HR Inside Out

Episode Intro:It is time to “sign off” with this being my final podcast in the series HR Inside Out. And wow, what a wonderful experience this has been, learning how to become a podcaster, having the courage to reach out to potential guests, developing the programs, working with an editor, undertaking the related research, meeting new people, and deepening my relationship with others – so many new experiences along the way. I sincerely hope that the series has accomplished its goal of providing you insights that have helped you personally, and in your people oversight responsibilities. As shared in the podcast, at times I tackled a topic on my own. At other times, I reached out to experts in the specialized areas, my podcast guests. It is with huge gratitude to the individuals who agreed to be those guests over the tenure of the series: Malcolm White, Paul Moffat, Stuart McNish, Monique Liddle, Pamela Jones, Debbie Comis, David Harvey, James Ridge, Dr. Kieth Deats, Lisa Wilson, Victoria Miles, Tony Martignetti, Gwyn Teatro, Paul Harrietha, Dimple Dhabalia, Sharon Summerfield, Melissa Deally, Julia Wooster, Catherine Elliott, Steve Serbic, Cheryl Brewster, Sam Thiara, Barb Ashcroft, Amal Anup, Dr. Aliaa Remtilla, Kate Bravery, Ayo Owodunni, Tracy Lee Lorenson, Nadine Hanchar, Marc S. Miller, Carolyn Cooper-McOuatt, Heather Abbott, Stephen Hammond, Alex Cann, Cindy Rogers, Bill Howes, Ed Seymour, Brian Schramm, and Charlene Wright. Thank you to each of you for trusting in the process, in me, and in the product. And thank you to my listeners. I have appreciated your time and support. I wish each of you well in your own endeavors. Remember – Dare to Soar! I believe you can! Fly high! About the Host: Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bringboth employee and management perspectives to her work. Susan holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning through this podcast series.  Susan is also the author of the book Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change fromWithin available on Amazon – click below.  Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within: Ney, Susan G: 9781777030162: Books - Amazon.caIf you wish to contact Susan, she can be reached through any of the following: Website:          Home - Effecting Change from WithinEmail:               susangney@gmail.comLinked In:         www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ney-197494Facebook:        www.facebook.com/susan.ney.5/Phone:...

Episode Intro:Dimple Dhabalia has woven both her own story and that of others she has worked with into a phenomenal book, Tell Me My Story: Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self; a book that digs deep into the realities that so many of us who provide service to others (because “caring for others in inherent to who we are, and to do anything different would leave us feeling unfulfilled and restless”) experience. Did you know that vicarious trauma can result from repeated exposure to other people’s trauma and their stories of traumatic events, and that compassion fatigue can result from caring for those who are in significant pain and distress? It will likely come as no surprise that factors such as lack of transparency, decision making that doesn’t consider workforce health, and perceptions of unfairness in the workplace can tip our organizations into what is being termed “organizational trauma”, all of which contribute to toxic work environments, burnout, disengagement, and sickness. If your role includes oversight of people, you could be having to deal with all these - both as the leader of the team you are responsible for - and personally. The good news is that we can reset and redesign once-traumatized cultures. Join us to learn more! About Dimple Dhabalia: Dimple D. Dhabalia is the founder of Roots in the Clouds and a human-centered leadership coach with over twenty years of government and public sector experience. Dimple partners with leaders across mission-driven sectors to address root issues and design inclusive, human-centered workplace cultures where emerging and seasoned leaders can learn how to preserve their own humanity as they work to preserve it for others.After almost two decades working on the front lines of the government and humanitarian sectors, Dimple had experienced vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, moral injury, burnout, and anxiety. Like so many others, she worked in an organization that celebrated the resilience of the human spirit in the refugees and displaced persons they served, while failing to extend the same ethos to those working within their own organizations. Determined to educate and support heart-centered leaders, she developed and launched the Daring Leaders Project (DLP), the first mindfulness-based leadership development program of its kind within the agency. Her vision and leadership earned her Director’s awards for Innovator of the Year and the Pillar of Leadership.In 2021, Dimple launched Roots in the Clouds with a personal mission of putting the “human” back into humanitarian and making service sustainable across mission-driven sectors. Today, Dimple’s cutting-edge work explores the intersection of generational trauma and moral injury and supports a holistic approach to addressing individual and organizational trauma using principles of mindful performance, positive psychology, and human-centered leadership. Her new book, Tell Me My Story–Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self [Ambika Media 2024], was recently excerpted in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, and her work has also been featured in Fast Company, CEO World Magazine, and the Federal News Network. Dimple recently debuted a limited-series companion podcast to Tell Me My Story called  Service Without Sacrifice  and is also creator and co-host of the popular podcast What Would Ted Lasso Do? You can find Dimple @dimpstory across all social media platforms, and at dear HUMANitarian on Substack.Connect with Dimple:Website: @dimpstory <a href="https://www.rootsintheclouds.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Episode Intro:Passion and legacy… will those attending your celebration of life affirm that you found and lived yours? What lives will you have positively impacted over the course of your career? Are you genuinely practicing the values you aspire to? Will you be able to say that you had some fun along the way? Interested in learning more? Hope you will join me! About the Host: Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bringboth employee and management perspectives to her work. Susan holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning through this podcast series.  Susan is also the author of the book Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change fromWithin available on Amazon – click below.  Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within: Ney, Susan G: 9781777030162: Books - Amazon.caIf you wish to contact Susan, she can be reached through any of the following: Website:          Home - Effecting Change from WithinEmail:               susangney@gmail.comLinked In:         www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ney-197494Facebook:        www.facebook.com/susan.ney.5/Phone:            (604) 341-5643Thanks for listening!It means so much that you listened to this podcast!  If you know of anyone else who might find this series of interest, please share. If you have questions about this episode, please send me an email at susangney@gmail.comSubscribe to the podcastIf you wish to receive automatic notifications as new podcast episodes are made available, please subscribe.Leave a reviewRatings and reviews from listeners are used to improve the podcasts.  They also help others find this series, so reviews are very much appreciated!

Episode Intro:If you are seeking tools to help your spark or that of those you care about burn brighter, I would like to introduce you to Tony Martignetti. Through Tony’s latest book, Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward, he shares transformational stories of courageous individuals, including himself, unearthing concepts like the significance of flashpoints in our lives, using question bursts, removing social masks, using experimentation to fail forward, replacing fear with curiosity, living our core values, making brave spaces, slowing down to go fast, and more. Tony uses a foundation of what he calls his three C’s – curiosity, compassion, and connection – ones he also considers his core personal values and ones he very definitely practices. I enjoyed meeting and talking with Tony as much as I enjoyed his book. I hope you will, too!Join us to learn more! About Tony Martignetti: Tony is the Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Partners and is a trusted advisor, leadership coach and facilitator, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. He brings together over 25 years of business and leadership experience and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. He has been recognized as one of the Top Voices in Leadership and by LeadersHum as one of the Biggest Voices in Leadership. Tony has been a finance and strategy executive with experience working with some of the leading life sciences companies. Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. Tony hosts The Virtual Campfire podcast and is the author of Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to An Inspired Life and Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward. He has been featured in many publications, including Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, Life Science Leader, and CEO Today. He earned an MBA degree from Northeastern University and is a certified professional coach with training from various coaching institutions and programs. Tony lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with his wife and son. He is an adventure seeker fascinated by nature, art, and architecture. He always includes some elements of art, architecture, and adventure in the itinerary whenever he travels. Connect with Tony:Website: www.ipurposepartners.comPodcast: https://www.ipurposeparners.com/podcastLinkedIn: (11) Tony Martignetti | LinkedInBook: Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Fo (routledge.com)Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward: Martignetti, Tony: 9781032428994: Amazon.com: BooksBook: Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to An Inspired Life<a...

Episode Intro:Most organizations are struggling with skill shortages and retention of talent. A lack of social connection at work is a widespread problem – made worse by remote and hybrid work. Did you know that: 57% of employees feel invisible at work. 20% of new hires will quit their job in the first 45 days. Many don’t even show up on day one (particularly when the gap between offer and start date is long). According to a 2021 research study by McKinsey, a lack of connection and appreciation is the number one driver for attrition! In fact, people are nearly three times more likely to quit because they don’t feel like they belong at work than because of poor compensation. It is Dr. Aliaa Remtilla’s mission to help companies foster stronger, more authentic human connections amongst their employees. She is the Chief Scientist and Co-Founder of StoryTiling: a platform that uses anthropology and tech to bring more authenticity to workplace relationships; a simple, automated way to create impactful, personalised films that show employees they matter. Join us to learn more! About Dr. Aliaa Remtilla:Dr. Aliaa Remtilla is an anthropologist and filmmaker, whose mission is to improve understandings of the human experience. Originally trained as a filmmaker at Harvard University, Aliaa takes complex ideas and communicates them to the general public through emotive storytelling in the visual medium.Aliaa is also a professional researcher, with an MA and PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Manchester (UK). She has worked as a researcher at both the Institute of Ismaili Studies (UK) and at Simon Fraser University (Canada). Together, she has conducted research in over 20 countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Portugal, Tajikistan, and Tanzania examining the confluence of religion, economics and politics. Aliaa has also served extensively with the Shi’a Ismaili Muslim community through the Aga Khan Councils in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. Aliaa is skilled at shaping the strategic direction of community organisations at all levels: for example, at a grass roots level, supporting youth to navigate their Muslim identity while living in a Western context; or at an institutional level, establishing strategic partnerships with government and civic entities.Aliaa is currently the Chief Scientist and Co-Founder of StoryTiling, a platform that uses anthropology and tech to bring more authenticity to workplace relationships by offering a simple, automated way to create impactful, personalised films that show employees they matter. Specifically, for new graduate hires, StoryTiling reduces the risk of reneges and speeds up the time to productivity with automated & personalised keep warm videos.Aliaa has recently posted a YouTube video - Gen Z Engagement: Beyond Myths to HR Innovation – where she very nicely explains how these videos and narratives can enhance a number of organizational initiatives, positively not only Gen Z but all other generations of our work colleagues’ employment experiences. Connect with Aliaa:Email: aliaa@storytiling.comLinkedIn: 9) Aliaa Remtilla, PhD | LinkedInSubscribe to Aliaa’s Monthly Newsletter, AntHRo Insights: <a href="https://storytiling.com/anthroinsights" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Episode Intro:Kate Bravery is co-author of the recently published book, Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age. If the “10 Truths” headings: “Goodbye employees, hello contributors”, “Stressed out, burnt out and quietly quitting”, “It doesn’t pay to stay”, “Purpose rules and empathy wins”, “Trust and accountability are a team sport”, “The new rhythm of work”, “Skills are the real currency of work”, “Supply is unchained”, “Intelligence is getting amplified”, and “Sustainability starts with people”, don’t pique your curiosity, the impact of AI, ESG, and the very vocal expectations of our younger generations, are certain to. Lots of interesting research and insights - wherever you are in your role overseeing people within your organization – hope you will join us! About Kate Bravery: Kate is a Corporate Psychologist and Mercer’s Global Talent Advisory Leader. She is a Senior Partner with 25 years of experience advising executives on Global Talent Trends and the future of work. She is a UK Chartered Occupational Psychologist with an MSc. in Organizational Psychology and an MBA. She has expertise in people strategy, talent management, assessment/leadership development and HR process design. Kate commenced her career with American Express where she focused on new employee orientation and its impact on cultural integration. Her interest in cross-cultural leadership and decision making have been constants throughout her career.Her technical background lies in people strategy, design of talent management solutions, organizational development, performance and succession management systems, assessment and high potential development, as well as career architecture and job levelling. Connect with Kate:Email:           kate.bravery@mercer.comLinkedIn:      Kate Bravery | LinkedInBook: Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age: Bravery, Kate, Bonic, Ilya, Anderson, Kai: 9781394181292: Amazon.com: BooksAbout the Host: Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bringboth employee and management perspectives to her work. Susan holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning through this podcast series.  Susan is also the author of the book Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change fromWithin available on Amazon – click below.  Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within: Ney, Susan G: 9781777030162: Books - Amazon.caIf you wish to contact Susan, she can be reached through any of the following: Website:          <a...

Episode Intro:Ever find yourself constantly ruminating over a comment where you felt criticized, still fuming over that driver that gave you the finger on your way to work, really down over that disappointing performance review, and hypersensitive over what felt like a disappointed look towards you from your boss. Do you, like me, tend to brush off compliments, focus on the poor grade you received instead of the good ones, and look to the next goal without really recognizing and celebrating the one you just accomplished???? You are not alone. It’s actually an evolutionary thing and one that guest Cheryl Brewster has delved into to find not only the “why” but also tools that we can be using to stop negativity bias in its tracks – we need to be modelling this – because when we help ourselves, we also help those we lead – and love! Join us to learn more!!! About Cheryl Brewster: As a Transition Specialist, Transformational Speaker, and Spiritual Mentor, Cheryl inspires individuals and organizations keen to make big differences in the world, to find the hidden treasure within challenge.   Cheryl’s story is one of extraordinary trust and the ability to ride the waves of change. In 2004 she left a successful career in the corporate world to “follow a calling” and founded The Intuitive Life to provide intuitive consultations, workshops, and training to both individuals and organizations. In 2010 a family health crisis plunged her deep into her own “dark night of the soul,” testing every ounce of her faith and stamina. As a result, Cheryl discovered that with the right mindset, severe challenges can be catalysts for powerful, positive change.Widely respected for her talents and abilities, Cheryl possesses the rare gift of inspiring the best in people and organizations for better outcomes, communication, connection, and resiliency. Through her intuitive consultations, workshops, seminars, speaking, and coaching programs, she works with individuals and business groups to foster empowered decision making, creativity, improved working relationships and practical, strategies for meaningful, creative solutions.Over the course of her career as a personal and business intuitive, Cheryl has consulted with and coached, executives and leaders in social and business projects, including company directors, naturopaths, entrepreneurs, local government, and small business. Clients who work with Cheryl come away inspired, transformed and fully committed to living the deeper meaning of their lives with increased clarity, confidence, and self-trust.Connect with Cheryl:Email:           Cheryl@TheIntuitiveLife.comWebsite:       https://theintuitivelife.com/Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/TheIntuitiveLifeLinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylbrewster1/Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/IntuitiveCelebrationsTwitter:         <a href="https://twitter.com/IntuitiveCheryl"...

Episode Intro:Ch ch ch Changes… evokes David Bowie, Change – Taylor Swift and yes, The Times They are A-Changin, thank you Bob Dylan. But change isn’t just within song lyrics. Whether it be those New Year’s Resolutions or moving forward with organizational objectives, making small, incremental steps in the direction we are wishing to head truly works. Interested in learning more? Hope you will join me! About the Host: Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bringboth employee and management perspectives to her work. Susan holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning through this podcast series.  Susan is also the author of the book Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change fromWithin available on Amazon – click below.  Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within: Ney, Susan G: 9781777030162: Books - Amazon.caIf you wish to contact Susan, she can be reached through any of the following: Website:          Home - Effecting Change from WithinEmail:               susangney@gmail.comLinked In:         www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ney-197494Facebook:        www.facebook.com/susan.ney.5/Phone:            (604) 341-5643Thanks for listening!It means so much that you listened to this podcast!  If you know of anyone else who might find this series of interest, please share. If you have questions about this episode, please send me an email at susangney@gmail.comSubscribe to the podcastIf you wish to receive automatic notifications as new podcast episodes are made available, please subscribe.Leave a reviewRatings and reviews from listeners are used to improve the podcasts.  They also help others find this series, so reviews are very much appreciated!

Episode Intro:2023 and oh, what a year! Reflections – everything changes but so much stays the same – using excerpts from my book Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within on improving communication and conflict resolution. And more! Interested in learning more? Hope you will join me! About the Host: Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bringboth employee and management perspectives to her work. Susan holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning through this podcast series.  Susan is also the author of the book Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change fromWithin available on Amazon – click below.  Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within: Ney, Susan G: 9781777030162: Books - Amazon.caIf you wish to contact Susan, she can be reached through any of the following: Website:          Home - Effecting Change from WithinEmail:               susangney@gmail.comLinked In:         www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ney-197494Facebook:        www.facebook.com/susan.ney.5/Phone:            (604) 341-5643Thanks for listening!It means so much that you listened to this podcast!  If you know of anyone else who might find this series of interest, please share. If you have questions about this episode, please send me an email at susangney@gmail.comSubscribe to the podcastIf you wish to receive automatic notifications as new podcast episodes are made available, please subscribe.Leave a reviewRatings and reviews from listeners are used to improve the podcasts.  They also help others find this series, so reviews are very much appreciated!

Episode Intro:Using metaphors from nature, and brilliant insights from leading authors, I share lessons and tools for your leadership toolkit through what I have found helpful in my own journey. We have fun with what I call the three “C” s of leadership evolution; these being Confidence, Curiosity, and Connection. Interested in learning more? Hope you will join me! About the Host: Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bringboth employee and management perspectives to her work. Susan holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning through this podcast series.  Susan is also the author of the book Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change fromWithin available on Amazon – click below.  Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within: Ney, Susan G: 9781777030162: Books - Amazon.caIf you wish to contact Susan, she can be reached through any of the following: Website:          Home - Effecting Change from WithinEmail:               susangney@gmail.comLinked In:         www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ney-197494Facebook:        www.facebook.com/susan.ney.5/Phone:            (604) 341-5643Thanks for listening!It means so much that you listened to this podcast!  If you know of anyone else who might find this series of interest, please share. If you have questions about this episode, please send me an email at susangney@gmail.comSubscribe to the podcastIf you wish to receive automatic notifications as new podcast episodes are made available, please subscribe.Leave a reviewRatings and reviews from listeners are used to improve the podcasts.  They also help others find this series, so reviews are very much appreciated!