The Practical People Manager with Anna Thomas
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Episodes: 16
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: United Kingdom
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
hello@creativecontentstudio.co.uk
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Host
Anna Thomas - HR expert and people-management specialist who supports line managers and HR professionals with practical, people-first leadership.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Pete Colby - Workplace Mediation, Grievance Processes, Conflict Resolution, Early Intervention, And Managing Ai-generated Grievances.
Yohan Macdonald - Proactive Workplace Mental-health Strategies, Wellbeing Culture, Psychological Safety, Mental-health Training, Measurement, And Manager Boundaries.
Ellie Kay - Workplace Neurodiversity, ADHD, Audhd, Communication Preferences, Reasonable Adjustments, Rejection Sensitivity, And Neurodivergent Employee Support.
Nic Elliott - Absence Management, Return-to-work Conversations, Occupational Health, Reasonable Adjustments, Dependants Leave, And Employment-law Risks For Managers.
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Episodes
Confident Conversations: How Managers Can Talk About Mental Health at Work with Andrea Newton
October 14, 2026
How confident are you at starting a conversation about mental health with your team? Most managers aren't - and that silence can be dangerous.In this episode, Anna Thomas sits down with Andrea Newton, founder of Confident Conversations Limited, to unpack why managers shy away from sensitive conversations and what they can do about it. With 27 years of experience helping leaders navigate difficult discussions, Andrea shares practical, compassionate advice for tackling topics like mental he...
What Managers and Organisations Can Do Differently to Prevent Conflict Escalating
September 23, 2026
In the final part of her conversation with Pete Colby, founder of Pragmatism, Anna moves into what organisations and managers can do differently to stop conflict escalating, and why the current approach to employment tribunals represents a massive and largely avoidable problem.Pete opens with a practical challenge to the way organisations handle flexible working requests, arguing that the form should follow the conversation, not replace it. The same logic applies to performance improvement pl...
Alternative title: People Management Is a Skill: What Line Managers Need to Know About Trust, HR and Starting the Conversation
September 16, 2026
In the final part of her conversation with Yohan Macdonald, founder of Great Minds Training, Anna turns to two of the most fundamental questions in people management: what is the real role of HR when it comes to mental health and wellbeing, and what does it actually take to build the trust that makes every other conversation possible?Yohan is clear that if HR is where a wellbeing strategy starts and ends, the organisation is already on the back foot. HR has a vital role as a connector and a s...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Practical People Manager with Anna Thomas?
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What is the email for The Practical People Manager with Anna Thomas?
The publicly listed email for The Practical People Manager with Anna Thomas: hello@creativecontentstudio.co.uk.
How many listeners does The Practical People Manager with Anna Thomas have?
Podseeker estimates The Practical People Manager with Anna Thomas reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Practical People Manager with Anna Thomas?
The Practical People Manager with Anna Thomas typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter experts and experienced practitioners in HR, employment law, workplace mediation, mental health, neurodiversity, and people management, with practical experience advising organisations or supporting managers. Common among recent guests: Founder or director of a specialist consultancy or training business; Recognised professional expertise in a specialist workplace discipline; Hands-on experience delivering workplace programmes, advice, or training. Recent guests include Pete Colby, Yohan Macdonald, and Ellie Kay.
How hard is it to get booked on The Practical People Manager with Anna Thomas?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does The Practical People Manager with Anna Thomas cover?
Recent episodes cover People Management, Human Resources, Employment Law, Neurodiversity, and Workplace Wellbeing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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