The HR Business Blueprint

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.

Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I'm Nikki Masterman, founder and CEO of Inspired HR. In this episode, I’m joined by Sophie Milliken, Founder and CEO of Moja and Chair of Smart Works Newcastle. We dive into Sophie’s inspiring journey, from her early career to becoming one of the North East’s most influential entrepreneurs and explore why she believes personal branding is a non-negotiable for business leaders and HR professionals today. Sophie shares how networking and community building have shaped her success, including her involvement with City Ladies Networking and her leadership at Smart Works Newcastle. We also reflect on the powerful working relationship between Moja and Inspired HR, discussing how it has transformed brand visibility, created new media opportunities, and helped develop a strong professional identity. Connect with Sophie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken/ Website: https://www.sophiemilliken.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 this episode, I continue my conversation with Jannine Perryman, founder of ADHD Wise, Family Focus CIC, and Thinking Partners Limited, and author of 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers Supporting Students with ADHD. Jannine and I dive into the dual responsibility of inclusion at work. She explains why it’s not just about what employers should be doing, but also about how employees can reflect on their role in workplace challenges. We also explore what ‘reasonable adjustments’ really look like in practice, how to balance individual needs with business priorities, and why accountability on both sides is key to building truly inclusive environments. This is part two of our conversation, where we look at the realities of creating workplaces that support neurodiversity while keeping sight of organisational needs. Connect with Jannine: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannine-perryman-ma-pgce-2985b7125/ ADHD Wise: https://www.adhdwise.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 this episode, I’m joined by Jannine Perryman, founder of ADHD Wise, Family Focus CIC, and Thinking Partners Limited, and author of 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers Supporting Students with ADHD. Jannine shares her personal journey with ADHD and autism, the inspiration behind her ventures, and why she takes a polymathic approach to neurodiversity. We explore the role of psychoeducational coaching in creating psychologically safe spaces, the challenges of unmasking, and how tools for neurodiversity screening, like the Do-IT Profiling and Creyos, can unlock a deeper understanding of strengths and needs. This is part one of our conversation, packed with insights on owning your ADHD journey and redefining what support can look like. Stay tuned for part two, where we dive into the future of neurodiversity coaching, community, and inclusive workplaces. Connect with Jannine: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannine-perryman-ma-pgce-2985b7125/ ADHD Wise: https://www.adhdwise.uk/ Connect with Me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimasterman/ Website: https://www.inspired-hr.co.uk/