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The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastAddressing Toxic Workplace CulturesThe Alchemy Consulting Group Podcast distills conversations with thought leaders to bring forth transformative insights and strategies Join Arquella Hargrove, Alchemy’s Chief Culture Officer for impactful conversations with business leaders and experts who are committed to transforming their work cultures and creating inclusive work environments. Let’s learn, develop, and garner best practices together. Let the Alchemy begin! Unfortunately, toxic workplaces are not new...but gone are the days when high performing employees will remain in organizations where the people culture is unhealthy, unsupportive, simply broken. Listen as Arquella talks with Dr. Porscha “Dr. PJ” Jackson...2025-06-3049 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastProgress vs. Perfection!The Alchemy Consulting Group Podcast distills conversations with thought leaders to bring forth transformative insights and strategies Join Arquella Hargrove, Alchemy’s Chief Culture Officer for impactful conversations with business leaders and experts who are committed to transforming their work cultures and creating inclusive work environments. Let’s learn, develop, and garner best practices together. Let the Alchemy begin! This episode’s guest is truly a ‘unicorn’ in the HR profession. Listen as Arquella talks with Shamanda ‘Mandi’ Joseph, CEO & Founder of Tulip Advisory Pros., LLC. (When you hear Mandi explain why she chose the name Tulip, you will n...2025-06-0643 minThe Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastCareer & Personal Passions Can Intersect for Good!The Alchemy Consulting Group Podcast distills conversations with thought leaders to bring forth transformative insights and strategies Join Arquella Hargrove, Alchemy’s Chief Culture Officer for impactful conversations with business leaders and experts who are committed to transforming their work cultures and creating inclusive work environments. Let’s learn, develop, and garner best practices together. Let the Alchemy begin! We have to live life with intention. There may not be enough hours in the day to focus on your career, family, and your service contributions to your community. Listen as Arquella talks with Courtney Taylor, SVP Commun...2025-05-2429 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastNo Competency Check Required. We ARE Qualified!There is a lot of focus on the words merit, performance and opportunity. We are all challenged, however, to rethink what we (as individuals and organizations) mean by merit. Listen as Arquella talks with Shari Dunn, Executive Consultant for ITBOM Training & Consulting, and author of the newly released book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work. Shari explores the myth of merit, which is not only about hiring, development and promotion…it also encapsulates who receives the benefit of the doubt in the workplace. Talent pipelines are not broken or empty; they are blocked by the misappropriation of...2025-04-0134 minThe Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastWhat’s Love Got to Do With It?Leaders are the carriers of culture. The culture of any organization is the reflection of its leaders’ commitment to the mission and to their people. What does love have to do with leadership acumen? Listen as Arquella talks with Dr. Queinnese Miller (Dr. Q), international speaker, transformational coach, caring consultant, and proud mom! Dr. Q reminds us that love is the driving force for all success, and goes further to illustrate the intersection of love, leadership, and the workplace. Dr. Q also gives the gift of the acronym JUST CARE, which provides helpful reminders for the tenants of a lea...2025-03-2126 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastCSR, Inclusion & Sustainability Are Interwoven for GoodStaying mission-drive and people-focused is important during times of change and transformation. Listen as Arquella talks with Gwen Turner, Vice President of Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) for Myriad Genetics. Gwen discusses the connective tissue between CSR, Inclusion, and Sustainability, and how they are interwoven to create a path forward for high-performing people cultures. Gwen also shares best practices on how her organization encourages civil, courageous conversations during times when our differences seem to overtake our similarities.Thanks for tuning into the Alchemy Consulting Group Podcast! Follow us on social media, and help us...2025-03-0329 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastJoanna CooperOften the topic of core values is connected to an organization or company. Establishing a set of personal core values is just as important as setting career and personal goals or creating a vision board. Listen as Arquella talks with Joanna Cooper, General Manager for Daimler Truck North America. To say that Joanna is a Renaissance Woman is an understatement! She is a native of Detroit, (proudly!) public school educated, a former basketball player and coach, and cellist a who traveled the world. Fortunately for Joanna, her leadership trajectory included role models with whom she could identify and emulate...2024-11-2431 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastHouston Zoo LeadersThe Houston Zoo has long been a beacon of hope and light for its community. The mission and vision of the Zoo is to connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife and to be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife. The Zoo is equally as passionate about its care for its employees and guests which is manifested in it I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) efforts. Listen as Arquella talks with a powerhouse HR trio: Kristin Finney, Chief Human Resources Officer, Dr. Taylor Gilley, Manager for Staff Learning & Development, and Teaera Radick...2024-11-1652 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastThe Equity Reimagined Series- Tia B. CoachmanFor three days, a powerhouse group of women, from all over the US, representing various industries and leadership positions, gathered in Southern California to have insightful, in-depth conversations regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion…and how to shed labels and old ways of thinking…to create new…new workplaces, new communities that reflect a future that so many of us believe for. This episode is a part of what we will call the Equity Reimagined series, as it features a leader who attended the conference, a leader with passion, grit, and determination to evolve and transform cultures. This woman is fire, an...2024-11-0709 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastThe Equity Reimagined Series -Kelli HoustonRecently, Arquella Hargrove partnered with April Allen and Shawna Unger of Allen & Unger to create the Equity Reimagined experience.
For three days, a powerhouse group of women, from all over the US, representing various industries and leadership positions, gathered in Southern California to have insightful, in-depth conversations regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion…and how to shed labels and old ways of thinking…to create new…new workplaces, new communities that reflect a future that so many of us believe for. This episode is a part of what we will call the Equity Reimagined series, as it features a leader w...2024-10-3015 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastThe Equity Reimagined Series- Erin JonesRecently, Arquella Hargrove partnered with April Allen and Shawna Unger of Allen & Unger to create the Equity Reimagined experience.
For three days, a powerhouse group of women, from all over the US, representing various industries and leadership positions, gathered in Southern California to have insightful, in-depth conversations regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion…and how to shed labels and old ways of thinking…to create new…new workplaces, new communities that reflect a future that so many of us believe for. This episode is a part of what we will call the Equity Reimagined series, as it features a leader w...2024-10-2433 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastThe Equity Reimagined Series- Carrie ThomasFor three days, a powerhouse group of women, from all over the US, representing various industries and leadership positions, gathered in Southern California to have insightful, in-depth conversations regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion…and how to shed labels and old ways of thinking…to create new…new workplaces, new communities that reflect a future that so many of us believe for. This episode is a part of what we will call the Equity Reimagined series, as it features a leader who attended the conference, a leader with passion, grit, and determination to evolve and transform cultures. This woman is fire, an...2024-10-1709 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastThe Equity Reimagined Series- Mandy FieldsRecently, Arquella Hargrove partnered with April Allen and Shawna Unger of Allen & Unger to create the Equity Reimagined experience.
For three days, a powerhouse group of women, from all over the US, representing various industries and leadership positions, gathered in Southern California to have insightful, in-depth conversations regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion…and how to shed labels and old ways of thinking…to create new…new workplaces, new communities that reflect a future that so many of us believe for. This episode is a part of what we will call the Equity Reimagined series, as it features a leader w...2024-10-1106 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastYou Can’t Have Inclusion Without EquityIn our current social climate, some organizations are taking a step away or back from their DEI efforts. In July 2024, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), announced that the organization was officially removing Equity from its DEI efforts, choosing to focus on Inclusion and Diversity only. To counter, many more organizations are moving full speed with their DEI and people culture focus. Listen as Arquella talks with April Allen and Shawna Unger, Partners and Co-Founders of Allen & Unger, which specializes in supporting clients to revitalize diversity initiatives, drive cultural transformation, and build more inclusive workforces. April and Shawna...2024-09-0835 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastTimes Are Changing. Non-Compete Agreements Are Going AwayA non-compete agreement is a contract between an employer and employee that prevents the employee from working with or for a competitor (or becoming a competitor) for a certain period of time after the employment has ended. While these agreements had become staples for many businesses, effective September 4, 2024, a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruling prohibiting most post-employment non-compete agreements is set to take effect. This ban applies to most industries, and covers both employees and contractors. Listen as Arquella talks with Obi Ikeme, Esquire, of Ikeme Law LLC. Obi is a business attorney and strategist for CEOs who want t...2024-08-2322 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastNow is the Time! Invest in Leadership Development!During this season in our country, the topic of leadership if top of mind for many. Leadership and communication styles can be a force of unity or division. Listen as Arquella talks with Joni D. Goodman, principal of JDG Advisers, a game-changing executive coach with more than 20 years of experience growing and building leaders. She is a certified Dare to Lead™ facilitator, selected and trained by Dr. Brené Brown as one of the first Dare to Lead™ facilitators in the world. In a manner that is both authentic and vulnerable, Joni shares her personal journey to mastering her leadership style…which r...2024-08-0232 minThe Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastDEI Strategies Need Strong Communications MuscleWithin organization structures, an impactful DEI program cannot happen on an island; this sense of isolation can often be attributed to a less-than-optimal communications strategy. Listen as Arquella talks with Dr. Jobi Martinez, Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer at Harris Health System. Driven by her desire to be better informed on how to communicate why DEI initiatives are imperative to work and society, Dr. Jobi attained a Ph.D. in Media & Communication. Tapping into her Public Relations expertise, Jobi shares best practices that create an effective communication strategy with strong linkage to DEI tenants and people culture. She also p...2024-06-2831 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastLaugh if You Love HR!A healthy sense of humor is a key competency for those in the field of HR. Listen as Arquella Hargrove talks with Carol McBride, Founder, President, & Managing Partner of The Carol McBride Group LLC. Carol is an HR Executive, Keynote Speaker, and Author of “HR, Where’s Your Freaking Sense of Humor?” Carol candidly discusses the evolution of the HR profession, and the current challenges that HR Leaders are focused on solving. She discusses the areas of focus that are on the horizon for the profession, including AI and data privacy concerns. If you have a passion for people, innova...2024-06-1640 minThe Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastDEI Strategies Need Communications MuscleWithin organization structures, an impactful DEI program cannot happen on an island; this sense of isolation can often be attributed to a less-than-optimal communications strategy. Listen as Arquella talks with Dr. Jobi Martinez, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Harris Health System. Driven by her desire to be better prepared an informed on how to communicate why DEI initiatives are imperative to work and society, Dr. Jobi attained a Ph.D. in Media & Communication. Tapping into her Public Relations expertise, Jobi shares best practices to create an effective communication strategy with strong linkage to DEI tenants and people c...2024-06-1431 minThe Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastEssential Skills for Today’s LeadersThe culture of leadership in any organization is a key indicator of the strength of its overall business profitability, its power to innovate, and its people culture. Listen as Arquella Hargrove talks with Miriam Lopez, Founder & Principal Consultant at SeEQmore Consulting Group. Miriam is an expert coach and leadership trainer, with a passion for DEIB and culture transformation. Miriam discusses the biggest challenges that leaders of today face, and those that are on the horizon for the workplace of the future. Miriam hones in on the concept of Generous Listening, and how that skill is a difference maker for...2024-05-2428 min
The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastHarnessing Your Power to Develop BusinessBusiness development is more nuanced than selling. Listen as Arquella Hargrove talks with Kyra Hardwick, Chief Business Development Strategist, and Founder of The Kyra Company. Kyra is a well-known business development guru who shares her expertise on cultivating relationships to drive business, and tactics to expand the reach of your personal brand. Everything you need (new business, a new collaborator) is connected to a relationship. Kyra (and Arquella!) are masters at evolving their brands to attract what they need to grow their businesses.
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The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastThe Transformative Power in AllyshipAllyship is a word we hear a lot, but being an effective ally is an intentional act…not just words. In this episode, Arquella talks with Denise Hamilton, a nationally recognized D&I leader, highly sought after speaker, and CEO & Founder of WatchHerWork. Listen as Arquella and Denise discuss specific act of allyship that leaders and organizations can take to transform work cultures and positively shift how employees experience their career growth.
Thanks for tuning into the Alchemy Consulting Group Podcast! Follow us on social media, and help us continue the conversation by sharing your busine...2024-05-1039 minThe Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastIntentional Creation of Organizational CultureOrganizational culture is the amalgamation of the beliefs, values and norms of a business. In this episode, Arquella talks with Hope Malveaux, CEO of Veaux Professional Services LLC. Hope is a Human Resources Consultant skilled in Leadership Management and Employee Engagement, with extensive experience in the oil & energy industry. Listen as Arquella and Hope discuss how leaders can be change agents in the process of intentional culture creation. Hope also shares key components for optimizing an organization’s culture, and steps to take to build the culture for the workforce of the future.
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The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastLeading Change Within an OrganizationChange is a constant. In this episode, Arquella talks with Shanta Eaden, CEO of Leader's Edge Consulting, a firm that provides fractional leadership to bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Shanta shares her expertise on the areas where leaders and organizations choose to galvanize their efforts to grow and evolve, while also providing advice as to how we can prepare leaders to drive change management.
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The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastLinking Strategic Planning & DEI PrinciplesIs this episode, Arquella talks with Diana Candelaria Reyes, Executive & Team Coach, Strategy Consultant, and Organizational Culture Advisor. Diana was also recognized by Forbes & Fortune Magazine as one of Houston’s Top Businesswomen. Listen as they discuss the evolving landscape related to organizational strategic planning efforts, and how leaders are adjusting. Diana also provides helpful tips on how to create the connective tissue with DEI principles and strategic planning allowing for leaders and organizations to successfully navigate the overall execution.
Thanks for tuning into the Alchemy Consulting Group Podcast! Follow us on social media, and help us con...2024-04-1228 minThe Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastInfusion of Love Into Business StrategiesIs this episode, Arquella talks with Arthur J. Johnson, MBA - Chief, Learning and Development for the
Alchemy Consulting Group. Listen as they discuss how love strengthens business strategy. Wait a
minute…love and business..those can work together?!? Listen as Arquella and Arthur discuss how this
leadership principle is transforming workplace cultures, creating leaders with greater empathy and
vulnerability, and driving positive impacts on employee engagement and retention.
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The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastIntroducing Arquella HargroveThe Alchemy Consulting Group Podcast facilitates people culture conversations that are important for business leaders and owners who are committed to creating inclusive work environments. Join Arquella Hargrove, Alchemy’s Chief Culture Officer, as she powers impactful conversations with guests who are experts in HR, Learning & Development, DEIB, Executive Coaching, ESG, and Social Justice issues.
Is this episode, we get to know Arquella…. what drives her passion for people culture and DEIB. Listen as she talks about why she started this podcast and offers sage advice to new and established business owners.
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The Alchemy Consulting Group PodcastMinda HartsThe Alchemy Consulting Group Podcast facilitates people culture conversations that are important for business leaders and owners who are committed to creating inclusive work environments. Join Arquella Hargrove, Alchemy’s Chief Culture Officer, as she powers impactful conversations with guests who are experts in HR, Learning & Development, DEIB, Executive Coaching, ESG, and Social Justice issues.
Tune in as Arquella welcomes Minda Harts, a celebrated author and influential speaker, best known for her bestsellers "The Memo," "Right Within," and the young adult book "You Are More Than Magic." She is a respected voice in advancing women of color, self-advocacy, and re...2024-03-1531 min
ESG Decoded PodcastCultivating Belonging Through Inclusive Leadership ft. Arquella HargroveIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh is joined by Arquella Hargrove, Chief Culture Officer at Alchemy Consulting Group. Arquella has 30 years of experience creating productivity-inducing practices in public and private sectors through coaching, diversity, equity, inclusion, HR management, leadership development, strategic planning, and organization development and was named one of Houston's Most Influential Women.
The focus of this episode is on the platinum rule, which encourages us to treat others the way they want to be treated. Listen as Amanda and Arquella explore the pivotal role of inclusive leaders in fostering a workplace culture of belonging and discuss t...2023-11-2125 min
Dear Corner OfficeEpisode 34 : Leading Inclusively During A Crisis and BeyondPartnering with mid-market businesses to customize strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion solutions. Areas include employee resource groups/business networks, inclusive leadership, unconscious bias.
Learn about our dynamic summit speaker Arquella Hargrove. She has 25+ year track record of creating and implementing productivity- inducing practices through the application of strategic planning and organization development
In Arquella’s session “Leading Inclusively During A Crisis and Beyond” she’ll discuss how to help mid-size companies customize strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion solutions during times of crisis.2020-12-0123 min
Promotion ProtocolPromotion Protocol (22) Arquella Hargrove, Business consultant2019-03-2558 min
#SECURETHESEATWalk It Like I Talk It (Authentic Leadership)Learn how you can be an effective and authentic leader on your way to securing your seat at the table. Today's guest is Arquella Hargrove. Arquella brings a successful 20-year track record of creating and implementing productivity-inducing practices through the application of strategic planning and organization development in both the public and the private sector. She has supported both established organizations and entrepreneurial ventures advising them through their stages of creation, growth, and stabilization. To learn more about her work go to http://arquellahargrove.com2018-04-2524 min
Capgemini Americas Corporate Social ResponsibilityCapgemini - North America CR Radio - Arquella Hargrove & Yvonne HarrisOn this episode of the CR Radio, we have a very special guest. Arquella Hargrove speaks to us about her training workshop on Mindfulness. You don't want to miss this interesting conversation with her. As always, we have Yvonne Harris interviewing her.
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Social GeekBYOD: Data Security and Best PracticesDeb Evans, Jack Monson and guests will discuss BYOD: Bringing your own device to work, best practices and policies. Do your franchisees know how to protect franchise data? Do they understand their legal obligations? Does your brand provide an effective BYOD strategy?
Guests - Arquella Hargrove, is an accomplished Human Resources Management Leader, Author, Coach, Speaker and Trainer with over 20 years of experience. Camille Hamilton is the Houston CMIT Solutions franchisee. She has over 32 years in the IT industry and has won Franchisee of the Year award and Small Business of the Year award.
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BYOD: Data Security and Best PracticesDeb Evans, Jack Monson and guests will discuss BYOD: Bringing your own device to work, best practices and policies. Do your franchisees know how to protect franchise data? Do they understand their legal obligations? Does your brand provide an effective BYOD strategy?
Guests - Arquella Hargrove, is an accomplished Human Resources Management Leader, Author, Coach, Speaker and Trainer with over 20 years of experience. Camille Hamilton is the Houston CMIT Solutions franchisee. She has over 32 years in the IT industry and has won Franchisee of the Year award and Small Business of the Year award.
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Podcast – Marketing Keynote Lisa N. Alexander, The Marketing Stylist™ShopTalk Ep 12: Hiring Your First EmployeeSubscribe in RSS | iTunes Congratulations! You’re making plans to expand your business and adding staff is part of that expansion. But what about hiring your first employee? Can’t you just 1099 them? Arquella Hargrove Connect with Arquella! Twitter / LinkedIn This week we talk to HR consultant, Arquella Hargrove and she shares what pitfalls […]
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