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Hello Career Guru Salon"Finding Your Voice as a Woman in the Workplace" with Joanne RencherIn this episode of the Hello Career Guru podcast, Suzanna talks with Joanne Rencher, Founder, and CEO of Joanne Rencher & Associates consulting firm. A human resources expert, Joanne has moved from her previous executive-level positions, to help small and medium-sized businesses find top talent and grow their businesses at her boutique consulting firm. Suzanna & Joanne discuss Joanne's career trajectory and lessons you can use to succeed as a woman in the workplace or start your own business.2021-12-3119 min
Take Control of Your CareerJoanne Rencher – Growth & TransformationJoanne Rencher is the CEO and Founder of WGNinHR Consulting and author of the book, Tough As Nails: Finding Your Voice as a Woman in the Workplace In this episode Lauren and Joanne discuss:The different elements of how women find their own voice in the workplaceHow you are perceived and how you want to be perceivedThe impact that COVID has had on choices people make in navigating their careers Decluttering your mind to weigh career options and make good decisionsS...2021-10-1428 min
The Courage To LeadEpisode 72 - Joanne RencherJoanne (‘Jo’) Rencher is an innovative entrepreneur and trailblazer. Her firm, WGNinHR ("Who's Got Next" in HR) Consulting, operates in three practice areas: strategic HR solutions; executive search; and coaching.
Jo has worked at the C-level for major conglomerates, iconic nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and developing countries. Her career includes several ‘firsts’: the first Chief Business and Talent Officer for the Girl Scouts; the first Chief People Officer for the American Red Cross in Greater New York; and she was recruited to build the first Global HR Unit, ultimately leading a matrixed team on 4 continents/6 countries for the first public-private partnership to work...2021-09-0951 min
The Courage to LeadEpisode 72: Joanne Rencher – Courage to Say YesJoanne (‘Jo’) Rencher is an innovative entrepreneur and trailblazer. Her firm, WGNinHR ("Who's Got Next" in HR) Consulting, operates in three practice areas: strategic HR solutions; executive search; and coaching.Jo has worked at the C-level for major conglomerates, iconic nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and developing countries. Her career includes several ‘firsts’: the first Chief Business and Talent Officer for the Girl Scouts; the first Chief People Officer for the American Red Cross in Greater New York; and she was recruited to build the first Global HR Unit, ultimately leading a matrixed team on 4 continents/6 countries for the firs...2021-09-0951 min
Love as a Business Strategy58. Love as a Tough StrategyIn today's episode we sit down with founder of WGNinHR Consulting, Joanne Rencher where she shares her experience with coaching executive leaders. We dig into what works and what doesn't work and, as always, test our hypothesis of love against what she's seen. 2021-08-2557 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 18: Mental Health Series - I'm Not Ok...Yet (final)My guest this week for the final episode in what I pray has been an encouraging series, is Lee Chambers. Lee is a Workplace Wellbeing Consultant and Environmental Psychologist. In a nutshell, he helps people and companies to perform at optimal levels. What you don't know about him is just how much of a rollercoaster ride is own life has been...enough highs and lows to make your head spin. A perfect guest to conclude this series and provide high doses of inspiration. Connect with Lee on LinkedIn or via essentialise.co.uk #notokyet For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/ Finding Your...2020-09-3045 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 17: Mental Health Series - I'm Not Ok...YetMy guest this week is Darlene Garcia, Grief Recovery Specialist, Self-love Coach, and Workplace Compassion Consultant. In this interview, Darlene shares a deeply personal story and how it has shaped her work with clients in ways which she could've never imagined. Leveraging her deep HR background and real-life experiences, she helps clients move from 'recovery' to 'discovery'. Learn more about her work at darlenegarcia.org #notokyet For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/ Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/ Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/ 2020-09-2347 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 16: Mental Health Series - I'm Not Ok...YetMy guest this week is Robin Heart Suttin, Grief Recovery Specialist. Robin's work with those experiencing loss and grief is a wonderful mix of skill and compassion. She understands what it means to hurt, and importantly, what it means to heal in ways that are fully unique to the individual. She draws from her own personal experiences to do this sensitive work, making a difference every single day in the field of mental health. Learn more about her work at robinsuttin.com. #notokyet For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/ Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne...2020-09-1636 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 15: Mental Health Series - I'm Not Ok...YetMy guest this week is Miguel Olave, Chief Empathy Teacher, Brand Ambassador and Mental Health Advocate. Miguel understands that many of our colleagues in the workplace are not ok. They are hurting, broken and in despair. Some are dealing with longstanding mental health issues. Others are confronting new battles from the crises swirling around us. He is a true leader and influencer on this topic, giving people permission to hurt and to heal just as he has. #notokyet For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/ Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/ Follow me on Instag...2020-09-0937 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 14: Mental Health Series - I'm Not OK...YetMany of our colleagues in the workplace are not ok. They are hurting, broken and in despair. Some are dealing with longstanding mental health issues. Others are confronting new battles from the crises swirling around us. With the help of several guests who've been in those 'not ok' places, this series gives people permission to hurt. It reminds us to listen better. And, I pray that it provides a pathway to healing. #notokyet For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/ Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/ Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/ 2020-09-0227 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 13: Oh No, It's *That* Boss!My guest this week is Lauren Williams, Founder of Workplace Harmony, wife, and mom. Lauren's passion for helping companies to shape cultures that cause employees to thrive, is palpable. She's also the host of the podcast, Caffeinated Convos & Horrible Bosses. In this episode we talk shop about some wild 'horrible boss' stories, HR's role and how to successfully ride out the storm. Learn more about Lauren at harmonyworkplace.com For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/ Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/ Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/ 2020-08-2633 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 12: From Broken to Restored - An HR Leader's StoryIn this episode, I welcomed HR leader and author, Monica Wertz. From her darkest periods of despair, alcohol abuse and depression, Monica shared a story that can only be described as God's love. Her journey is real. It's raw. And, it has shaped her purpose and calling to help others, both within and outside of the HR field. Amazing. You can follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram (@luckymonica), and pick up her compelling book, Positioned and Purposed on Amazon. For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/ Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/ Follow me on Ins...2020-08-1939 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 11: A Winning Formula for LivingIn this Episode, I welcome Shawn Harper to the podcast. A former NFL football player, motivational speaker, businessman, coach and author, Shawn's 'rags-to-riches' story will stir your soul. He helps us to throw off labels and embrace a winning formula...not for success, but for winning! Learn more about this influencer at shawnharper.org and follow him on LinkedIn and Instagram. For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/ Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/ Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/ 2020-08-1231 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 10: What Generation Zers Want from the WorkplaceA Google search on Generation Z produces over a billion search results! Their older siblings, Millennials, were similarly obsessed about. What Generation Z (or Zoomers) want from the workplace is more than a laundry list of things from the latest survey. They are bright, clear-eyed and thoughtful...about everything. In this episode, I invited a very special guest to share her perspective...my own daughter. We had a blast! For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/ Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/ Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/ 2020-08-0528 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 9: Let's Kick Ageism in the Workplace to the Curb!Breaking News: We are ALL aging. But, aging is very different from ageism as my guest, Patti Temple Rocks, reminds us. After 4 decades in the communications industry and the bona fides to show for it, Patti knows what she's talking about. No sugarcoating this topic. We came to do some serious damage to this 'ism'....once and for all. Visit the link below for more on Patti's book and how to partner with her. pattitemplerocks.com imnotdone.rocks For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/ Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/ Follow me on Instagram...2020-07-2943 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 8: The Future of Work is Happening Now!This year has felt like a big punch in the face, hasn't it? No sooner had we all finished singing Auld Lang Syne did we enter a global pandemic, followed by unrelenting unrest. But, there are still some things that we CAN control, such as your workplace experience. How you view your career and your 'what's next' could be the difference between extreme joy and soul-crushing misery. In this episode, I've invited Elatia Abate, entrepreneur, educator and strategist in the spaces of the future of work and digital transformation to help you navigate these waters. What an inspiration she is! V...2020-07-2230 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 7: Nightmare Boss, or Your Personal Growth Opportunity in Disguise?Relationships are difficult at times. There are people in our lives who can either make us better, or bitter. A managerial relationship is especially vulnerable to challenges. Sometimes those challenges boil over and that manager can be described as a 'nightmare.' But, what if that 'nightmare' is really your opportunity to get to the next level? Are you ready to hear how? In this episode, I use my own story, break down the issues in living color and challenge people to put a new spin on an old issue. It's chock full of solutions for direct reports and c...2020-07-0829 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 6: Strong Leadership and Workplace Bullying Can NOT Co-existAccording to the Workplace Bullying Institute 19% of adult Americans are bullied in the workplace, with over 60 million workers somehow affected. Bullying is a cancer that needs to be pulled out by its root. In my book, Tough As Nails: Finding Your Voice as a Woman in the Workplace, I discuss bullying called by another name: mean-girl cultures. Regardless of what you call it and who the perpetrator is, it's a serious problem. In this Podcast, I've invited someone whose career is dedicated to tackling workplace bullying to dissect this issue and offer solutions. Matt Paknis is a senior management con...2020-07-0147 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 5: Top 3 Reasons Why You Didn't Get That PromotionWhile world events rage around us, it's very tempting to put our ambitions and goals on a shelf somewhere. We think, 'now's not the time.' NOW is precisely when the business world needs your talents. But, are you prepared for whatever's next in your career? What if you raised your hand for the promotion and didn't get it? Why not? Now what? I'll answer these questions and more as I prepare you to strategically step into your next level.2020-06-2435 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 4: Can I Be Me in the Workplace?In this Episode, I tackle ways to balance your sense of authenticity with workplace dynamics. We can't keep the mask on forever! The fact is that people have a variety of thoughts and perspectives, as well as an innate desire to express them. In this episode, I've invited the fabulous Veronica Owusu, Personal Growth Coach, to share her insights on being true to ourselves, even in a workplace which may demand more conformity. Visit Veronica, aka #VPowerCoach at vpowercoaching.com 2020-06-1737 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 3: Can We Say 'Love' in the Workplace?Why is the word 'love' so off limits in work settings? I'm not talking about anything inappropriate! I'm talking about being human. Now more than ever, we need love to get through the madness around us. So, how do we demonstrate this emotion in the workplace, exactly? In this podcast, I walk us through ways to show up with more humanity. 2020-06-0123 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 2: Weathering the Storm from a Job LossSadly, there are literally millions of people out of work due to the COVID-19 crisis. People are in pain and need help navigating this rough patch. People also need hope to replace fear. In this podcast, I share actionable strategies as well as big doses of hope and encouragement to weather the storm from a job loss. 2020-06-0134 min
#RealTalk About the WorkplaceEp 1: Let Me Hear Your VoiceYOU have a unique voice that your company, business and the whole world need to hear! In the workplace, you may have to work harder to find that voice and use it, but it is possible. If you don't, you're robbing the rest of us of your talents and gifts. In this podcast, I share some of my personal story and hard-earned lessons on the importance of finding, and using, my voice. For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/ Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/ Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/ 2020-06-0126 min
Talking LeadersS1E2 Making strategy work and the power of middle managers - Joanne RencherHow do you get a team to think strategically? Do you have the people to deliver the strategy they develop? Is the organisation’s culture going to be a help or a hindrance? Working at the interface of these strategy success factors is Joanne Rencher’s sweet spot. After more than 25 years working as a senior HR professional, Jo knows her way around strategy. In a fascinating interview, Jo shares ideas and her experiences of making it work.
Plus we talk about Jo’s passion for middle management, a group of leaders who are often overlooked and underv...2020-03-0352 min
HR Studio PodcastEpisode 29 | The HR ‘Watch Out’ – Be A Business Leader First, An HR Professional SecondChief Business and Talent Officer, Girl Scouts of the USA and Founder of Who’s Got Next in HR, Joanne Rencher, advises HR professionals why and how to be a business leader first and an HR professional second. She shares valuable career advice designed to ensure your personal professional needle is moving. We learn more about Who’s Got Next in HR which listeners are invited to join (free). For over 25 years, Joanne has been making her mark in the field of HR and organization effectiveness. She is known as a visionary, results-driven business and human capital execut...2017-04-2519 min