Hear’s A Solution
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Episodes
Boundaries may we set them and may we respect them. In this episode, Emily and Chelsey delve into the important topic of setting boundaries in the workplace. Join us as we explore the significance of establishing and honouring boundaries for a healthier and more productive work environment.
In this episode Emily talks to fellow Cultivating Safe Spaces facilitator Sharon Marshall. They share how they found out about CSS and their experiences taking the training, as well as their experiences at Royal Roads University.
Sharon is the founder of DEVA, a full-service Staffing Agency providing temporary recruitment, as well as digital literacy and administrative training for Indigenous women.
In this episode you get a sneak peak into a workshop hosted by Emily as she dives deeper into Cultivating Safe Spaces.
If you are interested in learning more about Cultivating Safe Spaces visit https://www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/
In this episode, Emily and Chelsey dive straight into the topic of Cultivating Safe Spaces (CSS), a program that Emily became a certified CSS Facilitator in 2023. CSS, created by Elaine Alec, is a groundbreaking training designed to empower organizations with the tools to implement genuine and impactful policies of inclusion and diversity support. Throughout this episode, we explore the essence of Cultivating Safe Spaces, its compo...
Welcome back to Season 2 of Hear's A Solution! Join Emily and Chelsey in this exciting episode as they reunite after the holiday season. Delve back into the world of employee relations and workplace management as they not only share their professional resolutions for 2024 but also reflect on the triumphs and milestones of 2023. Get ready for insightful conversations and valuable takeaways to kickstart your year with Hear's A Soluti...
Welcome back to Season 2 of Hear's A Solution! Join Emily and Chelsey in this exciting episode as they reunite after the holiday season. Delve back into the world of employee relations and workplace management as they not only share their professional resolutions for 2024 but also reflect on the triumphs and milestones of 2023. Get ready for insightful conversations and valuable takeaways to kickstart your year with Hear's A Soluti...
Join us for the ultimate workplace mash-up in our season finale! Emily and Chelsey dive deep into the fascinating dynamics of five generations working side by side. From the Traditionalists to Gen Z, we uncover the unique skill sets each brings to the table, crafting a modern-day workspace that's truly diverse and vibrant.
But wait, it's not all about work—prepare for some real talk about the generational quirks and how our upbring...
In this episode, Emily and Chelsey dive into the topic of "Leaves of Absence" and explore ways in which employers can proactively support their employees during these periods, ultimately ensuring a smoother and less stressful experience.
What Chelsey is listening to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui8kUKuLBaU
What Emily is listening to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc3dBG1NesE
In this episode, Emily and Chelsey tackle the topic of kindness in the workplace, revealing that the seemingly straightforward task of promoting kindness is more intricate than initially anticipated.
What Emily is listening to: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62971594-tell-me-everything
What Chelsey is watching: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26230386/
In this episode Emily talks to Carolyn Mancuso, the Executive Director of Ignite Behavioural Consulting. They discuss Carolyn's journey from beginning as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst to owning Ignite which offers Applied Behavioural Analysis Therapy, Intensive Behavioural Intervention and other services. Emily and Carolyn also discuss techniques to foster open communication within a team and how to find opportunities to tou...
In this episode Emily and Chelsey discuss Barbie written and directed by Greta Gerwig. We laugh, we reminisce, we critically examine the intertwining of art and commercialism. Listen now Barbie!!!
In this episode Emily and Chelsey discuss Barbie written and directed by Greta Gerwig. We laugh, we reminisce, we critically examine the intertwining of art and commercialism. Listen now Barbie!!!
In this episode we answer questions from our dear listeners. We talk about navigating the hybrid workplace and managing different personalities.
Did this episode spark something in you? Reach out to us at podcast@emilyshandruksolutions
Things we talked about today:
Things Emily mentioned:
https://www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/
https://www.elainealec.com/calling-my-spirit-back-the-book
Things Chelsey mentioned:
Welcome back to Hear's a Solution. It's been a while since our last episode, and we want to express our gratitude for your patience and understanding during our hiatus. Today, we have a special episode as we return, and Chelsey and I are discussing some important topics that have impacted our team deeply.
In this episode, we'll address the reason behind our hiatus and share the difficult news of Februa...
Thank you everyone for the time and energy and the grace to leave a little space between upcoming podcasts. Below is a list of the things I mentioned in this podcast and a link to the new website! https://www.emilyshandruksolutions.com/
The circle of conflict:
The book that I referenced:
The Conflict Resolution Toolbox: Models and Maps for Analyzing, Diagnosing, and Resolving Conflict, 2nd Edition: https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Th...
I follow the motto: "You can't compete with me because I want you to win too."
This is why I was thrilled to have Deanne Gagnon of Deanne Gagnon Dynamics on the podcast. Deanne believes that "every single person should feel like a valued member of their team" and we think that that is pretty much our jam too.
We hope that you enjoy the chat as much as we did and for more information please checkout Deanne's website at:
Kate Lamers, the (unofficial) Brazilian Queen of Thunder Bay!
This Fall, I saw a social media post about how Stella WaxBar owner, Kate Lamers, was taking her staff to Mexico.
I immediately thought: "I need to get her on this podcast and learn how she made this a goal and incentivized her team to help achieve this goal!"
My second thought was: "How fast can I learn how to wax, join her team, and get in on this trip?!"
It was an ab...
Feedback is a vital source of learning. Yet, receiving feedback is not easy, especially when it seems untrue, unfair, or poorly delivered. When you are receiving feedback, it’s about the story you tell yourself, about that feedback that will affect how you take it on and act on it.
Chelsey and I talk about our experiences with giving and receiving feedback and some of the stories that have stuck with us for a long time. Like as l...
What is an exit interview? Why are they important?
An exit interview is a rear-view approach to your organization and allows you to get the "inside scoop" on employee satisfaction.
No matter the size of your company, exit interviews provide an opportunity for an employee to discuss the workplace environment, concerns about misconduct, or issues within management.
In this episode, we also look at why having a third party handle the...
In Episode 2 we discussed quiet quitting and how we feel that it might be too simple of an answer to potentially poor working conditions. It also feels wrong to make a blanket statement that the actions of employees or the creation of boundaries as the employee's fault that we need to label as a social movement. We discussed creating opportunities for employees and employers to communicate, creating expectations, and then reviewi...
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