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Change at work is constant, yet most organizations still treat it like a one-off event and then wonder why nothing sticks. In this episode, Turiya and Gina talk with Zachary Nunn, CEO of Living Corporate and a long-time change management expert, about what leaders and companies keep getting wrong. They dig into why so many leaders want compliance instead of real change, how "resilience" became code for "just get over it," and what it costs a business when change goes badly. Check out Zach on LinkedIn and learn more about Living Corporate at https://living-corporate.com/. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at [email protected].

It's episode 101 and Gina and Turiya are solo (no guest) for this episode to recap the AMAZING 100th Episode Celebration party they hosted in Chicago on August 25th. Listen in to hear them reflect on this accomplishment, their favorite parts of the event, and what's next for the HR unConfidential brand.  Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at [email protected].

In our 100th episode, we sit down with Aiko Bethea, founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting and author of Anchored, Aligned, Accountable, to talk about the b******t that churns in our workplaces and how to actually transform ourselves and our organizations. We also dig into transformational vs. transactional leadership and what it takes to break free from the indoctrination we've all been conditioned to accept in the workplace. If you're burned out, questioning who you've become, or ready to get anchored, aligned, and accountable, this episode is for you. Get Aiko's book! Learn more about RARE Coaching & Consulting Follow Aiko and RARE Coaching on LinkedIn Our 100th epiosde celebration in Chicago is just days away. We have a few tickets left so grab yours now! Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at [email protected].

Why are talented HR leaders are walking away from their jobs? It's not because they hate their jobs, but perhaps they hate what their jobs have become. Listen as Gina & Turiya talk to Cheryl Baptiste about her recent Substack article about this very topic. They discuss CHRO turnover trends, the invisible scope creep that turns strategic partners into organizational catch-alls, and what it actually feels like to care deeply about your work while watching it become unrecognizable. We also talk about what comes next: Is the HR profession deteriorating or transforming? And what would it take to bring joy back to this work? Check out the article and subscribe to Cheryl's Substack! Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn Tickets are on sale now for our 100th episode in-person celebration! The celebration will take place Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5:30-8PM in Chicago. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at [email protected].

Tickets for our 100th Episode Celebration are now on sale! The event will be held on Tuesday August 25th, 2026 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Tell your friends! Tell your colleagues. The link to purchase tickets can be found via our website, hrunconfidential.com, or by clicking right here to go directly to Eventbrite.

In March, we discussed the alarming exodus of Black women from the workforce with economist, Katica Roy. In this episode we're going deeper into the lived experience behind those numbers. We're joined by Laura Knights, founder of Knights Consulting Group and creator of Black Woman Leading®, to discuss what she's learned from years of running leadership development programs for Black women, how to prioritize healing and mental wellness during unprecedented times, and the power of community and optimistic path forward Black women. Learn more about Laura Knights' consulting services and amazing programs at blackwomanleading.com and knightsconsultinggroup.com. SAVE THE DATE for our 100th episode in-person celebration! The celebration will take place Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5:30-8PM in Chicago. Details on tickets sales are coming soon. Follow HR unConfidential for updates. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at [email protected].

Save the date for the HR unConfidential 100th episode celebration. The celebration will take place Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5:30-8PM in Chicago. Details on tickets sales are coming soon. Follow HR unConfidential for updates.

For the first time ever, five generations are working side by side and early career professionals are entering a workforce shaped by COVID, economic uncertainty, and rapidly shifting norms. In this episode, we talk directly to three young professionals across corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial paths about what work has actually felt like so far. Where were they misled? What makes them stay or leave? And what do leaders and HR need to understand right now? If you want to design workplaces that actually retain the next generation of talent, this conversation is a must-listen. The countdown to our 100th episode is officially on! Follow HR unConfidential for updates about our in-person celebration coming in August 2026. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at [email protected].

Behavioral and personality assessments are everywhere at work but are we actually using them well? In this episode, we're joined by Erich Kurschat, founder of Harmony Insights and DiSC expert, to break down what DiSC really is (and what it's not), how its use has evolved alongside the many changes in the workplace, and why personality frameworks should spark better conversations, not put people in boxes. Learn more about Erich Kurschat and Harmony Insights. Check out the HRHotSeat Community The countdown to our 100th episode is officially on! Follow HR unConfidential for updates about our in-person celebration coming in August 2026. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at [email protected].

In this powerful episode, Turiya and Gina are joined by gender economist, speaker, and founder/CEO of Pipeline to unpack the alarming rise in Black women exiting the U.S. workforce and what it reveals about the state of work today. We explore the data behind the trend, the workplace dynamics driving it, and why this is more than a diversity issue but also a business and economic one. From burnout and bias to policy shifts and leadership blind spots, this conversation challenges organizations to look deeper at who work is really working for. If you care about retention, equity, and the future of the workforce, this episode is a must-listen. Follow Katica Roy on LinkedIn to stay up to date on her research & insights Visit the Pipeline website The countdown to our 100th episode is officially on! Follow HR unConfidential for updates about our in-person celebration coming in August 2026. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at [email protected].

HR is one of the most visible functions at work and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Gina and Turiya are joined by Kim Zubrickas, Chief Human Resources Officer at Carl Buddig & Company, to explore how employees, leaders, and even other HR professionals perceive the function differently. We unpack why HR is often seen as enforcers or policy police, why leaders underutilize HR strategically, and where the profession sometimes holds itself back. Most importantly, we talk about how to close the gap and build more trust, clarity, and impact. Listen in for a candid conversation about the future of HR and the role we all play in shaping it. The countdown to our 100th episode is officially on! Follow HR unConfidential for updates about our in-person celebration coming in August 2026. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at [email protected].

Introverts make up a huge part of the workforce — yet most workplaces are still designed for extroverts. In this episode, we're joined by Jeri Bingham, founder of HushLoudly: Introverts Redefined, to unpack what introversion really is (and isn't), the extra labor introverts often carry at work, and how leaders and HR teams can create environments where both introverts and extroverts thrive. We also explore the intersection of introversion, identity, and equity — and why quiet power is anything but quiet. Listen to Jeri's podcast - Hush Loudly Follow Jeri on LinkedIn Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at [email protected].

In the last episode of 2025, Gina & Turiya reflect on 2025 and share what's on the horizon for HR unConfidential in 2026. Spoiler alert: we'll hit the amazing milestone of our 100th episode in August 2026 and are planning an in-person celebration in the Chicago area. Please let us know your episode ideas for 2026. We'd also love to know if you'd be excited to attend and hang out with us at a 100th episode celebration next year. Check out Gina's business website: HR Imprints Check out Turiya's recent article about our upcoming 100th episode. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at [email protected].

In this very special episode of HR unConfidential, Gina and Turiya sit down in person at a studio in Chicago for an intimate conversation about their recent career trajectory. This informative, sometimes humorous and sometimes rather vulnerable chat offers an insight into what happens when seasoned HR professionals find themselves Open to Work for longer than expected, and how they have been best managing their time in the interim. You won't want to miss this special episode of our podcast. Thank you to all of our listeners. Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12099710/  Email - [email protected]

Facts & figures inform but stories inspire. In this episode, we chat with Jill Pollack, Chief Story Wrangler and founder of StoryStudio Chicago Words for Work, about why storytelling might be HR's most powerful and untapped skill. If you've ever struggled to get others to really understand your message or wondered why your beautifully written HR strategy deck just didn't land, this one's for you. StoryStudio Chicago Word for Work Click here to check out the classes Jill referenced in the episode Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at [email protected].