This week, Ricklyn chats with Joanne Simon-Walters, Head of Human Resources at AeroMD. Joanne is a dynamic speaker, author, human resources, and leadership professional with 20 years of progressive management experience in multiple industries including education, healthcare, information technology, and financial services. In addition, Joanne creates and delivers online leadership training courses and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. with a focus on Agribusiness Leadership within the Caribbean. ...

Today we welcome Erin Dangerfield, Vice President, Human Resources at the Golden State Warriors where she leads the HR, Talent Acquisition and D&I programs for the Golden State Warriors, Chase Center, the Santa Cruz Warriors, the Golden Guardians, and the Warriors Gaming Squad. During her 15-year career in HR, Erin has worked in a variety of industries including wholesale distribution, real estate, agriculture, alternative energy, and now the sports and entertainment industry. Erin is in...

On the show chatting with Ricklyn this week is Melissa Doman, an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, & Mental Health at Work Specialist.  Melissa equips companies, individuals, and leaders to have constructive conversations about mental health in the workplace. Melissa has spoken, presented, and consulted for international, national, and local organizations and Fortune 500 companies across industries and across the globe – including clients like...

This week, Ricklyn chats to Nakisha Hicks, the owner of The ElevateHer, LLC. She is a Career Coach and veteran HR executive who partners with women to guide them in their careers by assisting, equipping and strengthening them to discover their potential. Through her work at The ElevateHer, the women in which she serves have been able to recognize their professional value and worth, taking them from stuck and stalled to new and exciting heights in their careers. In addition to this work,...

This week, Ricklyn chats to Tracie Sponenberg, the Chief People Officer of The Granite Group, a wholesale distributor with nearly fifty locations across New England. She has spent her career working with CEOs to align people & business strategies, working in industries like publishing, health and wellness, and professional services. Formerly a paper-pushing, compliance-driven HR person, she became a people-first business leader several years ago and has since made it a mission to help...

In today’s episode, we chat to Lars Schmidt, Founder of Amplify, Author of the bestselling book, Redefining HR, Podcast Host, and Fast Company contributor. In this episode, we explore: The differences between agency and in-house recruiting and how you can make the transition  The challenges of showing up authentically on social media as an HR professional  The connection between HR and business performance      Connect with our guest:  LinkedIn: Lars Schmidt Twitter: @lars Website:...

In today’s episode, we chat to Rebecca Edwards, a dual senior certified, award-winning HR professional. After 20 years of in-house HR, she launched Infinite HR of Charlotte as a comprehensive HR consulting firm committed to implementing best practices while maintaining the delicate balance between the interests of organizations and their employees. Having successfully navigated within small, medium, and large organizations in corporate, non-profit, and government sectors from coast to coast –...

Today, Ricklyn chats with Tiffany Castagno, CEO of CEPHR, LLC. Tiffany is a transformative HR Curator of Culture. Her why is building more psychologically safe organizations and cultures and stronger leadership to support the people and processes within. They delve into how companies can curate a positive organizational culture and how you as an HR business partner can help leaders engage in curating that culture. Connect with our guest:  LinkedIn: Tiffany Castagno 

My guest on today’s episode is Paul LaLonde, an HR professional with a passion for the nonprofit sector and VP of HR for CEDA of Cook County in Chicago. He believes philosophy is a difference-making pursuit in life and business. Join the conversation as we chat about how philosophy and empathy play a role and how as HR leaders you can influence leadership and decision-makers to make a change. Connect with our guest:  LinkedIn: Paul LaLonde Twitter: @HRPaul49 Blog: HRPhilosopher.com

Join me as I chat with Angelica Patlán, who recently completed a career transition from a 911 dispatcher to a Human Resources Coordinator. We explore why Angelica chose to work in HR, the power of networking and leveraging social media to get your foot in the door, and the questions you should ask at the interview to gain insight into their organizational culture. Connect with our guest:  LinkedIn: Angelica Patlán Listen to her podcast: The Nontraditional Way. Available on Apple and Spotify

My guest today is Tina Marie Wohlfield, Founder and Chief People Strategist at TIMAWO. She is a passionate champion of human resources with over 25 years' experience. Join the conversation as we chat about how you can leverage prior management or transferable skills through certification. Connect with our guest:   LinkedIn: Tina Marie Wohlfield Twitter: @TMWohlfield Tina Marie's book, Stop Collaborate and Listen – Developing Impactful HR Partnerships Through Collaboration is available online.

My guest today is Emily Lawson, certified executive career transitions coach who primarily focuses on helping servant leaders understand how to transition their careers and work with companies that are aligned to their core values. We chat about how being true to yourself can help you target and pursue roles, how to overcome challenges getting leadership buy-in and how to communicate the strategic work that you do. Connect with our guest: LinkedIn: Emily Lawson Website:...

Our guest today, Dr. Tana M. Session is the CEO & Founder of a certified Women Minority Business Enterprise with over 20 years of Human Resources experience. Join us as we chat about the importance of diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace and how to break into HR when you don't have a sponsor. Connect with our guest: Social media: @drtanamsession Pre-order her book, Working While Black: A Woman’s Guide to Stop Being The Best Kept Secret on www.tanamsession.com/products

My guest on this episode is Amy Miller, a tenured technical recruiter in the Seattle area with over 20 years in recruiting and the last eight years in tech between Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. Join the conversation as we chat about how to create a platform for yourself and build a strong consistent brand, how to be more strategic and speak the professional love language of the person you’ll be partnering with. Connect with Amy:    Website: www.recruitinginyogapants.com

Are you an HR professional or an aspiring HR pro? If so, this podcast is for you! Join Ricklyn Woods, a certified HR pro turn resume writer and career coach, as she interviews HR thought leaders, HR professionals from all functions within HR including technology and data analytics, and those in entry-level HR roles. It is her goal to amplify voices in HR by sharing career stories that will inspire aspiring HR professionals and those already in the field.  Launching March 10, 2021.