Unlock the secrets to a healthier financial and emotional life with Aja Evans, a licensed mental health counselor and financial therapist. This episode of Punk Rock HR is a deep dive into the intricate connection between our financial behaviors and emotional well-being. Aja helps us see beyond the numbers, revealing how trauma can shape our…
My career arc is strange, but I have been fortunate to eat delicious meals and drink excellent wine paid for by business leaders, workers, and even “fans” who showed me outrageous hospitality and offered memorable experiences that will remain in my heart forever. Reflecting on these experiences, I’ve realized that it’s not just about the…
Many years ago, I worked for a Senior Vice President of an insurance company. His name was Jack. He was a legend, a fatherly figure, and a self-proclaimed matchmaker. He lived and worked on the west coast. I was his human resources manager in Chicago. Jack would summon me to Seattle for meetings that were…
The first person I ever got drunk with was my friend Jenny. We were 11, spending the night at my father’s house, hanging out in the basement, and talking about boys. Both products of working-class families with the usual struggles and drama, we found solidarity in each other’s company. It was 1986, and everything was…
Receiving a tough piece of feedback can sting, but it can also be the catalyst for phenomenal career growth. On this episode of Punk Rock HR, this revelation sets the stage for Laurie’s discussion with Mita Mallick, a luminary in diversity, equity, and inclusion, whose insights and experiences as a marketer, best-selling author, and mother…
Venture capital and HR technology veteran Jason Corsello from Acadian Ventures joins Laurie in an insightful discussion about the rapid integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace. In this episode of Punk Rock HR, Jason and Laurie explore the impact of AI technology on innovation and productivity as it expands within Acadian’s portfolio. Their conversation…
Have you ever felt tongue-tied or had your mind blank in the middle of a conversation? You’re not alone. In this episode of Punk Rock HR, communication expert Matt Abrahams joins Laurie to discuss strategies for succeeding in high-stakes communication situations. Matt’s book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on…
Ever wonder how a split-second decision could redefine safety in your life? On this episode of Punk Rock HR, LaToya “Ladi Ammo” Workman joins Laurie to unravel the layers of personal security and empowerment, sharing her expertise in managing risk in the digital realm while advocating for physical safety. With her track record as a…
Have you ever wondered if failure could be the secret ingredient to success? On this episode of Punk Rock HR, join Laurie as she sits down with the brilliant Dr. Amy C. Edmondson, the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, and explore the essential role of failure in our professional and…
As the new year rolls in, it’s the time when I welcome new coaching clients. Often, they come with aspirations like, “I want to quit/get promoted/find a new job/change careers” or “I want to work less and do a physical challenge/run a half-marathon in the spring/have a baby/divorce my spouse/find my life partner.” My immediate…
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