Energy, Influence and Innovation in the C-Suite
Join Christy Honeycutt for an unfiltered look into the minds of influential leaders as they share their untold stories. If you want to know how top leaders manage their energy, expand their influence and transform vision into action, this is for you. Christy and her guests dive deep into the intersection of leadership, impact and innovation, revealing the practices and mindsets that empower them to show up as their most authentic, effective selves.
At its core, Inside the C-Suite is more than just leadership tactics; it’s about the energetic exchange that drives real influence and change. Whether it's navigating chaos, overcoming adversity or building the resilience to lead with clarity, the podcast uncovers the personal and professional journeys of those who are redefining what it means to lead. If you're ready to go beyond the surface and tap into the deeper currents that shape leadership, this podcast is your invitation to listen, learn and lead differently.
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Energy, Influence and Innovation in the C-Suite
Join Christy Honeycutt for an unfiltered look into the minds of influential leaders as they share their untold stories. If you want to know how top leaders manage their energy, expand their influence and transform vision into action, this is for you. Christy and her guests dive deep into the intersection of leadership, impact and innovation, revealing the practices and mindsets that empower them to show up as their most authentic, effective selves.
At its core, Inside the C-Suite is more than just leadership tactics; it’s about the energetic exchange that drives real influence and change. Whether it's navigating chaos, overcoming adversity or building the resilience to lead with clarity, the podcast uncovers the personal and professional journeys of those who are redefining what it means to lead. If you're ready to go beyond the surface and tap into the deeper currents that shape leadership, this podcast is your invitation to listen, learn and lead differently.
What do you do when you're expected to be the moral compass and the legal expert - and you’re neither a therapist nor a lawyer?
In this real-talk episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Jocelyn King, the founder and CEO of Virgil HR, who went from overwhelmed HR exec to startup founder by asking a simple but powerful question: Isn’t there a better way?
Together, they unpack the messy middle of leadership - where pressure, purpose, and people all collide.
Tune in to hear:
Why Jocelyn swears by grit, grace, and Google (yes, really)
The communication skill that almost derailed her career - and how she turned it into her superpower
The hidden weight of sitting in the C-suite (and how to carry it without crumbling)
What HR leaders are really facing in a post-COVID, multi-state world
And the moment that made her say: If the tool doesn’t exist... I’ll build it myself
Whether you’re leading a team, building something from scratch, or just trying to keep your head above water - this episode is your reminder that there is always a way forward.
And if you can’t find one?
Make one.
Chapters:
00:01:52 - Why HR keeps saying “I’m not a lawyer”
00:02:22 - What grit and resilience really look like in a startup
00:03:44 - The people who shaped Jocelyn’s leadership
00:05:28 - Building a team you can trust
00:05:42 - Leading through chaos without rituals
00:07:12 - Traits that helped Jocelyn succeed
00:08:01 - Turning communication into a leadership superpower
00:09:15 - Jocelyn’s mantra for overcoming obstacles
00:10:22 - What Jocelyn would tell her younger self
00:11:51 - A startup failure that turned into growth
00:15:01 - The biggest compliance issues HR leaders face
00:17:51 - Why HR carries more weight than people realize
00:18:38 - Where to meet Jocelyn at upcoming events
00:19:14 - Jocelyn’s personal outlets and self-care habits
00:22:08 - What makes Virgil HR different
00:22:54 - What no one tells you about the C-suite
| Connect with Us |
Learn more about VirgilHR:
https://virgilhr.com/
Follow Jocelyn King:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynanneking/
(She's the real deal: CEO of VirgilHR, HR Compliance Expert and Technology Innovator, & A Proud Dog Mom)
Meet Jocelyn IRL at Upcoming Conferences:
SHRM Annual Conference - San Diego 2025
HRTech Conference - Las Vegas 2025
Transform (Already attended, but one of her favs!)
HRWest (Already attended, but she may return next year!)
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Inside the C-Suite
Energy, Influence and Innovation in the C-Suite
Join Christy Honeycutt for an unfiltered look into the minds of influential leaders as they share their untold stories. If you want to know how top leaders manage their energy, expand their influence and transform vision into action, this is for you. Christy and her guests dive deep into the intersection of leadership, impact and innovation, revealing the practices and mindsets that empower them to show up as their most authentic, effective selves.
At its core, Inside the C-Suite is more than just leadership tactics; it’s about the energetic exchange that drives real influence and change. Whether it's navigating chaos, overcoming adversity or building the resilience to lead with clarity, the podcast uncovers the personal and professional journeys of those who are redefining what it means to lead. If you're ready to go beyond the surface and tap into the deeper currents that shape leadership, this podcast is your invitation to listen, learn and lead differently.
