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…

HR Coaches - Episode #156: The HR Uprising with Rebecca Weaver

The HR Uprising with Rebecca Weaver

My guest this week is Rebecca Weaver, a former HR leader who is now the founder and CEO of HRuprise, a platform that connects workers who are navigating challenging issues with independent HR coaches. Essentially, HRuprise serves as a two-sided marketplace where people can get personalized, transparent HR coaching by removing the traditional obligations that…

HR Check-In with Susan Richards - employee experience

HR Check-In with Susan Richards

March is Women’s History Month, and all month long, I’m excited to feature badass women having real conversations about the world of work today. That’s why I’m excited to bring you this special bonus episode of Punk Rock HR in which I speak with a woman in HR who I really respect, Susan Richards. She’s…

Episode #154: Career Rehab with Kanika Tolver

Career Rehab with Kanika Tolver

March is Women’s History Month, and all month long on Punk Rock HR, I’ll be featuring badass women having conversations about the world of work. Kicking things off in this episode is Kanika Tolver, founder and CEO of Career Rehab, a coaching company that helps people renovate themselves and find their dream jobs. She’s also…