People Partners

From striking out on your own to the excitement of working with truly good leaders, Maddy and guest Juliet Mazza talk about the ins and outs of entrepreneurship.

This week, Court Receiver Stephen Donell joins Maddy to talk everything receiverships—what they are, how they work, and the special circumstances when they occur.

Career navigation expert Christine DiDonato joins Maddy for a conversation about how to best navigate changes in your career, take risks to get to where you want to be, and bring your fullest self to the table.

Get There Faster: The no-nonsense, no-fluff guide to the career you want By Christine DiDonato

Revolutionize Your Career From the Inside Out

This week, Maddy and guest Liliana Argüello explore what it truly means to lead with an open heart at work and how employers and employees alike can best show up with courtesy, care, and compassion for others. 

HR veteran and recruitment expert Suzette Leftwich joins Maddy to discuss the state of talent acquisition today—from the changes that have occurred since the pandemic, to the expanding role of AI and other technologies, to the ways in which job seekers can best position themselves in the ever-evolving job market and workplace.

What's a two column exercise? What does being above or below the line mean? HR executive and organizational psychology specialist Stephanie Smith-Ejnes joins Maddy to explain it all, and more, in this week's episode about the crucial role self-awareness plays in the workplace.

Above/Below the Line (3 min video)

Chris Argyris Summary

Rick Hansen – Buddah’s Brain

Carol Dweck Growth Mindset

Kim Scott Radical Candor

Emergenetics International

Take a peek behind the curtain and see what really goes on behind the scenes in HR with Maddy and this week's guest, Kay Diamond. What do intelligence agencies and HR have in common? Well, we're not going to give it away now! Tune in for the answer.

Employment Attorney Michelle Lee Flores joins Maddy to discuss love contracts and power imbalances in the workplace. This is the second episode in our ongoing series Workplace Love and Sex. 

This week, Maddy and guest Victor Melendez cover the ins and outs of fractional HR consulting—swapping stories of how they each got started, sharing a few of their biggest obstacles, and imparting some advice to those thinking about taking the leap. 

Ah, the good old office romance. You try to avoid it, but sometimes those sparks just fly. Maddy speaks with guest Bryan Carpender (People & Culture Leader) about love and sex in the workplace, what to do if you're struggling to navigate a relationship (or situationship) at work, and how HR can help.