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Punk Rock HR282: Jennifer McClure & The Defense Business BoardHave you ever received a voicemail you thought was spam, only to discover it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Jennifer McClure did, leading her to a pivotal role on the Defense Business Board.In this episode of Punk Rock HR, Jennifer shares her remarkable journey into the heart of the Department of Defense, where she navigates the unique challenges of managing talent in a vast organization that rivals the size of a major city. Despite the financial contrasts with the private sector, her story is one of passion for meaningful work and triumph over imposter...
2024-11-1152 min
HRchat PodcastEvent Preview - SHRM Annual with Jennifer McClureIn episode 718, Jennifer McClure joins Bill Banham to preview the SHRM Annual Conference and Expo and her special BFF Birthday Party in Chicago. During the 2024 SHRM Annual Conference and Expo, Disrupt will host a VIP party at the House of Blues. The party will celebrate Jennifer McClure’s 60th birthday and champion the reawakening of the DisruptHR community after COVID-19. The party will be co-hosted by Jennifer McClure, Laurie Ruettimann of Punk Rock HR, Steve Browne (whose Mission is to meet every HR leader in the world), Erich Kurschat of HRHotSeat, and the DisruptHR Chicago tea...
2024-06-1927 min
Coffee with Creators by AdoramaJennifer McClure | EP24 | Coffee with Creators🔘 Photographer and Educator, Jennifer McClure
Jennifer McClure is a fine art photographer based in New York City. She uses the camera to ask and answer questions. The Leica Gallery in Boston presented her solo show “How Easily We Are Undone” in 2024. Her first book, You Who Never Arrived, was published as by Peanut Press in 2020. She was awarded CENTER's Editor's Choice by Susan White of Vanity Fair in 2013 and has been exhibited in numerous shows across the country. Her work has been featured in publications such as National Geographic, Vogue, GUP, The New Republic, Lenscratch, Feature Shoot, L'Oeil de la Phot...
2024-05-2453 min
Impact MakersNetworking for Introverts: Practical Strategies for Building Meaningful Connections with Greg RocheOn today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's dear to my heart - networking. After losing a job I held for nearly a decade, I had to start from scratch and it was during this challenging phase that I realized the immense power of networking. To discuss this further, we have on board the insightful Greg Rochet, a successful business executive and a self-proclaimed introverted networker. We talk about everything from building meaningful connections to nurturing relationships and striking that fine balance between work, networking, and life. Interestingly, we also discuss the impact of LinkedIn...
2023-11-0940 min
The Photo BanterJennifer McClureOn today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jennifer McClure. Jennifer is a fine art photographer who’s work explores relationships, family, solitude and she often uses her own experiences to explore her own identity. I really have a great deal of respect for Jennifers work as it is very vulnerable and explores topics that all humans deal with but are often not comfortable talking about. Jennifer has a new exhibit at the Leica Gallery in Boston,MA the will be up through January and she also has a upcoming workshop at the Leica Gallery in Boston,MA which will focu...
2023-11-0758 minImpact MakersLeading with Vulnerability: The Key to Future-Ready Leadership with Jacob MorganWhat happens when a leader unveils their vulnerability? Does it weaken their status or lead to a more profound connection with their team? These intriguing questions are the foundation of our discussion with Jacob Morgan, a trained futurist and renowned authority on the future of work, leadership, and employee experience. We navigate through the complexities of leading with vulnerability, drawing from Jacob's extensive research, real-world examples, and insights from his latest book, 'Lead with Vulnerability'. Think about the CEO who bares his soul about the struggles of the business, only to be fired, or the one who...
2023-10-2631 minImpact MakersFuture Fluidity and the Evolving Role of Leadership in the Age of Disruption With Dr. Tanvi GautamGet ready for a conversation that might just change your life. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Tanvi Gautam, a renowned leadership development expert who's here to shift your perspective on leadership. In our chat, we'll dissect the core of leadership, providing you with practical strategies to boost your influence and legacy. As we navigate a world rocked by global disruption, Dr. Gautam highlights how leadership is evolving and why it's critical to adopt new tools and resources. This episode is your guide to transforming this unique time into an opportunity to rethink your approach to work...
2023-10-1935 minImpact MakersThe Power of Human Connection: Lessons Learned on a Mission to Meet 10,000 New Friends With Rob LawlessToday, we have a truly fascinating guest: Rob Lawless. Rob is on a mission to meet 10,000 people and he's spending one hour with each one of them. You heard it right! The tales from his journey are truly inspiring and filled with insights that you don't want to miss. Rob has managed to catch the attention of big names like The Kelly Clarkson Show and has even delivered speeches across the globe. Through this mission, he has underlined the remarkable power of human connection. As we dive deeper into his journey, we discuss how the dynamics of...
2023-10-0541 minImpact MakersHow AI Is Changing the Game for Thought Leaders and Content Creators With Laurie Ruettimann and Jennifer McClureJoin me and my BFF, Laurie Ruettimann, as we discuss the topic of how generative AI tools can aid in content creation. We share our personal experiences with these tools and how they are saving us precious time and adding immense value to our work. Listen in as we unpack the different user types of AI: creators who leverage it for automation and editors who utilize AI to refine existing work. Next, Laurie and I explore the potential of AI in personal and professional communication. We discuss the use of generative AI tools for writing emails, newsletters...
2023-09-2831 minImpact MakersREPLAY: My Best Career Advice to Position Yourself for the Job You WantA career change is a huge thing that a lot of people are dealing with right now, whether they feel stuck in their current job or they just want to do something different that they enjoy. But how do you position yourself for the job that you want? As an employee, you've got to figure out how to get noticed to move your career ahead and make sure you're getting the interactions and relationships that you need. That being said, this is a two-way street. Leaders also need to figure out how to provide a safe space a...
2023-09-2148 minImpact MakersCreating High-Impact Presentations and Building a Profitable Speaking Business With Jennifer McClure and Dr. Daniel Crosby [Replay]I’ve had the best job in the world for over 10 years now - where I have the privilege of speaking on stages and in training rooms to groups of leaders around the world about how to increase their influence, focus strategically, and make a positive impact at work and in life. When I stepped out on my own in 2010 to start my business, I had a little bit of experience, a healthy dose of confidence, and a whole lot of hope that I could build the relationships, and create impactful presentations that would result in a su...
2023-09-141h 07
HRchat PodcastDisruptHR with Jennifer McClureIn this episode of the HRchat podcast, we talk about community building and all things DisruptHR-related. Bill Banham's returning guest is Jennifer McClure, international speaker and co-founder of DisruptHR.Questions for Jennifer include: DisruptHR is ten years old. Congrats! How has it grown and evolved over the years? Also, talk to us about the rollercoaster of 2020 to today.DisruptHR is back! Why is disrupt still relevant and a powerful brand? What are some of the best chapter events you've attended and why?Top DisruptHR talks you've seen/watched?If you could have anyone you wa...
2023-08-2130 minImpact MakersCreating People-First Cultures Through Transparency, Trust, and Transformative HR With Noah WarderGet ready to reshape your HR practices with our insightful guest, Noah Warder. Noah, a vastly experienced HR strategist, brings a fresh perspective to the table, advocating for a culture that stimulates open dialogue and forethought. He shares his wisdom on how to balance daily tasks and strategic initiatives while also debunking the misconception that effective people practices need to be intricate or costly. Tackling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Noah emphasizes the vital role of a diverse leadership team in recruiting a diverse workforce, and the significance of tying DEI strategies to business objectives. We also...
2023-08-1736 minImpact MakersTransformative HR Leadership: Embracing Disruption and Shaping the Future of WorkToday, I’m sharing a conversation with you that I had recently with Shari Simpson, who is the Senior Manager of Thought Leadership at Paylocity on the HR Mixtape podcast, which she hosts. I asked Shari if I could also share the conversation with you because I thought she asked some great questions about the challenges and opportunities that HR leaders are facing in a world where work and employee expectations have changed forever. We discussed how technology and artificial intelligence impacts HR, as well as how HR can lead in the future of work in t...
2023-07-2727 minImpact Makers084: Poetry, Hip Hop, and HR: Creativity and Leading in the Future of Work With Arend BoersemaEver thought of poetry as a tool for revolutionizing our thought process and sparking creativity? Well, our esteemed guest, Arend Boersema, a human resources leader, hip-hop enthusiast, spoken word poet, and writer, helps us unravel this unique concept. He passionately talks about how his journey in writing, particularly during the trying times of the pandemic, became an emotional outlet that eventually led to the creation of his book "Poetry at the Heart of Business." Arend’s rich global experiences shaped his unique identity and seeped into his work. He explains how his transition from globetrotting to settling in...
2023-07-2027 minImpact MakersThe Power of Nonverbal Communication: Insights from a Counterintelligence Agent with Derik ClarkToday on the podcast, I’m chatting with Derik Clark, a human resources leader and recently retired Army counterintelligence agent who has a passion for teaching others about the power of nonverbal communication. Derik is a US Army veteran with 22 years of service, who specialized in counterintelligence investigations and intelligence informant operations. Through those responsibilities, he became a subject matter expert in body language assessments and high-stakes interviewing in threatening environments, and he’s taught those skills to thousands of US soldiers in both the official Army counterintelligence school, as well as in live environment milita...
2023-07-1333 minImpact MakersBuilding Influence and Impact: The Executive's Guide to Personal Branding with Claire BahnOn today’s podcast, I’ll be chatting with Claire Bahn, the CEO and Founder of Claire Bahn Group, a strategic marketing communications and branding agency. For over 15 years, Claire has been helping leading businesses, high-achieving CEOs, executives, investors, and founders to maximize their authority and influence in order to accelerate business growth, gain recognition and increase opportunities. In our conversation today, we dive into the concept of personal branding, why it’s important for everyone - but especially for executives - and what it takes to develop an effective personal brand in a world where mo...
2023-07-0637 minImpact MakersFinding Balance and Success as Leaders by Focusing on Winning at Home First With Cory CarlsonOn today’s podcast, I’ll be chatting with Cory Carlson, an executive coach and speaker, who helps leaders win both at home and at work. With over 20 years of corporate experience, including managing large teams and holding executive positions, Cory understands the challenges and pressures that many leaders face firsthand. In our conversation today, he shares his personal journey of self-discovery as a leader, from battling with imposter syndrome to finding a better way to lead. He also opens up about the pivotal moment in his career that led him to seek out an execu...
2023-06-2931 min
The Caerusnet PodcastJennifer McClure's Looking Good & Sharing Wisdom in CaerusnetWant to connect with Jen McClure?
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2023-04-1132 minImpact MakersOptimize Your LinkedIn Profile to Build Your Personal Brand and Grow Your CareerAlthough social media has changed and evolved over the last couple of decades, it’s still a valuable place to be – to learn from, connect with others, establish your credibility, build your personal brand or business brand, and grow your career. While there are tons of places we can hang out online these days, many of which offer limited value for our work pursuits, there’s no doubt that LinkedIn – the “professional” social network that’s been around since 2002 – is still a place where you need to be visible online. It is worth the investment of your time, especially i...
2023-01-2626 minImpact MakersIs It Still Possible to Build Your Personal Brand Using Social Media in 2023?Social media has become one of the major culprits of overwhelm for many of us. What used to be a great platform for connection, building personal relationships, and building your brand has now sucked a chunk of time out of us. And it has led us down this path where communication is made less civil, and sometimes, even hurtful. Today, let’s walk down the social media memory lane to see how these platforms have evolved over the years. As you seek to continue to build your brand or grow your career this 2023, we’re diving into what’...
2023-01-1208 minImpact MakersMy Mother’s Legacy: What It Means to Be an Impact MakerWho is the first person that comes to your mind when asked who has made an impact on your life? Well, if you had asked me who has been an impact-maker in my own life, then my answer would be my mother. But her legacy is so much more than the impact she has had on my life. My mother died at the age of 83 in 2020. I don't have any hurt or pain around her passing because I truly believe she was living her best life. She was a woman of faith, who lived a life of s...
2023-01-0544 minImpact Makers10 Activities Leaders Must Embrace to Lead With Impact in the Future of WorkAs we close out 2022, I’m focusing this month on how I can best prepare myself – and you – for a successful 2023. In my world, this time of year is typically filled with prediction posts and podcasts, where thought leaders share what they believe will be the challenges and opportunities ahead in the new year, related to the world of work. Since my focus is on preparing leaders – like you – to embrace the future of work, and to develop the skills necessary to lead with impact, instead of making predictions that may or may not come true, I’m...
2022-12-2229 minImpact Makers5 Things I Plan to Start, Stop, and Continue Doing in 2023As we're coming to 2023, what are the things you want to start, stop, and continue doing? Make this a part of your goal-setting process. One my previous mistakes was I didn't set up any concrete plans to actually make my goals happen – which is a 100% recipe for failure. Therefore, it’s important to take time to reflect and look back on maybe what's working, what's not working, and what's missing in your business. In this episode, I’m going to share with you FIVE things that I plan to start, stop, and continue doing in 2023, as I begin...
2022-12-1545 minImpact Makers10 Questions You Should Be Asking to Prevent Your Best Employees from LeavingIf you're a leader, and you have people that you must lead, manage, care for and grow, it's been a challenge to both keep people in your workplace, to keep them engaged, to understand what their needs are, and to ensure their success in their jobs so that the company can remain competitive and continue to grow in the future in a vastly changing world of work. As you're doing your goal setting and goal planning for the next year, I want to share with you 10 questions that you should be taking into your discussions, even if...
2022-12-0827 minImpact MakersPrioritizing Self-Care to Ensure Your Best Performance and Highest ImpactSelf-care isn’t selfish. It is necessary. We truly can’t pour from an empty cup and we can’t help others if we’re emotionally worn, completely stressed out, or too sick to help. In this episode I’m talking about self-care and the five areas I’ve been trying to improve for the sake of myself, my family and my business. I’ll talk about the importance of sleep, rest and exercise, for our physical and mental well-being. Then I’ll dive into the effects of gratitude on our happiness. I’ll also discuss how caring for others...
2022-11-0341 minImpact MakersExpert Resume Tips to Achieve Success in the Modern-Day Job Search with Chris VillanuevaIf you’re thinking of looking for a new job or switching careers, and you’re planning to use the same resume you created 10 years ago, well, that probably won’t be too useful. Times have changed, and so has resume writing. There are actually things you need to be intentional with when it comes to showcasing your strengths and making sure you’re getting your message across. Today, I’m turning the tables as I’ve invited Chris Villanueva, the CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma, an online resume service that was ranked by The Balance as the best...
2022-10-2749 minImpact MakersMy Best Career Advice to Position Yourself for the Job You WantA career change is a huge thing that a lot of people are dealing with right now, whether they feel stuck in their current job or they just want to do something different that they enjoy. But how do you position yourself for the job that you want? As an employee, you've got to figure out how to get noticed to move your career ahead and make sure you're getting the interactions and relationships that you need. That being said, this is a two-way street. Leaders also need to figure out how to provide a sa...
2022-10-1349 minImpact MakersBuilding a Culture of Mindfulness and Supporting Employee Mental Health with Headspace CPO Désirée PascualMental health well-being is now at the forefront of what employees want and what employers are looking at. And more and more, we're now seeing that employees expect employers to be involved in their life outside of work. As leaders, we need to be able to create a culture that provides psychological safety within the workplace if we don’t want to be a part of the statistics of people exiting the workplace at the speed of light. In this episode, we're joined by Désirée Pascual, the Chief People Office...
2022-10-0646 minImpact MakersCreating Career Pathways to Unlock Opportunity for the Workforce of the Future with Matthew DanielAre you retaining talent by developing and moving them into other opportunities that benefit both their career and the organization? Data shows that the more we invest in developing and seeing those opportunities for other people to move around the organization, the greater the loyalty to the company, and the greater the retention. There is also data showing the tightening of the talent pipeline, and even if there is, they do not necessarily match how the workforce is progressing. How do we then bridge this gap between talent shortage and the need for skills development? One of...
2022-09-2243 minImpact MakersDefining Return on Workforce Investment in the Future of Work with Dr. Alexander AlonsoRecently, there has been a significant drop in leadership engagement levels, and leaders have now begun to feel the effects of everyone's struggles during the pandemic. There's also a new phenomenon called "quiet quitting," and a recent poll suggests that leaders are much more likely to engage in quiet quitting than their actual workers. They are showing signs of fatigue without any kind of recognition or remuneration for what they've done to lead others. Now, how does this impact the future of work? And what can the leaders of leaders do to help mitigate quiet quitting? ...
2022-09-1547 min
Career Warrior Podcast#274) The Future of Work for Job Seekers | Jennifer McClureWe’ll look ahead to the future and discuss the most important things that you should consider when applying for jobs and moving forward in your career. To cover that topic, I brought on the legendary Jennifer McClure – CEO of Unbridled Talent & DisruptHR!Jennifer McClure is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and high-performance coach who works with leaders to leverage their influence, increase their impact, and accelerate results. Frequently recognized as a global influencer and expert on the future of work, Jennifer has decades of in-the-trenches leadership and executive experience working in and with...
2022-08-2949 minImpact MakersLeading With Empathy: Why It’s Important and How to Do More of It with Marcy KlipfelIf you’re susceptible to the great resignation, which a lot of companies are, unlocking empathy in your own organization is the key. And if you haven't done it yet, then you’re missing out. Empathy is the difference-maker when it comes to employees and it’s a currency you can spend freely in a time where a lot of organizations are struggling. Since my goal is to equip and encourage you to be the most impactful leader that you can be, I thought it would be helpful to bring on an expert in the topic of empathy...
2022-08-2541 minImpact MakersPreparing Gen Z and Tomorrow’s Leaders for Future Success TodayThis is an interesting time in terms of recruiting and retention for organizations because they’re going to have to deal with all the generations and everyone's different wants and needs. Clearly, we don't want to separate people by generation as if they’re alien races from another planet, also, because we all have traits and characteristics molded by “nature and nurture.” But these generations all have shared life experiences as members of a particular cohort due to their respective stages of life. Therefore, having an understanding of each generation is useful in every company’s hiring process.
2022-08-1850 minImpact MakersThe Return of the Impact Makers PodcastThis episode of the Impact Makers Podcast is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Everybody’s talking about the metaverse these days, but Workplace from Meta is different – I mean, the clue’s in the name, right? Workplace is a business communication tool that uses features like instant messaging and video calls to help people share information. Think Facebook, but for your company. It's part of Meta’s vision for the future of work - a future in which your job isn’t just something you do, but something you EXPERIENCE. A future in which we’l...
2022-07-1402 min
Rebel HR Podcast: Life and Work on Your TermsRHR 102: Strategic HR with Jennifer McClureSend us a textJennifer McClure is the Founder and CEO of Unbridled Talent, LLC, CEO / Chief Excitement Office of Disrupt HR, LLC, and all around awesome person. Jennifer McClure is also a sought after Speaker and Coach who combines her experiences as a Business Leader, Human Resources Executive, Executive Recruiter and Executive Coach with an educational, entertaining and informative style in order to Educate, Empower and Encourage audience members and clients to unleash their individual potential and enhance their skills as Leaders of People.Consistently rated as a top Speaker at major e...
2022-06-0844 min
Relationships & Revenue PodcastEnhance Your Leadership Skills with Jennifer McClureJohn talks with Jennifer McClure — CEO of Unbridled Talent and DisruptHR, keynote speaker, coach, daughter, and mom. Through her company, Unbridled Talent, she provides coaching and strategy consulting services for businesses and business leaders looking for guidance in leadership, executive communication skills, and talent strategy. Listen to this episode to learn more: [01:50] - How she got her start and what led her to where she is today [07:59] - What made her become an HR Guru [11:53] - Why she transitioned from the world of HR to speaking [16:05] - How she cre...
2022-05-2554 min
Mental Health for LeadersS05 | E05 Forward-Thinking HR Leadership with Jennifer McClureThe world is different than it was 3 years ago, and it is different than it will be 3 years from now. Change is a constant in life and business alike, and as people leaders it's an opportunity that we get to intentionally adapt to these changes along the way.Today on the podcast, Jennifer McClure joins me to answer questions about what changes HR leadership has faced over the years and how it will continue to change into the future. With an emphasis on skills like problem solving, integrity, and relationship building, it’s clear that the way fo...
2022-05-2332 min
DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Jennifer McClure - CEO of Unbridled Talent & DisruptHR | Keynote SpeakerJennifer McClure is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and high-performance coach who works with leaders to leverage their influence, increase their impact, and accelerate results. Frequently recognized as a global influencer and expert on the future of work, strategic leadership and innovative people strategies, Jennifer has decades of in-the-trenches leadership and executive experience working in and with startups, privately held companies, and Fortune 500 organizations in a variety of industries. Provides education, coaching and strategy consulting services for businesses and business Leaders looking for guidance in the areas of leadership, executive communication skills and talent strategy. ♦ Key...
2022-04-2657 min
HR Like a Boss26. HR Like a Boss with Jennifer McClureAbout Jennifer McClure
Jennifer McClure is a sought after Speaker and Coach who combines her experiences as a Business Leader, Human Resources Executive, Executive Recruiter and Executive Coach with an educational, entertaining and informative style in order to Educate, Empower and Encourage audience members and clients to unleash their individual potential and enhance their skills as Leaders of People.
Consistently rated as a top Speaker at major events and conferences, Jennifer’s engaging and relatable style is a mix of inspiration, “how-to”, sharing of best practices and strategic discussion based upon her over 25 years of experi...
2021-11-1147 min
PCTY Talks: HR, People and CultureCreating Your Personal HR Brand with Jennifer McClureGuest: Jennifer McClure, CEO of Unbridled Talent, Chief Excitement Officer DisruptHR and Keynote Speaker
“A personal brand is the unique combination of skills and experiences that make you who you are. It is how you present yourself to the world. Effective personal branding will differentiate you from the competition and allow you to build trust with prospective clients and employers.” - Caroline Castrillon
In this episode of PCTY Talks, Jennifer McClure and host Shari Simpson discuss:
Why a personal brand is important for HR.
Where to start in creating a personal brand and best prac...
2021-11-0418 min
Life in the Leadership Lane78. Jennifer McClure CEO on Life in the Leadership Lane - See the Possibilities!Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!
This week, I am talking with Jennifer McClure, Founder and CEO, Unbridled Talent and DisruptHR
How did Jennifer get started in her career? What led her to the world of coaching and speaking?
When did Jennifer “find her lane” in her career?
How important have mentors been...
2021-10-1659 min
HR Like a Boss by Willory26. HR Like a Boss with Jennifer McClureAbout Jennifer McClure
Jennifer McClure is a sought after Speaker and Coach who combines her experiences as a Business Leader, Human Resources Executive, Executive Recruiter and Executive Coach with an educational, entertaining and informative style in order to Educate, Empower and Encourage audience members and clients to unleash their individual potential and enhance their skills as Leaders of People.
Consistently rated as a top Speaker at major events and conferences, Jennifer’s engaging and relatable style is a mix of inspiration, “how-to”, sharing of best practices and strategic discussion based upon her over 25 years of experi...
2021-04-0147 minImpact MakersHow to Live Hard, Embrace the Future, and Create Success With Dr. Todd DewettI’m excited to share my conversation with Dr. Todd Dewett in Episode 57 of the Impact Makers Podcast. I met Dr. Dewett several years ago, when I was just getting my start as a professional speaker, and we both shared the stage at a regional conference. At that time, he was a successful university professor teaching leadership and innovation to MBA students - but he didn’t look or sound like most of the professors that I’d come across in my academic career. Big, tall, bald, and covered in tattoos had never greeted me when I w...
2021-02-0444 minImpact MakersHow Human-Centered Workplaces Will Transform the Future of Work With Derek IrvineMy guest today is a senior executive at Workhuman®, a company that helps forward-thinking organizations energize their cultures, unlock their employees’ passion and potential, and unite around a shared purpose. I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Workhuman® team for over 5 years now, both attending and speaking at their amazing and unique Workhuman Live annual Conference. Each year, the conference is kicked off by the colorfully and impeccably dressed Derek Irvine, who is Workhuman’s Senior Vice President of Client Strategy and Consulting. Derek is one of the world’s foremost...
2020-12-0335 minImpact MakersThe Value of Taking a Strategic Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion With Jennifer IngramMy guest on Episode 51 of the Impact Makers podcast is Jennifer Ingram. Jennifer is the Founder and CEO of Calibrated Lens LLC, where she specializes in helping organizations enhance their performance, productivity, and brand presence by centering equity and inclusion. Through her work at Calibrated Lens, she helps clients facilitate sustainable change to optimize performance, presence, and productivity. Jennifer has previously served as the first Vice President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at the United Way of Greater Cincinnati, which is the sixth largest United Way in the nation, and has also led...
2020-11-1945 minImpact MakersDiscovering the Hidden Forces That Drive You to Do Your Best Work With Todd HenryOn Episode 49 of the Impact Makers Podcast, I’m speaking with someone that I admire and respect, and whom I’ve learned a great deal from over the past 10 years through his podcast, his books, and also by sometimes sharing stages with him speaking at conferences and events around the world. Todd Henry positions himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, and he teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He’s the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, and the la...
2020-11-0551 minImpact MakersCreating a Life of Adventure While Making the Workplace and the World Better With Kate BischoffWith the Impact Makers Podcast, my goal is to inspire you to identify ways that you can make a difference at work and in life — either through providing education on a topic to increase your influence, clarify your message, or lead with greater impact, or to bring you conversations with interesting guests who are doing just that. In Episode 48, I’m chatting with someone who not only inspires me, but who often pushes me to think bigger, and to think differently, and to take action. My friend Kate Bischoff is a mom, a forme...
2020-10-2941 minImpact MakersCreating High-Impact Presentations and Building a Profitable Speaking Business With Jennifer McClure and Dr. Daniel CrosbyI’ve had the best job in the world for over 10 years now - where I have the privilege of speaking on stages and in training rooms to groups of leaders around the world about how to increase their influence, focus strategically, and make a positive impact at work and in life. When I stepped out on my own in 2010 to start my business, I had a little bit of experience, a healthy dose of confidence, and a whole lot of hope that I could build the relationships, and create impactful presentations that would result in a su...
2020-10-151h 07Impact MakersUsing the Content Fuel Framework to Find Your Story and Create Better Content With Melanie DezielWhether you work for a corporate brand - or you’re a personal brand - we all have something in common. In order to persuade people to buy from us, work with us, or tell others about us, we have to be able to create powerful messages and stories that connect with our intended audience, and position us for success. So, wouldn’t it be nice if there was some type of framework that could help us to choose a focus and format to tell our story, so we could create content that serves our miss...
2020-10-0846 minRebel HR Podcast: Life and Work on Your TermsEpisode 11: Disrupt HR and Starting a Movement with Jennifer McClureSend us a textJoin Molly Burdess and Kyle Roed as they speak with Jennifer McClure about founding Disrupt HR, pivoting during COVID-19, and how to start a movement. Jennifer McClure is the Founder and CEO of Unbridled Talent, LLC, CEO / Chief Excitement Office of Disrupt HR, LLC, and all around awesome person. Jennifer McClure is also a sought after Speaker and Coach who combines her experiences as a Business Leader, Human Resources Executive, Executive Recruiter and Executive Coach with an educational, entertaining and informative style in order to Educate, Empower and Encourage au...
2020-09-3049 minImpact MakersHow Leaders Can Step Up to Promote Racial Justice and Equity in the Workplace with Katie AugsburgerMy guest today is Katie Augsberger, who is an employee experience strategist that’s disrupting how we think about employee experience, and helping organizations to rethink their policies and practices to create a more healing and inclusive workplace for all of their employees. I was first introduced to Katie through my friend Laurie Ruettimann’s podcast in early 2019, and then shortly thereafter Laurie introduced the two of us so we could connect, and get to know each other better. You’ll hear more about that phone call in this conversation today, but let’s just say that...
2020-09-1042 minImpact MakersLeading With a People First Approach with Steve BrowneAre HR leaders the only leaders in an organization who can (or should) lead with a people first approach? My guest in today's episode - Steve Browne - doesn't think so! Steve has been my friend and mentor for over 20 years now, and he's also a constant source of encouragement, wise counsel, connections and smiles for leaders around the world through his work as an HR executive, a board member of the largest HR association in the world, his popular blog (Everyday People), and his best-selling books (HR on Purpose !! and HR Rising !!). ...
2020-09-0352 min
Clean Living Show with Cassandra McClure84. The fifth Clean Beauty Virtual Summit Hosted by Cassandra McClureCassandra McClure is hosting the next Clean Beauty Virtual Summit this Sunday, April 26th from 10am—1pm PST (1pm—4pm EST). These weekly summits were created after COVID-19 caused plans to change and decisions to be made. Our original, in-person event, Clean Beauty Con, was temporarily postponed as we shifted gears to better facilitate our growing community. Cassandra McClure and her team of like-minded beauty partners have developed an intimate, virtual platform that delivers valuable and relevant content to brand founders, ambassadors and in general, all beauty lovers looking to set up their business, mind and future for success. It caters...
2020-04-2511 minImpact MakersFour Strategies to Meet Business Challenges in the Future and Deliver Maximum Impact on ResultsDo you want to make an impact? Are you hoping to influence change? Well, today I am speaking about how you can make the most impact at work. You'll hear numerous stories from my career in HR, learn four key points to help you meet business challenges in the future, and also obtain some takeaways you can apply to your career immediately. While the stories in this episode are HR related, the advice can be applied to any leader who wants to make a difference. In addition to learning how to meet business challenges and deliver maximum i...
2020-02-201h 14Impact MakersHow to Identify Your Career Drivers and Take ActionToday Steve Arntz, Products Director at Instructure, joins me for an insightful conversation about Career Drivers. We discuss what they are, how to identify them, and how to take action. If you're a leader, you'll also be able to apply what we'll be talking about to coaching conversations so you can help your team to grow and to create more impact in the workplace. Last year I attended Infrastructure's BridgeCon in lovely Park City, Utah. It was there I first met Steve Arntz. Our first encounter was when he walked me through a Career Drivers Deck Assessment w...
2020-01-3057 minImpact MakersThe Random Show — Conversations with My BFF Laurie RuettimannWhen my BFF, Laurie Ruettimann, called me up and told me about her unplanned, open afternoon and a need for a last-minute podcast guest, I suggested we do a recording together to fill the gap. Inspired by the recurring random show theme heard on The Tim Ferriss podcast, I suggested we do something similar. Thus, this week I am bringing you a conversation with Laurie Ruettimann. Laurie is a writer, speaker, and podcaster as a result of the heartbreak and outrage she experienced throughout her corporate career. She helps executives and HR leaders prioritize the employee experience to avoid...
2019-12-2643 min
Punk Rock HR087: BFF Chat: Wellbeing and Work in 2020 with Jennifer McClureLet’s Fix Work Episode 87 This week my BFF, Jennifer McClure, joins me on the podcast. Jennifer is a professional speaker and business advisor. She helps leaders embrace the future of work and leverage their influence to create positive, lasting change in and through their organizations. She is also the CEO of DisruptHR, an information exchange designed to energize, inform, and empower people in the HR field. Today’s episode is a great representation of what happens when Jennifer and I get together to chat. We typically start off on one topic, in this case it wa...
2019-12-2340 min
Punk Rock HRBFF Chat: Wellbeing and Work in 2020 with Jennifer McClureLet’s Fix Work Episode 87 This week my BFF, Jennifer McClure, joins me on the podcast. Jennifer is a professional speaker and business advisor. She helps leaders embrace the future of work and leverage their influence to create positive, lasting change in and through their organizations. She is also the CEO of DisruptHR, an information exchange designed to energize, inform, and empower people in the HR field. Today’s episode is a great representation of what happens when Jennifer and I get together to chat. We typically start off on one topic, in this case it wa...
2019-12-2340 min
Punk Rock HRBFF Chat: Wellbeing and Work in 2020 with Jennifer McClureLet’s Fix Work Episode 87This week my BFF, Jennifer McClure, joins me on the podcast. Jennifer is a professional speaker and business advisor. She helps leaders embrace the future of work and leverage their influence to create positive, lasting change in and through their organizations. She is also the CEO of DisruptHR, an information exchange designed to energize, inform, and empower people in the HR field. Today’s episode is a great representation of what happens when Jennifer and I get together to chat. We typically start off on one topic, in this case it wa...
2019-12-2344 minImpact MakersHow to Start a Movement - the Origin Story of DisruptHRI am excited to share something with you that is near and dear to my heart. It's very much like my baby, and just like a baby, sometimes it's a joy and other times it can be challenging. But no matter what happens, I'll always love it. Well, what exactly is it? It is DisruptHR. You may already be familiar with DisruptHR. But I'm sure there are some who have never heard of it, or if you have, you haven't been interested in learning more about it. Whether you're a huge fan of DisruptHR or not, I...
2019-12-1238 minImpact MakersIntentional Networking Strategies For Introverts (And Extroverts!)Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, you should always be networking. In this week’s episode, I’ll talk about how you can network like a pro. I’ll also be sharing ten awesome questions that you can ask to start great conversations at networking events. You will also hear how I learned how to network the right way, after doing it the hard way for a very long time. I’ll dive into why you should network and who you should focus your networking efforts on in order to get and give the most benefit. ...
2019-12-0548 min
The Bill Perry ShowAppreciation and Employee Engagement with Jennifer McClureToday I’m talking with Jennifer McClure, a former executive recruiter and HR executive who offers a wealth of knowledge on the subject of corporate leadership. Jennifer is here to talk to us about developing corporate leaders and the importance of employee appreciation. People don’t leave companies, they leave managers It seems like common sense that people want to be appreciated, they want to feel like the work they do, matters. We’ll discuss the old adage that people don’t leave companies, they leave managers and how employees want to know that someone’s paying att...
2019-12-0330 minImpact MakersWhy Self-Care Isn't Selfish - and How to Make It a Strategic PrioritySelf-care isn’t selfish. It is necessary. We truly can’t pour from an empty cup and we can’t help others if we’re emotionally worn, completely stressed out, or too sick to help. In this episode I’m talking about self-care and the five areas I’ve been trying to improve for the sake of myself, my family and my business. I’ll talk about the importance of sleep, rest and exercise, for our physical and mental well-being. Then I’ll dive into the effects of gratitude on our happiness. I’ll also discuss how caring for others can...
2019-11-2843 minImpact MakersCoaching Session - How to Choose Speaking Topics and Create Great PresentationsBruce Waller is VP of Corporate Relocation for Armstrong Relocation and Companies. He is the author of the books, Find Your Lane and Milemarkers, and he is a good friend of mine. He recently reached out to me to get coaching advice about how to choose speaking topics and ideas for creating great presentations and slide decks. I asked him if he'd be willing to allow me to record our conversation to share on this podcast. He graciously agreed. The most frequently asked question that I get is, “How do I become a speaker?” While I've written blog...
2019-11-2153 minImpact MakersWhere In The World Has McClure Been?New phone, who dis? Well, it's your old friend, or in some cases, your new friend Jennifer McClure. After a hiatus, I'm back with new episodes of The Impact Makers podcast. As always, my goal is to help you create maximum impact at work and in life through building a career that you love and living a life that matters. In this episode, I share what I’ve been up to while we’ve been apart. Life as a human in 2019 started off with a “Bang!” I’ve experienced some amazing things and some challenges too. For example, I...
2019-10-1209 min
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 147 Lead Up Guest Jennifer McClureJennifer McClure is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and high performance coach who works with leaders to leverage their influence, increase their impact, and accelerate results.Jennifer is also the Chief Excitement Officer of DisruptHR, a global community designed to move the collective thinking forward when it comes to talent in the workplace, and she hosts a weekly podcast – Impact Makers with Jennifer McClure – sharing conversations with practitioners, entrepreneurs, authors and speakers who are changing the world while building careers that they love, and lives that matter.Learn More from Jennifer:https://twitter.com/Jenn...
2019-08-2900 minImpact MakersSuccess, Leading To Win and Faith with Eric PeoplesWhat you feed will live and what you starve will die - the same principle applies to leadership. If you want to be a great leader, you have to feed your fire to serve and inspire. Today, Jennifer and Eric to talk about success, leadership, and coaching - and how it led Eric to his calling as a man of faith. Eric Peoples is a public speaker, certified leadership coach, and founding pastor of Legacy Church in Farmington, CT. Eric has led over 1,000 people on 45 international trips to pioneer social change and humanitarian relief efforts in nearly 27 countries. He...
2018-10-0450 minImpact MakersFinding Your Voice and Telling Your Story with Val BrownWhether you’re thrilled or terrified to talk about your story, it’s important to remember that everyone has something unique to share with the world - one that’s meaningful and inspiring. But how do you tell your story without compromising your authenticity? Today’s guest is Jennifer’s good friend and host of Camera Ready, Val Brown. Their conversation unravels the effect our voice and story play in business and the people around us, and why it takes more than talking in front of a camera to get your story across. Val Brown is an Emmy Award winn...
2018-09-271h 04Impact MakersFrom Felon to Entrepreneur and Impact Maker with Adam MartinWhat if we were all given an unlimited amount of grace despite our shortcomings? Adam Martin is the Founder of F5 Project, an organization that provides job and housing opportunities to felons leaving the prison system so they can have a sense of purpose and the confidence to re-enter their communities. Today, Jennifer and Adam dive deep into how the social stigma that surrounds felons effects their successful reentry into society and how we can do better in providing equal job opportunities to this untapped yet promising workforce. Adam Martin is dedicated to helping others overcome the things...
2018-09-0656 min
Impact MakersBringing Clarity and New Practices to Diversity and Inclusion with Joe GerstandtJoe Gerstandt isn’t just a straight white dad with tons of tattoos. He’s also an expert on diversity and inclusion who has trained leaders at Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, the government, and more. He also speaks on how each of us can become conscious champions for diversity and inclusion in our work and in our lives. Jennifer and Joe talk about his journey from small-town America to where he is today, and what he teaches that changes so many people. Joe grew up on a farm in a small town in a class of 26 kids. From there he we...
2018-08-301h 03
Impact Makers6 Ways to Share Your Personal Brand with the WorldCommunicating your personal brand doesn’t have to be complicated. Your next step is often right under your nose! This episode concludes Jennifer’s three-part series on personal branding, and she shares 6 ways that you can do to begin sharing your personal brand and how to get the opportunities that you’re looking for. Over the last three weeks, Jennifer and her guests have dissected what a personal brand is, how you can define it, as well as how you can continue to develop your brand throughout your career and your life. Although your personal brand is always evolvi...
2018-08-2350 min
Punk Rock HRPersonal Branding with Jennifer McClureWe get it. You aren’t a tube of toothpaste. But you still need a personal brand. In fact, you already have one whether you realize it or not. The question is, are you going to take charge of it? Today, Laurie talks with personal brand expert, Jennifer McClure, about what a personal brand is, why you need to develop yours, and how it can help you excel in your professional career.
Jennifer will be the first to tell you that she doesn’t like the term, personal brand, but it’s the best one she’s got. You can...
2018-08-201h 00
Punk Rock HRPersonal Branding with Jennifer McClureWe get it. You aren’t a tube of toothpaste. But you still need a personal brand. In fact, you already have one whether you realize it or not. The question is, are you going to take charge of it? Today, Laurie talks with personal brand expert, Jennifer McClure, about what a personal brand is, why you need to develop yours, and how it can help you excel in your professional career. Jennifer will be the first to tell you that she doesn’t like the term, personal brand, but it’s the best one she’s got. You can...
2018-08-2055 min
Punk Rock HR024: Personal Branding with Jennifer McClureWe get it. You aren’t a tube of toothpaste. But you still need a personal brand. In fact, you already have one whether you realize it or not. The question is, are you going to take charge of it? Today, Laurie talks with personal brand expert, Jennifer McClure, about what a personal brand is, why you need to develop yours, and how it can help you excel in your professional career. Jennifer will be the first to tell you that she doesn’t like the term, personal brand, but it’s the best one she’s got. You can...
2018-08-2055 min
Impact MakersTaking Your Personal Brand to the Next Level with Jennifer McClureIn the words of Sally Hogshead, “Different is better than better.” In the second part of a 3-part series on personal branding, Jennifer shares some tools, strategies and exercises from her Personal Brand Worksheet that you can use to discover where you’re at and help to get to where you want to be. In next week’s episode, we’ll be taking what you’ll learn today out in the world. In today’s episode, Jennifer will talk through some of the steps of her Personal Brand Worksheet. This week’s episode is the second part of a 3-part series...
2018-08-1658 min
Impact MakersYour Personal Brand with Jennifer McClureIn his Fast Company article, Tom Peters wrote that this is ‘The Age of the Individual,’ and that everyone, from the receptionist to the CEO, must take charge of their own careers by becoming the CEO of The Brand Called You. That was back in 1987, and many people have already caught on, creating a very noisy space. But that means that it’s more important than ever to have your own personal brand as strong as possible. How do you determine your own personal brand? You answer the following questions: Who are you, who do you help, and how do...
2018-08-0923 min
Impact MakersCreate Your Own Career Opportunities with Kris DunnAre you ready to meet the Oprah of HR? On today's episode of Impact Makers, Jennifer sits down with the infamous HR wizard, Kris Dunn. He is the founder of two popular blogs The HR Capitalist and Fistful of Talent and is also the CHRO of Kinetix, an Atlanta-based recruiting, RPO and HR consulting firm. Where does the story of Kris Dunn start? Kris talks about his rural Missouri roots, the value of his basketball coaching experience, and the general arc of his career that led him to the HR world. For Kris, working in HR was where...
2018-07-2655 min
Impact MakersCreating a Culture of Caring with Mary MillerThe old adage that preaches “to follow your dreams” might seem outdated in today’s precarious working world but get ready to meet a visionary that’s turning fantasy into reality. In this episode, Jennifer talks with Mary Miller, the CEO of a Cincinnati-based janitorial services company called Jancoa, and about their pioneering Dream Manager Program — and how to create a genuine culture of caring is a serious game changer for both employees and employers. First things first: Who is Mary Miller and what brought her to where she is today? The short answer? Herself! Tune in to hear more a...
2018-07-1955 min
Impact MakersNetworking and Relationship Building in Today’s Noisy WorldWe all need other people in order to help us grow! Whether you’re looking for a job, a contact, promoting a service or looking to collaborate, there are many ways to go about it. In today’s episode, Jennifer shares some thoughts and pointers on how to network by building and maintaining relationships with generosity and respect. Back in May, Jennifer tweeted about requests that she had received to work for free, which prompted her to synthesize some thoughts on the do’s and don’ts of networking. She talks about these communications and their underlying flawed assumpti...
2018-07-121h 02
Impact MakersLeading with your Story with Mary FaulknerWhen it comes to changing hearts and minds in the workplace, nothing will bring people to your podium like a powerful personal story. Today, Jennifer talks with her good friend and old colleague Mary Faulkner, the author of the widely read blog Surviving Leadership. She is currently the Director of Human Resources, Talent and Total Rewards at Denver Water. Can you guess what Mary wanted to be as a young woman? Mary tells us a little bit about her educational and business history and how she found herself in the world of HR. The two met in 2013 while...
2018-07-0543 min
Impact MakersGoing Against the Flow with Claire CoderIn today’s world, getting a degree isn’t the only way to making your entrepreneurial dream a reality. Jennifer talks with Claire Coder, a 21-year-old college dropout and founder/CEO of the wildly successful Aunt Flow. Her company provides high-quality menstrual products to a variety of schools, businesses, and organizations, and donates thousands more to women in need across the country. So, where did it all start? Claire takes us back to her high school days and tells Jennifer about the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey: starting a promotional products company at the age of 16. Claire was dest...
2018-06-2859 min
Impact MakersUnderstanding your Greater Purpose with Kevin MonroeThe search for one’s true purpose in life is one of the most daunting questions we humans face – but it doesn’t have to be. Jennifer chats with Kevin Monroe, a self-described servant leader who brings his lifelong study of purpose into his work as a leadership coach and consultant, advising both individuals and companies in their search for purpose greater than themselves. How would you describe Kevin Monroe in one word? According to him, that word is “pilgrim.” Kevin tells Jennifer a little bit about how his outlook has changed throughout his life and how getting fired from...
2018-06-2149 min
Impact MakersPlaying to your Strengths with Mary Ellen SlayterStaying nimble and agile will take you a long way – in business and in life. Jennifer catches up with her friend Mary Ellen Slayter, pivot master and CEO of Reputation Capital Media Services, LLC, a B2B content marketing agency based out of Baton Rouge. As a successful working wife and loving mother, Mary Ellen has made a huge impact in her field and in the lives of her family, friends and community. The life of Mary Ellen Slayter is a story like no other. Jennifer asks Mary Ellen about how she got to where she is and wh...
2018-06-1453 min
Impact MakersRewire Yourself for Growth with Tim SackettWhen it comes to making an impact, nobody brings the fire like Tim Sackett. Jennifer catches up with her old friend and firebrand who isn’t afraid to say, blog and write what’s on his mind. As outspoken leader in his field with 20 years of top-level HR and talent experience, Tim shares what he’s learned working as a talent and HR wizard. Who is Tim Sackett? And why the heck is he so happy? Jennifer asks Tim a little bit about himself and how he entered the recruiting business through his family. Tim tells Jennifer about memori...
2018-06-071h 00
Impact MakersUnderstanding Human Behavior To Do Well, Do Good And Do You with Dr. Daniel CrosbyWhen the market moves as fast and Donald Trump tweets, how should we think about money in the digital age? Jennifer talks with psychologist and behavioral finance expert Dr. Daniel Crosby about his life story and how he has built a career helping both individual investors and institutional clients understand themselves and the psychology of the market. For Daniel Crosby, the beginning of the story started with an ending. Daniel tells Jennifer the story of how he came into the world on the day of his grandfather’s passing and how that has driven him to live his li...
2018-05-311h 00
Impact MakersTake Risks And Take Action To Grow With Ben BrooksEveryone’s journey to becoming an impact maker is different and unique. Today, Jennifer talks with business coach Ben Brooks, the founder and CEO of Pilot, Inc about his path from a rental car company to founding his own digital coaching service, aimed at democratizing career coaching. Ben provides some insights into how he has forged great relationships, created innovative products and built up award-winning initiatives throughout his career. Ben is an impact maker through and through. Jennifer asked Ben about where his journey started and the key moments of his life that led him to where he is...
2018-05-2456 min
Impact MakersRecruiting in the Digital Age with Carmen HudsonSometimes making an impact comes down to finding the perfect person for the job. A self-described “recruiting geek” and a woman of many hats, Carmen Hudson is an impact-maker in every sense. She has enjoyed a prestigious career recruiting for Amazon, Starbucks, Yahoo! and Microsoft, and even founded her own social recruiting tech company. Carmen now shares her immense knowledge with her clients through her work at the Recruiting ToolboxSM. Everyone has an origin story. Before diving into the details of her life today, Carmen talks about her history and early career dreams. She describes how she landed in S...
2018-05-1749 min
Impact MakersBuilding Intentional Connections with Jennifer McClureIn this episode, our host Jennifer McClure talks about the importance of developing key relationships when trying to maximize your impact in our world. Digital communication has made it easier to connect with people across the globe but nothing replaces intentional connections and a deep commitment to reciprocity. Jennifer shares her strategy for building relationships and relays some stories about a few amazing people that she has connected with. Jennifer identifies 3 types of people that you should focus on building relationships with. Whether they are in your community, industry or desired area of impact, these intentional relationships will...
2018-05-1044 min
Impact MakersPower, Influence, and Politics with Colin GautreyFor Colin Gautrey, curiosity is key. After a long and storied career in the corporate world with specializations in mergers and acquisitions, international strategy, IT, Sales and Leadership Development, Colin has never stopped being curious about the cutting edge. Through his research, writing, and coaching, he has been working to better equip his clients with practical knowledge about how to achieve results with greater influence. Focus on the future, but not at the expense of the present. Colin talks about why when it comes to achieving your goals, mastering the day-to-day is part of an essential foundation of...
2018-05-0350 min
Impact MakersHow I Became a Speaker and EntrepreneurJennifer gets a LOT of questions from many different types of people. Chief among those questions is how she got to where she is in her career. People want to know how she’s managed to make such an impact through her entrepreneurship and her speaking career, so Jennifer has dedicated an episode to the answers of those questions and more. The real reason that Jennifer got to where she is now is because of the others who made an impact on her over the years. She starts at the beginning: how her early life was shaped by gr...
2018-04-1259 min
Impact MakersQuit the Cubicle with Mike KimMike Kim is one of those guys who doesn’t need much of an introduction. He’s been an online force with his blog and podcast, and the wisdom he freely shares about his experience in leaving corporate America to become an entrepreneur. Today, Jennifer and Mike talk about that journey and what you can learn from it, whether you’re just starting a business or you’re well into it. Mike shares the story of how he escaped the cubicle. It started with a simple question: is this the life I want in 15 years? He didn’t quit his j...
2018-04-0550 min
Impact MakersThe 3 Actions Impact Makers Take Every DayNot long ago, Jennifer went to a conference in Australia, where she was a chairperson and keynote speaker. During the event, two young women approached Jennifer with the desire to improve their careers, but they didn’t know where to go to get the support they needed. This inspired today’s episode. If you’re stuck where you are in your career, you don’t want to miss this one. Jennifer shares the story of the two young women. One referred to herself as ‘just the payroll person.’ The other wasn’t sure how to approach older, more successful peo...
2018-03-2217 minImpact MakersThe Heart of Human Resources with Steve BrowneSteve Browne is a connector in every sense of the word. From a young age, he’s always felt at home ‘swimming in people.’ Today, Jennifer and Steve discuss what makes him a connector, and some of the unique insights he has as a leader and impact maker, including his involvement with the Society for Human Resource Management. Do you want to be the type of leader whose employees love them, and whose businesses thrive because of it? Find out how in today’s episode. Steve talks about how his mother’s suggestion took him from studying engineering into a mor...
2018-03-1554 min