117: Navigating Onboarding, Culture, and Accountability with Michelle Meehan and Emma Mills

If you have not already listened to part one of this episode, 105: Mastering the Art of Hiring for Your Business with Michelle Meehan and Emma Mills – make sure you check it out!

Do you ever wonder how to effectively onboard new hires while building a thriving company culture?

In today’s episode we dive into the answers with two remarkable guests: Michelle Meehan, Vice President of Marketing at Plum, and Emma Mills, founder of MyPA and host of MyTV. Together, they share their expertise on successful onboarding, creating a strong company culture, and holding teams accountable.

Whether you’re growing a small business or managing a larger team, this episode is packed with wisdom and strategies to help you build a successful, purpose-driven company.

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Key Takeaways:

Advice for successful onboarding – whether you are a large or small company
The importance of Flexibility and adaptability for all business owners.
Tips for Building a Culture That Lasts
Setting Expectations and Accountability: Learn how to create clear expectations for your team and hold them accountable in a way that fosters trust and productivity.
Communication and Trust: Both Michelle and Emma highlight the importance of open communication and trusting your gut when it comes to hiring the right people for your team

Who are Michelle and Emma:?

Emma Mills, Founder of MiPA. An award-winning business owner, Emma has built one of the most successful Virtual PA and Call Answering companies in the UK and now supports some of the country’s leading business owners, directors and entrepreneurs in the UK, Europe and soon to be the US.

Emma founded MiPA in 2008 after several years as an executive PA herself; she loved giving people the gift of time, and wanted to do more of it. Emma hosts Mi TV the weekly video series which helps business owners to focus on the fun stuff and run a business they love.

Michelle Meehan, Vice President of Marketing at Plum, the revolutionary talent assessment provider, is an award-winning creative professional focused on bringing significant branding and growth strategy expertise to her role. Before this, Michelle served as Plum’s fractional Head of Marketing and operated The Silver Thread, a brand consultancy.

Leveraging her top skills, revealed by her Plum Profile, Michelle brings a wealth of Communication, Innovation and Management skills to her position. Since joining the company, Michelle has achieved significant momentum by leveraging out-of-the-box strategies to differentiate Plum from competitors and educate attendees on Plum’s value at industry-leading events.

Mic Drop Moments:

“When you’re early in the business journey, it’s normal to not have everything figured out. Just keep spinning the plates and learn as you go—that’s how you evolve and grow.” – Emma Mills

“A key to accountability is regular check-ins, so when it’s time for a review, nothing comes as a surprise. It’s about open communication throughout the journey, not just at the finish line.” – Michelle Meehan

“Sometimes, the best hire isn’t someone who waits for instructions, but someone who can show you a better way to do things, bringing their expertise and vision to the table.” – Emma Mills

“The true test of a strong company culture is when what’s spoken at the top is actually experienced throughout the entire organization, from leadership to the team on the ground.” – Michelle Meehan