Media

Explore podcasts, published articles and other media featuring StephBe.

Podcasts

Grow Strong Leaders Podcast

Leading Without Judgment when it counts

Great leadership is revealed in the moments when pressure makes it easiest to abandon your values. Steph Brady shares how falling into management at 21—without training or support—forced her to lead in high-stress situations where her instincts didn’t always align with her values. Those early mistakes became the foundation for a powerful leadership principle: meet people where they are, especially when it’s hardest to do so.

24 March 2026Listen to podcast →

HRheadquarters - The Human Resources Podcast

Stephanie Brady, principal of StephBe Consulting

Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Stephanie Brady, principal of StephBe Consulting. They explore how two employees in the same organisation — with the same manager, the same role, and the same opportunities — can experience radically different outcomes. And more importantly, they unpack why this happens and what leaders can do to prevent it.

9 February 2026Listen to podcast →

Let's Talk Tech

Mothers in Tech (2/2) - Testing

In the second episode of our mini-series, Human Talk Tech, we continue the conversation, delving further into the challenges faced by mothers in the tech industry. Building on the discussions from the first episode, we explore how women balance their careers with family life in a fast-moving and demanding sector.

7 October 2024Listen to podcast →

Let's Talk Tech

Mothers in Tech (1/2)

Human Talk Tech, we explore the achievements, challenges, and perspectives of individuals working in the tech industry. This episode focuses on the experiences of mothers navigating the tech world, discussing the unique challenges they face.

3 September 2024Listen to podcast →

The Growth in Educational Leadership Podcast

Interview Tips, Visions, Showing Interest and Coaching

n this episode, I speak with Stephanie Brady, a seasoned coach and human resources expert, to explore her journey from retail to HR and now to full-time coaching. Steph shares her personal story, the challenges of leadership, and how she rediscovered her passion through intentional self-development.

20 August 2024Listen to podcast →

Happier at Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance

The secret weapon of business

Welcome back to Happier at Work. This week, Aoife is delighted to be joined by HR expert and enthusiast Stephanie Brady. Stephanie is an experienced HR leader with seven years of experience steering the HR agenda in Retail inMotion (IT/ Retail/ Aviation). But that’s not all; Stephanie also runs StephBe – a safe haven where she shares her passion and ideas, and helps people transform their lives and businesses through her coaching services. For Stephanie, when it comes to self-development and tapping into self-potential – the sky’s the limit!

3 June 2022Listen to podcast →

The Glasshouse Podcast

Sweeping statements

In today's episode of The Glasshouse Podcast, we have Stephanie Brady, who is the Head of Human Resources at Retail inMotion and owner of StephBe, her own coaching and lifestyle business. She is someone who lives and breathes her core values, she is not afraid to own her story and call stuff out! We had an amazing conversation on Transformational leadership, the A**hole Matrix and a lot of other great stuff. Enjoy!

18 October 2021Listen to podcast →

Ireland's Birth Stories

IVF, HG, Hypnobirthing, C-Section

n this next episode I chat to Steph about her journey with IVF both in Ireland & abroad. Steph endured 5 rounds of treatment before a successful pregnancy which thankfully brought her beautiful daughter Sophie into this world. Steph suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum but saw her sickness as a sign that all was well with baby which shows a completely different perspective. During Steph's pregnancy she practiced hypnobirthing which contributed to her strong yet calm mindset through labour & birth. There is something special with how she tells her story, you'll agree with me I'm sure of it Enjoy!

24 August 2020Listen to podcast →

Published Articles

The Journal

Phones are the new cigarettes – a startling family check in

We come at it from two specific viewpoints. His, a teacher, who sees the increasing effect screen addiction is having on his students. Mine, a HR professional, who sees the effect technology is having on social skills, collaboration, mental health and belonging.

1 September 2025Read article →

HR Headquarters

The Binary Approach to “Back to the Office” Is Not Working

Tired, bored, stressed, guilty, tired, twitchy, distracted, frustrated, irritated, and that’s all within a single two-hour commute. However, there is a dark side for remote working too. 86% of remote employees experience job burnout as compared to 70% of on-site employees.

6 August 2025Read article →

The Journal

Stuck in a job rut? It doesn't need to be this way

DID YOU ARRIVE into 2025 with a resolution that this year will be different in work? This was the year you’d earn more money/gain more respect/make that crucial move you’ve sought for so long. A new report has indicated that 40% of workers plan to seek new employment in January.

15 January 2025Read article →

HR Headquarters

International Women’s Day (IWD) March 8th

In Ireland IWD celebrations are 1) last minute.com panic parties; 2) large corporate, big budget events with little soul; 3) an opportunity to get all the female employees together for the yearly LinkedIn post. Maybe in your company they are all three.

4 March 2024Read article →

HR Headquarters

Why We Should Humanise HR

I’d like to bet if you are reading this article, you began your career in HR because you had a desire to make a difference in the lives of employees. Flash forwards a few years and you read an article on Glassdoor bemoaning how HR in your company don’t care and don’t listen to employees.

26 February 2024Read article →

The Irish Examiner

Workplace Wellbeing: Positive role models at work

Workplace wellbeing champions are on the rise. It’s a win-win-win for employers who see greater productivity, fewer sick days and lower staff turnover

1 December 2023Read article →