PODCAST INTERVIEW with Executive Grooves
6 February 2026If you think HR is all policies, processes, and paperwork… Steve Botterill will change your mind.
My latest hashtag#executivegrooves guest is the Owner of Resourceful People Group Ltd and one of the most grounded, commercially minded, human HR leaders I’ve ever met.
Steve has spent his career where people and performance collide. He’s led teams, shaped cultures, and supported owner‑managers who are spinning more plates than they care to admit. And he’s honest about the tough moments too; the decisions that stretched him, the lessons that stuck, and the clarity that only comes from real‑world leadership.
What I love about Steve’s approach is simple:
👉 HR isn’t a compliance function
👉 It’s a value‑creating engine for small businesses
👉 And when done well, it helps leaders get ahead, not clean up messes
This episode goes deeper than “HR best practice.” We talk about resilience, pressure, people strategy, and what it really takes to build organisations where people can thrive, not just survive.
In this short clip I asked Steve what advice he would give his younger self?…….
Here are the links to the full episode:
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eTCTABtB
Youtube: https://lnkd.in/e2HCBpem
If you’re a business owner, HR professional, or just someone who cares about leadership done well, this is one you’ll want to tune into.
