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SpeakEasy HR

SpeakEasy HR

By: WRKdefined Podcast Network
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An unfiltered, uncut, and authentic blend of real HR talk, business challenges, and workplace solutions—served up SpeakEasy style. Join me LIVE on LinkedIn and YouTube for raw, insightful conversations tackling both the easy and tough topics shaping HR and the workplace today. What Makes SpeakEasy HR Different? My guests bring passion, authenticity, and deep expertise, sharing powerful personal stories and game-changing insights from their careers. Each episode is packed with real-world advice designed to challenge perspectives, spark ideas, and inspire action. Our mission is to deliver compelling, thought-provoking content that challenges the status quo and sparks meaningful discussions within the HR and business communities. We strive to inspire innovation, encourage new perspectives, and empower our audience to think beyond the conventional to drive impactful change in their organizations and careers. At SpeakEasy HR, we are committed to igniting action and fostering a community of professionals dedicated to growth, transformation, and continuous improvement.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • 067: Stop Surviving at Work & Let’s Build a Thriving Culture

    067: Stop Surviving at Work & Let’s Build a Thriving Culture
    Mar 30 2026
    In this episode of SpeakEasy HR, we talk with Meghan Hensley, Vice President at Beech Acres Parenting Center, about how organizations can move from a culture where employees are just surviving to one where they are truly thriving.With over 20 years of experience in HR, leadership, and organizational development, Meghan shares practical insights on building authentic leadership, creating real belonging, and shaping cultures where people feel connected, valued, and inspired to bring their best to work every day. If you care about building stronger leaders and workplaces where people can truly flourish, this conversation is packed with ideas you won’t want to miss.
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    55 mins
  • 066: Ignite Your Spark - Choosing Growth Over Comfort in Times of Change

    066: Ignite Your Spark - Choosing Growth Over Comfort in Times of Change
    Mar 23 2026
    n this episode of SpeakEasy HR, we turn up the heat on growth with our Top Shelf Topic: Ignite Your Spark: Choosing Growth Over Comfort in Times of Change featuring keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and mindset coach Todd Bertsch.Change is inevitable—but growth is a choice. Todd shares how individuals and leaders can move beyond comfort zones and embrace the opportunities that come with uncertainty. Drawing from his work as a Mental Fitness (PQ®) Coach, keynote speaker, and host of The BOLT Podcast, Todd explains how strengthening your mindset can help you navigate change with clarity, resilience, and purpose.In this energizing conversation, Todd discusses the power of mental fitness, why listening is one of the most underrated leadership skills, and how creating safe spaces for honest conversations can unlock untapped potential in people and organizations. He also shares practical steps to help leaders and teams shift their mindset, reignite their passion, and pursue meaningful growth—both personally and professionally.If you’re feeling stuck, facing change, or looking to spark new energy in your life or leadership, this episode will challenge you to step beyond comfort and ignite the spark that drives transformation. ⚡ If today sparked something in you. Head to Todd's landing page to download the 30-Day Playbook and take the Spark assessment to see how lit your spark is. You’ll find everything you need to keep the momentum going. https://bit.ly/4s770vQ
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 065: The Powerful Framework To Start Doing Payroll Like a Boss

    065: The Powerful Framework To Start Doing Payroll Like a Boss
    Mar 17 2026
    Payroll isn’t just processing numbers — it’s building trust, culture, and stability inside your organization. In this episode, Tammy shares her powerful framework for elevating payroll from a back-office function to a strategic driver of success. From improving processes and system implementations to solving payroll challenges and mentoring the next generation of payroll pros, she makes the case for why payroll deserves a seat at the leadership table. If you’re ready to see payroll differently — and start doing it like a boss — this episode is for you. New book, "Payroll Like a Boss" drops April 28!
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    51 mins
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