Philippa climbs mountains, swims in the wild and consistentlypushes her comfort zone both personally and professionally, even when her heart pumps a little faster!

She’s incredibly humble about her achievements, but herdrive to expand her comfort zone is infectious – so much so, that I’ve agreed to go wild swimming too!

Phillipa chairs the CIPD branch in Cumbria as a volunteer -and her volunteering doesn’t stop there, she’s a triathlon coach too! A genuine champion of others and by day she’s in HR Advice, Policy and Change Managementfor Cumberland Council.

If you’ve been putting off a “thing” in your personal orprofessional life, and you’re unsure how to start or feel apprehensive, this conversation with Phillipa will inspire you to act.

What You Will Learn & Summary:

💡 What technique Philippa uses to swap Netflix, for a run, in preparation for her half Iron Man.

💡 How she takes that initial brave step towards doing something, & pushes her comfort zone.

💡 Why embracing adventure & a growth mindset can transform your work, happiness, & sense of self.

Here’s to your shining!

Estelle Read

Bestselling Author, Coach &Speaker

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to the podcast and Estelle Read

01:04 – Estelle’s first encounter with the CIPD CumbriaBranch and meeting Philippa

02:44 – Introducing Philippa Hardy: her roles, passions, andphilosophy

04:02 – Philippa’s origin story: family, education, andearly career

07:27 – The power of belonging and building connectionsafter relocation

10:30 – Women’s career journeys: challenges after childbirthand beyond

16:53 – Climbing, wild swimming, and pushing comfort zones

22:01 – Coaching, triathlons, and the value of community

27:00 – Growth mindset, authenticity, and learning fromsetbacks

32:00 – Final thoughts: being brave, embracing imperfection,and enjoying the ride

48:59 – Outro: How to connect with Estelle and resources

Listen on your favourite podcast platform or watch onYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EstelleRead/podcasts

Connect with Estelle Read:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/estelleatbeee/

Access Free Resources:

For free resources, book a discovery call or join TheResilient Leader Programme: SHINE, or The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL, visit https://estelleread.com/

Connect with Philippa Hardy:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippa-hardy-fcipd-fhea-47872071/

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