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PX Espresso☕with Luke O'Mahoney
Luke O'Mahoney is a former start-up Head of People turned creator, entrepreneur, and innovator in the start-up and scale-up People and HR scene.
Luke created SapienX as a platform of content, courses and community for the post-HR generation, with the focus on turning People teams into Product teams and People Leads into Product Leads.
As well as leading in the innovation and adoption of product-led PX (People Experience), Luke is also bootstrapping SapienX to £1Million AR and will share wins, fails, and learns about that journey along the way too.
PX Espresso ☕is for People Leaders who think like Product Leaders. It's also for employees who think like entrepreneurs, those who want to break free from traditional 9-5 employment to build something of their own.
So, if you are People Leader seeking out new ways of thinking and working inspired by product & GTM, you are in the right spot!
Equally, if you are thinking about, just starting-out, or already deep in your own entrepreneurial adventure, you will find plenty of honest reflections and insights on that front too!
Oh, and at the start of every episode you will also get a little insight into the world of speciality coffee☕... combine your passions and work becomes play!
✅Product-led thinking
✅Progressive People Ops
✅Scaling Start-ups
✅Speciality Coffee
We got you covered! Enjoy!
PX Espresso☕with Luke O'Mahoney
027 - John Faulkner-Willcocks - Trust, Parenting + Work, & Making Culture Tangible
This week on the PX Espresso Hour, Luke chats with John Faulkner-Willcocks, co-founder of OpenOrg, about his "squiggly" journey into the People profession, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and balancing fatherhood and work.
Meet John 🌟 John shares his transition into the People space from a non-traditional background, how to make culture tangible and the unique challenges as an entrepreneur and a father.
Key Themes:
Squiggly People / HR careers 🐍 Many of us find our way into a People roles via non-linear “HR” career paths. John shares his own “squiqqly” journey from which led him to start-ups, product and then People!
Parenting and work 🐣 the relationship between work and working parents is off! This is something I speak about frequently. John shares his experience as a working parent, in traditional work and now as an entrepreneur.
Making Culture Tangible 🛠️ We delve into the need to define culture beyond values and behaviours, making it more tangible. John shares his experience driving culture change in traditional companies and aligning everyone's understanding of culture.
The Power of Community 🤝 John highlights the value of listening and engaging in communities to gain insights and build connections. He shares how this approach has been instrumental for him and his co-founder, Adam, in their startup journey.
OpenOrg 🌐 John talks about how OpenOrg provides resources and support for people and culture leaders, aiming to foster a better workplace environment.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a parent, or simply interested in modern workplace practices, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
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Catch you next time! ✌️
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Contact Luke:
Email: luke@sapienx.co.uk
LinkedIn: Luke O'Mahoney | LinkedIn
Website: Sapienˣ | People First Product Led (sapienx.co.uk)
Contact John:
Email: John@openorg.fyi
LinkedIn: 📖 John Faulkner-Willcocks | LinkedIn
Website: Open Org | Build a More Trusted, Transparent World of Work
Free Resources: Open Org Resources
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