HR Empowerment

In this episode, Giovanni Maccarrone shares how the “subconscious ceiling” can keep successful professionals from feeling truly confident, aligned, and fulfilled. Wendy Sellers and Giovanni explore why burnout often appears after years of achievement and how leaders can begin identifying the inner patterns holding them back.

In this episode, Steve Brown discusses the reality that employees are already using AI, often ahead of leadership, and what that means for evolving workplace skills. He shares actionable insights on how leaders can responsibly implement AI, support their workforce through change, and turn uncertainty into opportunity with a structured adoption approach.

In this episode, Cary Sparrow explores the concept of “data blindness” and why traditional compensation surveys no longer meet today’s workforce demands. He breaks down how real-time data helps organizations stay competitive, including insights on in-person work premiums, wage trends, and evolving labor market dynamics.

In this episode, Tom Verboven dives into the growing role of behavioral analytics in recruitment and how predictive assessments are influencing talent strategies. He also shares insights on how AI is transforming candidate experience, workplace responsibilities, and the need for organizations to thoughtfully integrate technology with human decision-making.

In this episode, Frans Campher discusses how organizations can embed meaningful leadership behaviors that align with their stated values. He highlights the importance of coaching as a leadership style, the common pitfalls companies face, and the five observable behaviors that help leaders create lasting impact within their teams.

In this episode, Stef Rivard explores what it takes to use AI responsibly in HR and hiring. The conversation covers soft skills assessment, fairness metrics, bias reduction, and why employers must get educated before relying on AI tools to make better hiring decisions.

In this episode, Darcie Gregoire explains the compliance risks many companies overlook as they grow, especially when expanding across multiple states. She and Wendy discuss why leaders need to view HR as essential business infrastructure and how AI-powered self-service tools can support scalable people operations.

In this episode, Wendy Sellers is joined by Chris Carter, a recognized industry influencer and four-time Amazon best-selling author, to break down complex enterprise technology into practical insights for HR leaders. Chris shares how systems like ERP, HRIS, and SAP - and now AI - are transforming HR operations and elevating HR’s role within organizations. Wendy and Chris also explore how HR professionals can step into the role of change leaders, rather than just technology users.

In this episode, Wendy Sellers talks with Traci Via, Vice President of Development and Alumni for Agriculture Future of America (AFA), about the Six Types of Working Genius Certification and why it is such a valuable tool for HR professionals and team leaders. Traci explains how Working Genius helps reduce friction, increase joy, and improve productivity by focusing on how people naturally contribute to work. Wendy and Traci also discuss mission alignment, building high-performing teams, and what leaders can do when an employee begins to drift from their sense of purpose.

Host Wendy Sellers talks with Derek T. Smith about why retaliation continues to be the most frequently reported workplace issue. They discuss the disconnect between company policies and real workplace behaviors, along with how microaggressions, leadership responses, and workplace relationships can create legal and cultural risk.