Evolving to Exceptional with Jessica Tietjen

In this powerful conversation, we are joined by Jessie Torres, the Founder/Owner of Fierce Grace Transformation. Jessie is a motivational speaker, a heart-driven performance coach, and a beacon of inspiration. Having overcome immense challenges in her life, Jessie is dedicated to helping others reach peak performance and live their best lives. Through sharing her personal journey of resilience and transformation, navigating through darkness to find her calling, Jessie emphasizes the importance of recognizing that suffering is a choice and that we have the power to overcome pain and live a fulfilling life. We take a deep dive into the impact of trauma and victimhood, shedding light on the transformational power of self-awareness, kindness, and forgiveness.

As leaders and aspiring leaders, it’s important to embrace uncertainty and step into the unknown, igniting your inner fire and unlocking your full potential. When we acknowledge the strength that comes from overcoming challenges both in our personal and professional lives, we can use our inner wisdom and experiences to find a path to greatness.

Tune in to this episode to gain powerful insights and learn how to awaken your own spirit and tap into your limitless potential. Join us as we explore the depths of personal growth and discover the path to exceptional living.

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We’ve all been there. We’re desperately looking for a job, applying to tens if not hundreds of jobs looking to catch a break, when, finally, someone reaches out, only to find ourselves waiting weeks on end to schedule an interview or talk to an actual human. The job search process.

In this week's episode, we are joined by an extraordinary guest, Allison McCutcheon Barcz, the Chief Strategy and People Officer at Largely, a dynamic startup organization that is revolutionizing the recruitment process by creating a more humanized experience.  The conversation delves into the concept of marketing to the candidate pool, going beyond initial attraction to truly sell candidates on an organization's unique value proposition. Allison addresses the challenge of differentiating an organization's value proposition in a saturated market where everyone claims to care about their people. She emphasizes the need for tailored and personalized messaging, leveraging the power of real content consumed in today's social media-driven world.

Tune into the episode to learn how they are shaking up the traditional process to bring diversity and fresh perspectives into their organization. Find out how this innovative practice has already made a significant impact and gain insights into the importance of flexibility in today's dynamic work environment. Explore the learning benefits that arise when employees are empowered with autonomy to shape their work execution. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and unlock new possibilities for your business!

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What challenges are facing workplaces in this new post-pandemic world?

In this engaging episode, we're joined by the remarkable Kyle Cross, Senior Director of HR at Lexicon Services. Prepare to be inspired as we delve into Kyle’s unique perspective on putting employees first, creating a workplace culture of trust, and equipping leaders with the skills they need to navigate the challenges of a post-pandemic world to positively impact the employee experience.

Join us as we uncover the game-changing contributions Kyle has made in HR, propelling the growth of people leaders within his Shared Services organization and the law firms he collaborates with. Gain invaluable insights into the essential elements of effective leadership that are often overlooked in today's ever-changing landscape. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that will revolutionize your perspective on HR and unlock the true potential of your workplace!

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Are you ready to tap into your true leadership potential?

Then, you won't want to miss this week's episode of our podcast, where we sit down with Regina Huber, a visionary Career & Transformational Leadership Coach and CEO of Transform Your Performance. Regina’s passion to drive bold, value-driven, and heart-centered leadership of self and others fuels her work with leaders in all levels. She knows that leading yourself is the first step to leading others, and in this episode, she'll share her insights on the importance of self-awareness and managing internal energies for leaders to truly grow and develop.

Did you know that whether we can trust someone or not is formed in the first 0.07 seconds we meet them? Regina will explain how connecting with the heart can help leaders manage their energies, increase trust with their teams, and make better business decisions.

If you want to optimize your performance and make the best of yourself, learning how to manage your energy is crucial. Regina will show you how to do just that, so you can take your leadership skills to the next level. Tune in to our podcast now and let Regina Huber inspire you to become the leader you were meant to be!

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Are you tired of the traditional, inflexible, and unsympathetic financial services industry?

Do you want to learn how to stay competitive in a "war for talent" market and retain top employees?

Then tune into this week's episode featuring Meredith Osborn, an exceptional Senior Vice President/Director of Human Resources at Parkside Financial Bank & Trust. Meredith is actively working to break stereotypes within her organization and create a culture of flexibility, change, and empathy.

Discover the challenges and benefits of offering hybrid and remote work options for traditionally in-person roles and the essential role managers and leaders play in this significant cultural shift. The environment and level of flexibility in which people work remain hot topics in the world of HR and are critical for employee attraction, performance, engagement, and retention.

Want to know what unique benefit Parkside Financial offers its employees to make a true, lasting impact on their lives? Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you can bring something like this to your own organization. Trust us, you won't want to miss out on this week’s guest expert advice and actionable insights.

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It’s no secret burnout, stress, and employee disengagement have been on the rise over the last couple of years as a result of the new challenges that came along with the COVID-19 pandemic. As we get acclimated to a new “normal” coming out of this unprecedented situation, it’s important to shift our focus from merely surviving to thriving within our organizations.   

Check out this episode with Ashley Keegan, a passionate Vice President of People who is playing a vital role in changing how employees experience their work at Electro Savings Credit Union. Join us as we discuss the implications the challenges of burnout, motivation, and the war on talent have had on HR professionals and the entire workforce. Through research and application, we know changing the systems and structures within an organization can have a significant positive impact on the well-being, performance, and engagement of our people. But we know outdated, out-of-the-box, surface-level solutions are no longer the answer; this is where we have to get creative and innovative.

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Early on in my career, I found myself in a position where I had the opportunity to build an HR/Talent Management department from the ground up in an organization that was growing at an exceptionally fast rate. Not an intimidating endeavor at all, right?!

Check out this episode with Melanie Hiller, a phenomenal HR Manager who is building the HR function at Professional Environmental Engineers, Inc. Together we have an in-depth discussion about imposter syndrome and the struggles with comparison, especially when you are the only HR person in a small business. There are many challenges when creating a new HR department, particularly when they functioned without HR for many years. The key to being successful is creating effective partnerships and the most important partnership is with managers. We know Managers have the biggest impact on employee engagement and retention, and intentional on-going development of Managers is necessary if you want to optimize the performance of your people.

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One of the biggest challenges I faced during my time in the corporate HR space was communication.

Miscommunications, lack of clarity, or simply a lack of communication lead to significant challenges for both leaders and employees in an organization.

This week’s episode features Teri Powers, VP of Operations at ITF Group, who has a passion for being the liaison between operations, leaders, and people in workplaces. Join us on this week’s episode as we discuss the challenges Teri experiences working for an international company dealing with different people, cultures, and languages and how she bridges the gap between Operations and HR. We take a deep dive into how Teri is creating a safe space for people to communicate openly and honestly and be seen as people to truly make a difference in her workplace.

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Why is receiving feedback so difficult? With so much research, countless articles, and endless training courses on how to effectively give feedback, why are leaders and managers struggling to provide effective feedback to the people they serve? What role do our emotions play in receiving feedback? This week’s episode features guest Carole Stizza, a certified ICF Coach and Senior HR Professional with a background in industrial-organizational psychology, who has decades of experience working with leaders and HR and a passion for working with leaders who want to embrace and elevate their relationships with their employees. Join us for this episode as we share the role our emotions and brains play in how feedback lands with the receivers and provide helpful strategies for leaders to ensure the feedback they provide is effective and impactful.

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Small-to-midsize startups or large, Fortune 500 companies?

What are the key differences between how HR operates within each environment?

Have you considered which option is right for you?

Join us on this week's episode as Paige Galka, an HR Professional who has worked with HR teams in both startups and Fortune 500 companies, discusses the differences between working on large, corporate HR teams versus small, single-person-led HR departments. We also address the process of how a small startup identifies training needs and evaluates different solutions to bring the most value to the people they serve. Finally, we talk about how our own physiology impacts our ability to be productive in the office and leads to greater productivity while working remote.

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