Shalynne is an innovative, collaborative and strategic diversity and inclusion (D&I) practitioner with management experience. She has experience in D&I integration, program creation, project management, and training and development. As a Senior Manager on Walmart's Global Culture, Diversity and Inclusion team, she was responsible for Associate Resource Group management and consulted with different business segments to drive successful execution of D&I strategy. As D&I staff for O...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 16
Why is SHRM Field Services Director, Art Gloria so happy? Well, it's because he loves volunteering in HR. Not only does he love volunteering he loves working with volunteers. As Field Service Director for the Southwest Region Art gets to work with volunteers everyday. In this episode we learn about Art's background and what led him to take on this new role. His passion for HR and volunteering is contagious and you'll find your day a little brighter just hearing his stories. SHRM El Paso SHRM Ear...
Apr 18, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Can life be changed in a single conversation? How about a single podcast? You might just have your life changed after listening to this fantastic episode. Dr. Nathan Mellor takes us on a journey of his career and his thoughts as we explore leadership, personal change, mentorship, and many other facets of personal growth. If you have yet to find your purpose and wonder how to do that Dr. Mellor lays the groundwork for burning that flame through his insights and storytelling. Links to items mentio...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 14
We talk in this episode about the OKHR Conference that is held in Tulsa on 4/4 - 7/22. We are joined by several of the conference chairs who enlighten us on many of the fun details that will occur this very exciting week. Prepare to be gob smacked as we return to an person conference for the first time in two years.
Apr 04, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Karla Shugart is a highly-qualified HR professional with experience in a variety of industries including: aviation; retail/convenience store; higher education; state, federal, and tribal government; and health care. She is proficient in virtually all disciplines of the profession with strong facilitation skills and the ability to bring various constituencies together to work toward common goals. Listen to this episodes as Karla takes us on her journey to become this highly function HR profession...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Chris Gordon's purpose is to serve others by helping them develop both personally and professionally. He has worked with all levels of organizations from the newest team members to CEO's and everything in between. Chris takes us on his journey of learning to his current position at TeamSight. At TeamSight he helps teams win together. TeamSight is more than just a one-and-done assessment, the TeamSight platform delivers on-demand coaching and insights that help organizations operate more effectiv...
Mar 21, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Rebecca Hartwig has been recruiting IT professionals in the Oklahoma City market since 2010. She was born and raised in Oklahoma. She graduated from Oklahoma State University. She is married to her college sweetheart and had two boys. Rebecca was raised by two IT professionals, so it's not surprising that she has a passion for IT. Rebecca started her own staffing company in 2017, specializing in IT staffing and is continuing to thrive. Rebecca has been a volunteer for the OKWIT board for the las...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Every HR professional understands it takes a special kind of person to work in HR. Add to that working in HR for a nation within a nation AND THEN a person also moonlights as a Big 12 Football referee and you have a super special person. Meet Richard Brown , HR Director of the Potawatomi Nation and Big 12 Football Referee. In this podcast we learn how Richard takes what he has learned as a Big 12 ref and uses it to the benefit of his employees at the Potawatomi Nation. He shares his thoughts of ...
Mar 07, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 9
David Imerbthama is about helping people and businesses get better. In his younger years he worked as a self described "executive gopher" for his family's restaurant. Now he takes his great hair (listen to see what we mean) and uses his talents to help people find solutions. If he doesn't know the fix he knows the person who knows the fix. When he is not connecting HR folks he loves to pass his time as a youth soccer coach where he focuses on strategy and teamwork. Listen to this heartwarming ep...
Feb 28, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Episode 43 introduces us to John Bobb-Semple, the Community Project Manager for the Blue Zone Project. John's infectious personality brings to life this exciting episode were we discuss wellness, connectivity, helping others and just making a difference - which John does everyday. You cannot listen to this episode and walk away feeling energized and challenged to go make a difference in your little part of the world. John, who desires to become the ultimate encourager just got his start in this ...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Tim Sullivan is an HR Professional, leader, and engineer. He loves taking his analytical side and find creative solutions to helping people. Tim is taking on the leadership role the OSU HR chapter in addition to his senior manager job in business operation at OSU and he finds time to keep up with Formula One Racing as well. This podcast is full of whimsical stories and fun discussions between two peers in the HR realm. Great for listening to while sitting next to the fireplace, in the car, or ev...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this podcast we hear the story of how one man saw a concern within his community about how they might be portrayed in the upcoming movie "Killers of the Flower Moon." From that concern he organized a meeting with the tribe which led to actually meeting Academy Award Winning director Martin Scorsese and actually influencing the movie. This episode is a great example of how one person can make a difference that impact many people. This may not sound like an HR podcast but we think you will agre...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Andy is a motivated high energy speaker, business partner, professional coach, and corporate trainer. He works with large companies and small groups to meet their goals from workforce development to learning how to skydive. There is no one that will work harder to help you succeed in business, life, or parachuting. Andy has a true passion for people and he loves learning from others and passing on what he has learned to business leaders, employees, or students. He also owns his own skydiving com...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Brittany Currier was voted by both TAHRA and OKHR as an Emerging Professional in HR. In this interview we cover her love of helping people and taking on new and uncharted challenges for her employer, The People Perspective. Brittany has her own perspectives and offers great insight on topics such as Mental Health, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), Psychological Safety, being involved with her local Chamber of Commerce, volunteering, and of course her take on the Emerging Professional awards. ...
Jan 24, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Melissa Lockhart love's helping people. Whether it's working with domestic violence victims or helping her own employees through her current HR role. Melissa brings to this interview some real talk that we HR professional should listen too. We discuss culture, resilience this year, and some thoughts on how an HR professional can be aware of domestic violence issues. Links to items mentioned in this podcast: Domestic Violence Intervention Services Hospitality Management Corporation TAHRA Medefy R...
Jan 17, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Happy New Year!! OKHR Leads returns in the season 2 premiere with special guest Dena Culpepper. Dena is owner and founder of Culpepper Management Group where she is responsible to ensuring all things within OKHR runs smoothly. Like the Wizard of OZ behind the curtain making big things happen Dena is quietly behind the scenes making big things in OKHR happen except her impact is real and far reaching. Listen and learn a few key leadership points, organizational tricks, and be inspired to get your...
Jan 10, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 1
That's a wrap, an end, a finale of the first season of the Podcast that started out as an answer to the question: "I wonder what would happen if we started a podcast to discuss volunteering in the HR space in Oklahoma?" Tara and Rob discuss the genesis of the OKHR Podcast, some highlights, Formula One. and where we might take this for season 2 in 2022. Happy Holidays to all, enjoy the final days of 2021, and may you have a wonderful 2022. We'll be back on January 10th to talk all things OKHR. Ta...
Dec 20, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Shala Andrews is highly effective in Human Resources, with experience managing HR operations across multiple locations and serving as a resource for hundreds of employees. Her success is driven by her ability to lead strategies for recruiting, onboarding, employee exits, and employee relations, including the leadership of investigations and resolution of conflicts. She is an engaging Human Resources Leader possessing a winning blend of business expertise, skill in project and program management,...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 35
We are excited to have our first Canadian guest on OKHR leads. Her name is Geri Chuong and she has 20 years of experience in HR with expertise in leadership, organizational development and change management. She has experience in many industries including insurance, financial, engineering and energy. She is HR certified in the Canadian version of certification. Listen to learn about the similarities plus we get into Thanksgiving in Canada and their most beloved star, William Shatner. University ...
Dec 06, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Tracey Hixon is an HR Guru who leads HR Guru's. As the Director of Corporate HR at Nextep Tracey manages all the HR consultants who are guiding their clients in the complicated world of HR management. We discuss how Tracey stays sharp to be an HR Leader. We also talk about why Tracey got rid of Performance Evaluations and we might even hear a story of a bat that was loose in her building. Links to items mentioned in this podcast: Great Places to Work - https://www.greatplacetowork.com/solutions/...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Lindsey Nichols is a Leader of the best HR team at the best PEO in the business. She loves contributing to the growth of the members of her team and organization. She is also an avid SHRM volunteer leader for the past 12+ years where she served as, among other roles, OKHR State Council Director. She is a Society for Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). In this episode we learn how Lindsey found HR which ...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Kevie Mikus knows compensation. Kevie went to school to learn HR and landed her first job out of college as an HR Generalist who was asked to work on compensation plans. She quickly learned she had a knack for it or as she tells it, "it's her jam." Since then she has taken her years of compensation focus to her current position of Regional Practice Leader, Human Resources & Compensation Consulting at Gallager, a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting firm. If you want to...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Phillip B. Wilson is President and General Counsel of Labor Relations Institute and is a nationally recognized speaker, author and expert on labor relations, leadership and creating positive workplaces. Prior to joining LRI, Phil practiced labor and employment law in Chicago and was Director of HR for a riverboat casino (really). He graduated magna cum laude from Augustana College (IL) and earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. His book Left of Boom was a top 5 HR book on Am...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This podcast was not Diana Wall's idea but it would not be in existence without the influence of Diana. Her impact through our community is far reaching and elevating. We are better practitioners of HR, friends, and family members because of Diana's influence. She will be missed dearly and we will not be the same without her presence but will venture on in her name. This is a special replay of episode 12. Diana Wall - SuperstHr. Diana passed away on October 29th. The introduction is a few of Dia...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 29
What does the Wu Tung Clan have to do with Ethics in HR? Well, not much but it makes for a great title and both are mentioned in the 28th episode of "OKHR Leads." Today's guest is Matthew Arbo who has opened his own consulting company focusing on Business Ethics. Is there a space for such a company, well yes there is and we learn just how much of a need there is in this conversation. Wait until the end to learn about how the Wu Tang Clan fits in. Links to items mentioned in this podcast: Kanon C...
Oct 25, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Episode 27 takes a turn into the world of Payroll where we meet and learn from Chelsie Wilson . As a newly minted CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) we learn a few items all HR professionals should know. We also get to know Chelsie who is one of NextGen people under 30. She was selected for her talent, drive and service all of which shines through in this most exciting episode. NextGen Under 30 Certified Payroll Professional OSU Interworks Strengths Finder OneNote Tableau Jessica Cottom – epis...
Oct 18, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Carolyn Shockey has worked in the Human Resources field since 1977. Healthcare has been most of her experience. She has continued to grow in the field with continuing education to assure her re-certification as PHR and SPHR. Her passion is employee satisfaction and retention. Specialties: Employee Satisfaction and retention. Training and development especially with leadership development. Listen and discover the depth of her knowledge and experience. You'll get ideas on how to run your own HR de...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Hej!! That's hello in Swedish. Why are we talking about the Swedish language? Well. if you listen to episode 25, David McLaughlin , we talk about how OKHR Leads has gone global. We also talk about HR, training, personal care, flexiblitiy, change management, drugs, rock and roll and so much more. Listen, to episode 25 and learn and be entertained by the wide ranging topics and always interesting David McLaughlin. Okhrleads@okhr.org Olivia Newton John vs Abba SHRM American Fidelity Oklahoma City H...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Steve Browne is taking a much different approach to HR than many other opportunities he's taken or seen in most companies. He works with the Executives to truly integrate HR across the company he works for so that they are a true Business Partner that can work with the Team Members to improve their Company. He not only takes this approach at LaRosa's Pizzeria but also shared his idea with the HR industry as a whole. Steve has done this through his presentations, books, blogs and websites he has ...
Sep 27, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Krista Scammahorn is a person who puts her thoughts first. She believes if leaders have the right thoughts proper communication, vision and execution will follow. Krista is currently the workforce Development Consultant at Francis Tuttle Vo-Tech where she connects companies to workers. She is also an author, speaker, trainer and email guru. Listen as we learn about how her science background eventually led to the great connector and visionary she is today. There will be a test at the end with qu...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 23
