Trauma comes in many forms. It could be an incidence of violence, sexual harassment or COVID-19. These are uncomfortable topics to address, especially in the workplace. How can you support an employee who’s experienced trauma? My guest is here to help: Katharine Manning is a lawyer and author of the upcoming book, “The Empathetic Workplace:…
If you’ve listened to my podcast, you know I tend to take a cynical view of most HR trends. But today I’m flipping the script and looking to the future of HR with optimism. That’s because my guest is Lars Schmidt, founder and principal at Amplify Talent and author of the upcoming book, “Redefining HR:…
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I hate the way my voice sounds”? Maybe it gives you extra anxiety before a presentation, or you’ve even turned down speaking opportunities because of it. Did you know you could learn how to improve your speaking voice? Well, your reservations stop here, because my guest today is Ita…
Are you ready to head back into an office? Or wish you could just stay home and freelance instead? Many of us may soon find ourselves navigating a hybrid workforce, where the lines between contractors and employees are messier than ever. My guest in this episode is Zoë Harte, chief people officer at Upwork, and…
Anyone who bets on themself is OK in my book, and my guest in this episode is here to empower you to make a big career change and turn work into what you want it to be. Mylena Sutton is the founder of Voltage Vista LLC and a self-proclaimed leadership development fanatic. Mylena believes that…
Today’s episode is really special to me. It was recorded live with my friend Michael Bungay Stanier, author of “The Coaching Habit” and “The Advice Trap.” We had a conversation on LinkedIn Live about my new book, “Betting on You,” and the conversation covered a lot of ground: the importance of setting boundaries, advocating for…
A strong Zoom presence isn’t just for superstars or pundits who appear on TV. Anyone who wants to communicate their ideas clearly in this now ubiquitous video format could benefit from a few Zoom tips and tricks. For expert advice, I brought in Kim Foley, author of “Virtual Meetings With Power and Presence: The Ultimate…
Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work, an award-winning, research-backed app with hundreds of meditations on everything from stress to sleep to focus and anxiety. Please note: This episode of Punk Rock HR covers topics like depression, anxiety and suicide. If you are sensitive to these topics, this episode may not be for…
Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work. Today I want to talk about my experience at Pfizer. That’s right, I’m talking about the global drug company, my former employer, and the place where I decided to end my career in human resources. When I worked there, I was truly surrounded by people who…
I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failure, regrets, and resolutions. I love this time of year because the calendar naturally moves me to reflect and take action. This post is all about 2021 resolutions. I resolve not to get COVID-19 and die. Shit, did I jinx myself? Dammit, if you’re looking back…
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