{"podcast":{"title":"HR Coffee Time","slug":"hr-coffee-time-4106816","podcast_index_feed_id":4106816,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/hr-coffee-time/","website_url":"https://brightskyhr.co.uk/hr-coffee-time-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9c63f38f-f2ad-4455-88d4-79702b4d95f6/HR-Coffee-Time-Logo-Oct-2025.jpg","author":"Fay Wallis","episode_count":176,"summary":"Welcome to the HR Coffee Time podcast; a fortnightly podcast full of tips and ideas to help you have a successful and fulfilling HR career (without working yourself into the ground). It can feel hard to put yourself and your own career first when you're so busy looking after everyone around you. It can leave you at risk of burning out, finding that you're not where you want to be in your career, or feeling unsure about what you want from your career anymore. This podcast is here to help. Join career coach and founder of Bright Sky HR, Fay Wallis as she and her expert guests share advice on how to get what you want from your career. If you enjoy the podcast, learn more at: https://brightskyhr.co.uk/ or connect with Fay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faywallis/","last_synced_at":"2026-07-03T14:20:13.094905+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-coffee-time-4106816"},"episode":{"title":"163 | 3 Ways to Prove You’re Strategic In Your HR Leadership Job Interview","slug":"163-3-ways-to-prove-you-re-strategic-in-your-hr-leadership-job-interview","published_at":"2026-01-30T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-coffee-time-4106816/163-3-ways-to-prove-you-re-strategic-in-your-hr-leadership-job-interview","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-coffee-time-4106816","url":"https://www.brightskycareercoaching.co.uk/hr-coffee-time-podcast/163","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f9a536c9-33d5-42ca-ad66-0e2a8364874f.mp3","summary":"Have you ever been told you’re “not strategic enough” after an HR interview – even though you know you are? In this solo episode of HR Coffee Time , Fay Wallis tackles one of the most frustrating pieces of feedback HR professionals receive when applying for Head of HR, HR Director, Head of People or People Director roles. In this episode, Fay breaks down what 'being strategic' means in a practical, accessible way and shares three simple but powerful ways to prove you’re strategic in your next HR interview – without sounding corporate or forced. In this episode, you’ll learn: What “being strategic” actually means in practice – and why it often feels so vague How using one specific word can make interview panels see your thinking more clearly A common mistake HR candidates make when answering interview questions – and how to fix it How to turn everyday HR examples into clear, strategic stories with business impact The types of interview questions that signal strategic thinking straight away Fay also shares practical examples you can adapt for your own interviews, helping you move beyond listing what you’ve done to explaining why it mattered. Whether you’re actively interviewing or simply want to feel more confident talking about your strategic contribution, this episode will help you articulate your value far more effectively. Useful Links Connect with Fay Wallis on LinkedIn Visit Fay’s Bright Sky HR website Learn about The Essential HR Planner Learn about Fay’s Inspiring HR leadership development programme Other relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes 'Operate Strategically' HR Coffee Time Podcast Playlist Enjoyed This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Sign up to the free weekly HR Coffee Time email to be notified each time a new episode is released – and get free career tips,…","meta_description":"Have you ever been told you’re “not strategic enough” after an HR interview – even though you know you are? In this solo episode of HR Coffee Time , Fay W…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":824,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hr-coffee-time-4106816/episodes/163-3-ways-to-prove-you-re-strategic-in-your-hr-leadership-job-interview/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-coffee-time-4106816/163-3-ways-to-prove-you-re-strategic-in-your-hr-leadership-job-interview.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}