Brene Brown is one of the most incredible authors I've ever read. When asked "What does it mean to dare greatly?" Her answer was beautiful, yet simple... be vulnerable, show up and be seen, ask for what you need, and have hard conversations. In this continuing series on intention, I'll share a story of a moment in my life where I found (essentially by accident) the power of being my true self. Vulnerability is powerful. I hope you enjoy it, and thanks for listening! More episodes at StacieBaird....
Jan 17, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 40
David Brooks defines sin as when we have our loves out of order. He's the author of Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life , which dives into understanding and finding your love. In this continuing series on the power of intention, I'll share a story about getting priorities out of order, and why we all need to understand their importance. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! More episodes at StacieBaird.com ....
Jan 10, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 39
The coming new year got me thinking about an old experience I had as I first got into HR and the medical field in particular. As we look at 2023 where will your intentions be focused? I talk about that early experience, what it taught me, and more importantly, share with you some ways you might find that power of intention. Join me in this new 6-part series of HR to HX, where we'll talk about the foundation on which we can build a start towards finding our "why". More episodes at StacieBaird.com...
Jan 03, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this last episode in the series on circle of control I talk about finding your bliss by living your best life and exploring the concept that we are not simply looking for the meaning of life - we are looking for an experience of being alive and feeling alive. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes; "Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls." - Joseph Campbell, author of The Power of Myth Where can you have the greatest impact on the human experience? ...
Dec 27, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In our continuing series, in this episode we'll talk about using the same habit stacking I discussed in the previous Opening Ceremony episode for a closing ceremony. I will talk about when this became something that I started using during the worst of Covid, and how it can create a calming, centering effect on your life. Get ready for three key tips I find that help as part of my closing ceremony. More episodes at StacieBaird.com ....
Dec 20, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In continuing our series that follows my interview of Dr. Robert Sise, I thought I'd share something that I feel is a critical benefit to good mental and physical health. It starts with your morning routine or what I like to call your opening ceremony. These fit nicely into the conversation I shared last week in episode 34 and habit stacking! I will discuss some options with morning walks, exercise, laughing, dancing, and more! More episodes at StacieBaird.com ....
Dec 13, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 35
We continue the series around one thing you can do for your mental health - this episode centers around habits. James Clear wrote an incredible book called Atomic Habits , and I talk about one of the interesting discoveries researchers found when comparing newborns to adults, and how it's useful to know when trying to improve your habits. I give you some examples of "habit stacking", and how you can apply it to your daily routine. More episodes at StacieBaird.com ....
Dec 06, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In the current environment we are overwhelmed on all platforms but the seemingly 1 Million things we cannot control. We can spend our life worrying, posting and suggesting the future. OR we can grow where we pour our intention and energy - on the things we can control: Our relationships, health, impact of our work, and on. Join me as we make decisions on where to shift our focus. More episodes at StacieBaird.com .
Nov 29, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The third part of our three-part series with Dr. Robert Sise is a follow up of our previous town hall discussions, and it's effects on the team. We also jump into working from home with children and some of the important things to keep in mind in that environment. More episodes at StacieBaird.com .
Nov 22, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The second part of our three-part series with Dr. Robert Sise shifts our discussion to a few very important topics, including how we can reduce the barriers for employees to get care for their dependents, plus we talk about compassion fatigue and cite some examples. He also shares an interesting story from his addiction fellowship at the Seattle VA Addiction Treatment Center. We shift the discussion to the implementation of town hall meetings at the company and the value we both get from partici...
Nov 15, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 31
It occurred to me recently that being in a mental health organization, I have a unique opportunity to share more with the HR world related to mental health and wellbeing. For our employees, for our leaders, for ourselves. I am grateful to have resources, experts and so much content dedicated to this subject that we are going to spend the next few months FOCUSED on this topic. We are going to dive deep into topics such as burnout, finding balance, integration of work and life, mental health chall...
Nov 08, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 30
I'm back with three great guys for part two on passion and purpose. We push further into family, lessons learned, and perspective. Twenty years of growth together in the same industry makes for great conversation. Be sure to listen to part one if you haven't heard it yet! We also talk about a friend Allen and I have in common, Dan Tyre , who is inspiring and incredibly interesting and generous. I sit down with John Maher, who has dedicated a career to recruiting and placement, Jud Holmes , owner...
Nov 01, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 29
It's so great to revisit with colleagues and friends from the early days in our careers. I visit with three great guys who were all together with me for over 20 years in the talent acquisition space, and we discuss some of the mentors that were meaningful, what led us to the same employment all those years ago, and talk about passion as it relates to life, career, and what we feel is important to share with you. John Maher, who has dedicated a career to recruiting and placement, Jud Holmes , own...
Oct 25, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 28
How many times in my career have I completed the statement I AM with the words or thoughts "not enough". How can we shift our mindset and shift the focus of our passion to a place where we have greater opportunity to truly believe and achieve what is possible? I am enough, and so are you. More episodes at StacieBaird.com .
Sep 27, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
For years I have attended and love Zen Yoga. It's not what you are thinking of - lots of movement and pretzel twists. This is like taking a beautiful guided NAP. After attending a session one week and feeling like million bucks, I started thinking how I could integrate Zen into my daily life....and we have Yintegration. Learn how you can make this one #livesimple shift to change your day and your outlook. To access the HX YIntegration Playlist on Spotify, click here . Yin Yoga App by Lux Publica...
Sep 20, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 26
For years I have attended and love Zin Yoga. Not what you are thinking of lots of movement and pretzel twists. This is like taking a beautiful guided NAP. After attending a session one week and feeling like million bucks, I started thinking how I could integrate Zin into my daily life....and we have Zintegration. Learn how you can make this one #livesimple shift to change your day and your outlook. More episodes of HR to HX at StacieBaird.com . Yin Yoga App by Lux Publica ( iOS | Android )...
Sep 20, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 26
On this episode, we "cross-podcast" with my other podcast by having Blake Rayhons on to talk about the different drivers between living your purpose, finding your passion, hustle culture and the art of being present. Join us to learn how you can find this balance for yourself in the human work we do, and the human experience you are having. You can find season 3 of our podcast on Apple Podcasts here . More episodes of HR to HX at StacieBaird.com ....
Sep 13, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this practice, we can find ourselves swirling then negativity drain on the daily. Today, consider who in your life are the energy healers. Where can you go for love and support when life gets maxed out? Who should you limit interaction with, not just during challenging times but in general? We are responsible for the energy we tolerate. More episodes at StacieBaird.com .
Sep 06, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Adam Alter at NYU performed a study that showed that almost 50% of teens say they'd rather have a broken bone than a broken phone. Multiple multi-billion dollar industries rely on taking your focus from what you are doing to what they are offering. How do we get that back? On this episode today we'll talk about "spotlight focus", and how to get your bearings in this new world we must navigate through. I recently read Johann Hari's book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - and How to Think...
Aug 30, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Adam Alter at NYU performed a study that showed that almost 50% of teens say they'd rather have a broken bone than a broken phone. Multiple multi-billion dollar industries rely on taking your focus from what you are doing to what they are offering. How do we get that back? On this episode today we'll talk about "spotlight focus", and how to get your bearings in this new world we must navigate through. I recently read Johann Hari's book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - and How to Think...
Aug 30, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 23
As discussed with our guest on HRtoHX, we take 4 minutes for ourselves to think through one powerful way to navigate through challenges. BREATHING to the beat of a meaningful song is one unique way to think and experience meditation. When my life dramatically shifted in 2017, Andra Day's Rise Up was one way I found the strength to get out of bed each morning when the walls seemed to be closing in on me. How can you find one song that creates a natural rhythm to give yourself the space to just BR...
Aug 16, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Many of the most significant memories from our lives have a specific song or band associated with them. Today we have the CEO and Co-Founder of Anthym, a company using life memories and inspirational media (like music) to help people accelerate their sense of connection with each other, to talk about his journey and learnings thus far. Leveraging his insights as an author, Conscious Capitalism Board Member, and an entrepreneur in multiple high-energy-people-centric cultures, we discuss the power...
Aug 16, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 21
We all have heard the Robert Frost poem The Road Less Traveled . This epic work encourages you to take the path that is maybe not as easy, but worth the journey. What if you considered the road less traveled as the one that gives yourself the space and the time to enjoy the journey? Join us for 4 minutes to reset your mind around pushing forward and taking some space. More episodes at StacieBaird.com .
Aug 09, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Most of our lives we have been taught we have 2 options when we come up against challenges. Quit or keep going. What if you considered a third option: Take a time-out, a rest, a recovery, a breath! This is an option that early in my life I never considered. All I could think about was "not quitting" and even if the faster journey meant pain, that is the journey I chose. How can we learn to integrate the third option into our practice of HR? How about as a leader of a team? What about in our own ...
Aug 09, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Every summer I would go on a long car trip with my grandparents. At first it was boring, miserable and (hello no mobile devices) I was relegated to staring out the window, reading or sleeping. That was until I shifted my mindset to curiosity...and everything changed. How can we also approach our daily practice of taking space with more curiosity? What if you tried something new? Listen to this 4 minute episode to see how you journey into this week like a traveler. More episodes at StacieBaird.co...
Aug 02, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 18
On this episode, we invited long-time friend, entrepreneur, leader, collaborator and community builder Scott Peeples to dive deep on the topic of living a curious life. How this one shift can change your mindset for every interaction and opportunity. Getting into the habit of being in a traveler mindset, like when you are going to a brand new country, you approach things with the desire to learn and lack of assumption about outcomes. How can you live a more curious life? You can get lots more in...
Aug 02, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17
We have all continued to hear the shift that embracing a meditative practice can make in all aspects of our life. Then why the heck is it so dang hard? Join me in this short episode on one way to make it a practice of simplicity vs. a struggle. More episodes at StacieBaird.com .
Jul 26, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 16
After hearing a mind-blowing podcast on the Oprah Network from Elizabeth Gilbert , author of Eat Pray Love, I set on a journey to focus our attention on a new thought: For those of us searching for our ONE TRUE PASSION and also asking everyone else about their own ONE TRUE PASSION, have we been spreading the toxic positivity of this notion? Have we been triggering more shame and guilt in a well intended attempt at guidance? Tune in to find out more on how we can re-direct this question as well a...
Jul 26, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Melanie Perkins is the founder of Canva . She pitched her idea to 100's of VCs and her greatest epiphany was not building a simplified graphic design platform for dummies (like me) but that storytelling with emotion is what moves the needle on getting a "yes" from decision making. In this episode explore how you can use storytelling in our HR Business Cases to portray greater impact and design strategies that matter. For more episodes visit StacieBaird.com ....
Jul 19, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We have been focused on burnout and gratitude. After listening to an incredible podcast by Dr. Susan David about Emotional Agility and the impact of Positive Toxicity. This is something HR has a critical hand in guiding for our teams and our own personal experience. Listen to this short episode on how you can begin to employ simple strategies to navigate away from toxicity and into naming and owning real emotion. More episodes at StacieBaird.com ....
Jul 15, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 13
