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In this episode of SpeakEasy HR, I welcome Marques Ogden—former NFL player, keynote speaker, business coach, and host of the globally ranked Get Authentic with Marques Ogden podcast. Marques shares his remarkable journey from achieving a multi-million-dollar NFL career to losing everything in just 90 days, and the lessons he learned about resilience, accountability, and rebuilding along the way.

Together, we explore what it means to thrive through the eye of the storm, whether you're facing professional setbacks, organizational change, leadership challenges, or personal adversity. Marques discusses the importance of mastering the fundamentals, staying authentic, embracing accountability, and maintaining a growth mindset when circumstances are at their most difficult.

Whether you're a leader, HR professional, business owner, or someone navigating a difficult season, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable insights to help you move forward with confidence.

Tune in for an authentic and powerful discussion on leadership, perseverance, and thriving when life doesn't go according to plan. This is a must listen!

To learn more about Marques and his work, visit https://marquesogden.com/

What does the future of employee experience look like in a world increasingly driven by technology and AI?

According to this week's guest, Alicia Ostermeier, it's more human than ever.
In this episode, we discuss why connection, empathy, trust, and belonging are becoming the true differentiators for organizations looking to attract, engage, and retain talent. From leadership and culture to employee well-being and workplace relationships, they explore how organizations can create experiences that put people first while preparing for the future of work.
If you're passionate about building workplaces where employees can thrive, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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For years, professionals have blamed the LinkedIn algorithm for low engagement, limited visibility, and missed opportunities. But what if the algorithm isn't the problem anymore?
In this episode, I sit down with LinkedIn strategist, executive branding expert, and founder of TNT Brand Strategist, Kevin Turner, to challenge one of the biggest myths on the platform today.
Drawing from more than 20 years of experience, over 7,000 optimized LinkedIn profiles, and insights gained as a LinkedIn Beta Tester since 2007, Kevin explains why visibility today is less about beating the algorithm and more about sending the right signal.
Together, we explored how leaders can strengthen their personal brand, improve discoverability, position themselves for new opportunities, and become easier to find, understand, trust, and recommend. Whether you're an executive, HR leader, business owner, job seeker, or aspiring thought leader, this conversation will help you rethink how you show up online and why clarity may be more important than content.
If your expertise is stronger than your visibility, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

What if the problem isn’t Monday… but the culture we’ve created around work?
In this episode, I sit down with Mary Baird — Employee Experience strategist, leadership expert, and author of Squash the Sunday Scaries — to unpack why so many professionals feel anxious, burned out, and disconnected before the workweek even begins.
We dive into:
1. Why trust is disappearing in the workplace
2. The hidden causes of burnout and disengagement
3. How leaders can rebuild culture and connection
4. Practical ways to improve employee experience immediately
5. The future of AI, leadership, and workplace wellbeing
If you’ve ever felt drained on Sunday night, struggled with burnout, or wanted to build a healthier workplace culture — this episode is for you.
Honest conversation. Practical insights. Real solutions for the modern workforce.

In this upcoming episode, we’re joined by Andrea Adams, founder of The HR Hub and host of Canada’s largest HR-focused YouTube channel. With more than 20 years of HR experience, Andrea has worked with organizations through some of their most challenging workplace moments — and she’s learned that many of those crises are preventable when leaders focus on the human side of work.
Our conversation centers on “Navigating Change Fatigue in the Workplace” — a topic impacting organizations everywhere as teams continue to adapt to constant shifts in leadership, technology, expectations, and workplace culture.
Andrea shares practical insights on why employees are feeling overwhelmed, how leaders can recognize the signs of change fatigue before it becomes burnout, and what organizations can do to create healthier, more sustainable workplaces. We also discuss the importance of communication, trust, and building systems that support people instead of exhausting them.
This episode is packed with thoughtful leadership advice for HR professionals, managers, and anyone trying to lead people well during times of uncertainty and change.

To find her work on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andreaadamshr

In this episode of SpeakEasy HR, we sit down with Willie Wibert—an engaging, hands-on leader known for building strong relationships, developing talent, and driving meaningful employee growth—to explore what it really means to lead with alignment instead of reaction.
Willie brings a practical and people-first perspective to leadership, grounded in experience across training, engagement, and development. Together, the conversation unpacks how leaders can move beyond reactive decision-making and instead anchor themselves in purpose, values, and intentional action.
Willie also shares his approach to developing people, championing new initiatives, and holding high expectations while creating space for individuals to grow and succeed.
If you’re looking to lead with more intention, elevate your impact, and create a culture that moves beyond reaction—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, we sit down with James "JON" Keel to tackle a challenge almost every professional faces but few openly admit—LinkedIn can feel like a grind. From inconsistent posting to low engagement and uncertainty around what actually works, the struggle is real.

Jon breaks down why most people get stuck on LinkedIn and, more importantly, how to get unstuck. He shares practical strategies to simplify your approach, clarify your voice, and start showing up with purpose instead of pressure. This conversation dives into building authentic content, creating meaningful connections, and using LinkedIn as a tool for opportunity—not obligation.

We’re going LIVE from the 2026 HR Collaborative with fast-paced 15-minute conversations featuring forward-thinking HR and leadership voices. This morning edition delivers real-time insights from the event floor—quick hits, big ideas, and practical takeaways you can use right away.

Morning LIVE Guest Lineup: