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…
The past few years have been tough for all working professionals. You’ve worked hard for what you accomplished—whether that’s starting a new job, scoring a new position or taking on new responsibilities. So why is it still hard to learn how to stand up for yourself at work? Even seasoned professionals can feel intimidated by the…
If you’ve been with me for a while, you know that I am a huge supporter of advocating for yourself in your career and life. And my guest today, Joyel Crawford, knows a thing or two about that and about self-leadership. She is the bestselling author of the book “Show Your Ask!: Using Your Voice…
Do you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur? My guest on this week’s episode, Gino Wickman, is here to help you figure that out. He’s the author of the book “Entrepreneurial Leap: Do You Have What It Takes to Become an Entrepreneur?” In it, he makes his point clear: becoming an entrepreneur is…
This week, I am joined by Whitney Herrington, an HR pro who founded Kith Republic. Before launching her startup, Whitney worked as the director of people and technology at the Southern Poverty Law Center and as the chief operating officer at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. In addition to launching Kith Republic,…
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…
I’m sure you’re familiar with that feeling you get when you’re driving along peacefully and, out of nowhere, your GPS will start shouting, “Recalculating!” Sometimes this is exactly what your career path feels like, as well. We may feel content with the way things are going, but then there’s a sudden need to take a…
Punk Rock HR is brought to you by Limeade Engage. Learn how to build an employee experience for what comes next. Join us virtually for #LimeadeEngage on March 9, 2021. It’s the virtual event of the year for HR and company leaders. Has it been drilled into your head that “bragging” is a bad word…
Punk Rock HR is brought to you by Limeade Engage. Learn how to build an employee experience for what comes next. Join us virtually for #LimeadeEngage on March 9th, 2021. It’s the virtual event of the year for HR and company leaders. When was the last time you started a project but let competing priorities…
Let’s Fix Work Episode 86 When my podcast producer, Danny Ozment, first told me about virtual summits, I was like, “Wait, what is that all about?” Once I learned more, I realized a virtual summit is a fantastic tool for inner work. The theme in my life and my work for many years has been…