Oliver Bridge, founder of men's shaving business Cornerstone, and his mentor Richard Fifield discuss business support and mentorship.

Small Business Sessions podcast: How to work with a mentor

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Thousands of people have downloaded and listened to 

. We are delighted to say that it is back for another 12 episodes with the support of 

For the next 12 weeks, Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones will speak to entrepreneurs and experts about various stages of starting a growing a successful business.

To kick us off, Oliver Bridge, founder of men's shaving supplies business 

, discuss how surrounding your business with support gives it the best chance to thrive.

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The Small Business Sessions podcast: How to find and work with a mentor

Oliver Bridge, founder of men's shaving supplies business Cornerstone, on how mentorship has helped him thrive.

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Meena: Founder of talonX - Empowering SME Businesses through Strategic HR Solutions
I founded talonX with the purpose of offering more than just the traditional HR consultancy services. My goal was to provide big company HR services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on agility, excellence, and a partnership-driven approach. Essentially, I wanted to create an HR function that understands your business without the need to hire a full-time HR resource.
With over 20 years of experience working in senior positions within professional services and the tech sector, I offer operational, tactical, and strategic HR experience, underpinned with excellent employment law knowledge. I can help businesses navigate and avoid complex legal issues.
I help SMEs build solid foundations from which to grow, helping them to attract, retain, and develop their people to become sustainable, revenue-driven businesses.
As a Fractional HR Director, I provide my clients with the expertise and insight of a seasoned HR professional scaled to meet small and medium-sized businesses&apos; unique needs. This model ensures cost-effectiveness and aligns HR strategies directly with business goals and visions.
Translating Strategy into Action:
My approach to offering HR consultancy is to add value to my clients. As an accredited OKR Coach, I bridge the gap between strategic vision and operational excellence. I help organisations decode their long-term objectives into actionable, measurable goals, ensuring a cohesive and focused approach to the strategic objectives of the business.

Founder

Human Resources for SMEs

Human resources for SMEs. From on-demand to retained and fractional services. Helping growing businesses set up a solid foundation to facilitate growth. OKR coaching to help your business translate strategy into action. talonX will ensure your business has the right policies and processes in place to ensure governance, compliance and growth. Whether you need a contract of employment, building talent management programmes aligned to your business objectives, or a cost-effective, scalable HR Solut

Kathie O&apos;Donoghue is a recognized business leader, Master Business Mentor and Coaching Supervisor specializing in the personal and professional growth of the Business Mentor/Coach. She also facilitates and trains other Mentors through the Help to Grow scheme.
With bases in Gloucester and West Sussex, Kathie is also the owner and Director of Mode Business Training &amp; Prosperon Networks, a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership, a Full Member of The Association of Business Mentors, a Member of the Association of Coaching Supervisors and a Master practitioner of the EMCC. Kathie is also a qualified CBT &amp; DBT therapist.
With a focus on accountability, constructive challenging skills and taking ownership of self-development. Kathie’s aim is to help individuals and businesses grow both organically and strategically using a range of techniques to uncover untapped potential.
Outside of the business arena, Kathie has an ongoing love of learning new, and sometimes bizarre skills. She has trained as an Opera singer, swum with Stingrays, has a full motorbike license, and considers herself a bit of a Sci-Fi geek.

Executive Business Mentor Supervisor and Trainer

Kathie ODonoghue

Kathie O&apos;Donoghue is a recognized business leader, Master Business Mentor and Coaching Supervisor specializing in the personal and professional growth of the Business Mentor/Coach. She also facilitates and trains other Mentors through the Help to Grow scheme.
With bases in Gloucester and West Sussex, Kathie is also the owner and Director of Mode Business Training &amp; Prosperon Networks, a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership, a Full Member of The Association of Business Mentors

The Small Business Sessions podcast: How to find and work with a mentor

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