Building Strong Teams Through HR - Esther Colman

Building Strong Teams Through HR - Esther Colman

From The Socius Podcast by William Freitas

May 6, 2025 · 39 min

About this episode

Esther Colman discusses the importance of HR in building strong teams and shares insights on leadership and workplace culture.

In this episode of The Socius Podcast , we sit down with Esther Colman, Director of Seed HR, a company providing end-to-end HR support for small businesses. Esther shares when businesses should seek HR help, how to approach hiring and onboarding, and why responsive, fractional HR services can be a smart solution when a full-time hire isn’t an option. She talks about her journey from retail and sales into HR, and how her passion for leadership and understanding people shaped her approach. We explore the link between psychology and HR, the importance of building a culture of belonging, and why flexibility is essential for modern workplaces. Esther also shares practical tools for adapting leadership styles to different personalities and situations. Finally, she reflects on founding Seed HR, the value of trust and relationships in business, and why consistency and discipline have been key to her success. Whether you’re growing your first team or strengthening an existing one, this conversation offers real-world insights for building better businesses. Connect with Esther: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-colman-seedhr/ Website: https://www.seedhr.com.au/ Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: William Freitas

Guest: Esther Colman

Topics covered

  • HR support
  • team building
  • leadership
  • workplace culture
  • hiring
  • onboarding

Keywords

  • HR
  • team building
  • leadership styles
  • workplace flexibility
  • hiring process
  • onboarding
  • business culture

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Organizations: Seed HR, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

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