Humanize Your Workplace

Humanize Your Workplace

By Alissa CarpenterBusiness
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Humanize Your Workplace episodes

  • THE SECRET TO IMPROVING YOUR IMPROMPTU COMMUNICATION SKILLS ON THE JOB

    On this episode of Humanize Your Workplace we are joined by Jen Brown.  Jen is the Founder of The Engaging Educator (EE), a women-owned and operated company dedicated to helping people find their unapologetic, authentic and best voice, communication style and self through improv-based education.  She also just released a new book Think on Your Feet: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Impromptu Communication Skills on the Job. 

    We chat about:

    • what improv is and how it can help you gain confidence in your interactions at work
    • how to incorporate play with your team
    • why it's important to role play new communication styles
    • To listen to this week’s episode, head over to Google Podcasts, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher, check it out below.

      25 min
    • How to Lead and Succeed in a Remote Workforce

      On this episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Kate Athmer. She leads the growth team at a B2B data intelligence company. Kate's responsible for educating prospects on the many ways Intent data can improve the ROI of marketing and sales efforts, while guiding them toward more sustainable marketing practices.

      Kate is also co-author of Millennial Reboot, a book designed to help the go-getters of her generation overcome Millennial stereotypes and lead corporations through the technology revolution.

      We chat about:

      • What to think about before joining a remote workforce
      • How to connect with your team and employees as a remote leader
      • How to stay in touch with your supervisor 
      • 27 min
      • How Infographics Can Humanize Your Organization

        On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Brian Wallace.  Brian is the Founder and President of NowSourcing, an industry leading infographic design agency based in Louisville, KY and Cincinnati, OH which works with companies that range from startups to Fortune 500s. Brian also runs #LinkedInLocal events nationwide, hosts the Next Action Podcast, and has been named a Google Small Business Advisor for 2016-present.

        We chat about:

        • what an infographic is
        • how infographics can help your organization land clients, sign larger contracts and bring people together at work
        • the power of LinkedIn to build relationship capital
        • 24 min
        • HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY CASCADE GOALS THROUGH YOUR ORGANIZATION

          On this episode of Humanize Your Workplace we are joined by Julie Gessin, PA-C.  Julie is a licensed Physician Assistant and in the executive suite at Schweiger Dermatology Group where she serves as the Chief Operating Officer. She oversees 600 employees in 50 office locations and leads the business growth efforts through acquisition integration and starting new offices. She also oversees and founded the pathology department, business intelligence, in-house call center and the centralized training & onboarding program.

          We chat about:

          • how to identify company-wide goals
          • how to cascade and communicate these goals throughout the organization
          • how to hold yourself and employees accountable for reaching these goals on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and year end basis
          • 23 min
          • WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BEST KEPT SECRET FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

            On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Sonya Smith.  Sonya is the Associate State Director of Programs & Policy at Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers at Kutztown University.  We chat about:

            • free and reduced resources available to small business owners
            • how internship programs can lead to full-time offers
            • how to help your employees see the value of their work play out within your community
            • 25 min
            • How and Why Leaders Should Have Conversations Around Well Being

              On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Caitlin Magidson. Caitlin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Career Coach providing both counseling and career coaching services in the Washington DC region and remotely to clients around the world.

              We chat about:

              • what can trigger a quarter life crisis
              • signs of anxiety and depression
              • opportunities for employers to enhance the well being of their employees
              • 20 min
              • How to Be an Accessible Leader

                 On this episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we chat about ways to get face time with a senior leader and how to become an accessible leader.  Employees want to know who they work for, what they believe in and how they’re going to move the company forward.  But getting to know people in a large organization takes time and effort.  We break down a few ways organizations are leading the charge  

                12 min
              • Communication is the Key to Enhancing Company Culture

                On this episode of Humanize Your Workplace we are joined by Brian Blackburn.  Brian is the COO of Score Shuttle.  We chatted about:

                • inventive ways to communicate with your employees
                • strategies to welcome new team members to the organization
                • how to push your ego aside and do what is best for the company
                • 21 min
                • Creating a Culture Where Your Employees Are Your Biggest Fans

                  In this episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Janine Zangrilli.  She is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Republic Bank.  We chatted about:

                  • small tweaks to make to enhance the culture of an organization
                  • ice breaker to kick off a leadership development program
                  • how to make even the most difficult situations positive
                  • 19 min
                  • Why Everyone Should Network Both In and Outside Their Organizations

                     On this week's episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Raquel Arredondo.  She is the Associate Director of Outreach, Engagement & Professional Development at Lebow College of Business.  We chat about:

                    • the importance of networking (especially in college)
                    • how to become an ally
                    • how employee resource groups (ERG) can play a vital role in recruiting and retaining talent
                    • 23 min

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                    We spend so many hours at work and maybe even more time with our coworkers and bosses than with our family and friends. We’re bound to have disagreements, experience miscommunication, have toxic…