Podcast Archive

Supplemental Unemployment Benefits Plans

We will discuss a unique benefit called “Supplemental Unemployment Benefits Plans” or SUBs for short. These plans can save companies a ton of money, especially if they are temporarily laying off people. They also coordinate with state unemp [...]

Workplace Resilience & Burnout Intervention

We will discuss building resilient and mentally healthy cultures with Michelle E. Dickinson who is a renowned figure in mental health innovation and a Burnout Interventionist! We chat where and how HR and company leaders can begin when tryi [...]

Unlocking Leadership Impact

We will discuss unlocking both leadership impact and why leaders need to lean into discomfort amid constant challenges. We also touch on the role of emotional awareness in leadership.

Building ADHD-Friendly Workplaces

We will discuss what ADHD and neurodivergence is and how employers, HR and managers can make workplaces ADHD-friendly.

The Power of People, Neurodiversity, and Customer Experience with Peter Shankman

We will discuss ADHD and neurodiverse traits as employee superpowers. Expert guest Peter Shankman will also review the fact that how we treat employees and how they treat customers are connected!

Workplace Recruiting is a Project That Needs to be Carefully Managed

We will discuss taking time for project prep (because recruiting is a project) before posting the job ad, setting up scorecards to remove bias, and a focus on “soft skills”. Donna Beckett will also share with us a common hiring mistake.

How to Lead When You're Not The Leader

We will discuss “How to Lead When You're Not The Leader” with Dr. Benjamin Ritter. Ben is an author of the amazon-best seller and award winning book “Becoming Fearless”. He has a unique take on how to become fearless and proactive instead o [...]

Future-Proofing HR: Insights from Darcie Gregoire on Navigating 2025's Workforce Challenges

In this episode, host Wendy Sellers sits down with Darcie Gregoire, Employee Services Director, to explore how HR professionals can proactively prepare for the evolving workforce of 2025. From redefining employee engagement strategies to ad [...]

Beyond Barriers: Unlocking the Potential of Disability Inclusion with Jeff Arseneaux

Jeff Arseneaux joins Wendy Sellers to explore the realities and opportunities of disability inclusion. With powerful personal insights and a professional lens, Jeff offers actionable ways leaders and HR professionals can move beyond barrier [...]

Optimize External Talent with AI: Insights from Colleen Tiner

Colleen Tiner joins Wendy Sellers to discuss how companies can leverage AI to better manage their extended workforce. She sheds light on the strategic use of AI, common implementation hurdles, and the future of workforce planning.

Reputation Management with Charlotte Otter

In this engaging episode, host Wendy Sellers is joined by Charlotte Otter, a reputation coach and author of We Need New Leaders. Together, they delve into the critical role that HR and leadership play in reputation management—especially for [...]

Burnout Recovery: Rise & Thrive with Teany Hidalgo

Join us as we discuss workplace burnout with expert Teany Hidalgo. We will dive deep into how to Rise & Thrive by Cultivating Sustainable Energy in Life, Business & Leadership.

Transforming Leadership and Culture through Coaching and Development

Join Melissa Severance., Chief Dream Officer at Inspire Big Dreams, as she discusses the power of coaching cultures, the integration of mindfulness into leadership, and how to create lasting impact through strategic HR initiatives. Explore [...]

Total Compensation & Pay Strategies with Scott Trumpolt

We discuss why every HR leader should care about their pay strategy, how to build career ladders that clearly show growth opportunities, and where most companies stumble when linking compensation to skill development.

The Gen Bridge: Leading Across Generations

Dr. Meghan M. Grace is a trusted voice on generational dynamics by helping leaders and learners bridge the gap between generations by developing greater understanding, identifying areas for improvement, and creating space for collaborative [...]

Aging Workforce & Safety Concerns

After a conference, Zoe Ridenour asked me a timely question: how do you design a fitness-for-duty program for physically demanding jobs without discriminating against an aging workforce? With 37.9 million workers aged 55 and over as of Marc [...]

How to Build Psychological Safety and Trust Using Coaching

We will discuss the concepts of Psychological Safety and Trust with our expert guest Georgina Woudstra. We then dive deep into using coaching as a tool to unlock team and individual potential and how coaching specifically helps in building [...]

Rethinking Leadership, Culture, and Work-Life Truths with Cheryl Grace

We will discuss improving workplace culture and retaining top talent with a focus on middle management.

Agile Performance Management

We will discuss agile performance management and employee development.

The Effect of Employer Branding and Preparation on Recruiting - with Kathleen Steffey

What makes a company stand out to top talent? In this episode, Wendy Sellers chats with Kathleen Steffey about the power of employer branding and the critical role preparation plays in attracting the right candidates. Learn how aligning you [...]