SpeakEasy HR

SpeakEasy HR

An unfiltered, uncut, and authentic blend of real HR talk, business challenges, and workplace solutions—served up SpeakEasy style. Join me LIVE on LinkedIn and YouTube for raw, insightful conversations tackling both the easy and tough topics shaping HR and the workplace today. What Makes SpeakEasy HR Different? My guests bring passion, authenticity, and deep expertise, sharing powerful personal stories and game-changing insights from their careers. Each episode is packed with real-world advice designed to challenge perspectives, spark ideas, and inspire action. Our mission is to deliver compelling, thought-provoking content that challenges the status quo and sparks meaningful discussions within the HR and business communities. We strive to inspire innovation, encourage new perspectives, and empower our audience to think beyond the conventional to drive impactful change in their organizations and careers. At SpeakEasy HR, we are committed to igniting action and fostering a community of professionals dedicated to growth, transformation, and continuous improvement.

Episodes

067: Stop Surviving at Work & Let’s Build a Thriving Culture

March 30, 2026 • 54 mins
In this episode of SpeakEasy HR, we talk with Meghan Hensley, Vice President at Beech Acres Parenting Center, about how organizations can move from a culture where employees are just surviving to one where they are truly thriving.With over 20 years of experience in HR, leadership, and organizational development, Meghan shares practical insights on building authentic leadership, creating real belonging, and shaping cultures where pe...
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066: Ignite Your Spark - Choosing Growth Over Comfort in Times of Change

March 23, 2026 • 64 mins
n this episode of SpeakEasy HR, we turn up the heat on growth with our Top Shelf Topic: Ignite Your Spark: Choosing Growth Over Comfort in Times of Change featuring keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and mindset coach Todd Bertsch.Change is inevitable—but growth is a choice. Todd shares how individuals and leaders can move beyond comfort zones and embrace the opportunities that come with uncertainty. Drawing from his work as a Mental F...
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065: The Powerful Framework To Start Doing Payroll Like a Boss

March 16, 2026 • 50 mins
Payroll isn’t just processing numbers — it’s building trust, culture, and stability inside your organization. In this episode, Tammy shares her powerful framework for elevating payroll from a back-office function to a strategic driver of success. From improving processes and system implementations to solving payroll challenges and mentoring the next generation of payroll pros, she makes the case for why payroll deserves a seat at ...
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064: Augment, Don’t Automate - The Future of AI at Work

March 9, 2026 • 47 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Hansen, CEO of AINIRO, a pioneer in AI chatbot solutions and intelligent web agents. With over 42 years of experience in software engineering, Thomas shares his deep insights into how AI can augment human work rather than replace it, and why this mindset is critical for the future of organizations. Thomas walks us through the practical ways AI can enhance productivity, improve decision-maki...
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063: Future-Ready by Design, Organizational Adaptability as a North Star

February 23, 2026 • 48 mins
Many organizations are chasing bold outcomes with systems built for a different era—leading to burnout, broken collaboration, and rising delivery risk. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Colledge explains why these aren’t people problems, but system signals. We explore how neuro-inclusive performance infrastructure helps organizations adapt—designing ways of working that unlock diverse thinking, strengthen collaboration, and deliver impact...
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062: The 3 BIG Tools to Enhance Your Leadership!

February 16, 2026 • 61 mins
Great leadership isn’t about title—it’s about intentional action. In this episode of Top Shelf, I’m joined by Andre Young as he dives into three powerful leadership tools designed to elevate both your professional impact and personal fulfillment.Andre breaks down: The 5 Points of Your Day — Five key focus points to improve work/life harmony and help you live the life you want, both professionally and personally. The 5 Type...
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061: Using Free AI Tools for Job Search & Interviews

February 9, 2026 • 63 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Darryl Erby, a data-driven enterprise sales leader with an MBA in Data Analytics and more than a decade of experience helping AI and modern data stack companies drive real revenue growth.Darryl breaks down how job seekers can leverage free AI tools to level up every stage of the job search—from refining resumes and LinkedIn profiles to preparing for interviews, researching companies, and telling a ...
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060: Why AI Won’t Fix Your People Problems

February 2, 2026 • 60 mins
AI is everywhere in HR right now—but is it actually solving the problems leaders care about most?In this episode of the SpeakEasy HR Podcast, I’m joined by Ben Eubanks to cut through the hype and get real about where technology helps, where it falls short, and why people challenges still require human leadership, clarity, and trust.We explore why organizations often look to AI as a shortcut for engagement, performance, and retentio...
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059: Building High-Performing Teams with Data

January 26, 2026 • 49 mins
In this episode of Top Shelf Topic, we sit down with Damon Clark, Founder of Talent Optimizers, to explore how organizations can build high-performing teams by leveraging data, behavioral science, and sustainable development strategies.Damon shares his insights on how data-driven approaches can help leaders strategically prioritize focus areas, monitor progress, and maximize ROI. He explains why traditional development initiatives ...
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058: Focus Forward - HR’s Human Edge in 2026

January 19, 2026 • 54 mins
In this episode, I’m joined by Christie Engler, a passionate HR leader and champion of people-centric workplace culture, to explore why HR’s greatest advantage in 2026 won’t be technology — it will be humanity.With 20 years of hands-on HR experience across industries like manufacturing, construction, healthcare, hospitality, and nonprofit work, Christie brings real-world insight into what it truly takes to build strong teams and ...
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057: How Organizations & Employees Co-Create Career Growth

January 12, 2026 • 48 mins
We kick off 2026 with a timely conversation on career growth—and why it can no longer be owned by leaders or employees alone.I’m joined by Lisa Fain, CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence, keynote speaker, and leadership coach, to explore how mentoring, inclusion, and shared accountability create workplaces where people don’t just survive—but thrive. Lisa brings real-world experience from building D&I strategy, advising leader...
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056: The 2026 TA Forecast - What Leaders Should Expect

December 22, 2025 • 59 mins
Mike Wood from HR.com joins to discuss Talent Acquisition in our Top Shelf Topic: The 2026 TA Forecast: What Leaders Should Expect. Mike provides a forward-looking analysis of the talent acquisition landscape, highlighting emerging trends and the challenges HR leaders will face in 2026.The conversation explores strategies for attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent in a highly competitive market, including how to leverage te...
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055: Everboarding & Leadership 2.0 - The Future of People Development

December 15, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving world of talent, leadership, and people development with Lilith Christiansen, Chief Consultant and Founder of HumanGenuity. Lilith brings years of expertise helping organizations reimagine how they onboard, engage, and continually grow their people.We unpack the concept of Everboarding—why the traditional “first 90 days” mindset is outdated, and how continuous development is becoming ...
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054: The Power of Visual Thinking

December 8, 2025 • 41 mins
I’m joined by Todd Cherches, CEO & Co-Founder of Big Blue Gumball, for an eye-opening conversation on the true power of visual thinking. Todd breaks down how visuals, metaphors, and simple sketches can transform the way leaders communicate, engage their teams, and bring complex ideas to life. We explore why visual tools stick, how they boost clarity and creativity, and how anyone—no artistic talent required—can use them to become...
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053: Designing Culture That Works — And What to Do When It Doesn’t

November 17, 2025 • 53 mins
In this episode, Jessica Noon joins us for a top-shelf conversation on what it really takes to build a workplace culture that thrives — and what leaders can do when it starts to fall apart. From intentional design to practical recovery strategies, Jessica shares her insights on aligning values, leadership, and everyday behavior to create a culture that truly works. Tune in for a dynamic discussion packed with real-world examples,...
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052: The Culture Advantage - Building Workplaces People Love

November 12, 2025 • 63 mins
SpeakEasy HR Hits the Road — Live from CincySHRM! We broadcasting straight from MadTree Brewing for a special live episode! I was joined by Melanie Booher, Engagement & Experience Officer at Talent Magnet Institute and Amazon Best-Selling Author, as we dive into what it really takes to build workplaces people love — from the inside out. Real talk. Real leaders. Real culture. To learn more about Melanie and her work at Talent Ma...
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051: Beyond Metrics – Bringing Humanity Back to Leadership

November 10, 2025 • 65 mins
Tina-Marie Wohlfield is the founder and Chief People Strategist at TIMAWO, HR storyteller, author, and passionate champion of people-centered leadership.With 25+ years in HR, Tina-Marie will share insights on how leaders can move beyond metrics to bring humanity back into leadership, foster meaningful connections, and create HR partnerships that truly support their people. She’ll also highlight lessons from her book, Stop Collabora...
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050: Your Personal Boardroom - Building Mentors & Mapping Careers

October 27, 2025 • 51 mins
We've made it to our 50th episode!For this milestone episode, Pete Schramm joins me to explore the power of intentional relationships in career growth. We discuss how to build your own personal boardroom — a network of mentors, coaches, and peers who guide, challenge, and champion your success. Pete shares practical strategies for identifying the right people to include, nurturing those connections over time, and aligning your boar...
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049: Aligning Business Goals with HR Strategies for 2026

October 20, 2025 • 57 mins
In this episode, we’re joined by Casey Webster, CEO and Founder of My HR Extension, for a conversation on aligning business goals with HR strategies for 2026. Casey shares how leaders can start preparing now—by connecting their people strategy to long-term growth, fostering stronger engagement, and using data to guide smarter workforce decisions.Get ready for practical insights and forward-thinking ideas to help your HR strategy fu...
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048: Are Employers Acquiring Talent or Inventory?

October 13, 2025 • 40 mins
Recording LIVE on Oct. 13, 2025 In this eye-opening conversation, we sat down with Matt Charney, Executive Editor at ERE Media & Media Bistro — one of the most respected voices in talent acquisition. Top Shelf Topic: Are Employers Acquiring Talent or Inventory? Matt shared sharp insights into the subtle ways hiring practices have slipped into a purely transactional mindset and why the words we use — talent vs. inventory — hav...
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