WaveMakers

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Brought to you by Corner Office Consultants a boutique recruiting firm reimagining what real career support looks like inside the Workday® ecosystem for over 13 years.

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The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

WaveMakers episodes:

June 23, 2026 Standing Out in the Workday Market: Personal Brand, Purpose, and Reset | Tony Velasquez
Tony Velasquez joins WaveMakers to talk about standing out in the Workday market, building a personal brand that people actually remember, using AI without sounding like everyone else, and resetting so each client, project, or season of work gets your best.
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47min
May 05, 2026 Why Technical Expertise Isn’t Enough in Workday Careers | Dr. Mickey Parsons
Most people do not stall because they lack technical skill.
They stall because they never build what comes next.
This episode breaks down why strong performers plateau, why great ICs often fail as managers, and why leadership starts long before the title.
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47min
March 31, 2026 What “Techno-Functional” Really Means in Workday Careers | Shannon Whitley
There’s a growing expectation in the Workday ecosystem that one person can do everything; functional, technical, and everything in between. In this episode, Shannon Whitley breaks down what “techno-functional” actually means and why it’s not about doing more, but understanding more. From inflated job descriptions to burnout and the pressure to “do more with less,” this conversation challenges what people think matters in Workday careers and what actually does. Follow ⁠Shannon Whitley on LinkedIn⁠, where he shares insights on all things Workday. Explore ⁠WD Sidekick⁠, his free tool for organizing Workday resources and bookmarks. Read ⁠his perspective⁠ […]
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46min
February 26, 2026 The Workday Reckoning: What Comes Next with Melissa Chonka
Workday is in a different phase. It’s no longer just refining modules. It’s building a platform. It’s acquiring. It’s expanding partnerships. It’s leaning hard into AI. What does that mean for all of us in the ecosystem?
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53min
December 01, 2025 Rewrites, Rebuilds, and Reality Checks: Greg Laney on Workday Implementations, Better Data, and Smarter Decisions
Workday pros know this truth better than anyone: the system is never just the system. It’s the people, the processes, the structure underneath it… and the decisions that either make it sing or make it break. In this episode of WaveMakers, we sit down with someone who’s lived every side of that equation. Greg Laney has one of the most multidimensional careers in our ecosystem — recruiting, compensation, HRIS, analytics, teaching, global leadership, and now author of a storytelling-driven book about HRIS implementation. He’s also one of the earliest Workday adopters, back when documentation was thin and “best practices” mostly […]
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44min
October 23, 2025 The Real Work After Go-Live: Roadmaps, Relationships, and Results with Tara Rucker
Most Workday programs don’t fail because of configuration, they fail because they lose direction after go-live. In this episode of WaveMakers, we sit down with Tara Rucker, a Workday leader with more than 13 years of experience across customers, partners, and global HR teams. Tara has built her career helping organizations move from reactive to strategic; transforming “stuck and stale” systems into scalable, people-driven programs. She shares what she’s learned about: Building real governance and steering committees that actually work Leading with servant leadership instead of hierarchy Bringing “fresh eyes” to stabilize and optimize Workday platforms Re-engaging employees and leaders […]
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49min
October 08, 2025 Be Seen. Be Real. Building a Workday Career That Gets You Noticed
We talk about why visibility matters for Workday professionals, how to show up online without forcing it, and why your personal brand is now just as important as your Workday certifications. You’ll hear practical tips for building credibility on LinkedIn, creating content that actually connects, and finding confidence in how you present your career.
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48min
September 15, 2025 From Burnout to Breakthrough: Betting on Yourself with Rebecca Brown
What really happens when you bet on yourself and leave the corporate grind behind? In this episode of WaveMakers: Transforming Workday® Careers, we sit down with Rebecca Brown to unpack her first year of independence after a long career inside the Workday ecosystem. From the fear of walking away from “stability” to the freedom of creating her own path, Rebecca shares the honest highs, lows, and surprises of betting on yourself. We talk about: How Workday professionals like Rebecca are navigating career pivots and independence The real risks and rewards of consulting vs. corporate roles What fear, grit, and freedom […]
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48min
September 06, 2025Beyond Stuck – Finding New Options: Part 2 of Navigating Workday Career Changes with Keith Bitikofer
In part two of our conversation with author and coach Keith Bitikofer, we get practical about what it really takes to build a career in the Workday ecosystem. Keith shares how he turned layoffs into new opportunities, why he started writing books, and how simple steps can open doors you didn’t know were there. Along the way, we also uncover a few things about Keith you probably wouldn’t expect.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Opening up new career options in Workday when paths feel closed
Lessons from Keith’s upcoming book Navigating Your Career
How to approach transitions, challenges, and tough decisions with confidence
The importance of community and connection in long-term success
And in our Barrel Rush round, find out fun facts and unexpected insights that reveal a different side of Keith
Whether you’re a Workday professional, contractor, or executive, this episode gives you real stories and practical insight to help you move forward in your career.
Listen in for perspective, encouragement, and fresh ideas to keep your Workday career moving in the right direction.
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27min
September 02, 2025 You Get to Choose: Navigating Workday Career Changes with Keith Bitikofer
In this episode of WaveMakers, hosts Carla Corley and Nicki Uchin welcome Keith Bitikofer, a seasoned Workday consultant, leader, and certified life coach, to discuss career transformation within the Workday ecosystem. Keith shares his journey from technology and operations roles to becoming an independent contractor and coach, emphasizing the importance of personal development and continuous learning. The conversation covers career identity coaching, navigating career pivots, and effectively leveraging AI and technological advancements to stay ahead of the curve. Connect with Keith on Linkedin.
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35min

FAQs about WaveMakers:

How many episodes does WaveMakers have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.