Hello and welcome to Episode 309 of The People Powered Business Podcast.

In this episode, we are talking about something every leader has to do, but many quietly avoid: giving staff feedback.

Giving feedback isn’t just part of your job, it is the job. When it’s done well, it drives improvement, builds trust and shifts behaviour. When it’s done poorly, it creates confusion, defensiveness and disengagement. Today, we are unpacking the three biggest feedback mistakes I see business owners make and how to fix them.

First, we look at the problem of being too vague or making feedback personal. Comments like “you need to communicate better” or “you’ve got a bad attitude” don’t help anyone improve. Vague feedback confuses people and personal feedback puts them straight into defence mode. I walk you through how to use the SBI framework so feedback stays factual, fair and focused on behaviour, not personality. We also talk about the power of following feedback with curiosity and questions, rather than assumptions.

We also cover why delaying feedback until it becomes a bigger issue is damaging your team and your relationships. Waiting until you’re frustrated or until a formal review often means the moment for change has passed. Feedback works best when it’s timely and part of your everyday leadership rhythm.

Finally, we talk about the difference between telling and coaching. Real behaviour change doesn’t come from instructions alone. It comes from helping people reflect, understand the impact of their actions and build capability through coaching-style conversations.

An Invitation:

If you’d like to book a 15 minute clarity call with me, do that here: https://calendly.com/kristyleebillett/chat

Links & Resources:

💬 DM Kristy-Lee on Instagram @kristy.lee.billett and let me know if you have questions about work from home entitlements or email me at hello@peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au

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.

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Hello and welcome to Episode 308 of The People Powered Business Podcast.

Today we’re digging into the vault and rereleasing one of our most popular episodes, back from late 2020.

Today we are taking a look at the other side of employee engagement. We have spoken a few times on the podcast about employee engagement, what it is, why it’s important and how you can improve it.

However, we haven’t before spoken about how to identify a disengaged employee and what you need to look out for. Today we take a detailed look at 7 key signs that your employee may be disengaged.

Specifically we discuss:

- Changes in behaviour and routine;

- Withdrawal from social connections at work;

- Employees becoming distracted and losing focus at work;

- Missing deadlines and work quality starting to slip;

- The importance if you notice a change in their demeanour;

- Communication becoming frustrating or non existent;

- The rise in absenteeism.

An Invitation:

If you’d like to book a 15 minute clarity call with me, do that here: https://calendly.com/kristyleebillett/chat

Links & Resources:

💬 DM Kristy-Lee on Instagram @kristy.lee.billett or email me at hello@peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au

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 307 of The People Powered Business Podcast.

In this episode, I’m diving into hiring in 2026 and unpacking what’s actually changing, what’s staying the same, and why many of the old recruitment tactics just aren’t cutting it anymore.

Whether you’ve hired recently or it’s been a while, the reality is the hiring market is still competitive, candidates are moving fast, and business owners need to be far more intentional about how they attract and select the right people. I talk through why speed still matters, but only when it’s backed by clarity, strategy and a strong understanding of what you actually need in your business.

We also explore the rise of passive candidates and why relying solely on job ads is no longer enough. Hiring in 2026 looks a lot more like marketing, building your employer brand, using your networks, and clearly communicating your values and flexibility. I share my thoughts on the growing role of AI in recruitment, how both candidates and employers are using it, and where the risks sit if it’s not used thoughtfully. Most importantly, I explain why hiring decisions are now deeply connected to retention and culture, and how getting it wrong can cost you far more than waiting for the right person.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

• Why speed in hiring still matters, but strategy matters more

• How to reach great candidates who aren’t actively job hunting

• The role of AI in modern recruitment and where human judgement is still essential

• Why values, flexibility and culture need to show up in your hiring process

• How better hiring decisions support stronger retention and team performance

An Invitation:

If you’d like to book a 15 minute clarity call with me, do that here: https://calendly.com/kristyleebillett/chat

Links & Resources:

💬 DM Kristy-Lee on Instagram @kristy.lee.billett or email me at hello@peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au

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