Lisa McGrath welcomes Ashley Cox for a lively conversation on transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship. They exchange humorous anecdotes about connections with Andrew and explore Ashley's role in Lisa's journey. The discussion delves into business planning, adapting philosophies, and learning from big company failures. HR challenges are examined, highlighting its role as a bridge, handling toxic employees, and navigating terminations. The episode humorously touches on astrology and workplace dynamics, emotional manipulation, and communication. They address performance conversations and HR evolution, including generational gaps. The episode concludes with Ashley's podcast insights, future plans, and a warm farewell.

(0:19) Welcome and introduction with Ashley Cox

(1:03) Connection with Andrew and humorous anecdotes

(2:22) Ashley Cox's role and Lisa's personal journey

(5:30) Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship

(7:45) Business planning and adapting philosophies

(10:00) Lessons from big company failures

(11:02) HR challenges and the role of HR as a bridge

(14:02) Accountability, toxic employees, and termination stories

(20:18) Navigating difficult terminations and professional emotions

(21:55) Astrology's humorous take on workplace dynamics

(24:25) Emotional manipulation and workplace communication

(27:29) Handling performance and termination conversations

(29:23) HR evolution, challenges, and leadership advocacy

(40:32) Generational workplace gaps and Ashley's podcast

(49:35) Wrapping up and future plans for Ashley Cox

(51:09) Conclusion and farewell