Hello and welcome to Episode 295 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

In this weeks episode we’re talking about ‘resignation season’ which is of course January every year. 31st January is in fact the most popular day for resignations, but the resignations start flowing the very first day back from the Christmas break.

Resignations are rarely spontaneous, and the January resignations most businesses deal with are thought about months before. So right now is the time people are starting to consider a new year resignation.

In this episode we talk about why this happens, what to look for in your people to see if they are starting to check out, and I share some practical strategies for you to implement right now to avoid the January resignation rush.

An Invitation: If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.

Join Here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Mentioned in this episode:

Keep Your Best People Webinar

If you feel like you’re always hiring, training and starting over again, here’s the truth: You don’t have a hiring problem. You have a keeping problem. Most small businesses don’t lose people because they can’t find good staff — they lose them because the business isn’t set up to keep them. I’m running a free live training called Keep Your Best People — The Proven Framework for Loyalty, Accountability, and Results. I’ll show you exactly how to stop the turnover cycle, build consistency in your team, and finally feel confident leading again. It’s happening Wednesday 29 October at 1pm AEDT. If you’re ready to stop managing the chaos and start leading with structure, click the link and save your seat. https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/keep

Hello and welcome to Episode 296 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

As the year winds down, things often ramp up for business owners, and it’s no wonder Q4 burnout is real.

In this episode, we’re talking about that end-of-year exhaustion, what causes it, how it shows up in you and your team, and what you can do to avoid limping toward the Christmas shutdown. Whether you're feeling flat yourself or seeing signs your team is running on fumes, this episode will help you reset and finish the year strong, without burning out.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

Why Q4 burnout happens, and why it’s so common in small businesses

The subtle signs that you or your team might be close to burnout

Simple, practical ways to re-energise your team and yourself

Why now is the time to reduce pressure, not pile more on

How to end the year on a high note (without needing to sprint)

Links & Resources:

💬 DM Kristy-Lee on Instagram @kristy.lee.billett and share how you’re managing Q4 fatigue

An Invitation:

If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.

Join Here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 294 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

In today’s episode, we’re exploring why good people leave organisations, and what it really costs you when you lose someone from your business.

Most business owners assume staff leave for better pay or new opportunities, but more often it comes down to three things: lack of clarity, lack of direction, and inconsistent leadership. When your team isn’t clear on what’s expected of them, can’t see where they’re heading, or don’t feel supported by steady, consistent leadership, even the best employees start to disengage.

We’ll also unpack the hidden costs of turnover that most business owners underestimate. It’s not just the cost of recruitment or training. It’s the time you lose filling gaps, the emotional energy it takes to start over, the trust that’s eroded, and the morale that dips each time someone walks out the door. The ripple effect of turnover can quietly damage your business far more than you realise.

You’ll also hear how business owners can unknowingly create the very conditions that push good people away — even when they genuinely care about their team. The good news is that all of this is fixable. Once you understand what’s really driving turnover, you can take simple, practical steps to keep your best people engaged, loyal, and performing. Because keeping great people isn’t luck — it’s structure, leadership, and clarity.

An Invitation:

If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.

Join Here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Mentioned in this episode:

Keep Your Best People Webinar

If you feel like you’re always hiring, training and starting over again, here’s the truth: You don’t have a hiring problem. You have a keeping problem. Most small businesses don’t lose people because they can’t find good staff — they lose them because the business isn’t set up to keep them. I’m running a free live training called Keep Your Best People — The Proven Framework for Loyalty, Accountability, and Results. I’ll show you exactly how to stop the turnover cycle, build consistency in your team, and finally feel confident leading again. It’s happening Wednesday 29 October at 1pm AEDT. If you’re ready to stop managing the chaos and start leading with structure, click the link and save your seat. https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/keep

Hello and welcome to Episode 293 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a challenge that so many business owners face (even if they don’t talk about it): what happens when your team starts calling the shots… and you’re no longer in control of your business?

It happens more often than you’d think.

You start out delegating a few tasks to make life easier… then one day you realise you're asking your team for permission to make decisions. You're walking on eggshells. You’re avoiding the hard conversations. And your business? It no longer feels like yours.

If any of that sounds familiar — this episode is for you.

Here’s what we cover:

✅ How it happens – The subtle shift from leading to reacting

✅ Why it happens – The mindset traps and leadership habits that leave us overrun

✅ Red flags to watch for – Signs your team might be running the show

✅ How to take back control – Practical, non-confrontational ways to reset and reclaim your role as the leader

Whether you have 2 team members or 20, this is about setting a strong foundation to lead with confidence, clarity, and authority.

This episode is especially relevant if you're the kind of business owner who wants to create a high-performing team — without being the one everyone walks all over.

An Invitation:

If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.

Join Here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Mentioned in this episode:

Keep Your Best People Webinar

If you feel like you’re always hiring, training and starting over again, here’s the truth: You don’t have a hiring problem. You have a keeping problem. Most small businesses don’t lose people because they can’t find good staff — they lose them because the business isn’t set up to keep them. I’m running a free live training called Keep Your Best People — The Proven Framework for Loyalty, Accountability, and Results. I’ll show you exactly how to stop the turnover cycle, build consistency in your team, and finally feel confident leading again. It’s happening Wednesday 29 October at 1pm AEDT. If you’re ready to stop managing the chaos and start leading with structure, click the link and save your seat. https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/keep

Hello and welcome to Episode 292 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

In today’s episode we’re dipping our toes into a very hot topic at the moment – set off clauses in employment contracts and why they are proving to be such a problem.

We start by unpacking what are set off clauses actually are – a clause in a contract that allows the employer to pay a salary which incorporates base rates + allowances etc and other award conditions that would otherwise be an entitlement the employee should receive.

We then look at when can they be used and how, when written correctly they can protect you as the employer and cover a lot of things.

Finally we take a look at a case involving Coles and Woolworths that really has the experts talking, and highlights how these clauses can and can’t be used, and why so many businesses are currently at risk of huge back payment claims as a result.

An Invitation: If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.

Join Here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Mentioned in this episode:

Keep Your Best People Webinar

If you feel like you’re always hiring, training and starting over again, here’s the truth: You don’t have a hiring problem. You have a keeping problem. Most small businesses don’t lose people because they can’t find good staff — they lose them because the business isn’t set up to keep them. I’m running a free live training called Keep Your Best People — The Proven Framework for Loyalty, Accountability, and Results. I’ll show you exactly how to stop the turnover cycle, build consistency in your team, and finally feel confident leading again. It’s happening Wednesday 29 October at 1pm AEDT. If you’re ready to stop managing the chaos and start leading with structure, click the link and save your seat. https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/keep

Hello and welcome to Episode 291 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

In today's episode we are talking about using AI in your workplace, and how it can be valuable for you and your team, but where you may need to be cautious.

The reality is your team is likely already using it, even if you haven’t officially introduced it. And while it can be an amazing productivity tool (I love it myself for getting past blank pages, speeding up thinking, and yes - it’s replaced Google for me!), it also raises real questions for business owners:

How do we manage AI use at work?

What are the risks and rewards?

And what do we do when our team isn’t on board?

In this episode, I’m diving into what I’m seeing with clients around AI in the workplace, how to use it well, and what to do when team members resist or misuse it.

What I’m seeing right now is team members using AI for internal comms (and business owners being surprised—or concerned), AI-written job applications, ads, and emails: how to spot them and decide what’s acceptable and a growing concern from business owners around privacy and misuse.

So how can you use AI well in your business and your team? Consider embedding AI into the tools you’re already using (like Canva’s Magic tools or Microsoft CoPilot). I love the use of custom GPTs or Chrome extensions to fast-track SOPs and admin.

But what about when team members are resistant or reluctant to use AI? You really need to get down to what’s causing the fear to implement and addressing it head on.

What about you? How are you and your team using AI?

An Invitation:

If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.

Join Here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Mentioned in this episode:

Keep Your Best People Webinar

If you feel like you’re always hiring, training and starting over again, here’s the truth: You don’t have a hiring problem. You have a keeping problem. Most small businesses don’t lose people because they can’t find good staff — they lose them because the business isn’t set up to keep them. I’m running a free live training called Keep Your Best People — The Proven Framework for Loyalty, Accountability, and Results. I’ll show you exactly how to stop the turnover cycle, build consistency in your team, and finally feel confident leading again. It’s happening Wednesday 29 October at 1pm AEDT. If you’re ready to stop managing the chaos and start leading with structure, click the link and save your seat. https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/keep

Hello and welcome to Episode 289 of the People Powered Business Podcast.

Most small business owners are stuck doing HR in bits and pieces: a contract here, a policy there, some software that never really gets used. But at the end of the day, they’re still chasing staff, second-guessing decisions, and carrying all the pressure.

In this episode, I’ll share:

Why HR still feels hard, even when you think you’ve “ticked the boxes.”

Why expensive HR software isn’t the fix for small business teams.

The real missing piece that changes everything - a simple HR framework designed for small business.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “something” with HR but it’s still not working, this episode will show you what’s missing - and how to finally get it right. Feeling stuck? Email me at hello@peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au and let’s chat.

An Invitation:

If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.

Join Here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Mentioned in this episode:

Keep Your Best People Webinar

If you feel like you’re always hiring, training and starting over again, here’s the truth: You don’t have a hiring problem. You have a keeping problem. Most small businesses don’t lose people because they can’t find good staff — they lose them because the business isn’t set up to keep them. I’m running a free live training called Keep Your Best People — The Proven Framework for Loyalty, Accountability, and Results. I’ll show you exactly how to stop the turnover cycle, build consistency in your team, and finally feel confident leading again. It’s happening Wednesday 29 October at 1pm AEDT. If you’re ready to stop managing the chaos and start leading with structure, click the link and save your seat. https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/keep

Hello and welcome to Episode 290 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

In today's episode we are talking about why DIY HR might be holding you, your team and your business back.

As business owners we often think we need to figure all the things out for ourselves, but just like you take your car to a mechanic, and see your accountant for tax advice, HR is one of those areas where going it alone is not always the best approach.

When you rely on DIY HR, your team feels the gaps—uncertainty, confusion, no clear path forward. People leave more often when feedback isn’t consistent, or when their role feels vague. That’s lost momentum for your business.

On the business side, the financial cost of misclassification or non‑compliance isn’t just about fines—it’s about the time, resources, and stress it takes to clean up. And in a tight SME, that clean‑up eats into profit or growth that could’ve been reinvested.

As the owner, when you’re constantly firefighting HR, you can’t lead. Your energy goes to fixing issues, not setting direction. That’s when burnout sets in, and your capacity to steer the ship gets compromised.

An Invitation:

If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.

Join Here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Mentioned in this episode:

Keep Your Best People Webinar

If you feel like you’re always hiring, training and starting over again, here’s the truth: You don’t have a hiring problem. You have a keeping problem. Most small businesses don’t lose people because they can’t find good staff — they lose them because the business isn’t set up to keep them. I’m running a free live training called Keep Your Best People — The Proven Framework for Loyalty, Accountability, and Results. I’ll show you exactly how to stop the turnover cycle, build consistency in your team, and finally feel confident leading again. It’s happening Wednesday 29 October at 1pm AEDT. If you’re ready to stop managing the chaos and start leading with structure, click the link and save your seat. https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/keep