The Full Circle Leader

When you think of progressive, future-focused people strategies, state government probably doesn’t come to mind. However, wait until you hear what this week’s guest on Being [at Work] is up to. 

Britni Saunders is the Director of the Indiana State Personnel Department (SPD) - and a proud Hoosier. She was appointed to her position by the Governor of Indiana, Eric Holcomb, to align with his initiative of taking Indiana to the next level. 

Her mission at SPD? Transform the employee experience for 30,000 employees statewide. 

Hear why Britni continues to raise her hand when it comes to providing people solutions to business problems. 

• Connect with Britni
• Learn more about the Indiana State Personnel Department 
• Connect with Andrea 
• Learn more about HRD Advisory Group

Did you know that women control 85% of national spending? And yet, women earn 20% less than men. Today's guest on Being [at Work] is on a mission to change that.

Jill Trimmel is the President and Owner of Artrip Solutions and the creator of iwillclosethegap.com, an initiative to empower those who want an active role in creating gender diversity and equality.

After multiple promotions, yet remaining as the only woman at the table in a male-dominated industry, Jill reflected on her career journey and knew she had to do something. In this episode, you'll hear Jill's pivotal moment when she asked herself, 'What have I changed?'

Hear why Jill felt compelled to drive change, and how she pushes back her fears to continue the mission for pay equality.

• Connect with Jill
• Check out iwillclosethegap.com
• Connect with Andrea
• Learn more about HRD Advisory Group

Did you know that women control 85% of national spending? And yet, women earn 20% less than men. Today’s guest on Being [at Work] is on a mission to change that. 

Jill Trimmel is the President and Owner of Artrip Solutions and the creator of iwillclosethegap.com, an initiative to empower those who want an active role in creating gender diversity and equality. 

After multiple promotions, yet remaining as the only woman at the table in a male-dominated industry, Jill reflected on her career journey and knew she had to do something. In this episode, you’ll hear Jill’s pivotal moment when she asked herself, ‘What have I changed?’ 

Hear why Jill felt compelled to drive change, and how she pushes back her fears to continue the mission for pay equality. 

• Connect with Jill 
• Check out iwillclosethegap.com 
• Connect with Andrea 
• Learn more about HRD Advisory Group

Imagine the challenge of starting your life over in a new country [on a new continent!]

Maia Siprashvili-Lee is the Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Supplier Diversity at the Indiana Department of Administration. She has spent her career in government leadership and moved to the United States from her home country of Georgia in 2013. In Georgia, Maia served as the Deputy Minister of Defense.

In this episode of Being [at Work], you'll hear Maia's story of perseverance through a major life transition - not just on her own, but also with her family.

How can you change your inner world throughout exciting AND challenging moments? You'll want to hear Maia's advice.

• Connect with Maia
• Learn more about the Indiana Department of Administration
• Connect with Andrea
• Learn more about HRD Advisory Group

Imagine the challenge of starting your life over in a new country [on a new continent!]

Maia Siprashvili-Lee is the Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Supplier Diversity at the Indiana Department of Administration. She has spent her career in government leadership and moved to the United States from her home country of Georgia in 2013. In Georgia, Maia served as the Deputy Minister of Defense. 

In this episode of Being [at Work], you’ll hear Maia’s story of perseverance through a major life transition - not just on her own, but also with her family. 

How can you change your inner world throughout exciting AND challenging moments? You’ll want to hear Maia’s advice. 

• Connect with Maia 
• Learn more about the Indiana Department of Administration 
• Connect with Andrea 
• Learn more about HRD Advisory Group

Jim Kouzes is a bestselling author, an award-winning speaker and, according to the Wall Street Journal, one of the 12 best executive educators in the United States.

He is also the co-author of The Leadership Challenge, which is named one of the 100 best business books of all time. Jim and his co-author Barry Posner are currently working on the seventh edition of this book.

A highly-regarded leadership scholar and an experienced executive, Jim believes that the best leaders are the best learners.

In this episode, you'll hear the story behind the creation of The Leadership Challenge as Jim digs into his leadership research, plus shares his personal leadership insights.

• Connect with Jim: Email him at [email protected]
• Check out The Leadership Challenge book
• Connect with Andrea
• Learn more about HRD Advisory Group

Jim Kouzes is a bestselling author, an award-winning speaker and, according to the Wall Street Journal, one of the 12 best executive educators in the United States. 

He is also the co-author of The Leadership Challenge, which is named one of the 100 best business books of all time. Jim and his co-author Barry Posner are currently working on the seventh edition of this book. 

A highly-regarded leadership scholar and an experienced executive, Jim believes that the best leaders are the best learners. 

In this episode, you’ll hear the story behind the creation of The Leadership Challenge as Jim digs into his leadership research, plus shares his personal leadership insights. 

• Connect with Jim: Email him at [email protected]
• Check out The Leadership Challenge book
• Connect with Andrea 
• Learn more about HRD Advisory Group

"What's the worst that could happen?"

This is a question that Patty Hatter, SVP Global Customer Services at Palo Alto Networks, frequently asks herself.

Patty isn't afraid to take the unfamiliar path. Throughout her career, she's experienced all different types of roles from operations to tech startups to for-profit board positions.

The theme of simply figuring it out has been with her during all of this, and it's led her to take some big leaps.

How does resiliency play a role in taking these leaps? Check out Patty's inspiring story.

• Connect with Patty
• Follow Patty on Twitter: @pattyhatter
• Learn more about Palo Alto Networks
• Connect with Andrea
• Learn more about HRD Advisory Group

“What’s the worst that could happen?”

This is a question that Patty Hatter, SVP Global Customer Services at Palo Alto Networks, frequently asks herself.  

Patty isn’t afraid to take the unfamiliar path. Throughout her career, she’s experienced all different types of roles from operations to tech startups to for-profit board positions. 

The theme of simply figuring it out has been with her during all of this, and it’s led her to take some big leaps. 

How does resiliency play a role in taking these leaps? Check out Patty’s inspiring story. 

• Connect with Patty
• Follow Patty on Twitter: @pattyhatter
• Learn more about Palo Alto Networks
• Connect with Andrea 
• Learn more about HRD Advisory Group

You never know where your path is going to lead. That's one of the key themes from this Being [at Work] episode with Melissa Davis.

Melissa is the President of BSA LifeStructures, a design firm that creates inspired solutions to improve lives, and she's incredibly passionate about the impact BSA has on so many people.

She believes if you do work that you love and be the best that you can be, everything else will fall into place and align.

You'll want to hear Melissa's story, and why she stresses to never be afraid of doing what works for YOU and your journey. Listen in.

• Connect with Melissa
• Learn more about BSA LifeStructures
• Connect with Andrea
• Learn more about HRD Advisory Group