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Promoted but Unprepared: How AI Coaching Is Helping New Leaders

Episode Blurb:  New leaders often check every box: training, workshops, and even a coach. Yet many still feel unprepared for the moment real decisions land on their desk

Recalibrate, Don't Retreat: The New Rules of Inclusion and Diversity at Work

Good intentions are no longer enough when it comes to supporting inclusion & diversity in your organization. In this new era shaped by shifting enforcement and rising inc

Fixer Fatigue: Why Solving Everything Yourself Is Wearing You Out

Being the go-to problem solver might feel like strong leadership — until it quietly burns you out and stalls your team's growth. Middle managers especially feel this pres

How to Keep Climbing the Career Ladder in the Age of AI

The career ladder used to be a straight climb. You build skills, get hired, get promoted, and repeat. Then AI reshaped the ladder itself — and the path forward is no long

Your Brain on Feedback: The Science of Belonging at Work

We call feedback a gift, yet our brains often experience it as a threat. That disconnect shapes who grows, who disengages, and who quietly gets managed out. And how does

Stop Asking “How’s It Going?”: Coaching That Actually Moves the Needle

A motivated team can still miss the mark when direction is fuzzy.     Joe Rotella, chief value officer at Delphia Consulting, reveals how misalignment masquerades as pr

Ditch the Dashboard: Career Growth That Actually Sticks

Feeling stuck at work? It’s not always about effort or lack thereof. It's often about clarity, purpose, and the right people in your corner. Pete Schramm, career developm

The Unicorn Dilemma: Hire for Talent, Not Perfection

Searching for the “perfect” candidate may be doing more harm than good. Talent strategist and UnMuted Leader author, Trisha Zulic, SHRM-SCP,  unpacks the “Unicorn Dilemma

The World's First Chief Heart Officer Says: Be More Authentic at Work!

The future of work belongs to leaders who lead with heart — but what does that really mean?  Claude Silver, chief heart officer at Vayner Media, a contemporary global cr

What Workers Want: Key Takeaways from SHRM’s Global Employee Monitor

What keeps people in their jobs – and what quietly pushes them out the door? The answer goes far beyond salary. As workplace expectations shift and uncertainty around AI

Is a College Degree Still the Key to Success?

Rethinking the traditional college degree? You’re not alone. With rising tuition costs and student debt, plus the growing appeal of alternative credentials, today’s workf

Secrets to Professional Influence: Transforming Mindsets and Inspiring Action

Think influencers are limited to social media and product promotion? Think again. Professionals within organizations can leverage a powerful set of skills to drive change

AI Isn’t Replacing Jobs — It’s Rewriting Them

Find out how automation and generative AI are transforming the workforce — not just displacing it. Justin Ladner, SHRM’s senior labor economist, discusses findings from S

The Office Marriage: Therapy Techniques for Happier Work Relationships

What if techniques learned in therapy could help resolve workplace conflict? Learn how Olivia Russak, a licensed marriage and family therapist, adapts therapy-based appro

Let's Talk About Pay: Hard Conversations and Negotiation Strategies

Ever struggled with how to turn nerve-wracking pay conversations into career-changing opportunities? Ben Zweig, CEO of Veo Labs, shares pay negotiation strategies for emp

Love at Work: Navigating Risk, Power, and Policy (from SHRM's Honest HR Podcast)

Workplace romances are more common than many organizations realize, and even consensual relationships can carry serious legal and cultural risks. In this special crossove

Workplace Culture Shock: How Your Organization's “Personality” Shapes Your Career Path

How well do you know your organization’s culture? Michael Cohen, Partner at Duane Morris, LLP, explores research from SHRM’s 2026 Global Culture Report which highlights e

Preventing Workplace Violence: Early Signs, Real Strategies

If you witnessed suspicious behavior in your workplace, would you know how to respond? Everyone has the power to help prevent workplace violence — if you know what to loo

AI Won’t Steal Your Job — Unless You Let It

Worried about AI taking over your job? The key to staying ahead isn't fighting automation — it's understanding how to make it work for you. In this crossover episode with

Mindfulness at Work: Evidence-Based Methods for Handling Stress and Burnout

Stressed, burned out, or just running on empty at work? Holly Rogers, co-founder of the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults, discusses the benefits of evidence-base