HR Liftoff

Are you Empowering Differences?

Ashley Brundage's career journey has been nothing short of inspirational. After facing significant challenges like discrimination, harassment, and even homelessness early on, Ashley took a courageous step into a second career as a means of survival. Little did she know then that this pivotal decision would pave the way for her to become a nation-leading voice in diversity, equity, and inclusion.   From humble beginnings as a part-time associate, Ashley defied the odds and rose through the r...

Transgender Workforce- Hidden Gems

Vanessa Joy is an innovation-focused leader, podcast host, and trans rights advocate with over 15 years of experience. She helps organizations understand the challenges of hiring and the solutions that can be implemented. You can reach Vanessa at the below:  Vanessa: IG: @Vanesstradiol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanesstradiol LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-joy-adams/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vanesstradiol/ Threads: @Vanesstradriol   Transcending Human...

Are You Missing Your Personal Brand?

Join us as we talk to Jon Barnes! He is a master at gathering people together and inspiring them with a vision of what could be. He is a speaker, trainer, and communicator that brings a unique and unforgettable style to small and large groups alike. Whether it’s through his YouTube channel and social videos, marketing and personal brand training,  inspirational group workshops, OR his published books, Jon Barnes is on a mission to help others find their unique story and tell it in a compelli...

How Can I Talk to the Doctor?

Dr. Jonathan Baktari, MD is the CEO at both e7 Health and US Drug Test Centers and the host of Baktari MD. e7 health is a preventative health and wellness company that has been called the “the Uber of preventive medicine” and was named the Best Technology Company in the Healthcare Space in 2019. US Drug Test Centers is a nationwide network of over 20,000 testing centers in the US and is revolutionizing drug and alcohol testing across the nation. Both of these groundbreaking technology compan...

Can You Bring Silicon Valley to Your Town?

We welcome Linc Kroeger to Liftoff! He is a Social Innovator, President at Knight Moves, and an Enterprise Technology Expert! Linc and his company focus on the next generation of elite technology professionals through extensive training in tech disciplines. There is an intentional focus on including Native American, rural, and urban underserved communities Linc served on the Technology Association of Iowa board for three years and he was assigned by Governor Kim Reynolds to her Empower Rur...

Do Start-Ups have a Soul?

SOPHIE THEEN, award-winning people management expert and author of the upcoming book, THE SOUL OF STARTUPS: The Untold Stories of How Founders Affect Culture[Wiley | August 2, 2022], joins us on today's cast!  If you are looking for an excellent resource for company founders, entrepreneurs, managers, and executives, you have found the right place!  Sophie discusses how a company's culture is a top-down necessity and why it's vital for founders to create a workplace where employees can thri...

What’s in a 100 Page Book and How do I Write One?

Mike is an amazon bestselling author, publisher and coach for business owners. He is the author of 15 books, including 2 international Amazon bestsellers, The 100-Page Book and The Magic of Short Books.    Mike has over 25 years of marketing experience and  his expertise has led him to be a guest speaker on the stages of some of the world’s most foremost experts on marketing.    In 2019, Mike launched Bite Sized Books, a new publishing venture founded on his proven formula for creating ...

What’s Your Secret Sauce to Change?

Ian Ziskin, President, EXec EXcel Group LLC,  joins us to discuss The Secret Sauce of Leading Transformational Change. He has over 40 years of experience as a business leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. Most large-scale transformational change happens because of unanticipated, unaddressed, unplanned disruptions which raise questions about what it takes to lead, survive, and even thrive in periods of transformational change.   Ian...

Are You the Right Leader at the Right Time?

We welcome Robert Jordan and Olivia Wagner to the show! They are authors of a new book called Right Leader, Right Time: Discover Your Leadership style for a Winning Career. They are also co-founders of Interim Execs!  They bring their expertise to assess distinct leadership styles and a step-by-step plan for optimizing that best suits businesses to scale and grow. They have identified 4 distinct leadership styles found in business today, what success looks like for each style, and what lead...

Who ARE the Housing Insecure?

We welcome Michelle Venema, CEO of Home of the Sparrow. Home of the Sparrow’s mission is to partner with women facing homelessness to secure housing, achieve long-term stability, and chart new paths for their futures. Michelle provides her vast experience and insight into who are the housing insecure and how you can help.    If you would like to support Home of the Sparrow, please find their information below!    https://www.homeofthesparrow.org/ 610-647-4940

Are You Up to Date on Current Hiring Practices or Y2K(ish)?

Some of the items Tatiyana is an expert in are:  Tactful strategies for asking to hire a new staff member for your team Shortcuts for writing the best job description and hiring faster Methods for identifying the best candidates The science of interviewing to gather data and making well-informed hiring decisions The art of negotiating and ensuring the job offer is accepted by top candidates Strategies for onboarding the new hire to ensure theirs and the company’s long-term success Lea...

Is there a Science Behind Engagement?

Kevin G. Campbell, M.A. is an Employee Experience Scientist at Qualtrics and also a Founder of Lifted Leadership, LLC where he coaches Fortune 500 executives on how to acquire, develop and retain their most valuable asset: their people. He’s spent the last decade of his career building leaders and teams for companies like Stryker, PF Chang’s, Amazon, etc, and has worked for Deloitte and Gallup as a consultant.    Before founding Lifted Leadership, Kevin served as a Lead People Scientist fo...

How Do You Scale for Success Now?

Andrew Bartlow has 25 years of Human Resources and Talent Management experience at organizations across a wide spectrum of sizes, maturity stages, and industries. He is the co-author of “Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High Growth Organizations,” has a master’s degree from the top program in his field, and has been CECP, SPHR, Six Sigma, and executive coaching certified. Andrew leads Series B Consulting, which helps businesses to articulate their people strategy and accelerate t...

What is an Intraprenuer and how do I become one?

We welcome Nancy Murphy, founder of CSR Communications and creator of Intrapreneurs Influence Lab!   From challenging stereotypes of girls in her Catholic school more than 40 years ago, to her first job after college  to convincing nonprofits to engage youth volunteers, or her role as board chair of a global nonprofit transforming  the way we do international development...she shares her experience on how to become a credible leader of change, how to make change stick and 3 things on how to...

Did We Have a Connection or Didn't We?

 SHARI FOOS, celebrated therapist and founder of THE NARRATIVE METHOD,a non-profit that connects diverse populations to themselves and each other through personal storytelling and other connective experiences. Learn how leaders can foster productivity and a sense of community by encouraging the development of meaningful human connections and more empathy in their workplaces. As a leader, driving productivity is only half the battle these days. As more and more employees prioritize working ...

Can Inaction be the New Strategic Action?

  Jinny Uppal is no stranger to driving contrary and innovative thinking. Uppal’s 20+ years of experience driving transformational growth by challenging existing norms in business is key to her success working with Fortune 500 telecom, ecommerce, and retail companies. As a business and tech growth strategist, board advisor and thought leader, she continues to pave innovative paths to progress and success. Most recently, she was Vice President of Strategy at a $12B North American retailer. ...

How Do You Leave No Worker Behind?

DR. Scott Behson is the author of the book, THE WHOLE-PERSON WORKPLACE: Building Better Workplaces through Work-Life, Wellness, and Employee Support.   The Whole-Person Workplace provides advice and custom-fit solutions for the post-pandemic workplace by empowering employers and managers to support employees and the full range of their work-life challenges. In this new world flexibility is key as companies negotiate a return to the workplace or a hybrid or work-from-home structure. Dr. Behs...

How Can I Unlock My Inner Genius? Where is it?

We welcome Catherine Mattiske, global trainer, author and inventor of the globally acclaimed ID9 Intelligent Design Process! What is that?  It helps you to Unlock  Inner Genius (also the name of her most recent book) and use the online tools to unlock and increase your communication with family, colleagues and every person in your life! She provides road maps on how to navigate your path to ultimate success.   Catherine founded her company, TPC, in 1994. There she serves clients worldwide w...

Can You Create Your Own Happy Work Place?

We welcome Doug Shapiro, VP of Research & Insights at OFS, a global office and healthcare furniture manufacturer. He has a background with over 16 years of experience collaborating with world class industrial and interior designers on crafting products and strategies for the workplace. He answers the current questions of HOW to make your new work space comfortable and efficient! Especially for those now working from home! 

Are Companies Doing all They can to Support Women?

We welcome professional opera singer turned professional certified coach, Elena Armijo to the show this week! Elena shares her expertise on how employers can attract and retain top-tier female talent by creating a workplace culture that supports and addresses women's needs.   As an executive leadership coach, Elena has seen just how under-supported high-achieving women in the workplace at every level are; and she understands how hopeless it can all feel. Using her holistic executive coachin...

How Can You Make Money with $1?

Do you ever wonder how to invest when there isn't that much to invest? Listen to David Torrence explain how you can live AND invest, giving you the ability to build generational wealth. Learn to invest in not only your future but a future for your family. David also brings his real life experience to his philanthropy and non profit, KP Cares Foundation!    (99+) David M. Torrence | LinkedIn David Torrence's information below!    https://www.thronecg.net/

Should You Put Your Spouse on Craig's List?

We sit down with Sonia Frontera- author, divorce lawyer with a heart and survivor of a toxic marriage who is happily remarried.  The author of Relationship Solutions and Do You Keep Your Husband or Post Him on Craig's List?, Sonia walks us through on what to look for in your relationship and toxic traits that are signs that you may need a detour in your life!    WHO SHOULD READ THESE BOOKS • Unhappily married individuals • People contemplating or going through divorce • Domestic Abuse Surv...

How Do You go from Labor to Leadership?

Jeremy Torisk is not unlike most of you. He has absolutely had to fight and grind for everything that he has accomplished. Life has not always been easy, and despite not finishing high school, Jeremy has gone on to build a 30-year career that has woven every aspect of the term “Working From The Bottom-Up”.  From literally digging trench lines to working for Corporate America, to running and owning several businesses, Jeremy has learned that the key to success is overcoming failure after fail...

How Can You Become a Joy Slinger?

Erin Mac started in a place where many of us have found ourselves. She was anxious, depressed and was trying to figure out how to move forward. She thought happiness was a place and moved but realized even after starting a successful business that this wasn't where she was meant to be. Listen to her story and how relatable it is to many of us and how she helps people do for them for what she has done for herself!  Erin-Mac Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

Have You Really Started DEI? (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)

We talk to Eric Gregg, CEO & Founder of Clearly Rated along with the amazing Ryen Salo, Director of Customer Success. They did what they do best and survey and are working along the DEI journey. Relatable in so many aspects and listen to some lessons learned and get an idea of areas to start!    Rating the Best in Staffing, Accounting, Legal & HR | ClearlyRated

Talk Sporty to Me with Jen Mueller

Jen is amazing! She started Talk Sporty to Me, which is a professional development organization that introduces the value of sports conversations in the corporate environment, while focusing on the correlation between successful strategic planning and "leveling the playing field" in business relationships. Talk Sporty to Me | Meet Jen And make sure to check out her blog:    Talk Sporty to Me | Jen Mueller Blog  

What's in Store for Retail Now?

I am joined by the fantastic Mary Beth Garcia from Mohr Retail. We discuss the impact the pandemic has had on retail and how her organization helps retail and hospitality transform the Customer Experience and Build Resilient Businesses to Thrive in a Disruptive World!  You can learn more about Mohr retail below!  Retail Management Training Programs | MOHR Retail (9) Mary Beth Garcia She/Her | LinkedIn

How to Lose a Candidate in 90 Seconds?

Candidates want a job fast and they want to communicate in different ways. Let Mike walk you through best practices! Contact information below!      Recruiting chat, sms and geofence solutions for employers - WorkHere

How to Discover Yourself During a Pandemic

Take a moment to breathe and listen to Danielle Sunberg, Life Coach and Reiki master on how to facilitate stepping into your power and true greatness. The pandemic has many of us questioning how we are doing things and what we can do to identify WHAT we want to do. Listen to Danielle give advice on HOW to do this!  You can find our more about Danielle and how she can help you on your own journey below! You can also download a copy of the "Backpocket Reality Map."  Danielle Sunberg   Dani...

How Much Should You Trust Your Gut?

Sunil Godse’s success is entirely built upon the foundation of intuition Intuition helped him grow 6 ventures in his earlier entrepreneurial career to close to $20 million.. Intuitive branding and business savvy had him completely transform a number of smaller ventures, taking them from 6 to 7 figures within a short period of time. And intuitively guided action had him being awarded a number of management consultant contracts for a few Fortune 500 companies to ramp up their profitability a...

What’s Empowerment Mean Now for Leaders & Employees?

Do you wonder where how leaders and employees are feeling about their jobs? Are you concerned as leaders that you may not be in touch with your employees? Listen to Dr. Benjamin Ritter, Founder of LYF Consulting, and how to watch for turning points and eureka moments!      Get in touch with Dr. Benjamin Ritter below:   About Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting and Dr. Benjamin Ritter — Live for Yourself - Leadership, empowerment, and career coaching (liveforyourselfconsulting.com)   Po...

Teen Suicide and How to Talk to Your Teen about their Mental Health

  TEDx Talk — CHOOSELIFE.ORG National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Learn more 800-273-8255

How Do You Network During a Pandemic?

We spend 30 minutes with Michele Olivier from O & H Consulting on specific tactics to use while networking during the pandemic! These tips just aren't for now but are great to know in the future for those that want to develop not only themselves but their online presence!  The Amazing Michele Olivier O&H Consulting | Resume Writers | Best Resume Writing Service (oandhconsulting.com) Their latest blog:  O&H Consulting - The Heroes You Need In Today's Job Market (oandhconsulting.com)   O...

What's Your NPS and Why is it Important?

What is your companies NPS? NET Promoter Score. Why is it important? Ryen Salo from Clearly Rated explains why it's the most important metric you can track.  Ryen Salo (she/her) | Sr. Account Manager [email protected] | Direct: 503.542.3340 522 SW 5th Ave. Suite 600 Portland, OR 97204 Office: (503) 977-6295  www.clearlyrated.com  

How is the Pandemic Transforming Education for Your Workforce?

Listen to Dara Warn, Chief Customer Officer at Penn Foster discuss education options for all! Penn Foster is dedicated to helping hardworking people prepare for careers. Learn how they are taking it to the next level!    Education and Training Solutions for Organizations | Penn Foster www.pennfoster.edu    

Have We Lost the Art of Written Communication?

Henna Pryor's information is below! She discusses the importance of written communication and how it's important to upskilling yourself and your workforce!      Philadelphia Executive Coach & Leadership Training (pryoritygroup.com)

The Power of We versus Me- How to Upskill Your Community

Do you ever wonder how companies can help lift up a community? Listen to Tyrone Miller and Megan Couch discuss a new way of partnering, an Empowerment Collective! 

The Transformation of Giving

Kevin Ressler- CEO of United Way of Lancaster continues to share HOW we can give and support our local communities. It's not what you think it would be.

What Way are We United?

Kevin talks about The United Way and how they are connecting real resources to communities. Building a community. 

Are Graduates Getting a Fair Shake?

Talking to Janelle Duray, EVP of JAG- Jobs for America's Graduates!

Do You Really Know the Data Behind the Labor Market?

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From Foster Care to CEO- One Trash Bag at a Time

Serving Veterans, Protecting those that Protect Us.

NewDay USA Information Below!  https://www.newdayusa.com/va-streamline-lp-201?referer=bingirrrl&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=PPC&utm_content=1217159622982905_76072589964825&utm_term=newday%20usa_e&utm_campaign=278726795&campaign_code=kwd-76072627460220:aud-805908941:loc-4088_o_c&msclkid=f6900972941610ec4f3256f6e918f5b9  

You Think You're Great, Do Your Customers?

Jeff Hall, CEO of Second to None.    https://www.second-to-none.com   Employee Joy- Are you on your game?

It's Really Expensive to be Poor- Break the Cycle

Employee Financial Wellness is not a "nice to have." It's a necessity. Learn how to respectfully provide employees their earned wages when they need it and learn financial literacy.    To learn more about PayActiv visit www.PayActiv.com      

What is a Tech Stack and Why You Need One Now!

Lauren Jones explains why a tech stack is important and how applicant engagement is more important than ever. 

Are you winning the war on talent?

Every other week, we'll spend thirty minutes chatting with business leaders on the latest trends in talent management, industry shifts, human resources, and the never-ending quest for the most productive workforce you can hire.