Episodes
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
How to Improve Language Access - with Diana Sanchez-Vega
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Language access is a civil right about which there is little understanding. Fortunately, our guest today, Diana Sanchez-Vega is a leading voice in improving access.
Diana is a twice nationally certified Spanish medical interpreter. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychological Studies, and a Bachelor’s of Science in International Business.
In addition to her native Spanish and near-native command of English, Diana is also versed in Portuguese and French.
As the Owner of Sanchez-Vega Communications, Diana’s skillset has developed over the last 30+ years to include training of bilingual individuals
to maximize the value of their language skills, career coaching, and being an expert of thought- provoking subjects in speaking engagements. Diana excels at facilitating interpersonal bright connections, learning processes, and program development. Her focus is to empower others to have effective, accurate, and complete communications.
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
The Wonderful World of Instructional Design - with Stacie Randle
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of instructional design with the incredible Stacie Randle. In this episode, Stacie takes us on an enlightening journey, sharing her expertise and insights on how to become an instructional designer.
Tune in to this captivating discussion with Stacie Randle and discover the secrets to becoming a skilled instructional designer, the essence of the role, and the key ingredients for a fruitful collaboration between instructional designers and subject matter experts.
Monday May 22, 2023
International HR Professionals Day - with Helen Peng
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
We try to celebrate HR every day, but international HR professionals have a dedicated day too. Since it's in May, we decided to interview an international HR professional.
I've known Helen Peng since the the mid-2000s. Her international HR journey currently has her as CHRO and Communications Officer at Sun Life in Hong Kong. Helen tells us about her journey and how she overcame challenges of learning new languages and cultures. We discuss the "Bamboo Ceiling" and she gives us advice on how to navigate international travel as well. It was great reconnecting with Helen and I know you'll enjoy this episode.
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Be Accountable & Be Fabulous - with Dorothy Enriquez
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
When we started this podcast, we wanted a blend between the informational and the inspirational. Today's episode fits both. Dorothy Enriquez is a member of the Ellevate Collective where her team provides leadership development. She is also the author of Be Accountable & Be Fabulous. Dorothy's journey is the inspirational part and this is the perfect episode for a Monday morning when you don't feel like dragging your ass out of bed. Enjoy!
Tuesday May 02, 2023
The Decisive Manager - with Barbara Mitchell and Cornelia Gamlem
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Don't you wish there was a book you could give managers that contains all the information they need to be successful? Well, the closest book I can find to that is The Decisive Manager by Barbara Mitchell and Cornelia Gamlem. This is the third book we've reviewed by these two wonderful authors and it's a winner! In this interview, we go through the six sections addressing the most common challenges managers face when hiring, developing, and letting go of employees. Great information in the interview and the book is a must-read.
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! -with Betsy Fantle
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
In my opinion, if you want to implement an organizational change and make it stick, don't start at the top. Start instead with the administrative professionals. They are the most business-savvy individuals I know, with a knack for getting things done and the ability to push forward your initiatives to exactly where they need to go. And that's all while doing their job of helping keep executives organized and successful. In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, I am interviewing Betsy Fantle, Executive Assistant to the CEO of Total Wine & More. I met Betsy years ago and reconnected with her again recently. She was a lot of fun to chat with and I know you'll enjoy hearing about her journey.
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
The Unlock Moment - with Dr. Gary Crotaz
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
For most of us, we walk through life on a path we may or may not have chosen for ourselves. In some instances though, something happens that changes the complete trajectory of our lives. Our guest today, Dr. Gary Crotaz, calls these the "unlock moments." Dr. Gary is a coach, author, and the host of The Unlock Moment podcast. He talks to us about what an unlock moment is and how we can set ourselves up to experience it. This was one of my favorite episodes to record and I personally took a lot from it. I know you will too!
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Recruiting for Today and Tomorrow - with Marcus Sawyerr
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
The post-COVID era begins with lots of uncertainty about the future and ways of work. On top of that, organizations are doing their best to develop inclusive cultures and attract the best talent. Our guest today, Marcus Sawyerr, works at providing the required access to empower capable & diverse talent to thrive as Founder & CEO of EQ.Community, a private members community for multicultural professionals interested in tech. This was a fun, wide-ranging interview that will give you new considerations as you develop and staff your organization.
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
How to Be Mindfully Healthy - with Margaret Paul
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
All of us are experiencing stress in one form or another. This has probably increased during the past couple of years. If we don't take action to de-stress, it can have long-term harmful effects. Our guest today, Margaret Paul, is a life and health coach who helps people develop strategies to conquer stress and develop healthier habits. I met Margaret years ago when we were stationed together in Long Beach, California and it was great reconnecting and I know her message will resonate with you.
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Using Mediation as an HR Tool - with Gina Weatherup
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
We've heard that mediation is a useful tool to settle disputes among conflicted parties as well as individuals. It's cheaper and faster than the standard justice system which makes it a viable option. What's not commonly known is the benefit of using mediation as an HR tool. Our guest today, Gina Weatherup, is the CEO and Founder of Chantilly Mediation and Facilitation. Gina and I discussed why and how HR professionals can use mediation as a way to resolve disputes. She offers a great overview of mediation and a guide on which situations might be better resolved through mediation.