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What does it take to keep moving forward when everything around you feels uncertain?
In this episode of SpeakEasy HR, I welcome Marques Ogden—former NFL player, keynote speaker, business coach, and host of the globally ranked Get Authentic with Marques Ogden podcast. Marques shares his remarkable journey from achieving a multi-million-dollar NFL career to losing everything in just 90 days, and the lessons he learned about resilience, accountability, and rebuilding along the way.
Together, we explore what it means to thrive through the eye of the storm, whether you're facing professional setbacks, organizational change, leadership challenges, or personal adversity. Marques discusses the importance of mastering the fundamentals, staying authentic, embracing accountability, and maintaining a growth mindset when circumstances are at their most difficult.
Whether you're a leader, HR professional, business owner, or someone navigating a difficult season, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable insights to help you move forward with confidence.
Tune in for an authentic and powerful discussion on leadership, perseverance, and thriving when life doesn't go according to plan. This is a must listen!
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What does the future of employee experience look like in a world increasingly driven by technology and AI?
According to this week's guest, Alicia Ostermeier, it's more human than ever.In this episode, we discuss why connection, empathy, trust, and belonging are becoming the true differentiators for organizations looking to attract, engage, and retain talent. From leadership and culture to employee well-being and workplace relationships, they explore how organizations can create experiences that put people first while preparing for the future of work.If you're passionate about building workplaces where employees can thrive, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
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For years, professionals have blamed the LinkedIn algorithm for low engagement, limited visibility, and missed opportunities. But what if the algorithm isn't the problem anymore?In this episode, I sit down with LinkedIn strategist, executive branding expert, and founder of TNT Brand Strategist, Kevin Turner, to challenge one of the biggest myths on the platform today.Drawing from more than 20 years of experience, over 7,000 optimized LinkedIn profiles, and insights gained as a LinkedIn Beta Tester since 2007, Kevin explains why visibility today is less about beating the algorithm and more about sending the right signal.Together, we explored how leaders can strengthen their personal brand, improve discoverability, position themselves for new opportunities, and become easier to find, understand, trust, and recommend. Whether you're an executive, HR leader, business owner, job seeker, or aspiring thought leader, this conversation will help you rethink how you show up online and why clarity may be more important than content.If your expertise is stronger than your visibility, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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In this episode of SpeakEasy HR, we sit down with executive coach Sean Olson, a leadership development expert with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, teams, universities, and organizations ranging from Fortune 100 companies to startups. Much of his work has focused on higher education and academic leadership, helping leaders grow in self-awareness, confidence, and impact.As an Executive Coach, Sean partners with professionals and teams to build clarity, develop leadership capability, and create practical roadmaps for success. His clients consistently credit his coaching with strengthening their leadership skills, improving their confidence, and positioning them for greater influence, growth, and promotion.In this conversation, we explore “The Real Path to Promotion: What High-Potential Leaders Miss.” Sean breaks down the often-overlooked shifts that separate high performers from those who actually move up—highlighting the importance of self-awareness, intentional leadership behavior, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead beyond technical performance.This episode is a powerful reminder that promotion is not just about doing more—it’s about becoming more intentional in how you lead, communicate, and show up in every role you hold.
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What if the problem isn’t Monday… but the culture we’ve created around work?In this episode, I sit down with Mary Baird — Employee Experience strategist, leadership expert, and author of Squash the Sunday Scaries — to unpack why so many professionals feel anxious, burned out, and disconnected before the workweek even begins.We dive into:1. Why trust is disappearing in the workplace2. The hidden causes of burnout and disengagement3. How leaders can rebuild culture and connection4. Practical ways to improve employee experience immediately5. The future of AI, leadership, and workplace wellbeingIf you’ve ever felt drained on Sunday night, struggled with burnout, or wanted to build a healthier workplace culture — this episode is for you.Honest conversation. Practical insights. Real solutions for the modern workforce.
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In this upcoming episode, we’re joined by Andrea Adams, founder of The HR Hub and host of Canada’s largest HR-focused YouTube channel. With more than 20 years of HR experience, Andrea has worked with organizations through some of their most challenging workplace moments — and she’s learned that many of those crises are preventable when leaders focus on the human side of work.Our conversation centers on “Navigating Change Fatigue in the Workplace” — a topic impacting organizations everywhere as teams continue to adapt to constant shifts in leadership, technology, expectations, and workplace culture.Andrea shares practical insights on why employees are feeling overwhelmed, how leaders can recognize the signs of change fatigue before it becomes burnout, and what organizations can do to create healthier, more sustainable workplaces. We also discuss the importance of communication, trust, and building systems that support people instead of exhausting them.This episode is packed with thoughtful leadership advice for HR professionals, managers, and anyone trying to lead people well during times of uncertainty and change.
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In this episode, I sit down with Frank Kitchen to talk about “playing small” in today’s workplace and what it really takes to unlock emerging talent. We explore what it actually looks like when high-potential employees hold back, why that happens, and how much of it is driven by the individual versus the environment leaders create. We also dig into how feedback, opportunity, and organizational culture either accelerate or limit growth.A key focus of this conversation is the role leaders play—often unintentionally—in shaping whether people feel safe and confident enough to step into bigger opportunities. Frank shares practical insight on how organizations can better identify readiness versus confidence, and what it takes to create an environment where emerging talent feels empowered to take risks and grow into their potential.Who should listen: People leaders, HR professionals, managers, executives, and anyone responsible for developing talent, building strong teams, or shaping workplace culture. This episode is especially valuable for those who want to better understand how to unlock potential in others and move high-performing individuals out of “playing small” and into meaningful growth.
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In this episode of SpeakEasy HR, we sit down with Willie Wibert—an engaging, hands-on leader known for building strong relationships, developing talent, and driving meaningful employee growth—to explore what it really means to lead with alignment instead of reaction.Willie brings a practical and people-first perspective to leadership, grounded in experience across training, engagement, and development. Together, the conversation unpacks how leaders can move beyond reactive decision-making and instead anchor themselves in purpose, values, and intentional action.Willie also shares his approach to developing people, championing new initiatives, and holding high expectations while creating space for individuals to grow and succeed.If you’re looking to lead with more intention, elevate your impact, and create a culture that moves beyond reaction—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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In this episode, we sit down with James "JON" Keel to tackle a challenge almost every professional faces but few openly admit—LinkedIn can feel like a grind. From inconsistent posting to low engagement and uncertainty around what actually works, the struggle is real.
Jon breaks down why most people get stuck on LinkedIn and, more importantly, how to get unstuck. He shares practical strategies to simplify your approach, clarify your voice, and start showing up with purpose instead of pressure. This conversation dives into building authentic content, creating meaningful connections, and using LinkedIn as a tool for opportunity—not obligation. -
We’re going LIVE from the 2026 HR Collaborative with fast-paced 15-minute conversations featuring forward-thinking HR and leadership voices. This morning edition delivers real-time insights from the event floor—quick hits, big ideas, and practical takeaways you can use right away.
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Julie Doyle
Andre Young
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We’re going LIVE from the 2026 HR Collaborative with a fast-paced lineup of 15-minute conversations featuring leading HR and leadership voices.This afternoon edition dives into the real challenges leaders are facing today—how to better engage employees, elevate leadership impact, navigate change, and align people strategy with business outcomes.Afternoon LIVE features 4 speakers:Davis Robinson opens with a fresh take on employee engagement, challenging organizations to rethink traditional approaches by putting the employee experience at the center—not the organization.Todd Bertsch follows with a leadership shift from “fixer” to “influencer,” focusing on how great leaders build trust and become people others genuinely want to follow.Sean Olson brings a practical framework for leading change, helping leaders “ignite their SPARK” by turning resistance into resilience in times of disruption and uncertainty.
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Together, these conversations explore engagement, leadership influence, change management, and workforce strategy—all through a highly practical, people-first lens.Short sessions. Big ideas. Real-world application.If you’re leading people, shaping culture, or driving performance, this is a lineup you won’t want to miss! -
AI is everywhere—but making it work inside your organization is where most leaders get stuck.
In this episode, Alex Meyer brings a practical, grounded perspective on how to move beyond the hype and actually implement AI in ways that create real business value. As Founder & Partner of Dualis Studio, Alex shares what he’s seeing across organizations—where AI efforts succeed, where they fall short, and why.
We dig into:👉 How to align AI initiatives with real business outcomes👉 Gaining buy-in across leadership and teams👉 Avoiding common mistakes that stall progress👉 Moving from experimentation to execution with confidence
This conversation is all about making AI useful, usable, and impactful—not just interesting.If you’re trying to figure out how AI fits into your organization in a meaningful way, this episode delivers real clarity.
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AI may dominate today’s HR conversations, but David Turetsky believes the real challenge for HR in 2026 isn’t artificial intelligence — it’s HR data. Many organizations are eager to adopt AI tools, yet still struggle with the fundamentals like data quality, governance, and turning workforce data into meaningful insights.
In this Top Shelf discussion, we explore why HR leaders must focus on building stronger data foundations before AI can truly deliver value, and how better people analytics and data-driven decision making will shape the future of HR.
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In this episode of SpeakEasy HR HR, I sit down with Mark Lane, a corporate communications and strategic marketing executive with over 20 years of experience helping organizations strengthen their messaging, brand reputation, and employee engagement.
Mark also hosts the podcast Ghosted by the Machine, where he explores the growing disconnect between job seekers and today’s AI-driven hiring process. Together, we discuss why job searching feels so broken right now—from automated screening tools and candidate ghosting to the lack of communication many applicants experience. Mark shares insights on how organizations can improve the candidate experience by bringing more transparency, empathy, and human connection back into hiring. A great conversation for HR leaders, recruiters, and job seekers navigating today’s evolving hiring landscape. -
In this episode of SpeakEasy HR, we talk with Meghan Hensley, Vice President at Beech Acres Parenting Center, about how organizations can move from a culture where employees are just surviving to one where they are truly thriving.With over 20 years of experience in HR, leadership, and organizational development, Meghan shares practical insights on building authentic leadership, creating real belonging, and shaping cultures where people feel connected, valued, and inspired to bring their best to work every day. If you care about building stronger leaders and workplaces where people can truly flourish, this conversation is packed with ideas you won’t want to miss.
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n this episode of SpeakEasy HR, we turn up the heat on growth with our Top Shelf Topic: Ignite Your Spark: Choosing Growth Over Comfort in Times of Change featuring keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and mindset coach Todd Bertsch.Change is inevitable—but growth is a choice. Todd shares how individuals and leaders can move beyond comfort zones and embrace the opportunities that come with uncertainty. Drawing from his work as a Mental Fitness (PQ®) Coach, keynote speaker, and host of The BOLT Podcast, Todd explains how strengthening your mindset can help you navigate change with clarity, resilience, and purpose.In this energizing conversation, Todd discusses the power of mental fitness, why listening is one of the most underrated leadership skills, and how creating safe spaces for honest conversations can unlock untapped potential in people and organizations. He also shares practical steps to help leaders and teams shift their mindset, reignite their passion, and pursue meaningful growth—both personally and professionally.If you’re feeling stuck, facing change, or looking to spark new energy in your life or leadership, this episode will challenge you to step beyond comfort and ignite the spark that drives transformation. ⚡
If today sparked something in you.
Head to Todd's landing page to download the 30-Day Playbook and take the Spark assessment to see how lit your spark is. You’ll find everything you need to keep the momentum going.
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Payroll isn’t just processing numbers — it’s building trust, culture, and stability inside your organization.
In this episode, Tammy shares her powerful framework for elevating payroll from a back-office function to a strategic driver of success. From improving processes and system implementations to solving payroll challenges and mentoring the next generation of payroll pros, she makes the case for why payroll deserves a seat at the leadership table.
If you’re ready to see payroll differently — and start doing it like a boss — this episode is for you. New book, "Payroll Like a Boss" drops April 28! -
In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Hansen, CEO of AINIRO, a pioneer in AI chatbot solutions and intelligent web agents. With over 42 years of experience in software engineering, Thomas shares his deep insights into how AI can augment human work rather than replace it, and why this mindset is critical for the future of organizations.
Thomas walks us through the practical ways AI can enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and foster creativity — all while keeping humans at the center of the workplace. He also discusses how his company’s customizable AI chatbots leverage LLMs, machine learning, and web-scraped data to engage visitors, increase conversions, and drive business growth.
Beyond AI, Thomas reflects on his long career in software development, including his work with Azure DevOps, serverless computing, Docker, Kubernetes, low-code frameworks, and his groundbreaking contributions to declarative programming with Hyperlambda. From building critical enterprise software across industries like FinTech and Health, to creating automation tools for software development, Thomas shares lessons on innovation, adaptability, and designing technology that empowers people rather than replaces them.
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Many organizations are chasing bold outcomes with systems built for a different era—leading to burnout, broken collaboration, and rising delivery risk. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Colledge explains why these aren’t people problems, but system signals.
We explore how neuro-inclusive performance infrastructure helps organizations adapt—designing ways of working that unlock diverse thinking, strengthen collaboration, and deliver impact without relying on heroics.
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Great leadership isn’t about title—it’s about intentional action. In this episode of Top Shelf, I’m joined by Andre Young as he dives into three powerful leadership tools designed to elevate both your professional impact and personal fulfillment.Andre breaks down:
The 5 Points of Your Day — Five key focus points to improve work/life harmony and help you live the life you want, both professionally and personally.
The 5 Types of Leaders — Learn the five leadership styles, identify your own, and understand the strengths and potential challenges of each.
The Leader’s Blueprint — Discover how you prefer to be approached, questioned, and challenged—and why sharing this with your team is a game-changer for trust and communication.
This conversation is packed with practical insight, self-awareness, and actionable takeaways for leaders at every stage. If you’re looking to lead with clarity, intention, and impact, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. To learn more, go to https://www.youevolvingnow.com - Se mer
