If you’re worried about a colleague’s drinking (or your own drinking), it can be hard to know what to do.

In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Career Coach Fay Wallis is joined by the Founder of Choose Sunrise, Janet Hadley, who shares her experience and expertise.

Key Points From This Episode

[00:00] Further information on Fay’s group coaching programme ‘Inspiring HR’

[02:40] An introduction to Janet Hadley

[02:56] Janet shares the story behind her business – ‘Choose Sunrise’

[07:38] Janet talks in more depth about her husband’s battle with a brain tumour

[10:27] Signs that may indicate struggles with alcohol

[11:47] How alcohol can be a vicious cycle for your mental health

[14:48] Fay refers back to previous episodes based on stress, anxiety and resilience:

• Episode 10: Tackling stress & building resilience
• Episode 43: The one thing that will boost your resilience throughout your HR career
• Episode 52: Two ideas to help you bounce back from a tough day at work

[21:43] Janet shares advice on how to have a sensitive conversation with someone who is struggling with alcohol

[24:48] Fay refers to episode 48: How to support your colleagues with bereavement at work

[31:48] Implementing conversations around alcohol for HR and people professionals within the workplace

[37:07] Janet’s book recommendation - Alcohol Explained by William Porter

(Disclosure: this book link is an affiliate link which means Fay will earn a small commission from Amazon if you choose to purchase the book using them)

[38:06] How to connect with Janet

Useful Links

• Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
• The Bright Sky Career Coaching website
• Video: how to rate & review HR Coffee Time on Apple Podcasts
• Inspiring HR’
• Connect with Janet on LinkedIn

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