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October 26 Episode 129: The Power of the Pause: Leading with Discernment in a Fast-Paced World
Jason A. Hunt is a leadership speaker, author, and thought leader who helps leaders slow down, see clearly, and choose better under pressure so they create bigger impact and more influence when it matters most. He has worked with more than 35,000 leaders across organizations large and small, equipping them to move beyond authority into influence that actually sticks. Jason’s journey began at 19, leading a church group of 100 people in outer Siberia.
Guest:
Jason A. Hunt | Leadership Keynote Speaker | Author of The Discernment Path® | Helping leaders choose better under pressure
LinkedIn
Website
Hosts:
Jay Olson | Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/
Lena Scullard | Professional Speaker, Facilitator, Program Designer, and Consultant | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenascullard/

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Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels.
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58 min
October 13 Episode 128: Investing in the Stock of you!
Being a Wealth Advisor is not just a career for Stacy Kupsky, it’s a deep privilege. Her passion in life is to see families, business owners, executives, and women in leadership win with money. She believes that money is a tool for stability, freedom, and ultimately impact.
Stacy works with clients to articulate their financial priorities, deliver strategies centered in their values, and curate their legacy. Her goal is to empower clients by providing
customized planning, well-formulated and tax-advantageous advice, and a dependable process. Stacy works alongside high-net worth individuals and families to help address uncertainty, navigate the stages of life, and build wealth with intention through vision-centric conversation.
Stacy is currently the co-founder and Vice President at Wayzata Bay Private Wealth Management.
Early in her career, Stacy worked within small businesses before transitioning to the world of finance at Northwestern Mutual in 2011. For nearly 8 years, she worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. In 2022 her team moved independent – bringing an elevated scope of service and greater autonomy to their clients.
Stacy’s heart to help people extends to the broader community. She’s an active member of non-profits and enjoys paying it forward in the arenas of Entrepreneurship and Finance. She has served on board for the National Association of Women Business Owners – MN; since 2022. Stacy has also served within The Wayzata Chamber, on committees since 2015. Stacy enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience on podcasts and stages. A respected community professional in financial services and entrepreneurship, Stacy is regularly booked as a speaker and is open to any new opportunities.
Stacy also seeks to live an active lifestyle which includes hiking, cycling, the arts, reading, and making healthy food. She and her family live in Maple Grove.
Guest:
Stacy Kupsky | Co-Founder and Vice President at Wayzata Bay Private Wealth Management
Contact Info:
LinkedIn
Hosts:
Becky Lauseng | VP of People Ops at Anno.Ai
https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lauseng/
Jay Olson | Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels.
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56 min
October 01 Episode 127: HR Hot Topics: Let's Dig Into the Hard Stuff
Justin Terch is the owner and principal consultant of Terch & Associates Consulting LLC, an independent human resources consulting firm serving employers throughout the upper Midwest and has offices in Duluth and St. Louis Park Minnesota. He is an experienced workplace investigator who conducts independent investigations involving employee misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and other complex employment matters and has extensive experience in partnering with corporate security.
In addition to investigations, Justin advises organizations on employment law compliance, labor relations, executive safety and security, and human resources strategy. Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, his firm helps coordinate executive protection and workplace security where he acts a critical link between human resources and security teams. He also serves as State Director for the Minnesota State Council of SHRM (MNSHRM), supporting the advancement of the human resources profession through leadership and education.
Guest:
Justin Terch | HR, Labor & Employment Advisor @ Terch & Associates Consulting
Contact Info:
Website: Expert Human Resources Management | Terch and Associates
Hosts:
Becky Lauseng | VP of People Ops at Anno.Ai
https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lauseng/
Jay Olson | Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member
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Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXXVI TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.
1 hr 6 min
September 16 Episode 126: When Speaking Up Is Hard: Tackling Workplace Bullying & Misconduct
Dr. Amy Jauman, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, is an HR professional, writer, researcher, and speaker specializing in victim-centered storytelling that fosters empathy, understanding, and meaningful change. As the HR Director for the DNA Doe Project, she applies her background in organizational development to support the volunteers and professionals working to restore names to unidentified individuals. With author Tonia Bales, she co-wrote When You See It: How I Outsmarted and Outlasted Dirty John, a narrative offering clarity and encouragement for those entangled in complex legal systems and deceptive relationships. In addition to her ghostwriting projects, she has authored several HR textbooks, eBooks, and articles.
Amy has a master’s degree in experiential education from Minnesota State University, Mankato, a doctorate in organization development from the University of St. Thomas, and a graduate certificate in crime analysis from Boston University. In addition to her HR certifications, she is also a certified trauma-informed coach.
Guest:
Dr. Amy Jauman, SHRM-SCP, GPHR

Contact info:
LinkedIn: Amy Jauman, Ed.D., LEAF, SHRM-SCP, GPHR | LinkedIn

Hosts:
Becky Lauseng - https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lauseng/
Jay Olson | Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member
Attend a TCSHRM Event
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXXVI TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.
58 min
September 02 Episode 125: The Gift of Volunteering - How Giving Back Becomes Growing Forward
Susie Heaver is a Human Resource professional with 25 years of experience possessing a diverse skillset including program management, recruiting, training, and overall human resource functions. A highly effective communicator with proven ability to build long term relationships with internal and external clients by establishing a high level of confidence and trust.
Susie has been with Ernst & Young (EY) for 7 years and works on the Contingent Workforce Solutions team as a Program Manager. She works with engagement teams to find the best path to bring contractors onto their projects.
Susie and her husband Brian live in Shakopee with their 3 boys: Gavin (15), Preston (12), and Grayson (9). The boys keep Susie and Brian busy being active in many sports including hockey, football, track and field, and soccer.
Guest:
Susie Heaver | US Contingent Workforce Solutions Program Manager at EY
LinkedIn
TCSHRM Volunteer Page
Hosts:
Jay Olson | Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/
Lena Scullard | Professional Speaker, Facilitator, Program Designer, and Consultant | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenascullard/

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member
Attend a TCSHRM Event
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXXVI TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.
53 min
August 05 Episode 124: Insights on the Job Search and Surviving Unemployment
Born and raised in Minnesota, Ed Kashmarek received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Minnesota and an MBA in Finance from the Carlson School of Management. He was an economist with Wells Fargo for 10 years, working under the direction of Dr. Sung Won Sohn, Dr. Michael Swanson, Dr. Scott Anderson and Dr. Eugenio Aleman. Ed says his job was like getting paid to go to school! Ed’s commentary has appeared in ABC News, The Denver Business Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Oregonian and The Star Tribune. He was also recently a guest on AM 1280 radio to talk about economics and politics. While looking for a job during the pandemic, Ed launched his own podcast to discuss the economy and the pandemic. He even took a couple online courses to learn more about epidemiology to better discuss the COVID-19 virus. Ed is now considering launching his own unemployment consulting business to share what he has learned during his job search and to help other people get through unemployment.

When he’s not reading, writing or speaking about economics, Ed enjoys writing and playing music, listening to jazz and classical music, biking around the lakes, watching sports, watching movies, reading books, blogging and getting together with family and friends. Ed is just as passionate about music as he is about economics. He has recorded two jazz CD’s, had several of his songs played on the radio, appeared with two separate bands on the KARE 11 Morning Show and played sax with Minnesota blues legend Big Walter Smith for two years. He once gave an economic presentation in the very same building where he had previously played a gig with Big Walter!

Guest:
Ed Kashmarek
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edkashmarek/
Twitter: https://x.com/EdKashmarek

Hosts:
Lena Scullard | Professional Speaker, Facilitator, Program Designer, and Consultant | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenascullard/
Jay Olson | Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member
Attend a TCSHRM Event
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXXVI TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.
51 min
July 22 Episode 123: Why Influence Is HR's Greatest Superpower
Howie Chan is the founder and chief strategist at The Behavioring Company, applying brand science and influence psychology to change human behavior for good. He has worked with Fortune 100 companies, startups and leaders over the past decade, including a $1.5 billion spinout from Merck. Howie was named the #1 LinkedIn creator worldwide in branding by Favikon in 2024. He also hosts the #1 podcast in applied influence psychology called Influence Anyone. Outside of work, he trains for 100-mile bike rides and maintains an unreasonably high number of spicy condiments. His mission is to help 1 million people share their unique gifts through the power of influence and brand.
Guest:
Howie Chan | Founder and Chief Strategist at the Behavioring Company
Website
LinkedIn
Instagram
Influence Style Quiz
Hosts:
Jay Olson | Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/
Lena Scullard | Professional Speaker, Facilitator, Program Designer, and Consultant | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenascullard/

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member
Attend a TCSHRM Event
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.
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54 min
July 08 Episode 122: The Shift: Accelerating Your Career with Intentional Leadership
🎙️ In this episode of What the HR!, hosts Becky Lauseng and Lena Scullard are joined by Kristin Dean, Chief People & Administrative Officer at Huntress, for an inspiring conversation on intentional leadership and career acceleration.

Kristin Dean leads the company’s global People organization. She partners closely with the executive leadership team to align talent and culture to the operations strategy as the company continues its rapid growth.

Prior to joining Huntress, Kristin served as Chief People Officer at Arctic Wolf, where she spent nearly eight years helping transform the organization from approximately 150 employees into a global cybersecurity leader with more than 3,500 employees. During her tenure, the company grew from roughly $20 million to more than $600 million in annual recurring revenue.

Guest:
Kristin Dean - Kristin Dean | LinkedIn
Email: [email protected]
Website: onthedailywithkristindean.com (executive coaching information)
Instagram: onthedaily_withkd
Hosts:
Becky Lauseng - https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lauseng/
Lena Scullard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenascullard/

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member
Attend a TCSHRM Event
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.
©MMXXVI TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.
47 min
June 17 Episode 121: From What If to How: Rebuilding, Reinventing, and Leading with AI
Jenny Cotie Kangas rebuilt her life from zero after a 2020 injury erased her memory, and built a methodology out of what worked. Now she runs Whiterock Road, a Builder Coach practice for applied AI, where she builds systems alongside clients and teaches them to build the next one. From what if to how.
Guest:
Jenny (JCK) Cotie Kangas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcotie/
Hosts:
Becky Lauseng - https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lauseng/
Jay Olson | Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member
Attend a TCSHRM Event
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.
©MMXXVI TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.
1 hr 2 min
June 03 Episode 120: A Case for Mental Health First Aid
Nicole is the Director of Human Resources at Bauer Design Build, where she leads people strategy with a focus on building people-first workplaces that align culture with business growth. Her work sits at the intersection of culture, operational reality, and mental health, creating environments where people feel seen, supported, and safe to speak up. With experience in highly structured industries and a pivot into construction, she brings a practical, real-world perspective on what actually builds trust in tough, traditional environments, and why presence matters more than programs. Nicole is also a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and passionate mental health advocate who has trained over 40% of her organization in recognizing, responding to, and supporting coworkers in distress. She believes mental health belongs not just in benefits conversations, but as a leadership and operational priority that directly impacts culture, retention, and employee well-being. Beyond HR, Nicole is a proud mom of two (who may or may not cringe at her cheering from the sidelines), the wife of a first responder, a lover of books, sparkles, pastries, and coffee.

Guest:
Nicole Van Heel | Director of Human Resources for Bauer Design Build
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-van-heel/

Contact info:
Email: [email protected]

Host:
Becky Lauseng - https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lauseng/

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member
Attend a TCSHRM Event
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXXIII TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.
52 min

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