#RealTalk About the Workplace

My guest this week for the final episode in what I pray has been an encouraging series, is Lee Chambers. Lee is a Workplace Wellbeing Consultant and Environmental Psychologist. In a nutshell, he helps people and companies to perform at optimal levels. What you don't know about him is just how much of a rollercoaster ride is own life has been...enough highs and lows to make your head spin. A perfect guest to conclude this series and provide high doses of inspiration. Connect with Lee on LinkedIn or via essentialise.co.uk  #notokyet   For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/     Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books     Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/    Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/  

My guest this week is Darlene Garcia, Grief Recovery Specialist, Self-love Coach, and Workplace Compassion Consultant. In this interview, Darlene shares a deeply personal story and how it has shaped her work with clients in ways which she could've never imagined. Leveraging her deep HR background and real-life experiences, she helps clients move from 'recovery' to 'discovery'. Learn more about her work at darlenegarcia.org  #notokyet   For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/     Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books     Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/    Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/  

My guest this week is Robin Heart Suttin, Grief Recovery Specialist. Robin's work with those experiencing loss and grief is a wonderful mix of skill and compassion. She understands what it means to hurt, and importantly, what it means to heal in ways that are fully unique to the individual. She draws from her own personal experiences to do this sensitive work, making a difference every single day in the field of mental health. Learn more about her work at robinsuttin.com. #notokyet   For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/     Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books     Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/    Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/  

My guest this week is Miguel Olave, Chief Empathy Teacher, Brand Ambassador and Mental Health Advocate. Miguel understands that many of our colleagues in the workplace are not ok. They are hurting, broken and in despair. Some are dealing with longstanding mental health issues. Others are confronting new battles from the crises swirling around us. He is a true leader and influencer on this topic, giving people permission to hurt and to heal just as he has. #notokyet   For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/     Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books     Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/    Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/    

Many of our colleagues in the workplace are not ok. They are hurting, broken and in despair. Some are dealing with longstanding mental health issues. Others are confronting new battles from the crises swirling around us. With the help of several guests who've been in those 'not ok' places, this series gives people permission to hurt. It reminds us to listen better. And, I pray that it provides a pathway to healing. #notokyet   For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/     Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books     Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/    Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/    

My guest this week is Lauren Williams, Founder of Workplace Harmony, wife, and mom. Lauren's passion for helping companies to shape cultures that cause employees to thrive, is palpable. She's also the host of the podcast, Caffeinated Convos & Horrible Bosses. In this episode we talk shop about some wild 'horrible boss' stories, HR's role and how to successfully ride out the storm. Learn more about Lauren at harmonyworkplace.com    For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/     Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books     Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/    Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/  

In this episode, I welcomed HR leader and author, Monica Wertz. From her darkest periods of despair, alcohol abuse and depression, Monica shared a story that can only be described as God's love. Her journey is real. It's raw. And, it has shaped her purpose and calling to help others, both within and outside of the HR field. Amazing. You can follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram (@luckymonica), and pick up her compelling book, Positioned and Purposed on Amazon.   For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/     Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books     Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/    Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/    

In this Episode, I welcome Shawn Harper to the podcast. A former NFL football player, motivational speaker, businessman, coach and author, Shawn's 'rags-to-riches' story will stir your soul. He helps us to throw off labels and embrace a winning formula...not for success, but for winning! Learn more about this influencer at shawnharper.org and follow him on LinkedIn and Instagram.   For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/     Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books     Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/    Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/

A Google search on Generation Z produces over a billion search results! Their older siblings, Millennials, were similarly obsessed about. What Generation Z (or Zoomers) want from the workplace is more than a laundry list of things from the latest survey. They are bright, clear-eyed and thoughtful...about everything. In this episode, I invited a very special guest to share her perspective...my own daughter. We had a blast!   For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/     Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books     Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/    Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/  

Breaking News: We are ALL aging. But, aging is very different from ageism as my guest, Patti Temple Rocks, reminds us. After 4 decades in the communications industry and the bona fides to show for it, Patti knows what she's talking about. No sugarcoating this topic. We came to do some serious damage to this 'ism'....once and for all. Visit the link below for more on Patti's book and how to partner with her. pattitemplerocks.com  imnotdone.rocks    For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/     Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books     Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/    Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/  

This year has felt like a big punch in the face, hasn't it? No sooner had we all finished singing Auld Lang Syne did we enter a global pandemic, followed by unrelenting unrest. But, there are still some things that we CAN control, such as your workplace experience. How you view your career and your 'what's next' could be the difference between extreme joy and soul-crushing misery. In this episode, I've invited Elatia Abate, entrepreneur, educator and strategist in the spaces of the future of work and digital transformation to help you navigate these waters. What an inspiration she is! Visit elatiaabate.com for more information.   For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/     Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books     Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/    Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/  

Relationships are difficult at times. There are people in our lives who can either make us better, or bitter. A managerial relationship is especially vulnerable to challenges. Sometimes those challenges boil over and that manager can be described as a 'nightmare.' But, what if that 'nightmare' is really your opportunity to get to the next level? Are you ready to hear how? In this episode, I use my own story, break down the issues in living color and challenge people to put a new spin on an old issue. It's chock full of solutions for direct reports and companies alike.      For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/     Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books     Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/    Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/ 

According to the Workplace Bullying Institute 19% of adult Americans are bullied in the workplace, with over 60 million workers somehow affected. Bullying is a cancer that needs to be pulled out by its root. In my book, Tough As Nails: Finding Your Voice as a Woman in the Workplace, I discuss bullying called by another name: mean-girl cultures. Regardless of what you call it and who the perpetrator is, it's a serious problem. In this Podcast, I've invited someone whose career is dedicated to tackling workplace bullying to dissect this issue and offer solutions. Matt Paknis is a senior management consultant, author, former football player and former assistant coach at Penn State under Joe Paterno. Contact him at mattpaknis.com for more information. 

While world events rage around us, it's very tempting to put our ambitions and goals on a shelf somewhere. We think, 'now's not the time.' NOW is precisely when the business world needs your talents. But, are you prepared for whatever's next in your career? What if you raised your hand for the promotion and didn't get it? Why not? Now what? I'll answer these questions and more as I prepare you to strategically step into your next level.

In this Episode, I tackle ways to balance your sense of authenticity with workplace dynamics. We can't keep the mask on forever! The fact is that people have a variety of thoughts and perspectives, as well as an innate desire to express them. In this episode, I've invited the fabulous Veronica Owusu, Personal Growth Coach, to share her insights on being true to ourselves, even in a workplace which may demand more conformity. Visit Veronica, aka #VPowerCoach at vpowercoaching.com   

Why is the word 'love' so off limits in work settings? I'm not talking about anything inappropriate! I'm talking about being human. Now more than ever, we need love to get through the madness around us. So, how do we demonstrate this emotion in the workplace, exactly? In this podcast, I walk us through ways to show up with more humanity. 

Sadly, there are literally millions of people out of work due to the COVID-19 crisis. People are in pain and need help navigating this rough patch. People also need hope to replace fear. In this podcast, I share actionable strategies as well as big doses of hope and encouragement to weather the storm from a job loss. 

YOU have a unique voice that your company, business and the whole world need to hear! In the workplace, you may have to work harder to find that voice and use it, but it is possible. If you don't, you're robbing the rest of us of your talents and gifts. In this podcast, I share some of my personal story and hard-earned lessons on the importance of finding, and using, my voice.   For more help wgninhr-consulting.com/     Finding Your Voice joannerencher.com/books     Follow me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/    Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/joannerencher/