Glenn Akramoff is founder and CEO of AKRAmoff, LLC. He’s a leading expert in rehabilitating municipal government workplaces with over three decades of experience. In this episode, Glenn talks about creating a culture of empathy in municipal workplaces. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Luis Garcia is President of PETE, a tech startup that is transforming workforce training through Artificial Intelligence. In this episode, he talks about the future of workforce development. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Alex Hall has been an active alumnus of the Master’s degree in HR program at Western Carolina University for over a decade. His career in HR has spanned several industries, most notably Insurance where he spent nearly 12 years with Liberty Mutual Insurance. Alex is a seasoned expert in talent management. He is also passionate about the future of HR, effective systems & processes, and artificial intelligence. He recently started his own HR consulting firm, Valinor Talent Solutions. In this ep...
Brandy Burch is a trailblazer in employee benefits and health insurance. She is the Founder and CEO of BenefitBay and she brings two decades of expertise in finance, technology, and human capital to the table. Her journey from single parenthood to entrepreneurship adds a unique perspective to some of her innovative solutions. In this episode, Brandy discusses how she balanced single parenthood and starting a business Host and Producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
principal at the Virginia-based law firm Woods Rogers. She is a management-side labor and employment attorney who works with business leaders and HR teams nationwide. She advises employers through the entire employment life cycle, from recruitment to termination and severance to ensure their compliance and keep them out of court. In this episode, Leah discusses the legal side of Workplace Romance and various legal advice. Host and Producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Jason P. Carroll is founder and CEO of Aptive Index. He transforms hiring processes through modern psychometric and behavioral assessments. Through his company, Jason is spearheading a movement to evaluate candidates beyond outdated documents, focusing instead on intrinsic traits that align with an organization’s culture and goals. In this episode, Jason tell us why he thinks resumes are garbage. Host and Producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Cary Sparrow is the founder and CEO of WageScape. He is a former US Navy officer who served on several nuclear submarines and turned entrepreneur. He has over 35 years of combined experience in engineering, military, consulting, technology, and operations leadership. At WageSpace, Cary paves the way for HR professionals and consulting firms to predict the future of wage-pay. In this episode, Cary is going to talk about the future of wage pay. Host and Producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: ...
Amy Bouque is Chief People Officer for Kelly, a global leader in providing strategic workforce solutions and connecting talented people to great companies. Amy leads the human resources practices for the more than 5,000 internal full-time Kelly employees around the world. In this episode, Amy talks about ways to maintain trust and connection with remote employees. Host and producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Rahshea Cardiff is Vice President of Partnerships at Happy Companies. She has over 20 years of leadership experience at major Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Starbucks, and Best Buy. In this episode, Rahshea talks about “Using technology to deliver coaching”. Host and Producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Tiffany Houser is an Executive Coach, Leadership Development Facilitator & Trainer. She is the Founder of EVOLVE, and the Creator of Self Worth Advantage®, where she and her team work with leaders, founders, and HR, People & Talent stakeholders on transforming hidden leadership insecurities into trust, agility, and impact where they develop their teams into high-performance units. In this episodes, she talks about the massive ROI around bragging about yourself in the workplace Producer &...
Dr. Roger Gerard is the owner of Sloan & Gerard Consulting, a private consulting practice serving executives and boards in strategic planning, operational planning, executive coaching, and management development. Dr. Gerard has a 52-year career history leading executive and management development initiatives. He’s the author of "Owning the Room: Leading with Mind, Heart and Spirit to Make Extraordinary Choices in a Demanding World" and "Lead With Purpose: Reignite Passion and Engagement For ...
Ray Smith is Senior VP of people and culture at The Arbinger Institute. In 2022, she and her team received the Champions of Health Care Award for diversity and inclusion. In this episode, she talks about self-deception and leadership: what it is, how it impacts employees and company culture, and some strategies for overcoming self deception. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Laura Nguyen is an experienced marketing executive and entrepreneur with an extensive background in data-driven marketing, digital marketing and communications for Fortune 500 companies. She is the founder of Solle Solutions, a marketing consultancy. In this episode, Laura talks about taking a career break. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Kelly Meerbott is a TEDx presenter and leadership expert who works with senior executives and military officers. As the daughter of golf professional George Burns III, Kelly was inspired by the pivotal role of coaching in achieving excellence. She is the author of the book, From Burnout to Bliss, in which she provides practical strategies for managing burnout. In this episode, she talks about the Employee Retention Crisis. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Jacquiline Wagner, Founder and President of the HR consulting firm Wagner HR talks about ways HR can help reduce employment lawsuits. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Neil Thompson is an engineer who worked in the medical device industry and used to fail miserably at public speaking. As a result, he founded Teach the Geek. He now works with technical professionals like himself to improve their presentation skills. He also hosts the Teach the Geek podcast. And he’s the author of the book, Teach the Geek to Speak: a no-fluff public speaking guide for STEM Professionals. In this episode, Mitch talks about “Public Speaking as a game changer for technical staff”. ...
No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to Cocoon.com/hr to learn more and get up to a 50% implementation fee discount. bit.ly/46LTAM1 Dr. Andi Simon is a pioneering corporate anthropologist renowned for guiding companies through transformative change. She is the Founder and CEO of the Award-winning agency, Simon Associates Management Consultants. Her third book titled, "Women Mean Business," co-authored with Eddie Fraser and Robyn Freedman Spizman, is the topic of this epi...
No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to Cocoon.com/hr to learn more and get up to a 50% implementation fee discount. https://bit.ly/46LTAM1 Sergio Athanasso is Founder & Managing Attorney of Sergio Law, a US immigration law firm located in Washington, PA. Sergio Law focuses exclusively on business and individual immigration law. In this episode, Sergio talks about some legal considerations when hiring foreign workers and interns. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixin...
No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to Cocoon.com/hr to learn more and get up to a 50% implementation fee discount. https://bit.ly/46LTAM1 Ty Wang left his tech job at Palantir in 2019 to build a modern, digital-first healthcare company called Angle Health. Inspired by his immigrant parents' struggles with chronic illnesses and inadequate healthcare, Ty aimed to make Silicon Valley tech company health insurance plans accessible to all employers through digitization. Ty ...
No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to Cocoon.com/hr to learn more and get up to a fifty percent implementation fee discount. https://bit.ly/46LTAM1 Dr. Pam Hurley is the founder of Hurley Write Inc. She talks about “Enhancing Remote Recruitment with Effective Writing” Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Listening to your biological cues - Dr. Randy Brazie & Dr. Geoffrey VanderPal. Dr. Brazie is a licensed Psychiatrist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Dr. VanderPol is a Certified Financial Planner and a professor at Purdue University Global. They are the authors of the book "The Steadfast Leader" and the co-founders of the NeuroConsulting Group. Drs. Brazie and VanderPal talk about “Listening to Our Biological Cues: Applying how our nervous systems work in dealing with safety and dange...
Keith Goode, Vice President of Client Services at ZeroedIn, talks about HR Analytics and the Power of Predictive Models. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Dimple Dhabalia, a human-centered leadership coach and founder of Roots in the Clouds, talks about her book, Tell Me My Story– Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self, a map to healing for those doing humanitarian work. She also talks about “generational trauma and its surprising impact on wellbeing in the workplace”. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Janice Omadeke, Founder & CEO of The Mentor Method, talks about why mentoring isn't one size fits all and about setting boundaries with your mentor. She provides some advice on what to talk about and what to never bring up. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Stefanie Krievins and her team at The Change Architects work with companies that are growing, innovating, up-skilling, and digitally transforming. Stefanie leads a firm focused on designing the workforces of the future through up-skilling plans, succession plans, and strategic execution. In this episode, Stefanie explains why meetings suck and proposes some ways to make them less painful and more productive. http://www.thechangearchitects.com/ Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Will Sealy is co-founder and CEO of Summer, a company that helps employers offer student loan benefits and simplifies access to student loan programs for borrowers. In this episode, Will talks about employers' responsibility (or lack thereof) in alleviating financial stress of their employees, in particular the provision that allows employers to match student loan payments into 401(k)s. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Dr. Hope Tiesman is a research epidemiologist at the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). She has published extensively in the field of occupational safety and health and worked with many occupations including the U.S. military, health workers, farmers, teachers, and first responders. Dr. Tiesman serves on multiple advisory boards, occupational safety and health councils, and injury research groups including the Workplace Suicide Prevention & Postvention Commit...
Scott Greenberg, a business speaker, writer, and coach helps leaders and teams perform at a higher level. He has given presentations in the U.S. and throughout the world with clients including McDonald’s, the U.S. Air Force, TEDx, Allstate, Great Clips, RE/MAX, Salesforce, Nike, and others. His book, "Stop The Shift Show: Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers into a Top-Performing Team", was released in 2024. In this episode, Scott talks about "Overcoming the “Kids These Days” effect: seeking to u...
Sheldon Gilbert, entrepreneur and founder of Kura Labs, a cloud infrastructure computing training and job placement non-profit academy for under-served communities, discusses how alternative education paths will empower marginalized communities. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Lori Wallace, founder of Career Ecology and Social Innovator, talks about what she calls "unpacking the essence of Work-Life Empowerment" and about job search. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
