My guest today is four-time Olympian, author and speaker Ruben Gonzalez. He has a unique and fun backstory that’s led him to the career that he has today. In this episode, Ruben and I talk about his path, why he isn’t considered a natural athlete and his determination in competing in the Olympics. We also…
Welcome to this bonus episode of Punk Rock HR. My guest today is Eric Barker. He’s the bestselling author of the new book Plays Well With Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong. Eric is a repeat guest and came on the show in 2018 to talk about…
“[W]e are now in a time when the topic of mental health is finally being destigmatized in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago.” ~ Dr. Nick Taylor. Welcome back! On this episode of Punk Rock HR, my guest is Dr. Nick Taylor, co-founder and CEO of Unmind. Unmind is a workplace mental…
My guest today is Dr. Jarik Conrad, vice president of the Human Insights and the HCM Advisory team at UKG. Dr. Conrad also serves as the executive director of the UKG-sponsored Equity At Work Council, an interdisciplinary group of experts and practitioners dedicated to providing you with evidence-based strategies to eliminate workplace inequities. On today’s…
Do you wonder why it feels like we’re more connected than ever before, yet it feels so difficult to fight off feelings of loneliness and keep true friendships alive? In this episode of Punk Rock HR, I talk to Smiley Poswolsky about the reasons why we can feel so alone despite being connected with others…
This week, I am joined by a dear friend of mine, Doug Shaw, who is a visual artist rooted in music, self-care and speaking truth to power. Doug runs an award-winning project called “We Are All Artists,” which encourages community engagement through workshops, pop-up exhibitions and a weekly free art drop, where he hides a…
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…
Remote and hybrid work arrangements are great for flexibility in our lives, but they also can blur the line between work time and personal time. It can be difficult to detach from work when your office is in your living or dining room. With this new structure, people often have a lot on their plates,…
I think internet holidays like “National Mental Health Day” are essential, but I want to celebrate the day after National Mental Health Day because it’s in the quiet, dark moments — when there’s no fanfare, pageantry or hashtag — when people suffer. What’s National Mental Health Day All About? I’m here for memes and tweets…
Have you ever stopped yourself from working hard to avoid higher expectations? You do just enough for people to think that you are intelligent, accomplished and more. But, as far as raising the bar even higher, it’s an absolute no-go. Well, that, my friend, is self-handicapping—and I do it too. Don’t get me wrong.…