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Punk Rock HR episodes

January 07, 2021 143: Love the Way You Look on Zoom with Kim Foley
My guest is Kim Foley, a media and communications consultant and author of “Virtual Meetings With Power and Presence: The Ultimate Guide to Online Meetings.” She works with clients to help them look amazing on Zoom, and she shares her Zoom tips and tricks to make sure you do, too. After all, a great Zoom presence isn’t just about looking great — it’s about communicating your ideas clearly and with credibility.
24 min
January 05, 2021 142: Being a Suicide Hotline Volunteer with Kate Yuan
In our first episode of 2021, I’m joined by Kate Yuan. During the day, she works in business development at Alibaba Cloud. However, on the weekends, she does something even more important: She volunteers for her county’s suicide hotline. She joins me to discuss her experiences as a volunteer and how you can discuss suicidal thoughts and ideations with someone.
Please note: This episode of Punk Rock HR covers topics like depression, anxiety and suicide. If you are sensitive to these topics, this episode may not be for you. If you are thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 800-273-8255.
29 min
December 28, 2020141: Betting On You: Well-Being and Tijuana
Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work.
In this last episode of 2020, I’m going to be talking about Pfizer. That’s right, I’m talking about the global drug company, my former employer, and the place where I decided to end my career in human resources.
Back in 2012, Mitt Romney made the statement that corporations are people. At the time, I hated it because I loved Barack Obama. But, in retrospect, he was right. Companies are made up of people--good, bad, and indifferent. Just because you have a bad experience at a company doesn’t mean that reflects the company’s overall sentiment or culture.
Today I’m discussing my own experience at Pfizer. I’m taking you through some of my deepest struggles and eventual realizations about what I had to do to create the life I wanted. I learned that if I wanted something bad enough, I had to be willing to invest in it and I want to share that same message with all of you today. Tune in to hear how I went from being miserable in a corporate job I hated to pursuing my dream to fix work.
In this episode you’ll hear:
My biggest struggles throughout my time working in human resources at Pfizer.
When and why I decided to end my career there for good.
The problem with not investing in ourselves.
All about my experience getting lap band surgery in Mexico.
Why it is so critical to do whatever it takes to improve our well-being.
Resources from this episode:
Laurie on Instagram
Laurie on LinkedIn
Read more from Laurie
Work with Laurie
Betting on You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career
If you enjoyed this episode, we’ve created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go over to our podcast page at https://laurieruettimann.com/podcast/ to download it.
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EPISODE CREDITS:
If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.
He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.
Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com
15 min
December 21, 2020140: Making Work Human with Derek Irvine
Punk Rock HR Episode 140:
Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work.
My guest today is Derek Irvine. Derek has been in the human resources business for a long time, helping companies just be more human and more civil to one another. Today, he holds the position of Senior Vice President for the company Workhuman.
Derek is also the author of the new book, Making Work Human. Derek and his co-author believe that by building a sense of belonging, purpose, meaning, happiness, and energy for every employee, you’ll create a profound connection between your organization and its goals. They wrote Making Work Human to provide you with everything you need to get there.
I’ve known Derek for a long time. He was talking about making work human far before it was trendy. So if you’re interested in hearing from the pioneer of the work human movement, tune into my conversation with Derek.
In this episode you’ll hear:
All about Making Work Human and why Derek wrote it.
Why we should always be thanking and celebrating essential workers.
The role of technology in making work human.
Why storytelling is so important, especially right now.
What writing a book does for your business.
What human resources leaders will learn from his book.
What he learned about himself as he wrote this book and throughout COVID-19.
How the stress of this season is impacting his own organization.
All about resilience and how it appears in his book.
Resources from this episode:
Laurie on Instagram
Laurie on LinkedIn
Read more from Laurie
Work with Laurie
Making Work Human: How Human-Centered Companies are Changing the Future of Work and the World
Workhuman
Derek on LinkedIn
If you enjoyed this episode, we’ve created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go over to our podcast page at https://laurieruettimann.com/podcast/ to download it.
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EPISODE CREDITS:
If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.
He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.
Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com
28 min
December 14, 2020139: Build Inclusive Cultures with Madison Butler
Punk Rock HR Episode 139:
Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work.
Today’s guest is Madison Butler. She is a human resources professional, a recruiter, a talent acquisition leader, and someone who is very passionate about startups. However, the reason that she’s on my podcast today is that no matter where she goes, Madison is unapologetically herself. Her self-confidence shines through no matter where she is, whether in real life or on social media.
Madison speaks her mind even in the face of death threats. That’s right--Madison gets death threats from people in HR on LinkedIn. But even in the face of all that relentless negativity, Madison still believes in people. She still believes that human resources has a role in making the world a better place.
All of that explains why I love Madison. I admire her so much and I know you will, too. So sit back and enjoy this conversation with my dear friend, Madison Butler.
In this episode you’ll hear:
Why we need to fix how corporations view people.
The work Madison is doing within startups to change the world.
How she defines the work that needs to be done in corporate America.
Her reaction to HR professionals taking charge of DNI initiatives.
What those of us who are disgusted by the performative behavior of corporate America can do.
What Madison is experiencing and feeling as she interacts online.
How to know what a company is really like when you apply to work there.
How the interviewing and hiring processes are broken.
Why metrics are a bad way to take the pulse of an employee’s job performance.
Why Madison is doing the work that she is doing.
Resources from this episode:
Laurie on Instagram
Laurie on LinkedIn
Read more from Laurie
Work with Laurie
Madison on LinkedIn
NY Times Article on Black LinkedIn
If you enjoyed this episode, we’ve created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go over to our podcast page at https://laurieruettimann.com/podcast/ to download it.
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EPISODE CREDITS:
If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.
He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.
Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com
32 min
December 07, 2020138: Friday Forward with Robert Glazer
Punk Rock HR Episode 138:
Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work.
My guest today is Robert Glazer. He’s the founder and CEO of a company called Acceleration Partners. But he’s also the author of one of my favorite newsletters, Friday Forward.
Robert has made the 52 most impactful stories from that weekly email into an incredible book. Friday Forward the book will give you the inspiration you need to reach your goals, lead others, and ultimately fix work.
Whenever somebody is struggling or down about their job, I like to give them books. They help them think through their experiences and get help from others. Friday Forward is one of those books that you could offer one of your friends in a similar situation.
If you’re looking for different ideas or a different playbook about your job, or if you have friends who need that, tune into this conversation with Robert.

In this episode you’ll hear:
How the transition to remote work has impacted women.
What Robert’s book is all about and where the inspiration for it came.
Some of the stories that stuck with him from the book.
Why he writes.
How the trend of open-sourcing the good stuff is growing.
What surprised him about writing this book.
Why the marketing side of writing a book is so difficult and what to do about it.
Important lessons from Friday Forward about the world of business
Resources from this episode:
Laurie on Instagram
Laurie on LinkedIn
Read more from Laurie
Work with Laurie
Robert's Friday Forward
Friday Forward: Inspiration & Motivation to End Your Week Stronger Than It Started
Robert on LinkedIn
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EPISODE CREDITS:
If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.
He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.
Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com
25 min
November 30, 2020137: Get nFormation with Deepa Purushothaman and Rha Goddess
Punk Rock HR Episode 137:

My guests today are Deepa Purushothaman and Rha Goddess. They are the founders of nFormation, which is a first of its kind, app-based community created by women of color for women of color. The community provides a safe space for these women of color as well as career advancement opportunities.
Deepa and Rha are on the show today because they are really trying to reimagine traditional power structures. They not only want to help more women of color find their seat at the table in corporate America but also want to leverage their collective power to change the way the table is formed.
I like people with big ideas who do brave things and Deepa and Rha are doing just that. I am thrilled to introduce you to nFormation and these women who are shaking things up. If you’re like me and want to be a co-conspirator on this journey to revolutionize the workforce, tune into this conversation with Deepa and Rha.
In this episode you’ll hear:
Why they came together to create nFormation.
How nFormation works and why women of color should join.
Their vision for recreating the corporate structure.
Why community is so important, especially right now.
How to overcome the terrible biases in the world.
What listeners who are not women of color can do to help their efforts.
Resources from this episode:
Laurie on Instagram
Laurie on LinkedIn
Read more from Laurie
Work with Laurie
NFormation's website
"How Do Professional Women Of Color Rise To Meet This Moment" article
Deepa on LinkedIn
Rha on LinkedIn

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EPISODE CREDITS:
If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.
He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.
Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com
36 min
November 23, 2020136: Snake Dick with David Mahmoudieh
Punk Rock HR Episode 136:
Every once in a while, I get to lean into my punk rock roots and do something a little different on this podcast. On today’s show, I’m introducing you to David Mahmoudieh and his new movie called Snake Dick.
David is the writer and director of this film and today we are talking about his creative journey. You don’t just wake up one morning and say, “I’m going to write and direct a film.” There’s actually a lot of heartache and a lot of lessons learned along the way. I think it’s interesting to talk to a creative professional about his journey and think about the parallels to your journey in marketing, sales, procurement, or even in human resources.
If you’ve ever dreamed about taking a risk and following your dreams, or even if you’re just a film of neo-noir short films, you’re going to love this conversation with David.
In this episode you’ll hear:
David’s origin story.
The part of the creative journey that he enjoys the most.
The recurring themes in each of our lives.
What Snake Dick is all about.
How he demonstrates humanity in a way that brings something different to it.
His experience writing a script in the midst of all the changes happening in the world.
Where you can find David’s film.
Resources from this episode:
Laurie on Instagram
Laurie on LinkedIn
Read more from Laurie
Work with Laurie
Snake Dick on IMBD
Snake Dick Review
The Director Reel
David on IMBD

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EPISODE CREDITS:
If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.
He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.
Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com
30 min
November 16, 2020135: Mindful Money with Jonathan DeYoe
Punk Rock HR Episode 135:
I’ve got a book coming out in January and there’s a chapter in there all about money. There are some key themes in it that I’ve learned from friends. These include tips like budget, pay yourself first, and, more importantly, that debt is the single biggest thing that can hold you back, both personally and professionally.
Obviously, money is messy. That’s why I have an expert on today’s show to help us sort through the basic things that we need to do to live simply and with a little bit of joy while managing our wealth. Jonathan DeYoe is a bestselling author, speaker, and the founder and CEO of Mindful Money. However, he’s really a financial literacy fanatic. Jonathan is both a money manager and Buddhist scholar and his book has really had an impact on me.
Maybe you have a great relationship with your cash. Or maybe you’re like me and spend more than you earn. Whatever the case, I know you’re going to enjoy this conversation. So, tune in to hear my discussion with Jonathan DeYoe.
In this episode you’ll hear:
Jonathan’s origin story.
The similarities and connections between money and religion.
Why so many of us have a weird relationship with money.
Who his book is for and some important lessons that are in it.
What to do if you’re struggling to do the best you can with whatever money you have.
How he educates people on ownership when it comes to finances.
The three main sections of his book, Mindful Money.
Resources from this episode:
Laurie on Instagram
Laurie on LinkedIn
Read more from Laurie
Work with Laurie
Mindful Money
Jonathan on LinkedIn
Mindful Money: Simple Practices for Reaching Your Financial Goals and Increasing Your Happiness Dividend

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EPISODE CREDITS:
If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.
He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.
Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com
29 min
November 09, 2020134: Learning and Leadership with Heidi Spirgi
Punk Rock HR Episode 134:
Today’s guest is Heidi Spirgi. She is the Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Cornerstone On Demand, an HR technology company. Heidi has done a little bit of everything, but the common thread of her career has been helping organizations to unlock the best of their employees through emerging practices and programs, building cultures that ensure people can be the best version of themselves at work, and leveraging technology to do all of that.
Heidi is someone who I admire and look to in real life as well as on social media. Whenever there’s a new tool, trend, or something that’s gotten a lot of hype, I’ll know it’s real if Heidi buys into it.
Our conversation today touches on all the good stuff: leadership, growth, learning, development, and what it’s like to be human at a time where it’s crazy even to be alive. If you’re wondering how to be there for your workforce and, really, be there for yourself, sit back and enjoy this conversation with Heidi Spirgi.
In this episode you’ll hear:
What it’s like to be employed in 2020 for Heidi.
How organizations need to change in order to prevent employees from reaching a breaking point.
How she, as an executive and a leader, shows that she’s an employee, too.
Why self-leadership is such an important emerging skill.
How to manage zoom fatigue for our teams.
How Heidi has seen remote work change over the past 6 months.
How organizations can be a force for change and do some good in the world.
Resources from this episode:
Laurie on Instagram
Laurie on LinkedIn
Read more from Laurie
Work with Laurie
Cornerstone Cares
Heidi on Twitter
Heidi on LinkedIn

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EPISODE CREDITS:
If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.
He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.
Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com
33 min

About Punk Rock HR

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Welcome to the Punk Rock HR Podcast, hosted by the influential and unconventional Laurie Ruettimann. This podcast breaks away from the traditional constraints of the HR world to bring you candid and compelling conversations with some of the most disruptive and innovative minds in the business. Each episode, Laurie dives deep into critical topics surrounding the real world of work, exploring the modern workplace's nuances, and challenging the status quo of HR.