How HR Should Handle the Return to Work

You’re going back to work.  Don’t believe me? Okay, maybe you have a progressive CEO, and your work-from-home days aren’t numbered. Still, your friends and neighbors will head back to the office once vaccines are available to children ages 12-15 and mask mandates are lifted in your municipality.  Why are corporations reverting to pre-pandemic work…

Fight For Yourself with Andy Storch - talent development

Fight For Yourself with Andy Storch

I’m joined today by a fellow author, podcaster, speaker and coach, Andy Storch. Andy is the host of two podcasts including The Talent Development Hot Seat and the Own Your Career Own Your Life Podcast as well as the author of the book “Own Your Career Own Your Life.” Andy also is the founder and…

Hire Them Back: Get Women Back to Work ASAP

Did you know that 2.5 million women in America have left the workforce since the beginning of the pandemic? Perhaps one of your friends or family members left work due to the coronavirus. Maybe it’s you. This past February, Vice President Kamala Harris warned that the rapid departure set women back for decades. Speaking to…

Modern Work Has No Song with Matt Johnson - perseverance

Modern Work Has No Song with Matt Johnson

My guest this week is Matt Johnson, a communications and change management expert. His story is rich: He’s toured in a punk rock band, worked at the Pentagon during the Obama administration, and is now head of communications for Markel International. He’s also the author of a fantastic book, “Work Songs,” which provides a detailed…

Negotiating Your Worth with Ching Valdezco - Negotiation Skills

Negotiating Your Worth with Ching Valdezco

My guest today is Ching Valdezco. She’s a global learning consultant with Exec-Comm and helps leaders and teams learn to communicate, influence and negotiate effectively. I met Ching several years ago at a conference in San Jose, and the audience (myself included) was absolutely wowed by Ching’s tips and tricks on how they could successfully…