The HR Business Blueprint

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, Founder and CEO of Inspired HR.
This week, I’m joined by Jamie Pell, Head of Client Relationships at Inspired HR. Jamie joined the business in September 2025, and we’re talking about the importance of relationships, how HR consultants can find clients, and how to build a sustainable business by playing the long game.
Jamie shares his career journey from retail into sales and business development across different industries, before running his own business, AM Training. He also explains what led him back into employment and why Inspired HR was the right move, with purpose, flexibility and values playing a big part.
We discuss why business development is not about quick wins or hard selling, and why being visible, credible and consistent is what builds trust over time. Jamie also breaks down ways HR consultants can build their pipeline through networking, LinkedIn and referrals, without leading with a sales message.
We also explore how lived experience shapes the way we work. Jamie shares how mental health, burnout and ADHD have influenced his approach to relationships and leadership, and why authenticity and sharing your story can build credibility and create meaningful opportunities.

Connect with Jamie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-pell-inspired-hr-inspired-minds-%F0%9F%92%A1-%F0%9F%A7%A0-76144283/

Connect with me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimasterman/
Website: https://www.inspired-hr.co.uk/

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, Founder and CEO of Inspired HR.
This week, I’m joined by Aaron Windrum, Freelance HR Director and Principal Human Resources Consultant at A Human Resource (AHR). Aaron shares how he went from an early start in work, into HR leadership roles, and then into consultancy after the pandemic, driven by his love of transformation and helping organisations run more smoothly.
We discuss why HR leaders and consultants can’t be experts in everything, and how the industry is shifting toward on demand support.
Aaron breaks down his niche specialisms in GDPR/data protection and ethical AI implementation, including why SARs are rising, what employees are (and aren’t) entitled to, and the practical steps employers should have in place.
We also explore how AI is changing employee relations, from longer AI-written grievances and claims to the risks of misinformation and why every organisation needs an AI policy even if they believe they’ve banned AI use.
Aaron also shares what’s next, including new corporate workshops and a continued focus on future-ready workforces, workforce planning, and how roles will evolve over the next few years.

Connect with Aaron:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-windrum-b1478086/
Website: https://www.ahruki.com/

Connect with me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimasterman/
Website: https://www.inspired-hr.co.uk/

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, Founder and CEO of Inspired HR.
In this episode, I’m joined by Stephanie Bonnie and Debbie Crompton, co-founders of Stebbington, a systems and automation consultancy that helps HR consultants build smarter, more efficient businesses.
We explore how Steph and Debbie went from corporate process and systems roles into running their own tech-focused consultancy, and how their 20-year friendship has shaped the way they work together and support their clients.
We dive into what automation and CRM systems really mean for HR consultants, from those just starting with spreadsheets to established firms struggling to keep up with growth, and why having one clear source of truth for clients, prospects and processes is critical to scaling successfully.
Steph and Debbie share insights into process mapping, documenting how your business processes can reduce mistakes, improve onboarding, and make things far easier to delegate, automate and grow.
We also discuss the role of AI in HR systems, where it can add real value, where human judgement still matters, and how to use technology in a way that supports relationships rather than replacing them.

Connect with Stephanie and Debbie:
Website: https://www.stebbington.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stebbington
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stebbington
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stebbington

Connect with me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimasterman/
Website: https://www.inspired-hr.co.uk/

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR.
In this episode, I’m joined by Daniel Barnett, a leading employment law barrister, broadcaster on LBC’s Legal Hour and founder of the HR Inner Circle.
We explore Daniel’s career in employment law and his extensive experience representing cases in employment tribunals, before diving into the realities of working in HR consultancy and the challenges HR professionals face in an ever-changing legal landscape.
Daniel shares why community and peer support are so important in HR, and how the HR Inner Circle and Virtual Employment Law Academy help HR professionals stay confident, compliant, and continuously learning.
We also discuss the growing focus on neurodiversity in the workplace and why HR leaders need to be equipped with both legal knowledge and practical support to create inclusive, high-performing organisations.

Connect with Daniel:
Website: https://www.danielbarnett.co.uk/
HR Inner Circle: https://www.hrinnercircle.co.uk/

Connect with me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimasterman/
Website: https://www.inspired-hr.co.uk/

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint podcast! I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In 2024, I launched a unique licensee model designed to empower ambitious HR, mediation, coaching, recruitment and learning and development professionals.
We provide them with the tools, systems, support, and community they need to build and grow successful businesses under the brand of Inspired HR.
In this podcast series, I'll be joined by inspiring guests from the business world—experts I’ve had the pleasure of working and partnering with. Together, we’ll dive into the advantages of purchasing a licensed business and share our experience and strategies to help you thrive in our exciting industry.
If you would like to find out more, head to our website at www.inspired-hr.co.uk and make sure you subscribe to the podcast, so you don’t miss out on any future episodes.