069 | Monthly review – the simple secret to making progress in your HR career

Simple techniques can often have a big impact on our careers. If you want to progress in your HR career, a monthly review is a great way to stay on track with your goals. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career coach Fay Wallis talks you through an 'end-of-month reflection' activity available for free in the pdf version of her HR Planner. Listen to learn why it works and what the key questions are to ask yourself at the end of each month.Key Points From This Episode[00:23] Fay takes a moment to say thank you for helping HR Coffee Time reach number 5 in the Apple Podcast UK Careers Chart[01:35] Fay explains how to order The Essential HR Planner[03:22] The first question in your planner's ‘end of month reflection’ section is: What progress did you make towards your career goals this month?[06:25] The second question – What went well this month?[08:03] The third question – What new things did you learn?How body doubling/co-working can keep you on track with your goals[11:03] Fay refers to episode 29: Making a success of your promotion to a leadership role, with Jacqui Jagger[12:55] The fourth question - Who did you help at work this month?[13:25] The fifth question - What have you done for your own well-being this month?Fay refers to episode 66: Reflecting on 2022 – looking back to look forward[14:23] Question six - What did you find challenging this month?[15:00] The seventh & eighth questions - How can you overcome the challenge you've mentioned before? / Are your goals still relevant? Or do you need to adjust them or create new ones?[16:00] The ninth question - What would you like to make a priority for next month?Fay shares her priority to design and test an HR strategy day and how you could helpUseful Links Connect with Fay on LinkedInThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteVideo: how to rate & review HR Coffee Time on Apple PodcastsThe Essential HR Planner Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected] This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get accessto other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time emailMentioned in this episode:Kara Connect - Help When It's Needed MostMenopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they didn't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Kara Connect