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2.145 Winning Hidden Stakeholders with Michael Field

In this conversation, Karen Kirton sits down with marketer Michael Field to unpack the hidden force behind so many B2B wins and losses. We explore the invisible buying committee, the stakeholders you rarely meet yet who quietly shape every major decision. You will learn how to identify them, speak to what they value, and create simple assets that help them champion your solution inside the room you cannot enter. In today’s episode, you will learn about: Why the person you talk to the most is not always the decision maker How to map the real influencers in a deal across finance, risk, safety, procurement, and operations Interview techniques that reveal what actually drives choices, not just what people say The emotional side of decisions and how to de risk choices for project managers A 30 day action plan to start influencing the whole committee in your market New episodes drop on Mondays. Subscribe so you never miss practical ideas to find great people, grow leaders, and keep top talent. Visit amplifyhr.com.au for more insights and resources.  Send a text

2.144 HR Outsourcing: Save Time, Cut Risk and Fuel Growth

If HR keeps landing on your desk, this episode is your reset.  Karen breaks down what HR outsourcing actually covers for Australian SMEs, the real-world signals it’s time to get help, and a simple 90-day plan to cut risk and free up leadership time. Who it’s for: Owners and leaders in small to medium businesses who are juggling contracts, awards, onboarding and tricky people issues alongside sales and operations. You’ll learn: What HR outsourcing includes beyond “paperwork” (compliance, hiring support, onboarding, performance rhythms, manager coaching) 7 signals HR has moved from “nice to have” to necessary The benefits that matter most: time back, reduced risk, better employee experience and flexibility How to choose the right HR partner and model (ongoing, on-demand, or project) A practical 90-day plan to see value fast Make sure to subscribe to stay updated with new releases every second Monday!  Visit amplifyhr.com.au for more insights and resources.  Ready to reduce risk and reclaim your time? Book a free discovery call: https://meetings.hubspot.com/ronita-fourie Send a textOn Thursday 12 March in Sydney. Join us for a hands-on, in person, interactive workshop is designed to equip business owners and leaders with tpractical tools to build capacity, clarity and control, and a simple 90-day plan you can implement straight away. Register: https://tinyurl.com/AHR26SydEvent

2.143 Building High-Performing Teams Across Cities- With Mark Swinnerton

What if your team was spread across three cities and still worked as one team?  In this conversation, Karen Kirton sits down with Mark Swinnerton, CEO of Green Gravity, to unpack the practical leadership habits that keep people aligned, fast and focused as you scale. In this episode, you’ll learn: The simple weekly rhythms that cut noise and build trust How to recruit in a competitive market by blending mission with clear success measures Why onboarding should deliver context before complexity (and what that looks like) How to help specialists get comfortable working in ambiguity Turning culture from a poster into visible behaviours people are recognised for What only the CEO should hold during growth and when to let go Why competent management is the most underrated retention strategy Top of Form Bottom of Form Ready to translate these ideas into your business? Book a free discovery call with Amplify HR: https://meetings.hubspot.com/ronita-fourie Visit https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/ for more insights and resources.  Get in touch with Mark:  https://greengravity.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-swinnerton/ Send a textOn Thursday 12 March in Sydney. Join us for a hands-on, in person, interactive workshop is designed to equip business owners and leaders with tpractical tools to build capacity, clarity and control, and a simple 90-day plan you can implement straight away. Register: https://tinyurl.com/AHR26SydEvent

2.142 Train Your New Managers in Under 30 Days

Promoting a brilliant team member into their first leadership role is exciting. It is also where many small businesses stumble. In this episode Karen shares a simple 30 day plan that builds clarity, confidence and momentum for new managers, with an easy runway to 90 days. You will hear practical steps you can use this week, plus simple tools that make leadership feel human and doable. You will learn What to cover in Week 1 so expectations are crystal clear How to use one on ones, short learning bursts and immediate feedback to build trust When to hand over the meeting reins and how to coach in the moment A light way to set goals, measures and a steady check in rhythm for Week 4 How to extend the first month into a strong 90 day plan without heavy programs Common pitfalls first time managers face and how to avoid them Perfect for Owners and leaders in small and medium sized businesses, people leaders stepping into management for the first time, and teams that want practical HR support services without the fluff. Resources mentioned Leadership charter and values in action: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/the-value-of-values/ How to give useful feedback: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/top-tips-for-giving-feedback-to-employees/ Team meeting agenda that works: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/meetings-that-matter-5-tips-for-high-performing-teams/ Delegation and founder trade offs: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/the-founders-dilemma-managing-people-vs-growing-the-business/ Setting effective team goals: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/how-to-set-effective-goals-for-2026 Work with Amplify HR If you would like templates or a short workshop to get your new managers humming, we can help with friendly hr consulting, on demand hr services and leadership development workshops designed for hr for small business and hr for small companies. Book a free discovery call https://meetings.hubspot.com/ronita-fourie Send a textOn Thursday 12 March in Sydney. Join us for a hands-on, in person, interactive workshop is designed to equip business owners and leaders with tpractical tools to build capacity, clarity and control, and a simple 90-day plan you can implement straight away. Register: https://tinyurl.com/AHR26SydEvent

2.141 Scaling Without Chaos: Hire Early, Own Outcomes and Align on Purpose (with Andrew McVeigh)

Rapid growth can make everything noisier. In this conversation, Karen Kirton and guest Andrew McVeigh, Managing Partner of Remara, unpack practical ways to scale without chaos — from hiring earlier than feels comfortable, to moving from “all hands” to clear ownership, setting simple rhythms for communication, and using a one-sentence purpose to align teams and investors. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: When to hire (and the signals you’ve already waited too long) Why part-time patch ups often fail when the scope is almost full time How to make ownership visible and review the right leading indicators Simple comms rhythms that scale: short, frequent, predictable What great leaders do differently as headcount grows How a usable purpose guides decisions, aligns language and builds pride Make sure to subscribe to stay updated with new releases on Mondays!  Visit https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/ for more insights and resources.  Also Mentioned in This Episode: https://remara.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcveigh-07346255/Send a textOn Thursday 12 March in Sydney. Join us for a hands-on, in person, interactive workshop is designed to equip business owners and leaders with tpractical tools to build capacity, clarity and control, and a simple 90-day plan you can implement straight away. Register: https://tinyurl.com/AHR26SydEvent