Taylor Wetzel currently serves as the HR Manager at the York Jewish Community Center (JCC), bringing with her a wealth of experience in human resources management. Her career in HR began as a Supervisor at a medical device company, where she demonstrated remarkable resilience and initiative by managing her responsibilities without direct HR leadership guidance for several years.

Throughout her career, Wetzel has built her expertise through a combination of hands-on experience, professional training, and valuable insights gathered from other HR leaders and extensive reading in the field. A significant turning point in her career came with her transition to a real estate company, where she flourished under the mentorship of her first HR Leader. This mentorship proved transformative, not only boosting her professional confidence but also cementing her dedication to the human resources field.

A proud alumna of Shippensburg University, Wetzel makes her home in Pennsylvania with her husband and their two sons, Jamie and Logan. As a full-time working mother, she approaches her career decisions with careful consideration, ensuring that each professional move aligns with her commitment to maintaining an active presence in her children's lives.

Taylor's journey exemplifies the balance of professional growth and personal fulfillment, demonstrating how thoughtful career choices can support both professional advancement and family life. Her progression from navigating HR responsibilities independently to becoming an accomplished HR Manager showcases her dedication to the field and her ability to learn and adapt throughout her career path.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-wetzel-56797931/

Take a leadership journey with Liz Hansen and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading!

Liz Hansen is an Enterprise HCM Consultant with a career foundation rooted in the hospitality vertical. With a Bachelor's Degree in Merchandise Management and Marketing, Liz seamlessly integrates her passion for people with her expertise in optimizing workforce solutions.

Known for her genuine curiosity and interest in understanding people, Liz excels in building meaningful connections and fostering collaborative environments. Her love for people shines through in her dedication to crafting tailored solutions that prioritize employee well-being and organizational success.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Liz channels her energy into volunteering for causes close to her heart, particularly those focused on underprivileged youth, animal welfare, and homelessness. Her commitment to making a positive impact extends from the boardroom to the community, embodying her belief in the power of compassion and service.

Amidst her diverse interests and commitments, Liz finds grounding and joy in her role as a devoted wife of 22 years, as well as in the companionship of her two beloved dogs, and her love for exploring the great outdoors.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-hansen/

Take a leadership journey with Laura MacDonald and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading!

Ms. MacDonald, Vice President of Training & Marketing, began her career at PRG in 2007. From 2007 to 2012, Ms. MacDonald served in multiple on-site property management roles such as Manager in Training, Regional Training Coordinator, and Property Manager. 

In 2012, Ms. MacDonald was promoted to Digital Marketing Manager for the entire PRG portfolio based at the Home Office in Philadelphia. In 2014, Ms. MacDonald transitioned into the newly created role of Director of Training. In this role, Ms. MacDonald developed a department that is entirely responsible for all company-wide training programs. 

Currently, Ms. MacDonald leads PRGs Training & Marketing Departments.  Additionally, Ms. MacDonald is responsible for overseeing PRGs policies and procedures program, PRGs customer satisfaction program, PRGs learning management software, new hire onboarding, PRGs Subject Matter Expert Programs and ongoing training throughout the PRG portfolio. 

Ms. MacDonald received her BS in Business Management from North Carolina State University. She holds the Certified Apartment Manager credential (CAM) and is a member of the NAAEI faculty. 

When Ms. MacDonald is not training PRGs future leaders, you can find her exploring the great outdoors with her husband, adorable daughter, and their dog, Parker.

Take a leadership journey with Sara Feister and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading!

Sara Feister, PHR, is the Human Resources Director at Oshtemo Charter Township and the Vice President of the Kalamazoo Human Resources Management Association. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Western Michigan University and has been in HR for 10 years. 

Sara is a lifelong resident of Southwest Michigan. Her favorite part of HR is compensation & benefits. Building and maintaining relationships with the employees that she serves is very important to Sara. She enjoys taking time out of each day to check in with as many employees as possible! 

In her free time, you’ll find Sara spending time with her family and her friends. She loves to host get togethers at her home! Sara and her husband Lance have three daughters and currently live in Vicksburg, MI.

Take a leadership journey with Sally Starrfield and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading!

Sally Starrfield, MSA, SPHR, is a traveling Corporate Facilitator and an HR and Educational Consultant based in Durham, North Carolina. She has a passion for fostering a culture of collaboration and diversity.    Sally worked at Duke University for fourteen years, holding positions as the Assistant Director for Academic Affairs at the Talent Identification Program and the Director of Duke Pre-College. Prior to her work in pre-college programs at Duke, Sally served in leadership roles in public schools including as a Middle School Assistant Principal and Facilitative Leadership Trainer for administrators and teachers.  Sally earned a Master’s degree in School Administration from North Carolina State University, a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from HRCI, and a Certificate in Leadership from Duke University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education and Anthropology from Florida State University.   


LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallystarrfield

Take a leadership journey with Angela Champ and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading!

Angela brings 20+ years of senior and executive leadership in diverse industries to help professionals and organizations prosper and excel.

Work does not need to be a 4-letter word! Strong leaders and strong cultures create environments that make people want to jump out of bed in the morning to get to work. Sound like the type of leader you’d like to be, and the type of culture you’d like to create? Angela can help you achieve your best potential.

Whether you are seeking a speaker for your conference or event, organizing a workshop to upgrade your skills, looking for coaching to accelerate your career or to impact a culture shift in your company, or need consulting support for mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, or strategy design, Angela will work with you and your team to help you reach your best potential.

Website:  https://www.angelachamp.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelachamp/

Take a leadership journey with Luke Whitburn and I as he shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading!

Luke's career has been shaped by his entrepreneurial spirit, taking risks, stretching assignments across multiple lanes, and seeing opportunities where others have not.   Over the last 2 decades, Luke has executed regional and national projects, executing strategic and tactical operations - with emphases and playbook in recruitment, ambassadorship, PR, marketing, and technology, fixing and leveling up teams and operations, all of which have resulted in the expansion of the business into new markets, executive account acquisitions and the hiring hundreds of people annually from the C- Suite to front line employees.

Luke is humbled by the success he has learned from mentors, invaluable lessons about excellence, professionalism, management, ethics, and trust while building and growing high-performing teams and business units, getting things done, all while consistently creating value.  

Key Accomplishments: 
•40 under 40 Award Recipient  
•UW-Oshkosh Outstanding Alumni Award 5 out of 80,000
•Manpower $3MM Largest Acquisition Club
•Randstad Leader of Growth Award 
•Canon USA 1 Million Printers Sold Team Award

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lwhitburn

Take a leadership journey with Winn Claybaugh and I as he shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading!

Winn Claybaugh is the author of Be Nice (Or Else!); the host of MASTERS Podcast
Club, a popular beauty-industry podcast series with over 1 million downloads; and “one
of the best motivational speakers in the country,” according to CNN’s Larry King, who
wrote the foreword for Winn’s book. A national speaker for major corporations, Winn
has helped thousands of businesses build their brands and create successful working
cultures.

His clients include Southwest Airlines, Hyatt Hotels, the Irvine Company, Vidal
Sassoon, Entertainment Tonight, Mattel, For Rent magazine, and many others. Winn’s
numerous awards and accolades include the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor,
which recognizes individuals who have made it their mission to share their knowledge,
courage, compassion, talents, and generosity with those less fortunate.

A business owner for more than 38 years with over 16,000 people in his organization, Winn is the founder, co-owner, and dean of hair care giant Paul Mitchell’s school division. Recognizing his immense contributions to that industry, American Salon named Winn one of the five “Industry Leaders Who Helped Revolutionize Education.” For his leadership of the Paul Mitchell Schools’ annual FUNraising campaign, which has
donated countless volunteer hours and raised more than $22 million for multiple
charitable organizations, Winn has been honored with Friendly House’s Humanitarian of the Year award, Thirst Project’s Vision Award, and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking’s (Cast) Visionary Leadership Award.

Links:
www.winnclaybaugh.com
www.masterspodcastclub.com
YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/winnclaybaugh
www.paulmitchell.edu
www.paulmitchellschoolsfunraising.org
Facebook: @WinnClaybaughpage
Twitter, Instagram, Clubhouse: @ WinnClaybaugh

Take a leadership journey with Jeff Hillen and I as he shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading!

Jeff was born in Lancaster, PA, and attended Shippensburg University. He has always believed in building strong relationships with people and focusing on their needs. While in high school, Jeff gained experience selling candles door to door and worked his summers in college by "shoe leather marketing". The stories and experiences has allowed him to help others. What separates Jeff's ability to succeed is his dedication to a process of consistency and follow-up. Also, empathy is a trait that allows him to be customer-centric.

Jeff loves life and makes the best of every situation!

Links:
Podcast: Selling Stories Podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyhillen/
Website: https://warehousebuyersclub.com/

Take a leadership journey with Petra Velzeboer and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading!

Petra Velzeboer is a renowned mental health expert, TedX speaker, author, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL.

Her passion for creating psychologically safe spaces can be traced back to her unique background, having been raised in a notorious cult and struggling to find her place in the world. A series of life altering events led her to pursue a career as a psychotherapist so that she could help others.

Links:
Website: https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/