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| Ep 040 - Quiet Influence: Thriving as an Introvert in Human Resources | 11 Feb 2025 | 01:07:22 | |
About The Guest(s): A lifelong learner and avid reader, Dennisse enjoys building her personal library and leading book clubs, including HR-themed ones. She created a LinkedIn group for HR Introverts and Ambiverts to build a supportive community. As an immigrant and eldest daughter, she embraces the challenges of navigating new paths. In her free time, Dennisse enjoys family time, hula dancing, writing, and brainstorming ideas for her podcast, Pan Dulce with Dennisse. Summary: In this conversation, the speakers discuss the unique strengths and challenges faced by introverts in the HR field. They emphasize the importance of support and community for introverts, highlighting their ability to lead with empathy and deep thinking. The discussion also covers the diverse roles available in HR that cater to different personality types, the significance of celebrating introverted achievements, and the need for connection and understanding in both personal and professional spaces. Finally, they offer valuable advice for those looking to enter or navigate their careers in HR. Key Takeaways:
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| Ep 039 - How to Authentically and Unapologetically Own Your HR Career | 18 Aug 2024 | 00:47:11 | |
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| Ep 030 - Own Your Career By Doing The Work | 22 Sep 2021 | 00:53:55 | |
In this week's episode, Ricklyn is joined by Carla Patton. Carla is a Certified Professional in Human Resources, offering an 18 year HR career distinguished by commended performance and proven results. She has demonstrated success in a broad range of HR-related activities. Carla prides herself on inspiring trust and engagement with Business Partners through building relationships at all levels of an organization. She is also the Co-Owner of The Career Salon, LLC and has a podcast with her twin sister covering issues related to career mobility, diversity, and inclusion, human capital and leadership. In this episode you will learn:
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| Ep 029 - People Say She's Brave, She Says She's Prepared | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:49:29 | |
In this week's episode, Ricklyn is joined by Angela Shaw. Angela Shaw is an accomplished HR professional. She grew her career from an administrative employee to leadership and has served as a Vice President of HR and was recently named Chief People Officer at a growing juice company in Austin, TX. She has a BS degree in Business with a minor in Human Resources. She is certified as a SHRM Senior Certified Professional. Angela has a love of HR but is specifically devoted to diversity, inclusion, and workforce readiness. Angela views volunteer leadership as a pathway for her passion as a servant leader to the HR community. She has steadily been involved with SHRM chapters since 2011 including 2019 President of the Austin Human Resource Management Association and currently Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director for TXSHRM. She is currently concentrating on teaching HR and consulting. She also serves on the board of two other organizations PelotonU and the YWCA of Greater Austin. In this episode you will learn:
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| Ep 028 - How To Leverage Data To Make Business Decisions | 08 Sep 2021 | 00:40:54 | |
In this week’s episode, Ricklyn is joined by Kevyn Rustici. Kevyn is a Strategic Human Asset Consultant - Flipping HR from Cost Center to Profit Center with HRevolution. His "passion project" is upskilling HR professionals to become better business partners through data, metrics, and analytics. By focusing on the people, process, and technology today we can relieve HR of the administrative, reactionary practices of yesterday to a more strategic proactive function, to maximize the bottom-line impact. In this episode, you will learn:
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| Ep 027 - Give Yourself Permission To Dream Bigger | 01 Sep 2021 | 00:46:08 | |
In this week’s episode, Ricklyn is joined by Sandra M. Reed, SPHR. Sandra is a leading expert in the certification of Human Resource Professionals. She is the author of HRCI’s Official Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge, and numerous PHR SPHR exam preparation books, SHRM case studies, learning modules and training for adult students. Sandra holds her undergraduate degree in Industrial-Organizational psychology, and her graduate degree in Organizational Leadership. She is a Master Practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality assessment (MBTI), and the owner of a business consulting group that specializes in strategy, organizational effectiveness and design and leadership development for small businesses. Sandra lives in the heart of the Central Valley of California. In this episode, you will learn:
Books mentioned in the show Long Life Learning by Michelle Weise Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be by Frank Bruni HR Body of Knowledge by Sandra M. Reed
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| Ep 026- The Impact Of Talent Acquisition on Employees and Organizations | 25 Aug 2021 | 00:36:12 | |
In this week’s episode, Ricklyn is joined by John Carlson, Talent Leader at LivingHR. John (he/him/his) is an HR and DEI expert who has worked with some of the top organizations in the world, helping to analyze their business and create/revamp their D&I and culture programs. As a Talent leader for LivingHR, John specializes in DEI Strategy Consulting, Equity Analytics, and HR Operations. In this episode, you will learn:
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| Ep 025 - Why DE&I is more than just an HR function | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:48:01 | |
Have you ever wondered what DE&I is and how it fits within an organization? Join Ricklyn in this week's episode as she chats to Jocelyn Thompson, the Principal & CEO of WorkVision Consulting, a boutique Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Consulting firm whose services focus on creating strategic DE&I plans, providing training and implementation, and assessing compensation equity. Jocelyn has eight years of experience working in the Human Resources and DE&I space but began her career managing teams of people in the restaurant and retail industry which she did for seven years. She has her Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification along with several DE&I related certs including Anti-Racism for DE&I and the Diversity & Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University. In this episode, you will learn:
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| Ep 024 - Supporting Employees With Benefits Literacy as a HR Professional | 11 Aug 2021 | 00:53:44 | |
In this week’s episode, Ricklyn is joined by Cassandra Rose. Cassandra is a Partner at Meritarc and is setting a new standard for helping organizations optimize their Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion strategy. Having held roles at multibillion-dollar global brands and unicorn startups, Cassandra has developed proven strategies which positively impact the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of employees and embed equitable practices. Cassandra has over 15 years of HR experience and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) with a B.B.A. in Business Management, Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations, and Professional Certificates in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Leadership. She is a proud member of the Forbes Human Resources Council and Human Capital Foundry. In this episode, you will learn:
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| Ep 023 - The Journey from HR graduate to Intern | 04 Aug 2021 | 00:51:12 | |
Are you studying HR Management and would love to hear about the transition into the workplace? In this week’s episode, Ricklyn is joined by Jalonni Weaver. Jalonni is currently working as a Talent Acquisition Intern for Charles Schwab. Jalonni didn't know majoring or getting a degree in HR was a thing until last year. She received a Bachelors in Fine Arts focus in Photography in undergrad and once out of college started working for Southwest Airlines. But then the pandemic hit and the airline industry was massively affected. She left Southwest and went to work in the finance industry as an Operations Admin, having no idea what that entailed at the time. Jalonni was inspired at an interview by three black women and straight after, she went home and applied to get her Masters in Human Resource Management. Jalonni loves being the face of the company and it is her goal is to make a difference wherever she’s employed and help people reach their career goals. In this episode, you will learn:
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| Ep 022- What Does Making An Impact in HR Mean To You | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:45:36 | |
Joining Ricklyn today is Chris Rollins. Chris is a purpose-driven leadership and executive coach who helps senior leaders – especially in the LGBTQ+ community – experience new levels of growth, success and fulfillment. Before working as an independent coach, Chris spent a decade in corporate America, first in sales and sales leadership roles, and most recently as SVP of Organizational Development on the executive team for eMarketer, a leading digital marketing research company in NYC. He was a trusted thought partner to the CEO, and balanced his time between leading high-impact company wide initiatives, working with individual leaders, and supporting his team. Prior to his professional career, Chris was a 4-year D1 athlete (Golf) at Davidson College where he majored in Psychology. In this episode, you will learn:
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| Ep 021 - How To Pivot From Employee to Entrepreneur | 21 Jul 2021 | 00:59:47 | |
Ever wondered how to pivot from HR to CEO of your own company? Join Ricklyn as she chats to Erika Benjamin, who has done just that. Erika had a 20 year career in HR before becoming a full time entrepreneur and is now Founder, CEO and Head Chef of Southern Girl Granola. You may want to work in HR, but not retire from HR. And that’s okay. Erika is proof that it is possible to pivot and pursue other passions. - How to show up for job interviews and stand out - How being an employee is similar to entrepreneurship - How and why HR should influence organizations to support Black businesses Connect with our host: Connect with our guest:
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| Ep 038 - The Importance of Human Connection in HR and the Workplace | 07 Sep 2023 | 01:03:55 | |
About The Guest: Tiersa Hall, a world-class master trainer and HR consultant, shares her journey into the field of HR and the challenges she faced along the way. She emphasizes the importance of mindset and confidence in HR professionals and offers advice on how to navigate complex workplace issues. Tiersa also discusses the role of HR in shaping company culture and highlights the need for a balance between policy and human connection. She shares insights on how to sell the value of culture work to organizations and offers guidance for HR leaders looking to partner with consultants. Key Takeaways:
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| Ep 020 - Operate from a place of passion and strong values, not fear | 07 Jul 2021 | 00:45:28 | |
On the show chatting with Ricklyn this week is Katrina Strohl, a Navy veteran who served as an Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM). Now, with over 10 years of HR experience, several HR Certifications and multiple career coaching certifications, Katrina continues to serve others. Katrina is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Fill Your Cup Consulting LLC, where she provides career coaching, resume revamp, LinkedIn profile editing, HR Consulting services, workshop facilitation and corporate training to her clients. In 2018, Katrina decided to take their own life after months of internalizing the behavior of a toxic workplace. Since then she has become a huge advocate of mental health. Katrina hopes to continue their education in mental health to reduce the stigma and assist them in hosting Absolutely Not, the podcast about setting personal boundaries at work.
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| Ep 019 - The Importance of Self Care in HR | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:45:15 | |
Laura Mazzullo is the Founder and Owner of East Side Staffing, a boutique Recruitment Firm specializing in the placement of experienced HR professionals. East Side Staffing’s values are kindness, curiosity, and humility. Laura is led by those values and is committed to strategic talent acquisition by consistently creating new ways to innovate and partner with her HR network. Laura offers customized coaching and consulting services to talent acquisition professionals, HR Hiring Managers, and HR job-Seekers as the space continues to evolve, demanding modern, people-first approaches. You’ve seen her featured in the media as a hiring expert: HR Magazine, NY Post, Wall Street Journal, RecruitingDaily, ERE, The Huffington Post and more! In this episode, you will learn:
Connect with our host: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ricklynwoods/ Website: https://ricklynwoods.com
Connect with our guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mazzullo-6b98675/ Youtube: LearnWithLauraHR | |||
| Ep 018 - Don’t be afraid to ask as an HR professional | 16 Jun 2021 | 00:55:20 | |
This week, Ricklyn welcomes Nikki Pounds, an accomplished business Executive with more than 25 years of corporate human resources expertise and the owner of HR Unequivocally®. HR Unequivocally® partners with organizations to create growth strategies involving all aspects of human capital management, engagement and talent development. Nikki founded her company in 2018 after discovering her true passion for helping leaders lead authentically. She utilizes tools to help leaders understand their behavioral work-style, embrace their preferences and increase their emotional awareness. Nikki prides herself on empowering others to succeed by providing the necessary training, support, expertise and guidance needed to meet and often exceed their goals.
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Connect with our host: Linkedin: Ricklyn Woods LinkedIn: www.ricklynwoods.com
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| Ep 017 - A growth mindset is essential as an HR professional | 09 Jun 2021 | 01:00:03 | |
This week, Ricklyn welcomes Michelle Raymond, an HR Specialist, and Trainer, Visibility Strategist, Certified Master NLP Practitioner and award-winning International TEDx Speaker on a mission to make the inVisible Visible. As CEO and Founder of The People’s Partner, an HR and Coaching Consultancy that provides inclusive training solutions, Michelle is also a champion of diversity and inclusion. Her team of experts supports organizations in building inclusive leadership and cultures, often uncovering both conscious and unconscious racial bias that exists in the work environment. Michelle has become a respected and in-demand business coach, keynote speaker and has been featured in People Management, HR Grapevine, The Guardian, Housekeeping Magazine, The BBC and Sky TV. Clients have included household global brands such as Amazon and MAC Cosmetics. In this episode, you will learn:
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| Ep 016 - How To Build Strong Capability in HR Teams | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:50:42 | |
In this episode, Ricklyn chats to Irene Asare, International Human Capital Expert with 25 years' experience across multi-geographies across Africa & Europe. Irene is the Founder and CEO of CarvinClay People Development; a leading-edge HR and People practice Consultancy in Ghana offering unique HR Advisory, HR Transformation, Executive Recruitment, Training and HR Business Support. As a Change Agent, Irene's focus on transformation is evident as she has led significant organizational change & effective programmes in the oil & gas, banking and telecommunications industries.
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| Ep 015 - Create a culture based on the employees that you serve | 26 May 2021 | 00:58:23 | |
This week, Ricklyn chats with Khalilah Olokunola, Chief People Officer for TRU Colors, a for-profit company with a social mission to unite gang rivals. In her current role as an HR Executive that began training active gang members, she understands the importance of building the right culture & systems for a sustainable organization, She is also a passionate advocate for workplace diversity, inclusion, and second-chance hiring. Khalilah learned about life & leadership growing up in the streets of Brooklyn, NY before attending college both in NYC & NC. She has also completed open coursework at M.I.T uLab & Harvard University on Entrepreneurship, Leading from the Emerging Future & Deliberations of Social Change. She holds additional certifications in Strategic HR | Workforce development & Peer Counseling. Khalilah has spoken across the country for conferences, companies & schools. Her charismatic presentation is known for igniting, informing & impacting those that are listening. In this episode, you will learn:
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| Ep 014 - Recognize and leverage your strengths as an HR professional whilst embracing the uncomfortable | 19 May 2021 | 01:09:22 | |
This week, Ricklyn chats with Joanne Simon-Walters, Head of Human Resources at AeroMD. Joanne is a dynamic speaker, author, human resources, and leadership professional with 20 years of progressive management experience in multiple industries including education, healthcare, information technology, and financial services. In addition, Joanne creates and delivers online leadership training courses and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. with a focus on Agribusiness Leadership within the Caribbean. In this episode, you will learn:
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| Ep 013 - Linking HR activity to business results can make a huge impact | 12 May 2021 | 00:52:25 | |
Today we welcome Erin Dangerfield, Vice President, Human Resources at the Golden State Warriors where she leads the HR, Talent Acquisition and D&I programs for the Golden State Warriors, Chase Center, the Santa Cruz Warriors, the Golden Guardians, and the Warriors Gaming Squad. During her 15-year career in HR, Erin has worked in a variety of industries including wholesale distribution, real estate, agriculture, alternative energy, and now the sports and entertainment industry. Erin is in her second season with the Golden State Warriors and has played an integral role in the inaugural year of Chase Center.
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| Ep 012 - Mental health and HR: who’s going to advise and care for you? | 05 May 2021 | 00:47:31 | |
On the show chatting with Ricklyn this week is Melissa Doman, an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, & Mental Health at Work Specialist. Melissa equips companies, individuals, and leaders to have constructive conversations about mental health in the workplace. Melissa has spoken, presented, and consulted for international, national, and local organizations and Fortune 500 companies across industries and across the globe – including clients like Salesforce, Charlotte Tilbury, the NHS, and the Independent Publishers Guild. She is also currently writing a book that will be published in October 2021. In this episode, you will learn:
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Connect with our guest: Email: melissa@melissadoman.com Her book Yes, You Can Talk about Mental Health At Work: Here’s Why (and how to do it really well) is available on Amazon and Google Books for pre-order. | |||
| Ep 011- How hiring a career coach can provide clarity on your HR journey | 28 Apr 2021 | 00:43:21 | |
This week, Ricklyn chats to Nakisha Hicks, the owner of The ElevateHer, LLC. She is a Career Coach and veteran HR executive who partners with women to guide them in their careers by assisting, equipping and strengthening them to discover their potential. Through her work at The ElevateHer, the women in which she serves have been able to recognize their professional value and worth, taking them from stuck and stalled to new and exciting heights in their careers. In addition to this work, Nakisha also partners with various educational and community outreach programs to provide job readiness services as well as she assists organizations in developing diverse and inclusive hiring practices. In this episode, you will learn:
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| Ep 037 - How To Keep Your Company Culture From Going To Sh!T | 30 Aug 2023 | 01:00:46 | |
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| Ep 010 - Speaking out and using your voice as a HR leader | 21 Apr 2021 | 00:49:08 | |
This week, Ricklyn chats to Tracie Sponenberg, the Chief People Officer of The Granite Group, a wholesale distributor with nearly fifty locations across New England. She has spent her career working with CEOs to align people & business strategies, working in industries like publishing, health and wellness, and professional services. Formerly a paper-pushing, compliance-driven HR person, she became a people-first business leader several years ago and has since made it a mission to help others do the same, through speaking around the globe, co-founding DisruptHRNH and HRRebooted, and writing daily short LinkedIn blogs. A bookworm & introvert, several years ago started getting comfortable with being uncomfortable and it changed her life for the better. In this episode, you will learn:
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| Ep 009 - What Does Modern Day HR look like? | 14 Apr 2021 | 00:43:39 | |
In today’s episode, we chat to Lars Schmidt, Founder of Amplify, Author of the bestselling book, Redefining HR, Podcast Host, and Fast Company contributor. In this episode, we explore:
Connect with our guest: LinkedIn: Lars Schmidt Twitter: @lars Website: www.amplifytalent.com His book, Redefining HR, can be found on Amazon.
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| Ep 008 - Balancing the interests of the organization and employee can be delicate | 07 Apr 2021 | 00:50:04 | |
In today’s episode, we chat to Rebecca Edwards, a dual senior certified, award-winning HR professional. After 20 years of in-house HR, she launched Infinite HR of Charlotte as a comprehensive HR consulting firm committed to implementing best practices while maintaining the delicate balance between the interests of organizations and their employees. Having successfully navigated within small, medium, and large organizations in corporate, non-profit, and government sectors from coast to coast – her HR knowledge and skillset are workplace-tested and proven. Rebecca’s outstanding HR practices garnered her the Charlotte Business Journal’s Best in HR award and led to her membership on the distinguished Forbes HR Council for senior-level executives. To date, she has penned over a dozen published contributions for Forbes.com, including three featured articles. Join the conversation as we chat about the benefits of informational interviews, how you can maintain the delicate balance between the interests of the organization and the employee, and managing tricky employee relations. Connect with our guest: LinkedIn: Rebecca Edwards, SPHR Website: www.infinitehrofcharlotte.com | |||
| Ep 007 - Curating an HR Culture | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:44:50 | |
In today’s episode, Ricklyn chats with Tiffany Castagno, CEO of CEPHR, LLC, a Human Resources Consulting Firm that supports small to mid-sized Businesses to build their infrastructures-to-scale and a strong employer brand and culture. Tiffany is a transformative HR Curator of Culture. Her why is building more psychologically safe organizations and cultures and stronger leadership to support the people and processes within organizations. She is also co-author of a children’s book, “Can a Zebra Change Its Stripes?” that teaches children about embracing difference. She enjoys serving her community and believes that together is better. They delve into how companies can curate a positive organizational culture and how you as an HR business partner can help leaders engage in curating that culture. Also, the importance of understanding what your personal values are when seeking out job opportunities. Connect with our guest: LinkedIn: Tiffany Castagno Clubhouse: @tcastagno Her book is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble | |||
| Ep 006: Philosophy’s place in HR | 24 Mar 2021 | 00:45:18 | |
My guest on today’s episode is Paul LaLonde. Paul is a deliberate HR professional with a passion for the nonprofit sector. Currently, Paul serves as the VP of HR for CEDA of Cook County in Chicago, a Community Action Agency that provides services to low-income and at-risk individuals. He believes philosophy is a difference-making pursuit in life and business. Learning, teaching, and being of service to others is his purpose. He is an avid reader and writer and publishes regularly on his blog. Join the conversation as we chat about how philosophy and empathy play a role and how as HR leaders you can influence leadership and decision-makers to make a change. Connect with our guest: LinkedIn: Paul LaLonde Twitter: @HRPaul49 Blog: HRPhilosopher.com | |||
| Ep 005: Transition into HR the non-traditional way | 17 Mar 2021 | 00:37:25 | |
Join me as I chat with Angelica Patlán, who recently completed a career transition from a 911 dispatcher to a Human Resources Coordinator. Angelica has been making waves since day one by overcoming obstacles and breaking down barriers for others to make a better future for work in HR. We explore why Angelica chose to work in HR, the power of networking and leveraging social media to get your foot in the door, and the questions you should ask at the interview to gain insight into their organizational culture. Connect with our guest: LinkedIn: Angelica Patlán Listen to her podcast: The Nontraditional Way. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify | |||
| Ep 004: HR isn’t a dedicated title – it’s a way of life | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:46:16 | |
My guest on today’s episode is Tina Marie Wohlfield, Founder and Chief People Strategist at TIMAWO. She is a passionate champion of human resources, leadership and talent management with over 25 years experience in the Human Resources profession. Tina Marie is an active member of the HR community and dedicated advocate for advancing the HR profession through collaboration, partnerships, and mentorship. In 2018, she co-founded HR unite a professional networking and advocacy community to support HR professionals. Join the conversation as we chat about how you can transition or break into a career in HR, leverage prior management or transferable skills through certification and the importance of empathy. Connect with our guest: LinkedIn: Tina Marie Wohlfield Twitter: @TMWohlfield Tina Marie's book, Stop Collaborate and Listen – Developing impactful HR partnerships through collaboration is available online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Walmart. | |||
| Ep 003: Being strategic and intentional in your HR journey | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:52:50 | |
My guest today is Emily Lawson, certified executive career transitions coach and former corporate HR business partner. She primarily focuses on helping servant leaders understand how to transition their careers and work with companies that are aligned to their core values and who authentically support a positive culture. We chat about how being true to yourself can help you target and pursue roles that are truly aligned with your strengths and core values, how to overcome any challenges with getting leadership buy-in and how to communicate the strategic work that you do. Connect with our guest: LinkedIn: Emily Lawson Website: www.hrlogicsolutions.com | |||
| Ep 002: The journey from internal HR leader to CEO of an HR consulting business | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:45:12 | |
Joining me today is a true powerhouse! Dr. Tana M. Session is the CEO & Founder of TanaMSession.com, a certified Women Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) with over 20 years of Human Resources experience. Dr. Session specializes in cultural engineering, facilitated experiences and leadership & organizational development. She has spent ten years as the top Human Resources executive for both domestic and international organizations where she led various change initiatives and up-leveled entire departments, including talent, systems and infrastructure. She has partnered with hi-tech start-ups and fast-growth companies as well as McDonald's, Topa Insurance Group, Thermo-Fisher Scientific, Xerox, Cognizant, Citibanamex, and many other multi-national for-profit & not for profit organizations. Her experience has enabled her to embed her passion for Diversity, Equality & Inclusion in everything she develops and implements. Tana was recently recognized as a “Top Company Culture Consultant” by Fond.co and a Huffington Post “Top Female Expert to Follow,” and in 2019, Tana received her Honorary Doctorate (PhD) degree in Philosophy/Humane Letters. Tana is the official LinkedIn Learning expert for Diversity & Inclusion in recruiting and interviewing and was also recognized by Forbes as a “Top Diversity & Inclusion Business Leader.” Dr. Session is an international speaker who has spoken at professional events throughout the U.S. as well as Bangkok, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Jamaica. Join us as we chat about making the transition from being less tactical to more strategic, how companies can put more focus on diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace plus how to break into HR when you don’t have anyone sponsoring you or advocating on your behalf and you don’t have any direct experience. Connect with our guest: Website: https://www.tanamsession.com/ Social media: @drtanamsession Pre-order her latest book, Working While Black: A Woman’s Guide to Stop Being The Best Kept Secret on https://www.tanamsession.com/products | |||
| Ep 001: We Are Humans in Human Resources | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:42:18 | |
My guest on this episode is Amy Miller, a tenured technical recruiter in the Seattle area with over 20 years in recruiting and the last eight years in tech between Microsoft, Google and Amazon. She is passionate about empowering jobseekers through her blog and YouTube channel where she posts weekly videos busting recruiting myths. Join the conversation as we chat about how to create a platform for yourself and build a strong consistent brand, how to be more strategic and speak the professional love language of the person you’ll be partnering with. Amy also shares some advice for aspiring HR pros who want to know how to break into HR and those who’ve had a long career and feel that they’ve plateaued and may be feeling unfulfilled.
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| Ep 036 - Building Your Personal Brand and Navigating the Job Search Process | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:42:52 | |
About The Guest: Matt Parkin is the Business Development Lead at FindWRK, a search-based alternative to job boards. He is also a LinkedIn Top Marketing Voice and helps entrepreneurs and executives grow their personal brands on LinkedIn. Matt is actively involved in the community as an entrepreneurship mentor and has been featured in various publications for his thought leadership in HR and talent acquisition. Summary: Matt Parkin, the Business Development Lead at FindWRK, shares his journey in HR and marketing and provides valuable insights on personal branding, networking, and the future of the job search process. He emphasizes the importance of personal branding on LinkedIn and shares tips on how HR professionals can leverage the platform to build their personal brand. Matt also discusses the benefits of thought leadership and how it can enhance career growth. He highlights the unique features of Find Work, a platform that connects job seekers and employers in the hourly workforce, and explains how it improves the candidate experience and streamlines the hiring process. Key Takeaways:
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| Trailer | 06 Mar 2021 | 00:02:23 | |
Are you an HR professional or an aspiring HR pro? If so, this podcast is for you! Join Ricklyn Woods, a certified HR pro turn resume writer and career coach, as she interviews HR thought leaders, HR professionals from all functions within HR including technology and data analytics, and those in entry-level HR roles. It is her goal to amplify voices in HR by sharing career stories that will inspire aspiring HR professionals and those already in the field. Launching March 10, 2021. | |||
| Ep 035 - Debunking the Negative Stigma of Job Hopping | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:47:13 | |
About The Guest(s): Brittany King is a Senior Level Talent Acquisition, Talent Intelligence, and Diversity Leader. She is a passionate advocate for helping others create opportunities in the midst of life's most challenging circumstances. Brittany is also a self-proclaimed "neighborhood hope dealer" and is dedicated to using her voice and message to inspire and uplift others. Summary: In this episode, host Ricklyn interviews Brittany King, Senior Manager-Talent Acquisition, Talent Intelligence, and Diversity at The Kraft Heinz Company. They discuss the importance of job hoppers and debunk the negative stigma associated with changing jobs frequently. Brittany shares her own experience as a job hopper and emphasizes that job hopping does not reflect a person's ability to perform a job. They also discuss the need for psychological safety in the hiring process and the importance of being honest about past work experiences. Brittany shares her journey into HR, including her first HR job as an HR consultant and her passion for talent acquisition. She also talks about her role as a "neighborhood hope dealer" and how she uses her voice and message to inspire others. Key Takeaways:
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| Ep 034 - Confessions of an HR Pro | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:52:44 | |
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| Ep 033 - She's Doing HR Her Way, On Her Terms | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:49:03 | |
My guest for this episode is Lauren Davis, an HR professional with a juris doctorate and 15+ years of experience working with clients in multiple industries. She offers a full-suite of HR services to small to mid-sized businesses to help mitigate risk and secure their bottom lines. Lauren has worked both in-house and as a consultant for a large PEO. She has mentored many newer HR professionals to broaden their depth of HR knowledge. If you've ever considered hanging your own shingle and starting your own HR consulting practice, you'll appreciate the gems dropped in this episode. In this episode, Lauren shares:
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| Ep 032 - Are You Ready for an Uprise in HR? | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:48:54 | |
My guest for this episode is Rebecca Weaver. She is the Founder and CEO of HRuprise, a marketplace and community that connects people with HR coaches to help them grow, develop, and navigate their toughest workplace challenges. After 20 years of working in HR, Rebecca grew frustrated with just how much is stacked in favor of the company, including the role of HR. Her experience has run the gamut, from well-established companies like Target and Home Depot, to experimental companies like Tony Hsieh's Downtown Project. Rebecca created HRuprise to level the playing field for employees, providing HR that works for employees, rather than the company. In this episode you will learn:
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| Ep 031 - Turn The Interview In Your Favor | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:47:31 | |
Lisa, a Partner at Meritarc, where she and her colleagues believe that people strategy IS business strategy. Lisa delivers exceptional business outcomes through a deep understanding of client needs and how to solve unique challenges. She develops talent through proven strategies. and has over 20 years of HR experience, including roles as Head of U.S. HR for Scotiabank, SVP of Leadership Development at Bank of America Merrill Lynch along with a variety of global HR roles at CIBC and Deutsche Bank. Lisa is Hogan Assessment Certified and was inducted into the YWCA of the City of New York, Academy of Women Leaders. In this episode, you will learn:
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