This week, I'm amplifying the voice of the remarkable Anthony Howard. Anthony serves as the Founder & CEO of HR Certified and has over two decades of HR expertise across diverse industries. What began as a side venture evolved into his primary focus following profound introspection prompted by a traumatic event that led to a period of depression. Emerging from this ordeal, Anthony birthed HR Certified, dedicating himself to supporting underrepresented HR professionals through SHRM certification while also offering coaching and fostering community. In this episode, we delve into HR Certified and Anthony's experiences as the sole black male in HR within an organization. Reflecting on his extensive career in HR, spanning over two decades, Anthony reveals encountering only one instance where a black manager supervised him. Additionally, Anthony discusses his enthusiasm for the current state of HR and much more. It was an enriching conversation. One of my favourite quotes from Anthony is, "Everyone needs to get uncomfortable to grow." Anthony recommends the following resources: "I'm Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace" by Elizabeth Leiba "Great Place to Work For All: Better for Business, Better for People, Better for the World" by Michael Bush Explore HR Certified at www.gethrcertified.com. Fun fact: In 2023, HR Certified earned recognition as a 🌟 Toplist Company 🌟 in the 2023 U.S. BASA Awards! This episode was sponsored by HRatHeart Consulting Inc. - The HR Safe Space.