a way we can remember. It stands for Employees as Adults Consumers and Human beings. in the wake of COVID, we should ask now if a better way of working exists. Why should people once again be brought back to offices when they work perfectly well from home. BEST MOMENTS 'I was never frightened to say "Why?" and "What's the purpose of this?"' 'I describe myself as a recovering HR director' 'Rather than something that's done to you, it's something that you can take control of' 'Bring people back if there's purpose or value, but don't do it in the old school, old fashioned way' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com            Disruptive HR - https://disruptivehr.club ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up' together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disruptive HR founders Lucy Adams and Karen Moran answer your questions on how to make hybrid working work

The Big Lake ice road and the volunteers who maintain it; Cities opting out of the Alaska's news ATV regulation; There's been a spate of business openings around Anchorage; Honoring Kivalina's Lucy Adams

The founders of Disruptive HR, Lucy Adams and Karen Moran, discuss new approaches to Performance Management

Ein neuer Fall für Timothy Wilde, den ersten Polizisten von New York: Dieses Mal geht es um die schöne Blumenverkäuferin Lucy Adams, deren Familie entführt wird, um politische Intrigen und um einen florierenden Sklaven- Schwarzhandel mitten im liberalen New York. Und um eine Leiche im Bett von Tims Bruder Valentine, seines Zeichens Polizei-Captain, Feuerwehrmann, korrupter Politiker, Frauenheld und noch einiges mehr. Um Valentine aus diesem Schlamassel herauszuziehen, begibt sich Tim auf eine riskante Gratwanderung zwischen Recht und Gesetz. Vom ›Wall Street Journal‹ zu einem der »zehn besten Kriminalromane des Jahres« gekürt. Lyndsay Faye gehört zu den authentischsten New Yorkern, nämlich denen, die woanders geboren wurden. Sie lebt in Manhatten.

Inhalt: 1846.Vor einem halben Jahr wurde die Polizei von New York gegründet. Timothy hat sich als sehr talentiert für die Polizeiarbeit erwiesen. Und er glaubt sich ganz gut auszukennen mit dem Verbrechen in seiner Stadt. Dann erscheint die schöne Blumenverkäuferin Lucy Adams in seinem Amtszimmer: Ihr kleiner Sohn Jonas und ihre Schwester Delia sind entführt worden. Tims Ermittlungen führen ihn in ungeahnte Abgründe. Denn Lucys Familie ist »gemischter«, also nicht rein weißer Abstammung. Freie schwarze Bürger im Norden der USA sind Freiwild für Verbrecherbanden, die sie in ihre Gewalt bringen und als Sklaven in die Südstaaten verkaufen. Der Einzige, der Tim jetzt helfen kann, ist sein schillernder Bruder Valentine, seines Zeichens Polizei-Captain, korrupter Politiker, Frauenheld und noch einiges mehr. Als aber in Valentines Bett eine Leiche gefunden wird, muss Tim seinem ungeliebten Bruder beistehen …

Lucy Adams, BBC Correspondent, shares her story about suffering with long Covid and Prof. Seamus Linnane, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, outlines how sufferers of long covid are being treated medically.

Lucy Adams talks to Executive Coach Elle Harrison about how coaching can be used to bring in talented mavericks without disrupting the culture.

We discuss Grip It & Rip It with Jimmy Wilkins | MOB Grip, Sojourn: Nora & Maité, Lucy Adams - A Metre of Air, Greetings From Philly, Pizza Skateboards "Ethereum" Full Length Video, BEN LAWRIE – SLAM SOTY | 2021, HOW TO MAKE A SKATE VIDEO SONG w TONY MANFRE | Santa Cruz Skateboards and much more! Also, we’re picking 3 winners for the 3 GX1000 boards. This week’s raffle is a Cafe Skateboards package that includes 2 boards, 2 shirts and a 5 pack of MOB X Nine Club griptape!

This episode of the ’Skateboarder And…’ podcast is with one of our favourite UK rippers and one of the humblest people we’ve ever had the pleasure to sit down with. Her accolades are many, but as you’ll hear, she’s very British about it all. This episode is with skateboarder, Poetic Collective Pro, VANS team rider, musician, lapsed illustrator and now co curator at Somerset House…Helena ‘Legs’ Long. We talk about; Pound Stretcher Boards, WHSMITHS pilgrimages, getting on VANS at 15, Pioneer Skate Park, the Girls Skate Jam, riding for Santa Cruz, Fabiana Delfino, Rogue Skateboards, traveling, skate videos, Lucy Adams, going Pro for Poetic Collective, working for Somerset House, not watching Street League, playing the drums, the upcoming ’No Comply’ exhibition, and so much more! To find out what Helena is up to, follow her on Instagram @helenalegslong and check out her band @upsetstomachband To find out more about Poetic Collective check them out on instagram @poeticcollective and the official website www.poeticcollective.com Stay up to date by following us on instagram @skateboarderand or by joining our Facebook page www.facebook.com/skateboarderandpodcast The podcast is hosted by Mat Lloyd @matlloydpoet on instagram/twitter and his official website www.matlloyd.com His new book ‘What You Missed’ is available for pre-order via https://www.shookbop.com/products/what-you-missed-by-mat-lloyd-pre-order All music is provided with permission by Mr. Brown @westaytrue his music is available from all good record stores, iTunes, Amazon and direct via www.westaytrue.com Stay safe people! #skateboarderand #skateboarding #skateboarderandpodcast #skatelife #supportyourlocalscene #podcast #ukskateboarding

We are launching a new 8-part series and kicking it off with the awesome Lucy Adams! Lucy is Britain's first professional skateboarder and we chat about her journey into skating, the development of skateboarding in the UK and what needs to be done next, the Olympics and the pressure of making it in a sport that is so dominated by Instagram. This series we have brought on board two incredible partners - Locker Stash Rugby and Boob Armour. Locker Stash rugby sell pre-loved kit via their website and can also host stash nights at your local club. They are top humans and so supportive of the women's game and we are all about that! Check them out at https://lockerstashrugby.co.uk/ Boob Armour is an Australian-based company (no sweat - they ship to the UK!!) who produce flexible and light weight insert to protect your breasts while playing high impact sport. They give women the confidence to excel in any level of sport without worrying about their chest! You can find their website here: https://www.boobarmour.com.au/ Thank you for listening! Please get in touch!

Joining me in the Sound Booth this episode is Lucy Adams. Lucy is the CEO of Disruptive HR based in the UK and she has a wealth of experience in the HR field which has led her on this new journey to disrupt the way we as HR professionals practice HR in our organizations. Lucy shares her story with me and gives some sage advice on how we can bring HR into the 21st century and beyond. I also encourage everyone to check out her book Disruptive HR on Amazon.

In this episode we delve back into the recently liberated first series of the podcast!! Yes we finally unearthed the presumed lost episodes from our inaugural outing back in 2015 and we bring you an episode with an absolute OG of the UK skate scene! Her impact skateboarding in general really can't be understated, she's a legend, it is of course with skateboarder, photographer, film maker, founder of Rogue Skateboards and the lady behind the long running Girls Skate Jam...Ms Jenna Selby! We talk about her winning the UK's first female skate comp, getting on Gallaz, falling asleep in clubs, putting together the first all girl Euro skate vid, Dainton Lee, Lucy Adams, photo exhibitions, organising comps, that Selfridges skate park, skating the Shell Centre, Sidewalk, that thing Nyjah Huston said and so much more! To find out more about Jenna you can find her on instagram @jennaselbyphoto or visit her official website jennaselby.com you can also check out RougeSkateboards.co.uk Stay up to date by following us on instagram @skateboarderand or by joining our Facebook page www.facebook.com/skateboarderandpodcast The podcast is hosted by Mat Lloyd @matlloydpoet on instagram, his latest book 'Short Poems' & any others are available via Amazon worldwide. All music is provided with permission by Mr. Brown @westaytrue his music is available from all good record stores, iTunes, Amazon and direct via www.westaytrue.com Stay safe people! #skateboarderand #skateboarding #skateboarderandpodcast #skatelife #supportyourlocalscene #podcast #ukskateboarding

Disruptive HR founders Lucy Adams and Karen Moran discuss some of the key changes within L&D and examples of companies approaching it differently.

On July 14, 1990, David Herkes was cutting his front lawn in Stow, Scotland. He had observed his 6-year-old neighbour, Mandy Wilson, bounding down the street enjoying the freedoms of summertime. He had also noticed a transit van parked opposite, with the driver outside cleaning his windscreen by hand. He looked back down at the work to hand. By the time he looked back up, he no longer saw Mandy. He did, however, see the unkempt driver of the van forcing something into the rear of his vehicle, then taking off at high speed….Recording:Primary Audio by JSResearch by JS and Matt KScripting by Matt KBackground Audio courtesy of Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com), various artists, all rights reserved.Promo this week is for the wonderful Jenny and her podcast 'Its Murder Up North', which is available wherever you get your podcasts.Sources:“Tragic Jennifer Cardy’s Final Few Hours’, Belfast Telegraph 27 October 2011“Predator with a grotesque history of abuse". Herald Scotland. 28 October 2011 “The lost chance to stop killer Black 30 years ago”, Lucy Adams, The Herald, 28th October 2011Girl bound and gagged in back of Black's van; Robert Black, The Times; London (UK) [London (UK)]20 May 1994.THE BLACK TRIAL: Sharp eyes and stroke of luck saved girl from terrible death ARREST Reid, Robert. The Daily Telegraph; London (UK) [London (UK)]20 May 1994: 4.Chilling words of child killer Robert Black heard in police interview tapes, Claire Williamson, Belfast Telegraph, 23 Feb 2016'QC reveals evidence that convicted Robert Black', Dan Warburton, Chronicle Live, 4 Nov 2011SNUBBED Shy Scots hero who snared monster ; David is twice denied an honour from the Palace: [Streets Edition], Dow, Ian. Daily Record; Glasgow (UK) [Glasgow (UK)]07 Mar 2002: 11.Brother of murdered Jennifer Cardy reveals years of torture over thoughts of sister's death at hands of real-life bogeyman Black, Bell, Stephanie. Belfast Telegraph; Belfast [Belfast]16 Jan 2016: 4.Detectives may unite to question Black; Robert Black, Wilkinson, Paul. The Times; London (UK) [London (UK)]21 May 1994.The Face of Evil: The True Story of Serial Killer, Robert Black, C Clark and R GilesRobert Black: The True Story of a Child Rapist and Serial Killer from the United Kingdom, CL Swinney, RJ ParkerNo family members claim serial killer Robert Black, Lancashire Evening Post; Lancashire [Lancashire]29 June 2018.Robert Black: How many more? The Falkirk Herald and Scottish Midlands Journal; Falkirk [Falkirk]25 Feb 2016.Genette suspect takes his secret to the grave: Child killer Robert Black dies in prison 37 years after West schoolgirl vanishedGenette Tate: Main suspect Robert Black dies in jail, Bowern, Philip. The Western Morning News; Plymouth (UK) [Plymouth (UK)]13 Jan 2016: 1

As skateboarders, architecture shapes our behaviour through urbanism and design. With the rising visibility of female skaters worldwide, an international group of both former and current professionals, alongside recreational skaters explore how skateboarding not only influences our agency over public spaces, but as women, how this unique lens can become a lifelong vehicle of empowerment. Panel: Elissa Steamer, Louisa Menke, Jaime Reyes, Alexis Sablone, Lucy Adams, Maria Falbo Chair: Jilleen Liao

Cara Delevingne is one of the most recognisable faces in the world with over 43 million followers on Instagram alone. She’s spoken openly about her sexuality and issues with severe depression. She began modelling when she left school but is now is concentrating on her acting career and plays the lead role in a new Victorian fantasy drama series Carnival Row. She talks about her role as Irish ‘faery’ Vignette Stonemoss opposite human detective Rycroft Philostrate played by Orlando Bloom. This week Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty to two additional charges of predatory sexual assault and has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex. A new documentary looks at the rise and fall of the film mogul. We speak to the director of the documentary, Ursula Macfarlane, and to Hope D’Amore who says she was a victim of his alleged abuse. What is it like to be a woman in the construction industry? Currently women make up 16% of the total UK workforce of two million people. How can the industry attract more girls to the trades and what’s the reality of working in such a male-dominated environment? Tina Daheley speaks to Roma Agrawal, a structural engineer who worked on the Shard, Katie Kelleher, a former crane operator who now works as an Appointed Person at Select Plant Hire, Hattie Hasan, founder of Stopcocks Women Plumbers, Cristina Lanz Azcarate, Chair of London South East NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction), Sarah Fenton, Partnerships Director Midlands and North, CITB, (Construction Industry Training Board) and Lynsey Davies, a plasterer who is now training to be a quantity surveyor. Lisa Jewell is celebrating twenty years as a bestselling author. She tells us about her latest psychological thriller The Family Upstairs. Vegan vlogger Rachel Ama Cook the Perfect… Caribbean Jackfruit Fritters. She explains how she takes inspiration from her Caribbean, West African and Welsh roots and shows how you can take your favourite dishes and adapt them into quick, easy vegan recipes from her book Rachel Ama’s Vegan Eats. Plus, is the jobs market working for women? We ask if policies on part time or flexible working actually work in practice? We hear from Lucy Adams, CEO of Disruptive HR, Kirsty Holden, blogger and founder of TheMoneySavingMum.com and Anna Codrea-Rado, journalist and presenter of the podcast “is this working?” about the modern workplace. Presented by Jenni Murray Produced by Sophie Powling Edited by Jane Thurlow

Is the jobs market working for women? We ask if policies on part time or flexible working actually work in practice? And, as more and more women leave careers to go freelance – why are they doing it? We hear from Lucy Adams, CEO of Disruptive HR, Kirsty Holden, blogger and founder of TheMoneySavingMum.com and Anna Codrea-Rado, journalist and presenter of the podcast “is this working?” about the modern workplace. Hollywood has been rocked by allegations against Harvey Weinstein. This week, he pleaded not guilty to two additional charges of predatory sexual assault and he faces a criminal trial in the New Year. He has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex. A new documentary looks at the rise and fall of the film mogul. Jenni talks to the director of the documentary Ursula Macfarlane and to Hope D’Amore who was a victim of his alleged abuse. Fedina Zhou is the President of The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Asia’s oldest symphony orchestra, which is celebrating its 140th year with a world tour and a first appearance at the BBC Proms. She talks about the origins of the orchestra which was the first to introduce symphonic music to Chinese audiences and now strives to promote cultural exchanges between East and West. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Ruth Watts

In this week's episode Mick chats to journalist and author Daisy Buchanan about her latest book The Sisterhood, which charts the sometimes complicated relationship between women, especially those we're related to. We catch up with author Sophie Hannah, host of podcast How To Hold A Grudge, based on her book of the same name, and discover why the dictionary along with the rest of the world has got it wrong on grudges. There's side-eye, psychics and Toxic-ity in the Bush Telegraph, and Jen chats to Lucy Adams of GB Skateboarding about 10-year-old skating sensation, Sky Brown, in Jenny Off The Blocks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam talked with Lucy about the changing role of HR, employee activism, speak up culture, social responsibility of companies and corporate ethics and much more about the future of work!

For all show notes, please visit www.hrstudiopodcast.com/lucy-adams. Lucy Adams is the CEO of DISRUPTIVE HR, a UK-based consultancy agency that is in its fourth year of operation. The firm works with organizations in transforming their HR teams and helping them make change genuinely stick in an organization. They focus on bringing innovation and fresh thinking to the HR function, which can turn an overall organization into an innovative and fresh thinking enterprise. Lucy had previously been the Director of HR at the BBC for five years. She combines strategic and operational HR expertise with a fresh but practical approach. Lucy has a new book coming out in 2019, HR Change Toolkit – Your complete guide to making it happen.

Women on the Line hears this week from OWLS, Older Women Lost in Housing. At an event hosted by the Justice Committee of the Victorian Women Lawyers, we hear from two speakers, Penny Leemhuis, an OWLs Advocate, and Lucy Adams from Justice Connect, a Victorian organisation which provides people locked out of the justice system with free legal help.The music for this week's show is Lost in the City by Anna Oliphant WrightFor more information seeOlder Women Lost In Housing https://pennycarpe.wordpress.com/Justice Connect https://www.justiceconnect.org.au/Everybody’s Home Campaign http://everybodyshome.com.au/Housing for the Aged Action Group’s Ageing on the Edge National Project https://www.oldertenants.org.au/ageing-edge-national-action-project

Lucy Adams, the CEO of Disruptive HR talks about why she started Disruptive HR and how she helps companies deliver HR in different and innovative ways. Nicole Dessain, the CEO of Talent Imperative and President of DisruptHR, Chicago talks about design thinking, and how this model will become a game changer for HR and talent leaders. She also shares about her work with the HR Hackathon and DisruptHR, Chicago.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Lucy Adams, the CEO of Disruptive HR talks about why she started Disruptive HR and how she helps companies deliver HR in different and innovative ways. Nicole Dessain, the CEO of Talent Imperative and President of DisruptHR, Chicago talks about design thinking, and how this model will become a game changer for HR and talent leaders. She also shares about her work with the HR Hackathon and DisruptHR, Chicago.

Full episode info and show notes: www.wearelookingsideways.com My episode 014 guest is Lucy Adams - pro skateboarder, chair of Skateboard England and one of the most respected and positive presences in UK skateboarding. Lucy has been a tirelessly upbeat presence in UK skateboarding for years now, whether through the efforts she’s made to make skateboarding more accessible for girls through her She-Shredders coaching classes, or through her visibility as one of the most high profile female skateboarders out there. She’s also celebrating twenty years in the game with a pro model on long-term sponsor Lovenskate, and a new video part, so it seemed the perfect time to meet and discuss her life and career. It’s a very honest and moving chat this one, so big ups to Lucy for her hospitality and openness. Thanks to Chris Cracknell (https://soundcloud.com/6ftstereo) for post production help and Matt Ward (www.linguistine.com) for the theme tune.

There's no minimising how complex the problem of homelessness is. But perhaps the place to begin is by addressing our own sense of disdain and distaste.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Phd candidate in law at ANU and last years Commonwealth Pacific Young Person of the year, Bal Kama, comes on the show to talk about the election in Papua New Guinea. Then snowboard superstar, international playboy and podcast dynamo, Daniel Morganti comes on the show to talk about the Australian snow season. Finally, Lucy Adams, manager and principal lawyer at Justice Connect, a firm dealing with homelessness, comes on the show to talk about homelessness in Melbourne and what steps are being taken to reduce it.

Narrate rounded out the final leg of MRelay 2016/17. Storytelling is a tool for knowledge generation and cultural transmission. The telling of one’s personal journey can be used to share cultural history and create social cohesion. This session provided a speaker’s corner for the city, a platform for ideas to be heard and stories to be told. It was opportunity to hear from ethnically and culturally diverse voices, ages and genders. Here we investigated digital storytelling, personal and architectural narratives. Our questions were: How can new technologies encode narrative, strengthen identity and build community? With the rise of artificial intelligence, we explore what it means to be human. Narrate was hosted by Karen McCartney, writer and editor extraordinaire. Speakers included Aric Chen, curator of art and design at M+; Sam Cooney, publisher of The Lifted Brow; Jill Garner, Victorian Government Architect; Candy Bowers, actress, social activist; Adele Varcoe, producer and fashion designer; Kenny Pittock, Melbourne-based visual artist; and Lucy Adams, manager of homeless law at Justice Connect.

If your mentor combines a sympathetic nod with the line “And how does that make you feel?” you've probably picked the wrong person. Liam Black, former BBC director Lucy Adams and social entrepreneur Ronnie Hughes discuss good mentoring.

In Episode #13 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with syndicated newspaper columnist Lucy Adams, author of If Mama Don't Laugh, It Ain't Funny.   Lucy Adams   Buy Lucy's book through The Middle Chamber Bookstore. If Mama Don't Laugh, It Ain't Funny Download the podcast file here (20.2 mb stereo MP3 file, 00:14:43 length). The Middle Chamber Books Podcast is brought to you by GoToMyPC. Try GoToMyPC free for 30 days! For this special offer, visit www.gotomypc.com/podcast.       We produce these podcasts in the studios of Professional Podcasts LLC, Cherry Hill, NJ. Our podsafe theme music for the Middle Chamber Books Podcast is "Cook the Books," from GarageBand.com's Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra. Keywords: del.icio.us Tags: middle chamber,books,lucy adams,ifmama.com,amazon,professional podcasts,lubetkin,cherry hill,nj,new jersey

In Episode #13 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with syndicated newspaper columnist Lucy Adams, author of If Mama Don’t Laugh, It Ain’t Funny. Lucy Adams Download the podcast file here [Read more...]