web02.fireside.fm Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:46:34 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Pivots & Plot Twists - Episodes Tagged with “Workplace” https://pivotsandplottwists.fireside.fm/tags/workplace Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 The podcast where I invite a group of inspiring change makers and leaders from different industries and walks-of-life to discuss the topic of being brave, navigate change and what to do when life throws a plot twist or two. en-gb episodic Being brave, learning how to navigate change and throwing in a plot twist or two in life and business. Tamsyn Allington The podcast where I invite a group of inspiring change makers and leaders from different industries and walks-of-life to discuss the topic of being brave, navigate change and what to do when life throws a plot twist or two. no change, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business, culture, pivots, plot twists, Tamsyn Allington hello@tamsyn.co Ep 30: How work can be more enjoyable, what indicates a successful business and how to make work more sustainable for everyone with Paula Brockwell https://pivotsandplottwists.fireside.fm/ep30 668bc012-8848-44f1-a90c-87eec44d0bd3 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Tamsyn Allington full Tamsyn Allington 37:32 no <p>Paula is on a mission to take the overwhelm, isolation and frustration out of culture change for Strategic HR leaders. Making it manageable, mainstream, and ultimately more effective in creating a business where your people thrive and deliver. With over 20 years’ experience in supporting clients with fostering great behaviours in their business and a grounding as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, Paula has in-depth, practical and evidence-based understanding and experience of what drives healthy organisational systems. She is the founder of the Employee Experience Project.</p> <p>Topics we discuss: </p> <ul> <li>Sparking community</li> <li>How work can be better for people</li> <li>Making a difference to the world of work</li> <li>Good lives through good work</li> <li>Making work more sustainable</li> <li>The key markers she sees in good businesses</li> <li>Partnership</li> </ul> <h3>Connect with Tamsyn</h3> <p>Book a call: <a href="https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/637dfe6d55641a24b89cb06b/schedule" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/637dfe6d55641a24b89cb06b/schedule</a></p> <p>Join the Pivots &amp; Plot Twists newsletter : <a href="https://tamsynandco.myflodesk.com/welcome" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://tamsynandco.myflodesk.com/welcome</a></p> <p>Our Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/</a></p> <p>Our Website : <a href="http://www.tamsyn.co" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.tamsyn.co</a> </p> <p>LinkedIn : <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/</a></p> <h3>Connect with Paula</h3> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulabrockwell/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulabrockwell/</a></p> <p>The Employee Experience Project: <a href="https://theexproject.com/spark" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://theexproject.com/spark</a></p> culture change, work, employee, satisfaction, workplace, business, HR, leadership Paula is on a mission to take the overwhelm, isolation and frustration out of culture change for Strategic HR leaders. Making it manageable, mainstream, and ultimately more effective in creating a business where your people thrive and deliver. With over 20 years’ experience in supporting clients with fostering great behaviours in their business and a grounding as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, Paula has in-depth, practical and evidence-based understanding and experience of what drives healthy organisational systems. She is the founder of the Employee Experience Project.

Topics we discuss:

  • Sparking community
  • How work can be better for people
  • Making a difference to the world of work
  • Good lives through good work
  • Making work more sustainable
  • The key markers she sees in good businesses
  • Partnership

Connect with Tamsyn

Book a call: https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/637dfe6d55641a24b89cb06b/schedule

Join the Pivots & Plot Twists newsletter : https://tamsynandco.myflodesk.com/welcome

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/

Our Website : www.tamsyn.co

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/

Connect with Paula

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulabrockwell/

The Employee Experience Project: https://theexproject.com/spark

]]> Paula is on a mission to take the overwhelm, isolation and frustration out of culture change for Strategic HR leaders. Making it manageable, mainstream, and ultimately more effective in creating a business where your people thrive and deliver. With over 20 years’ experience in supporting clients with fostering great behaviours in their business and a grounding as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, Paula has in-depth, practical and evidence-based understanding and experience of what drives healthy organisational systems. She is the founder of the Employee Experience Project.

Topics we discuss:

  • Sparking community
  • How work can be better for people
  • Making a difference to the world of work
  • Good lives through good work
  • Making work more sustainable
  • The key markers she sees in good businesses
  • Partnership

Connect with Tamsyn

Book a call: https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/637dfe6d55641a24b89cb06b/schedule

Join the Pivots & Plot Twists newsletter : https://tamsynandco.myflodesk.com/welcome

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/

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Connect with Paula

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulabrockwell/

The Employee Experience Project: https://theexproject.com/spark

]]> Ep 29: The future of group working and how to create a community within an organisation with Katherine Handy-Woods https://pivotsandplottwists.fireside.fm/ep29 e58432fd-a491-42b8-ac55-4ce4a310f683 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Tamsyn Allington full Tamsyn Allington 46:30 no <p>Katherine is the founder of Meeting Magic. She brings rich life experience to her work as an organisational consultant, as well as 25 years of study and practical experience in the field. Katherine combines a unique blend of graphic skills and gestalt practice together with hard science and business acumen in the way she works with large complex systems. She works in an emergent, relational way, always focussing on the efficacy and sustainable impact of her work.</p> <p>Topics we discuss: </p> <ul> <li>Creating community inside an organisation</li> <li>Next generation</li> <li>The future of group working</li> <li>Broadening learning around entrepreneurial skills</li> <li>What groups can achieve together</li> <li>Dealing with humanity</li> <li>The future of AI</li> </ul> <h3>Connect with Tamsyn</h3> <p>Book a call: <a href="https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/637dfe6d55641a24b89cb06b/schedule" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/637dfe6d55641a24b89cb06b/schedule</a></p> <p>Join the Pivots &amp; Plot Twists newsletter : <a href="https://tamsynandco.myflodesk.com/welcome" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://tamsynandco.myflodesk.com/welcome</a></p> <p>Our Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/</a></p> <p>Our Website : <a href="http://www.tamsyn.co" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.tamsyn.co</a> </p> <p>LinkedIn : <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/</a></p> <h3>Connect with Katherine Handy-Woods</h3> <p>Website: <a href="https://meetingmagic.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://meetingmagic.co.uk/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetingmagic/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetingmagic/</a></p> group, learning, ai, meetings, community, workplace Katherine is the founder of Meeting Magic. She brings rich life experience to her work as an organisational consultant, as well as 25 years of study and practical experience in the field. Katherine combines a unique blend of graphic skills and gestalt practice together with hard science and business acumen in the way she works with large complex systems. She works in an emergent, relational way, always focussing on the efficacy and sustainable impact of her work.

Topics we discuss:

  • Creating community inside an organisation
  • Next generation
  • The future of group working
  • Broadening learning around entrepreneurial skills
  • What groups can achieve together
  • Dealing with humanity
  • The future of AI

Connect with Tamsyn

Book a call: https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/637dfe6d55641a24b89cb06b/schedule

Join the Pivots & Plot Twists newsletter : https://tamsynandco.myflodesk.com/welcome

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/

Our Website : www.tamsyn.co

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/

Connect with Katherine Handy-Woods

Website: https://meetingmagic.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetingmagic/

]]> Katherine is the founder of Meeting Magic. She brings rich life experience to her work as an organisational consultant, as well as 25 years of study and practical experience in the field. Katherine combines a unique blend of graphic skills and gestalt practice together with hard science and business acumen in the way she works with large complex systems. She works in an emergent, relational way, always focussing on the efficacy and sustainable impact of her work.

Topics we discuss:

  • Creating community inside an organisation
  • Next generation
  • The future of group working
  • Broadening learning around entrepreneurial skills
  • What groups can achieve together
  • Dealing with humanity
  • The future of AI

Connect with Tamsyn

Book a call: https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/637dfe6d55641a24b89cb06b/schedule

Join the Pivots & Plot Twists newsletter : https://tamsynandco.myflodesk.com/welcome

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/

Our Website : www.tamsyn.co

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/

Connect with Katherine Handy-Woods

Website: https://meetingmagic.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetingmagic/

]]> Ep 24: A mini coaching session - Practical steps in auditing your life, stress management and understanding boundaries, with Tamsyn Allington https://pivotsandplottwists.fireside.fm/ep24 3370870c-bcc4-4e2f-a34c-e105016677be Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Tamsyn Allington full Tamsyn Allington 31:24 yes <p>Welcome to Season 2 of Pivots and Plot Twists. This season is all about TRAILBLAZERS and I have invited people who I believe are true trailblazers in their own career, life and journey. </p> <p>On this solo episode, Tamsyn Allington guides you through a mini coaching session. </p> <p>Key topics include:</p> <ul> <li>What are you tolerating that is holding you back?</li> <li>How to get clear on your boundaries</li> <li>Managing your energy</li> <li>Stress management</li> <li>Auditing your life</li> <li>The unacceptable behaviour that sitll shows up in businesses</li> <li>Taking your power back</li> <li>Advocating yourself</li> <li>Self esteem</li> </ul> <p>Please like, subscribe, share and review our podcast - it means the world to us!</p> <h3>Connect with Tamsyn</h3> <p>Book a 1:1 VIP intensive day with Tamsyn: <a href="https://www.tamsyn.co/store/p/vip-day-with-tamsyn" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tamsyn.co/store/p/vip-day-with-tamsyn</a></p> <p>Book a free consultion call: <a href="https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/637dfe6d55641a24b89cb06b/schedule" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/637dfe6d55641a24b89cb06b/schedule</a></p> <p>Join the Pivots &amp; Plot Twists newsletter : <a href="https://tamsynandco.myflodesk.com/welcome" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://tamsynandco.myflodesk.com/welcome</a></p> <p>Our Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/</a></p> <p>Our Website : <a href="http://www.tamsyn.co" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.tamsyn.co</a> </p> <p>LinkedIn : <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/</a></p> stress, change, workplace, coaching, energy, boundaries, growth, self esteem, confidence Welcome to Season 2 of Pivots and Plot Twists. This season is all about TRAILBLAZERS and I have invited people who I believe are true trailblazers in their own career, life and journey.

On this solo episode, Tamsyn Allington guides you through a mini coaching session.

Key topics include:

  • What are you tolerating that is holding you back?
  • How to get clear on your boundaries
  • Managing your energy
  • Stress management
  • Auditing your life
  • The unacceptable behaviour that sitll shows up in businesses
  • Taking your power back
  • Advocating yourself
  • Self esteem

Please like, subscribe, share and review our podcast - it means the world to us!

Connect with Tamsyn

Book a 1:1 VIP intensive day with Tamsyn: https://www.tamsyn.co/store/p/vip-day-with-tamsyn

Book a free consultion call: https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/637dfe6d55641a24b89cb06b/schedule

Join the Pivots & Plot Twists newsletter : https://tamsynandco.myflodesk.com/welcome

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/

Our Website : www.tamsyn.co

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/

]]> Welcome to Season 2 of Pivots and Plot Twists. This season is all about TRAILBLAZERS and I have invited people who I believe are true trailblazers in their own career, life and journey.

On this solo episode, Tamsyn Allington guides you through a mini coaching session.

Key topics include:

  • What are you tolerating that is holding you back?
  • How to get clear on your boundaries
  • Managing your energy
  • Stress management
  • Auditing your life
  • The unacceptable behaviour that sitll shows up in businesses
  • Taking your power back
  • Advocating yourself
  • Self esteem

Please like, subscribe, share and review our podcast - it means the world to us!

Connect with Tamsyn

Book a 1:1 VIP intensive day with Tamsyn: https://www.tamsyn.co/store/p/vip-day-with-tamsyn

Book a free consultion call: https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/637dfe6d55641a24b89cb06b/schedule

Join the Pivots & Plot Twists newsletter : https://tamsynandco.myflodesk.com/welcome

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/

Our Website : www.tamsyn.co

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/

]]> Episode 1 : Taking the leap to go self employed, creating a positive work environment and have companies learnt anything from the pandemic? with Kate Ashmore https://pivotsandplottwists.fireside.fm/ep1 4e265715-818c-4f73-ac42-279fb0509584 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:15:00 +0100 Tamsyn Allington full Tamsyn Allington In conversation with the glorious Kate Ashmore. We discuss positive work environments, creating a positive work culture, going self employed and pieces of advice to anyone who is thinking of taking that leap. 34:13 no <h3>Welcome to Pivots &amp; Plot Twists.</h3> <p>On this episode, we are in conversation with the glorious Kate Ashmore, founder of Rebel HR. </p> <p>Topics we discuss:</p> <ul> <li>Going self employed</li> <li>Best pieces of advice about going self employed</li> <li>How to find clients</li> <li>Advice to younger self </li> <li>Was the pandemic good for companies' culture and have these companies learnt anything from the pandemic? </li> <li> Creating a positive work environment</li> </ul> <h3>Connect with us</h3> <p>Our Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/</a></p> <p>Our Website : <a href="http://www.tamsyn.co" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.tamsyn.co</a> </p> <p>LinkedIn : <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamsynco/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamsynco/</a> <br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/</a></p> <h3>Connect with Kate</h3> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rebelhr_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/rebelhr_/</a></p> <p>Website: <a href="https://rebelhr.group/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://rebelhr.group/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateashmore-hr/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateashmore-hr/</a></p> business, recruitment, managing change, HR agency, entrepreneurship, self employed. Welcome to Pivots & Plot Twists.

On this episode, we are in conversation with the glorious Kate Ashmore, founder of Rebel HR.

Topics we discuss:

  • Going self employed
  • Best pieces of advice about going self employed
  • How to find clients
  • Advice to younger self
  • Was the pandemic good for companies' culture and have these companies learnt anything from the pandemic?
  • Creating a positive work environment

Connect with us

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/

Our Website : www.tamsyn.co

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamsynco/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/

Connect with Kate

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelhr_/

Website: https://rebelhr.group/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateashmore-hr/

]]> Welcome to Pivots & Plot Twists.

On this episode, we are in conversation with the glorious Kate Ashmore, founder of Rebel HR.

Topics we discuss:

  • Going self employed
  • Best pieces of advice about going self employed
  • How to find clients
  • Advice to younger self
  • Was the pandemic good for companies' culture and have these companies learnt anything from the pandemic?
  • Creating a positive work environment

Connect with us

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/

Our Website : www.tamsyn.co

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamsynco/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/

Connect with Kate

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelhr_/

Website: https://rebelhr.group/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateashmore-hr/

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