The Coaches' Nook

Hosted by Annamaria Rocco and Athina Iliadis

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Tune in for a taste of no-nonsense HR with a sprinkle of coaching. Annamaria and Athina are two passionate HR Professionals who love to discuss all things HR anywhere from coaching employees and managers to policy and compliance and anything in between that some people find hard to talk about. Every episode will be filled with shared experiences, practical tools, and techniques along with real talk that will help guide the way to fulfilling your HR and coaching needs. We are people first and it is important to focus on the human aspect of HR and lead organizations with heart and intuition.

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October 22, 2024Episode 814 min

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Farewell Formal Reviews

In this episode, we will discuss why formal performance reviews are a thing of the past and welcome you to the era of constant communication. We'll discuss the benefits of switching to a new format where 1:1 discussions are more beneficial and give some tips on to do them. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com. Contact Athina at https://www.athinailiadis.com or Contact Annamaria at https://www.alwaysreadyforlife.com Please remember to like, subscribe and share!

January 16, 2024Episode 724 min

Season 2 - Episode 7 - 2024 Top HR Trends

This is the month for goal setting and we are going help you plan some of your HR strategies and share the Top 10 HR Trends for 2024. In this episode, we will dive deep into our top picks and show you how to prioritize your HR goals. Our picks include recruiting, providing a great employee experience, controlling labour costs, developing the organization's leaders, supporting change, and facilitating data-driven decisions. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com. Contact Athina at https://www.athinailiadis.com or Contact Annamaria at https://www.alwaysreadyforlife.com Please remember to like, subscribe and share!

December 8, 2023Episode 615 min

Season 2 - Episode 6 - How These HR Strategies Will Change the Game

In this episode we will share a 5 step plan to show you how you can start building your own HR strategy. An HR strategy is important because it showcases the true role of HR and the people function. It will help the business through human capital. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com. Contact Athina at https://www.athinailiadis.com or Contact Annamaria at https://www.alwaysreadyforlife.com Please remember to like, subscribe and share!

October 14, 202316 min

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Managing a Remote Workplace

With the rise of remote work, how do you manage employees from a distance? How do you maintain a positive culture and productivity? In this episode we’ll share easy to implement tips on how to manage your people remotely and avoid mismanagement issues. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com. Contact Athina at https://www.athinailiadis.com or Contact Annamaria at https://www.alwaysreadyforlife.com Please remember to like, subscribe and share!

September 1, 202318 min

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Debunking HR Myths

In this episode we discuss the many myths and stereotypes about Human Resources and counterbalance them with the reality of what truly goes on in the HR world. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com. Contact Athina at https://www.athinailiadis.com or Contact Annamaria at https://www.alwaysreadyforlife.com Please remember to like, subscribe and share!

July 14, 2023Episode 315 min

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Flexibility and Choice are the New Currency

In this episode we discuss the importance of employers being flexible in offering choices to their employees. Employees are looking for choices and options and aren't afraid to ask and are ready to go elsewhere if they don't get what they want. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com. Contact Athina at https://www.athinailiadis.com or Contact Annamaria at https://www.alwaysreadyforlife.com Please remember to like, subscribe and share!

June 2, 2023Episode 218 min

Season 2 - Episode 2 - The Impact of AI on HR

In this episode we discuss Artificial Intelligence known as AI and how it affects the workplace and more specifically the employees and the HR function. We can't hide from it and it's here to stay. We touch on compliance issues such as confidentiality, privacy, fairness, bias, and accuracy of information along with the human aspects of the impact of AI. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com Contact Athina at https://www.athinailiadis.com or contact Annamaria at https://www.alwaysreadyforlife.com Please remember to like, subscribe and share!

May 19, 2023Episode 125 min

Season 2 - Episode 1 - The Evolution of HR

In this new series we discuss no nonsense HR with a sprinkle of coaching. This episode we review the evolution of HR starting from the 1800s during the Industrial Revolution known as Personnel to People & Culture as we know it today. We cover some interesting topics: technology, legislation, recruiting, multi-generational workforce and our favourite topic, coaching. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com Contact Athina at https://www.athinailiadis.com or contact Annamaria at https://www.alwaysreadyforlife.com Please remember to like, subscribe and share!

May 2, 2023Episode 5524 min

Episode 55 - Transitions and Upcoming Changes

In this episode we discuss the stages of transitions and how it leads to making a change in our life. It could be a change in a relationship, it could be a change in our careers and it can also be a change in our lifestyle. If there is one constant in life, it is change. We end this episode with two special announcements. Vicenta will be retiring from podcasting and devoting her time to her coaching business and supporting single moms in building stronger and more meaningful relationships with their children. Annamaria will be continuing with this podcast with a new co-host, Athina Iliadis. The focus of the podcast will be HR sprinkled with coaching with a focus on the human aspect as we are people first. Please stay tuned for our launch and Athina and I hope you will continue listening. Wishing all the best to Vicenta, Annamaria and Athina.

April 13, 2023Episode 5439 min

Episode 54 - Interview with Leadership and Life Coach Jacki Amato

In this episode we interview Jacki Amato who is a Certified Professional Coach, an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, a Core Dynamics Transition, Wellness and Leadership Coach, and a Certified Happiness Coach. Jacki helps busy people beat the overwhelm, anxiety and self-doubt to avoid burnout at work and home. She is a firm believer in taking ownership of one's health and this has taken her to new adventures, such as hiking. Jacki's passion for the outdoors helped her create a fun coaching experience for her clients via "Walk and Talk with Jacki" where coaching and the outdoors came together. But her true inner passion comes alive when she presents one of her two signature workshops "Ditch the Stress Workshop" or "7 Levels to Up Your Energy in Health." Both of these workshops are around 35 minutes long. Visit her website www.jackiamatocoaching.com for further details or send her an email at jacki.amato@gmail.com Grab your favourite drink and have a listen. Please remember to subscribe, like and share. Intro and Outro music by Chris Molyneaux of Chris Molyneaux Jazz Trio Cover Art by Graphic Artist Nikki Contois Contact Vicenta at blakelifecoach@gmail.com For Annamaria visit www.alwaysreadyforlife.com or send an email to annamaria@alwaysreadyforlife.com Visit our website www.coachesnookpodcast.com We would love to hear from you.