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Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS02 EP06. Be The Anchor: What Leaders Owe Their People During Times of ChangeWhat happens after the change memo goes out? After the reorg. After the AI rollout. After the town hall.Most organizations put enormous energy into that one moment. But what they truly miss is everything that comes after.In this episode of Elevate, host Joy Fajardo sits down with Jessica Smith, Chief People Officer at Reframing HR, to explore what leaders consistently get wrong about change communication and what it actually takes to help employees recover, reconnect, and perform again.Jess brings a rare combination of perspectives to this conversation. She's led transformation...
2026-04-2139 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS02 EP05. Lead With Humble Confidence: How AFL’s First IC Team Is Earning TrustWhat happens when a 42-year-old global company decides it's finally time to build a corporate communications team from scratch?In this episode of Elevate, host Joy Fajardo sits down with Marisa Trzemzalski, Corporate Communications Manager at AFL, a global fibre optic and connectivity company with operations across the US, Mexico, Poland, the UK, and Australia.Marisa gets real about what it's actually like to build an internal comms function where one has never existed. We're talking about stakeholders who are nervous about letting go of their messaging, choosing your very first comms platform with zero...
2026-03-3136 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS02 EP04. Corporate Athletes: What High-Performing Leaders Do DifferentlyLeadership development often focuses on frameworks, strategies, and systems.But what about the human side of leadership?In this episode of Elevate, host Joy Fajardo sits down with Kimberly Fraleigh, Director of Leadership Development at Lippert, to explore what it really takes to grow leaders from the inside out.Before coaching executives and frontline leaders across a global organization, Kim spent nearly two decades as a high-performance athlete. A career-ending injury forced her to pivot in ways she never expected, a moment that ultimately shaped how she thinks about resilience, adaptability, and leadership...
2026-03-1752 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS02 EP03. From Reactive To Proactive: Building A Listening Culture for 55,000+ EmployeesWhat happens when a labor and employment lawyer decides she doesn’t just want to fix workplace problems... she wants to prevent them?In this episode of Elevate, host Joy Fajardo sits down with Ashley Wenger, Senior Vice President of Employee Experience, Education and Workforce Relations at Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, with more than 55,000 employees across multiple states.Ashley shares how her career evolved from responding to workplace crises to proactively building cultures where people feel heard, supported, and connected to purpose.She opens up about ho...
2026-03-0331 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS02 EP02. The Business of People: How Modern HR and Mentorship Shape Better WorkplacesWhat does it really mean to lead with empathy, accountability, and purpose?In this episode, host Joy Fajardo sits down with Manuelita Cherizard, Chief Human Resources Officer at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), for an inspiring and deeply thoughtful conversation about leadership, mentorship, and building workplaces where people truly thrive.With 20+ years of experience across private, public, and nonprofit sectors, Manuelita shares how her curiosity and love of business led her intentionally into HR.She opens up about the mentors who shaped her leadership journey, the power of honest feedback, and why advocacy...
2026-02-1745 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS02 EP01. Beyond The Numbers: What Workers Are Really Telling UsWhat if one of the hardest moments of your career turned out to be the thing that shaped your life’s work?In this episode, host Joy Fajardo sits down with Dr. Mary Hayes, Research Director for People and Performance at ADP, for an honest, deeply human conversation about work, leadership, and what it really means to help people thrive.Dr. Hayes shares the personal turning point that set her on her path and how that moment sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding how people experience work, stress, growth, and belonging.From her jo...
2026-02-0348 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP10. Leadership, Growth, and The Human Side of TalentHow do you lead and grow a 10,000+ person organization while keeping people at the center?In this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn and Amanda Downey dive into leadership, growth, and the human side of talent.Amanda shares lessons learned from leading OSL Retail Services through rapid expansion and change. She also discusses empowering teams, fostering communication, navigating COVID-19, and embracing AI to enhance, not replace, the human connection in recruiting.A thoughtful conversation on how curiosity, innovation, and empathy can help leaders build thriving, people-first organizations.STAY CONNECTED! ...
2025-11-0424 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP09. Connection, Resilience, and Supporting Veterans in The WorkplaceFrom the military to a career dedicated to supporting veterans, Lisa D. Duckworth’s journey is all about resilience, connection, and growth.In this episode of Elevate, Lisa sits down with Mihae Ahn to share her path from military service to becoming a local veteran employment representative in Utah, where she helps fellow veterans find meaningful careers and opportunities.She opens up about the challenges of transitioning into civilian life, navigating uncertainty, and embracing her identity as a veteran to create impact.Lisa’s story is a reminder that career paths are rarely line...
2025-09-3028 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP08. Storytelling, Communication, and Building a Culture of BelongingWhat happens when storytelling becomes more than a skill and turns into a superpower for connection?In this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Betsy Sikma, a corporate communications leader whose passion for storytelling has shaped her career and the workplace cultures she’s built.Betsy shares how stories became her anchor during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they continue to foster trust, resilience, and belonging across global teams. From navigating change to finding purpose, from mentorship moments to building community, this conversation is packed with heartfelt insights and hard-won wi...
2025-09-2335 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP07. Building Workplace Culture Through Appreciation, Communication & CareIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Kerri Warner, Head of Employee Communications, Culture & Engagement at PayPal, to talk all things employee experience, from sparking global connection to leading with compassion.Kerri shares her winding journey into internal communications, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how she’s helping shape a workplace where people feel appreciated, included, and inspired to show up as their best selves.They dive into what it takes to pull off a global Employee Appreciation Week, how to engage a diverse workforce across time zones, and...
2025-09-1639 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP06. Recognition, Culture & The Power of MentorshipIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Lara Pagano, a meteorologist turned Senior Employee Experience Analyst at the National Weather Service, to talk about the people side of the workplace.Lara shares how her journey began with Hurricane Bob sparking a love for meteorology, and how that path eventually led her to focus on employee experience and building healthier workplace cultures. Along the way, she reflects on her proudest moments, the mentors who shaped her career, and why supporting employees in both their professional and personal lives makes all the difference.Together...
2025-09-0933 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP05. Empathy At Work & HR That Makes a DifferenceIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Camille Wright to explore her journey into HR, the importance of servant leadership, and the significance of employee experience.Camille’s journey into HR wasn’t a straight line. It was shaped by curiosity, resilience, and a deep passion for people. Along the way, she’s learned that leadership isn’t about being in front, but about giving, guiding, and creating space for others to thrive.Together, Mihae and Camille dive into the big themes shaping today’s workplaces: why employee experience is more than just perks...
2025-09-0233 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP04. Employee Engagement, Wellbeing, and The Psychology of WorkIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Brittany Reardon to explore what it really means to create an employee experience that lasts.Brittany shares how her background in organizational psychology shapes the way she thinks about work, well-being, and engagement. She reminds us that employee experience isn’t just about making people “happy,” it’s about creating the conditions for people to thrive and do their best work.From the challenges of hybrid work to the power of in-person connection, Brittany offers honest reflections and practical strategies for building engaged teams. Along the way...
2025-08-2634 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP03. Listening & Leading in The Changing World of Internal CommunicationsIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Angela Mendoza to talk about what it really takes to lead people through change.Angela shares her inspiring journey from customer service to internal communications, reflecting on the lessons she’s learned along the way. From navigating massive organizational changes during COVID — like rolling out a full ERP system to 30,000 people — to finding balance between work and life, her story is full of honesty and insight.Together, Mihae and Angela explore why listening to employees matters more than ever, how technology (yes, even AI) is shapin...
2025-08-1929 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP02. Mindful Leadership & Building Culture in a Remote WorldIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Regine Nelson to talk about something we all wrestle with: how to manage our time, our energy, and the roles we play at work and at home.Regine shares her journey into internal communications and how she’s now helping to build an inclusive, connected culture at Couchbase in a remote-first world. Along the way, she opens up about her pursuit of financial independence and how mindfulness helps her stay grounded through it all.You’ll hear reflections on balancing family and career, practical tips for...
2025-08-1231 min
Elevate: Women Transforming Employee ExperienceS01 EP01. Purpose-Driven Leadership & Navigating Change in FranchisingIn this episode of Elevate, Mihae Ahn sits down with Tammy Nienaber for a candid and thoughtful conversation about purpose, resilience, and what it really takes to lead through change, especially in complex environments like franchising.Tammy shares her personal journey and how therapy became a powerful tool in navigating professional highs and lows. From the impact of COVID-19 on communication strategies to the nuances of managing change across different franchise locations, she offers insight grounded in experience and heart.Together, they explore how technology can connect teams, why purpose is more than a buzzword...
2025-08-0538 min
Futurism Tech Brief By HackerNoonDesigning the Future: How Mixed Reality Is Transforming Project Planning and Design
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Mixed reality (MR) can be a transformative force...
2024-07-0405 min