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SpeakEasy HR
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SpeakEasy HR is where raw, uncut, unfiltered conversations meet real-world workplace challenges. It’s HR like you’ve never heard it before—honest, unscripted, and full of practical takeaways. Join me LIVE on LinkedIn and YouTube as we dive into the issues shaping today’s workplace, from the straightforward to the uncomfortable. Nothing is off the table.
Why SpeakEasy HR Stands Out
Each episode features passionate, authentic guests who bring serious expertise and unforgettable stories from the trenches of HR, leadership, and business. Whether you’re an HR pro, a people leader, or just someone who cares about better work cultures, you’ll leave every episode with fresh insights, real strategies, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Our Mission
We’re here to challenge the norm, ask the hard questions, and spark meaningful conversations across the HR and business landscape. SpeakEasy HR is about more than talk—it’s about action. Our goal is to inspire bold thinking, drive real change, and build a community of professionals who are unafraid to lead with purpose, passion, and integrity.
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077: The Algorithm Doesn’t Affect You Anymore , It’s All About Your Signal
For years, professionals have blamed the LinkedIn algorithm for low engagement, limited visibility, and missed opportunities. But what if the algorithm isn't the problem anymore?In this episode, I sit down with LinkedIn strategist, executive branding expert, and founder of TNT Brand Strategist, Kevi...
076: The Real Path to Promotion - What High-Potential Leaders Miss
In this episode of SpeakEasy HR, we sit down with executive coach Sean Olson, a leadership development expert with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, teams, universities, and organizations ranging from Fortune 100 companies to startups. Much of his work has focused on higher educa...
075: How to Squash the Sunday Scaries
What if the problem isn’t Monday… but the culture we’ve created around work?In this episode, I sit down with Mary Baird — Employee Experience strategist, leadership expert, and author of Squash the Sunday Scaries — to unpack why so many professionals feel anxious, burned out, and disconnected before...
074: Navigating Change Fatigue in the Workplace
In this upcoming episode, we’re joined by Andrea Adams, founder of The HR Hub and host of Canada’s largest HR-focused YouTube channel. With more than 20 years of HR experience, Andrea has worked with organizations through some of their most challenging workplace moments — and she’s learned that many...
073: Stop Playing Small - Unlocking Emerging Talent
In this episode, I sit down with Frank Kitchen to talk about “playing small” in today’s workplace and what it really takes to unlock emerging talent. We explore what it actually looks like when high-potential employees hold back, why that happens, and how much of it is driven by the individual versu...
072: Vertical Leadership - Leading from Alignment, Not Reaction
In this episode of SpeakEasy HR, we sit down with Willie Wibert—an engaging, hands-on leader known for building strong relationships, developing talent, and driving meaningful employee growth—to explore what it really means to lead with alignment instead of reaction.Willie brings a practical and peo...
071: The LinkedIn Struggle Is Real—Here’s What to Do
In this episode, we sit down with James "JON" Keel to tackle a challenge almost every professional faces but few openly admit—LinkedIn can feel like a grind. From inconsistent posting to low engagement and uncertainty around what actually works, the struggle is real. Jon breaks down why most people ...
LIVE from 2026 HR Collaborative - Morning Session
We’re going LIVE from the 2026 HR Collaborative with fast-paced 15-minute conversations featuring forward-thinking HR and leadership voices. This morning edition delivers real-time insights from the event floor—quick hits, big ideas, and practical takeaways you can use right away. Morning LIVE Guest...
LIVE from 2026 HR Collaborative - Afternoon Session
We’re going LIVE from the 2026 HR Collaborative with a fast-paced lineup of 15-minute conversations featuring leading HR and leadership voices.This afternoon edition dives into the real challenges leaders are facing today—how to better engage employees, elevate leadership impact, navigate change, an...
070: Making AI Actually Work
AI is everywhere—but making it work inside your organization is where most leaders get stuck. In this episode, Alex Meyer brings a practical, grounded perspective on how to move beyond the hype and actually implement AI in ways that create real business value. As Founder & Partner of Dualis Studio, ...