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The HRart of ItTop 5 Episodes of 2022We are wrapping up the end of Season 3 here on the HRart of It podcast! Can you believe it? For this final episode of the season, we are taking a look back at the top 5 most listened-to episodes of the entire year. Listen along as Samm and Dave share highlights and key lessons from some of our most inspiring conversations on the podcast.
After listening to this episode, head to the show notes down below to find links to each of the full length episodes featured in this list. Thanks for a great 2022, and we’ll see yo...2022-12-261h 08
The HRart of ItBurnout, Disengagement and Fear: A Transformative Experience of Finding MyselfMelissa Ural, the HRart Center’s HR Apprentice, joins Samm and Dave to share her journey coming from burnout, disengagement and fear to finding her true self. With over 20 years experience in Human Resources, Melissa is now taking her talents in Intuitive Coaching and Medical Qigong into workplaces to help heal individuals suffering from burnout as well as working to heal whole workplace cultures. She shares her insights into the healing process as she both learns to heal others using a new modality as well as experiencing the healing within herself. Tune in for this inspiring and open discussion on...2022-11-281h 07
The HRart of ItWhen Left Turns Lead to HappinessRecognizing when you are making life decisions based upon the external expectations placed upon you is actually the first step to understanding what is truly going to make you happy, and doing so led Rebecca Morrison to a big career change. Rebecca joins Samm on the HRart Of It podcast to share her journey from being a high achiever, who realized she was only fulfilling the shoulds in her life, to changing where she put her energy and ultimately finding her happiness.
Wading through those messy experiences, recognizing the season, and going deep is what led Rebecca...2022-11-0740 min
The HRart of ItHealing with HumorToday’s special guest on the HRart of It Podcast is both a licensed acupuncturist and stand up comedian! The always funny Jen Mason chats with Samm about the incredible healing modality that is humor and what it can mean for creating connections, easing burnout and cultivating energy. Jen explains that along with many other positives, learning how to incorporate humor into team interactions can completely change the dynamic of the group. She’s also a huge champion of pursuing the thing that scares you most (such as performing your first stand up set) in order to break down the...2022-10-1745 min
HRart Worker Book ClubBook Club Episode ThreeThe HRart Worker Book Club Podcast is back again with another episode as we read three very different books and discuss the amazing themes that run throughout them all. Karen, Liza, Ben and Samm jump back and forth between talking about mindfulness, suffering, the power of focus, and the practice of reading itself. Grab your copy of The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant, Think Again by Adam Grant and Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh and join us! Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.2022-10-1149 min
The HRart of ItPerfect and Precise TimingWhat happens when you bring two creative and intuitive minds together? In this episode on the HRart of It Podcast, Tony Hernandez joins Dave and Samm to chat about the benefits of the right creative partnership. Tony, a Certified Points of You® Trainer and HRart Partner at the HRart Center, shares his growth journey which included meeting and collaborating with Samm. Tony's work with Points of You creates incredible moments of connection and clarity for others, which also describes a lot about his role on the team at the HRart Center. Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.2022-10-0348 min
The HRart of ItBridging the Gap Between Spirituality and EnergyIs it possible that there is a meeting point between spirituality, Qigong, Christian Mysticism and the modern day workplace? Dr. Lyle Wilson is this week’s guest on the HRart of It Podcast, and in this episode he talks to Samm about what you will find in this incredible overlap. Though the workplace is most often stripped of any mention of faith or the Divine, it’s this core component that creates the connections between us and gives breath to our organizations.
Dr. Wilson and Samm also dive into the inspiring stories about a few of the fema...2022-09-1947 min
HRart Worker Book ClubBook Club Episode TwoThe 2022 Book Club is a month into this new reading experiment where we're reading three very different books simultaneously in order to unpack common themes between them. Karen, Ben, Liza and Samm all tease out themes of openness and curiosity as each book uses them to show us how these qualities can lead to success. They also discuss the incredible way these texts are connecting on a personal level as well as at a global scale. Grab your copy of The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant, Think Again by Adam Grant and Living Buddha, Living Christ...2022-09-1245 min
The HRart of ItThe Art of Unconditional SupportThe HRart Center’s Director of Growth Education is joining Samm and Dave on this podcast episode to share her journey to becoming one of Samm’s biggest cheerleaders and collaborators. Nancy Nicholas talks about her passion for facilitating lifelong learning which often leads to her participants experiencing some powerful ah-hah moments. As the team member who has witnessed the full evolution of Samm’s journey, which now has her fully integrating Healing Qigong and other healing modalities into leadership curriculum, Nancy explains just how potent the results have become. Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.2022-09-0554 min
The HRart of ItLeadership and LightworkersOn this episode of the HRart of It Podcast, Samm interviews fellow Healer and leader in business JJ DiGeronimo. They chat about the energetic component to the working world and how things are shifting, as well as the journey energy-sensitive professionals must take to stop dissociating and to become grounded in their purpose. JJ shares her story as well as various tools to help us dive into the world of intuition and energy, including her new go-to tool – birth charts. Learn about this and more on this episode of the podcast! Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.2022-08-1542 min
The HRart of ItFind Something to Care for Your Energetic BodyThe HRart Center’s Director of Strategy and Business Operations joins Samm and Dave to share her journey in which rethinking her career path created the opportunity for deep healing with Medical Qigong Therapy. Steph Holmes first experienced Qigong with Samm as her practitioner when she was struggling with workplace burnout at a previous job. Steph’s curiosity with this expanding definition of wellness led her to rethink her priorities, focus on caring for her energy and make the leap to a completely new career. Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.2022-08-011h 02
HRart Worker Book ClubThe Happiness Recipe“Do more of what matters most to you and let go of the rest.” Today's guest on the HRart Worker Book Club Podcast gives this life decluttering advice in her book The Happiness Recipe. On this episode of the podcast, Samm interviews author Rebecca Morrison about her writing process, what the research and data says about happiness, as well as some practical next steps to help you discover your own happiness recipe.
Rebecca explains the path to finding happiness requires us to slow down first to see our lives with clarity. By deeply understanding what we want and...2022-07-2539 min
HRart Worker Book ClubWhat Am I Reading? (fiction)We read because we understand the power books have to transform our personal and professional lives. Sometimes this quest for growth traps us into reading non-fiction exclusively, but Samm has a few great reasons you may want to reevaluate that idea. In this episode, Samm describes the impact reading fiction has had on her own growth and why a healthy stack of fiction books are now an essential part of her reading habit. She even walks us through her current reading list and recommendations so you can start adding to your collection! Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter...2022-07-1829 min
The HRart of ItThe Significance of the Great ResignationTo date the Great Resignation has driven millions of people to quit their jobs, so what is the actual cause of this historic shift? On this episode of the HRart of It podcast, Samm interviews repeat guest Jeff Harry who explains that this problem has been fueled by organizations that continue to fall back into old ways of thinking. Numerous factors including burnout, toxic masculinity and leadership only focused on short term gains are just a few of the major factors at the heart of this crisis.
Organizations need to step up and show they truly care...2022-07-1141 min
The HRart of ItA Fresh Perspective in HRGrace Carlsen, the Production Coordinator here at the HRart Center, joins Samm and Dave on this podcast episode to share her powerful perspective on Human Resources, which she describes as ever-evolving. Writing potent articles for the HRart Center blog on topics like mental health in the workplace, adjusting systems to stay true to business values and gender inclusivity in recruitment efforts; Grace has a lot to say on the future of the workplace and HR. Tune into this episode to learn more about Grace’s foundational beliefs and the power of being an empath in HR. Find the show no...2022-07-0555 min
The HRart of ItFacilitation Through A Father's EyesWith the majority of job seekers being working parents, this conversation is an important one. On this episode of the HRart of It Podcast, Samm interviews Play Expert Gary Ware about being a father and how that has inspired his work. Not only has fatherhood transformed Gary’s career and life journey, but his son has also influenced how Gary approaches facilitation entirely. Stay tuned and Gary even delves into some practical tips on how to heal and prevent burnout by incorporating some simple play techniques. Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.2022-06-2050 min
HRart Worker Book ClubWhat Am I Reading? (non-fiction)We all know that reading can transform our personal and professional lives, but how do we incorporate a reading practice into our busy lives? In this episode of the HRart Worker Book Club podcast, Samm breaks down her reading process and runs through the stack of her current non-fiction reads. Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.2022-06-1323 min
The HRart of ItAn Unexpected Pathway to PurposeFresh off the HRart Center Team Retreat, Samm talks strategy for building a great team, a team that is full of people from vastly different backgrounds who bring different strengths to the table. She and Dave also dive into his more recent arrival onto the HRart Center roster. This healing modality and workplace holistic wellness stuff – what’s in it for a Business Insurance Executive? Dave shares the story of how he found himself at the heart of this healing work and his insight into this new purpose. Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.2022-06-0752 min
The HRart of ItSpiritual Intelligence (SQ) and the EgoSamm has Spiritual Intelligence expert Amy Lynn Durham back on the HRart Of It Podcast, and this time they are talking about the Ego’s role in our growth. Let’s unpack this ongoing balance between our Ego and our Higher Selves, a balance we strive for inside and outside of our workplaces. Though we are often taught that the Ego is “bad”, it’s actually an essential element in learning to show up as our whole selves no matter the environment. Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.2022-05-1656 min
The HRart of ItThe New Retention LandscapeOn this episode of the HRart of It Podcast, Samm and Dave talk retention and recruitment strategies during the Great Resignation. The old way of finding and keeping good employees has become irrelevant during this time of great upheaval, so what can leaders do to apply those human-centered principles we’re always talking about and keep their organizations running smoothly? Tune in and learn more about navigating this new retention landscape. Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.2022-05-0254 min
The HRart of ItIt Begins With Self LeadershipGreat leadership begins with self leadership. On this episode of the HRart of It podcast, Samm interviews Megan Warren about the importance of self leadership and the impact these learnable skills can have on our ability to lead others well. Megan and Samm even make some interesting connections between cultivation in Qigong and the type of cultivation needed in leadership development.
For those listeners who may be feeling too overwhelmed to start on this path, Megan shares some very practical steps to help you remove yourself from the burnout cycle so you can start from a place...2022-04-2544 min
The HRart of ItAwakening Your Intuitive GuidanceAwakening your intuitive guidance means recognizing your intuition and then following it. Sounds easy, right? Well, not necessarily. On this episode of the HRart of It podcast, Samm and Dave talk about this growing process in depth. Sometimes listening will be easy, but other times, you'll experience a situation that is a lot more complicated and presents you with a decision that makes it a lot harder to follow that little voice. Tune in to learn more about this process of awakening your intuition and how the results of listening can sometimes be downright magical. Find the show notes...2022-04-181h 06
HRart Worker Book ClubWorkplace HealersAs an HR intuitive and healer, Samm brings healing into workplaces. In celebration of the upcoming release of her new book Workplace Healers, Samm shares a special chapter with us and expands upon her vision of what the world might look like if we brought the wisdom of the Dao into the heart of our workplaces. What happens when our organizations focus on people? And as people-centered leaders, what is our role in this revolution?
Samm is also giving away 10 early release copies of the book, so listen to this episode of the HRart Worker Book Club...2022-04-1142 min
Rebel HR Podcast: Life and Work on Your TermsEpisode 93: Healing HR with Samm SmeltzerSend us a textIt's been a challenging few years for HR. We dig into coping and thriving strategies with Samm Smeltzer. Samm Smeltzer is an HR Visionary and Healer. Her work has been devoted to employee engagement for over a decade, she believes engagement is a critical component of organizational culture that must be alive and well in all employees. However, the place where engagement begins is with and within an organization’s HR practitioner.Samm is the founder of The HRart Center, a restorative and growth community for HR. Samm’s work has been r...2022-04-0646 min