Episodes
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In this HR Sound Off podcast episode, we welcome Bill Brown, Principal and Chief People Officer at Think People.Culture. Bill shares his inspiring journey through HR, offering valuable advice for those aspiring to become a Chief People Officer. We dive into his book Don't Suck At Recruiting, and get a sneak peek into his upcoming release, Don't Suck at Culture. Bill emphasizes the importance of ethical consistency in HR and building early company wins. He also shares his favorite reads, including Redefining HR by Lars Schmidt and insights from the Harvard Business Review.
This episode is packed with practical insights and resources for HR professionals aiming to excel in their careers. Don't miss out!
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In this episode of HR Sound Off, I'm thrilled to welcome Kim Blue, Chief Executive Officer at K Blue Consulting. Kim takes us through her inspiring HR journey, from her corporate beginnings to becoming an entrepreneur and a leader in Fractional HR. She shares valuable insights on how to articulate boundaries for better work/life integration and the importance of evolving as a strategic partner in HR.
Kim also gives us a peek into her favorite reads, including Atlas of the Heart, the Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. Plus, she offers special shoutouts to Minda Harts and Dr. Meisha-ann Martin, two thought leaders who continue to inspire her.
One of the highlights of our conversation is Kim's take on a common HR misconception—HR is often seen as the bottleneck in processes, but she’s excited about the evolution of the field. "pivot past the discord," Kim says, as she looks forward to the future of HR.
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Organizational Ombuds with the remarkable Dina (Lynch) Eisenberg, Founder and President of Ombudsology LLC. Dina shares her extensive experience and insights, having dedicated three decades to the role of an Ombuds.
Are you curious about stepping out of corporate HR? Dina offers invaluable advice on how to transition into this rewarding career path, highlighting the unique opportunities and challenges it presents. Whether you're considering a career change or simply want to broaden your understanding of conflict resolution within organizations, this episode is a must-listen.
Dina's book recommendation, In Sheep’s Clothing, by Dr. George K. Simon, also provides practical strategies for dealing with manipulative people at work—an essential read for anyone navigating complex workplace dynamics.
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In this episode of HR Sound Off, I sit down with Kara Boyce, the Director of Human Capital for Guyana & Dutch Caribbean at Unicomer. Kara brings a wealth of experience and insights from her journey in the HR world, sharing her unique perspective on mentorship, change management, and the common misconceptions that often cloud the profession.
Kara reflects on her transformative experiences of being mentored, highlighting the profound impact it has had on her career and personal growth. She delves into her passion for change management, emphasizing the importance of guiding organizations and employees through transitions with empathy and strategic planning.
She candidly discusses the realities of working in HR and offers her thoughts on how the profession can better communicate its true value.
Kara shares her current reading list, which includes "Ego Is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday and "The Diary of a CEO" by Steven Bartlett. These books have influenced her leadership style and approach to personal development, and she explains why they are must-reads for anyone looking to grow in their career.
Check out Kara's thought-provoking LinkedIn newsletter, "Letters of Apology Signed a Corporate Leader," where she addresses various leadership topics with honesty and insight.
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This week, I am talking to Sally Loftis, a trailblazing consultant in human resources, organization development, and social justice. Sally shares her unique HR origin story and delves into the critical issue of pay equity and its profound impact on the workplace. She also reveals her current reading list and dispels a common HR misconception that you won't want to miss!
Don't miss this enlightening episode.
The HR Sound Off Podcast is brought to you by HRatHeart Consulting Inc. - The HR Safe Space
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This week, we're thrilled to have Emma Djemil join us. Emma is the Founder of Be Unstoppable, a movement dedicated to transforming workplaces for everyone, one brave woman at a time.
In our conversation, Emma emphasizes the importance of truly knowing yourself as a human being to discover who you are as an HR professional. She shares her captivating HR origin story, detailing her journey and the lessons learned along the way.
Emma also introduces us to her initiatives, the HR Club and HR Big Meet event, which she hosts in the UK. These gatherings are designed to foster community and growth among HR professionals.
As someone who has stepped outside corporate HR, Emma discusses her journey and the significance of self-care in maintaining her well-being as an Entrepreneur. Her insights are invaluable for anyone looking to navigate the complex world of HR while staying true to themselves.
This episode is brought to you with the compliments of HRatHeart Consulting Inc. - The HR Safe Space.
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When I share success stories from my coaching practice, I always tell the story of my guest's today. Melissa Lockhart and I met at a pivotal moment in her HR career. Our work together led her to leave a successful career in HR to start her very own nightwear brand, Melda Moda. Today, Melissa joins me to share her HR story and explain why she left corporate HR to pursue her passion.
It was a pleasure speaking with Melissa to learn about the drivers that led her to make the choice she did and about her success so far. Melissa is a true success story of what life looks like on the other side of HR burnout. She has been featured in Essence, Brides, and Uptown, and her line is worn by everyday women as well as Real Housewives and Influencers.
I am so proud of Melissa for doing the work internally to help her get to where she is today. I am honoured to have been a part of her story, and we hope her story will encourage you.
Melissa also recommended checking out the book Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie by Bevy Smith.
Check out Melda Moda https://meldamoda.com/
Follow Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissalockhart/. Her tagline is "People Ops & Pajamas."
This episode is brought to you by HR@Heart Consulting Inc. - The HR Safe Space.
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The brilliant Stephanie Lemek is joining me in the studio this week. Stephanie left In-house HR after spending 16 years working in various industries. Why? Like many of us who took the time to reflect on our HR careers during the pandemic, she realised corporate HR was not serving her gifts as an HR professional.
Today, Stephanie runs her own HR consultancy and spends time on a pet project she likes to call The Wounded Workforce, where she helps HR professionals recognise employees experiencing trauma by first recognising their trauma. You do not want to miss this episode.
HR professionals experience trauma in the workplace, and often they brush it aside to move on to the following work task; as time passes, that trauma builds until it explodes and shows up in your body and behaviour in ways that make you have to take a step back to address the trauma.
Stephanie and I take some time to talk about our workplace traumas and why the work we both do matters at this time.
Stephanie's resources:
What Happened To You? - Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah WinfreyThe Deepest Well - Nadine Burke-HarrisGo check out The Wounded Workforce to learn more about Stephanie's work. https://www.thewoundedworkforce.com/certifications
This HR Sound Off Podcast Show episode is brought to you with the compliments of HR@Heart Consulting Inc. - The HR Safe Space. www.hratheart.com
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This week's guest joins me from New Zealand as I talk to fellow HR for HR Coach - Lisa Young. Lisa joins me to share her HR origin story (coming into HR having started her career in TV).
Lisa is very passionate about the work she is doing now to support HR professionals in building their competencies and skills. Check out her online community and follow her on Instagram and LinkedIn to keep up to date with her work.
Lisa shares some podcasts she is listening to, including Bridget James Ling's The Business Coaching Podcast. We also talk about confidence anchors and Beyonce.
The episode is sponsored by HRatHeart Consulting Inc. - The HR Safe Space.
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Join me in the sound booth this week as I sit down with the dynamic Bria McCray! Bria's journey from her first HR role to becoming the VP of People at RelationalAI and Founder of HRBP Consulting is nothing short of inspiring.
In this episode, Bria shares her unique HR origin story and invaluable advice for anyone seeking an HR internship. Her passion for creating innovative and effective people ops strategies that support rapid growth without compromising company culture is truly captivating.
Discover the tools and techniques Bria used to thrive as an HR department of one and hear what currently excites her most about the HR world. Plus, you won't want to miss the HR misconception that's got her buzzing!
📚 Bria's book pick: The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Morgan and Michael Lennington.
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In this episode, I sit down with Felicia Shakiba, the founder and host of CPO Playbook. Felicia shares her HR origin story, and then we get into organizational design in HR. Felicia emphasizes the importance of effective people management in supporting business growth and suggests that HR teams should adopt a Center of Excellence (COE) model and implement agile practices.
Felicia also shares her decision to leave corporate and start her venture, highlighting the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship in the HR space.
We also touch on the value of external perspectives in HR and the need for more women and HR leaders on boards. We debunk the misconception that HR is unnecessary in the boardroom, emphasizing our strategic importance.
Felicia's resources:
Balancing Acts: Unleashing the Power of Creativity in Your Life & Work by Daniel Lamarre
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My guest this week is the brilliantly talented Cavelle Joseph-St. Omer. Cavelle is the Divisional Manager of Human Resources at UDeCOTT in Trinidad and Tobago. She is devoted to creating great workplace experiences and is focused on her HR career's legacy story. As such, she serves as the President of the Human Resources Management Association of Trinidad & Tobago (a.k.a. HRMATT) and the Caribbean Institute of Human Resource Management. She sits on many other boards dedicated to improving productivity and engagement in the workplace.
In this episode, Cavelle tells us how she does everything and what is coming next for her. She is just getting started, and I am excited to see what she is planning. Cavelle shares her HR origin story and the HR misconception that bothers her.
Cavelle's top read: Atomic Habits by James Clear
This episode is sponsored by HRatHeart Consulting Inc. - The HR Safe Space.
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This week, I am magnifying the voice of Nicholas Roberts. Nicholas is the Regional Manager, Human Resources (Barbados & The Eastern Caribbean) at Coralisle Group Ltd. and the President of the Human Resource Management Association of Barbados (HRMAB).
In this episode, Nicholas shares his HR origin story. I was today years old when I learned that Nicholas has a culinary background.
Nicholas also shares some of the amazing things happening at HRMAB, including their upcoming conference in October and why he believes HR professionals need to utilize LinkedIn more.
My favourite quote from this episode is, "You cannot eat HR."
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What is Fractional HR? Is it the same thing as consulting, or is it something more? The brilliantly talented Anessa Fike is here to answer these questions this week. Anessa has been working in fractional HR roles for over a decade, and in this episode, she shares her HR origin story and her Fractional HR journey.
Anessa started her career in journalism and shares some of the similarities between journalism and HR.
Anessa is also the Author of the book: The Revolution of Work: F*ck the Patriarchy and the Workplace It Built, and she shares the why behind writing this book.
We also talk about the importance of being business savvy in HR and much more.
Enjoy the conversation.
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On this week's episode of HR Sound Off, I interview the amazing Cassidy Edwards, the Director of People Operations at Tradeblock.
Cassidy shares her HR origin story and offers valuable insights into her journey and experiences in the field.
In our conversation, Cassidy discusses the importance of radical rest and shares tips on how to deal with a toxic boss. She emphasizes the need for HR professionals to prioritize self-care and not carry trauma from one organization into another.
We talk a bit about sneaker culture and some of our favorite kicks. Check out our fangirl moment on two of our favorite people, Hebba Youssef and Anessa Fike.
My favorite quote from Cassidy is, "HR professionals are not passive participants in business strategy; we are active engineers of it."
Cassidy's Picks
HR Community - The Safe Space by Hebba Youssef - https://workweek.com/i-hate-it-here/community/safe-space/
Books
Born to Create by Anne Jacoby
The Revolution of Work: F the Patriarchy and the Workplace It Built by Anessa Fike
Podcast
I Hate It Here by Hebba Youssef
Total Meditation by Lil Jon
The HR Sound Off Podcast Show is Powered by HR@Heart Consulting Inc. - The HR Safe Space
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I had the pleasure of meeting Candice Walker while she was interviewed on the Redirection Podcast by Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid. Her story and insights were so compelling that I knew immediately she had to be a guest on my show. Candice is an HR professional and an Attorney at Law, bringing a unique perspective to her work at Toyota Jamaica.
In this episode, Candice shares her inspiring journey in HR and highlights the impactful initiatives she's spearheading at Toyota Jamaica. We also delve into her self-care practices, the books currently influencing her, and what keeps her passionate about the field of HR.
This episode is a bit longer because Candice and I took a moment to celebrate our mutual admiration for our dear friend, Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid, and the incredible work she continues to do.
Candice is reading:
My Brand Compass by Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid
A Pirate of Exquisite Mind: The Life of William Dampier: Explorer, Naturalist, and Buccaneer by Diana and Michael Preston
This episode is powered by HRatHeart Consulting Inc. -The HR Safe Space.
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Do you believe that happiness at work truly matters? Many organizations are now recognizing the importance of well-being and engagement, but what about ensuring that your employees are genuinely happy? If you're an HR professional, I want you to treat this episode as your annual retreat, a moment to pause and reflect on the essence of creating a happy workplace.
Joining me this week is Sriram, an HR Professional and workplace happiness expert who focuses on making workplaces happier and more human-centric.
In this episode, Sriram emphasizes the need for organizations to shift their focus to the feelings of employees by adopting Human First metrics and strategies. This involves demonstrating core human virtues such as gratitude, appreciation, and compassion. Sriram offers a Human Centricity Audit to help identify areas for investment and implement behaviour change within organizations.
We also delve into why happiness at work matters and how it impacts output, productivity, and profitability. Sriram makes a compelling case for organizations to prioritize emotions and feelings in the workplace as a strategic imperative.
Sriram's resources:
Happiness Habits
Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat
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In this episode of HR Sound Off Live, I am amplifying the voice of the brilliant Samara Jaffe, the Co-Founder and GM of Transform, one of the most well-attended conferences in the world.Transform is the people-driven thought leadership ecosystem driving the conversations and innovations shaping the new world of work.Samara shares some details about the conference and the story of how it was created. I am honored to be one of the speakers at this conference and look forward to this deep-dive conversation with Samara.Transform is happening from March 11 - 13 in Las Vegas.
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This week, I'm amplifying the voice of the remarkable Anthony Howard. Anthony serves as the Founder & CEO of HR Certified and has over two decades of HR expertise across diverse industries. What began as a side venture evolved into his primary focus following profound introspection prompted by a traumatic event that led to a period of depression. Emerging from this ordeal, Anthony birthed HR Certified, dedicating himself to supporting underrepresented HR professionals through SHRM certification while also offering coaching and fostering community.
In this episode, we delve into HR Certified and Anthony's experiences as the sole black male in HR within an organization. Reflecting on his extensive career in HR, spanning over two decades, Anthony reveals encountering only one instance where a black manager supervised him. Additionally, Anthony discusses his enthusiasm for the current state of HR and much more. It was an enriching conversation.
One of my favourite quotes from Anthony is, "Everyone needs to get uncomfortable to grow."
Anthony recommends the following resources:
"I'm Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace" by Elizabeth Leiba"Great Place to Work For All: Better for Business, Better for People, Better for the World" by Michael BushExplore HR Certified at www.gethrcertified.com.
Fun fact: In 2023, HR Certified earned recognition as a 🌟 Toplist Company 🌟 in the 2023 U.S. BASA Awards!
This episode was sponsored by HRatHeart Consulting Inc. - The HR Safe Space.
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In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Ivori Johnson, the Head of People & Inclusion at ChartHop. Join us as we delve into Ivori's unique journey from studying medicine to becoming a trailblazer in Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Discover how Ivori's life took an unexpected turn when someone entered her world and redirected her path from medicine to HR and DEI. Despite facing discrimination in her pursuit of HR roles due to presenting herself as masculine and Queer, Ivori defied the odds and ascended to senior positions in DEI at tech giants Google and Twitter.
In this candid conversation, we explore the challenges Ivori encountered, the resilience that propelled her forward, and the significant milestones in her career. Uncover the parallels between Ivori's journey and unexpected connections with pop culture as we delve into what she and John Wick surprisingly have in common.
Join us as we tackle the important topic of breaking down barriers in the workplace, fostering inclusivity, and creating a positive impact in the world of HR and DEI. Ivori Johnson's story is not just one of career transition but also a testament to the power of authenticity, resilience, and the pursuit of meaningful change.
Ivori's Resources:
I Hate It Here Newsletter by Hebba Youseff
Race Ahead Newsletter
This podcast is powered by HRatHeart Consulting Inc. - The HR Safe Space
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