Prepare to be motivated and encouraged by business leaders, entrepreneurs and others in the HR world sharing their experiences, knowledge and inspiring people practices!
Managing people in today’s constantly changing work environment is challenging, but one of the most rewarding things you can do. Join your hosts Lori Rilkoff and Lisa Fuller in welcoming their guests from across Canada who know a thing or two about human resource management in today’s workplace. Through friendly conversations, you will get to know those who are making a difference in their organizations and communities through innovative and leading HR practices and research.
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By accessing the Podcast, you acknowledge that there is no representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the Podcast. The information, thoughts, opinions, and recommendations discussed in the Podcast are for information only and any reliance on the information provided in the Podcast is done at your own risk. The Podcast is NOT to be considered professional advice.
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Prepare to be motivated and encouraged by business leaders, entrepreneurs and others in the HR world sharing their experiences, knowledge and inspiring people practices!
Managing people in today’s constantly changing work environment is challenging, but one of the most rewarding things you can do. Join your hosts Lori Rilkoff and Lisa Fuller in welcoming their guests from across Canada who know a thing or two about human resource management in today’s workplace. Through friendly conversations, you will get to know those who are making a difference in their organizations and communities through innovative and leading HR practices and research.
By accessing this Podcast, you acknowledge that the contents and design of the Podcast is the property of Talking HR with Lori and Lisa, and protected under relevant legislation. Users of the Podcast may use information contained in the Podcast for personal, non-commercial, and/or educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of the Podcast may be made without the explicit written permission of Talking HR with Lori and Lisa.
Disclaimer
By accessing the Podcast, you acknowledge that there is no representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the Podcast. The information, thoughts, opinions, and recommendations discussed in the Podcast are for information only and any reliance on the information provided in the Podcast is done at your own risk. The Podcast is NOT to be considered professional advice.
Talking HR with Lori and Lisa does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify the information discussed or any products, processes, services, individuals or organizations presented or mentioned in the Podcast. Information from the Podcast should not be interpreted or referenced in a manner which implies consent, approval or endorsement. Any information or opinions of individuals presented in the Podcast, third party materials or content of a third party site referenced in the Podcast, does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the hosts or Talking HR with Lori and Lisa. Talking HR with Lori and Lisa assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information provided or the content provided by individuals, or contained in, third party materials or on third party sites referenced including compliance with applicable laws. Moreover, Talking HR with Lori and Lisa makes no guarantee that the Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
TALKING HR WITH LORI AND LISA, AND ITS HOSTS, EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION/CONTENT PRESENTED IN THE PODCAST.
Jay Sharun is the founder and CEO of the National Collective Bargaining Institute. Jay has negotiated more than 800 collective agreements in a variety of industries. He is a sought-after speaker and trainer and is a CPHR BC & Yukon Award of Excellence recipient for his innovative contributions to labour relations.
Richard and Veronica are committed to elevating their clients and businesses above employment challenges by offering practical expertise and guidance. Understanding that legal issues can be complex and emotionally charged, they leverage their extensive experience to navigate legal situations with fairness, empathy, and respect.
After our summer hiatus, we are back with our podcast and a very special guest! Wayne Porterfield is a dear friend and the owner of the Mindfulness Studio based here in Kamloops. His meditation experience spans over 35 years. Wayne spent five of these years living in a contemporary monastic sanctuary under the spiritual guidance of an ordained Vedic Monk. Throughout Wayne's spiritual journey, he studied eastern mysticism, Buddhist philosophy, Kashmir Shaivism, and Anusara yoga.
For over 27 years, he worked in the areas of finance, training and leadership and employee development and held the position of Director, Human Resources in the corporate world. Wayne has a MSc in Training from Leicester University, is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teaching (500RYT). Drawing from his business and spiritual experience, Wayne works to help individuals create and live a more fulfilling and peaceful life through his teachings, public speaking, and writings. Wayne wrote the book – "The Dance of Dynamic Peace" and helps organizations and individuals with overall wellbeing through meditation, yoga, and mindfulness coaching.
A former London Bobby who brings a thirty-five year career in policing to his role as Senior Partner of Fiore Group Training, Phil has worked extensively in the area of safety in the workplace, particularly in violence prevention and respectful workplace training.
Hamza Khan believes that the future of work is more human, not less. Hamza's mission is to help organizations achieve inclusive and sustainable growth by rehumanizing workplaces. Rather than be reactive to rapidly changing external conditions, successful leaders will embrace a bold "people first" approach to supporting more diverse, engaged, and connected teams in a hybrid environment. And in doing so, they'll unlock the tremendous upside of a loyal, thriving, and innovative workforce. Rehumanizing workplaces is the winning strategy of the future. n believes that the future of work is more human, not less. Hamza's mission is to help organizations achieve inclusive and sustainable growth by rehumanizing workplaces. Rather than be reactive to rapidly changing external conditions, successful leaders will embrace a bold "people first" approach to supporting more diverse, engaged, and connected teams in a hybrid environment. And in doing so, they'll unlock the tremendous upside of a loyal, thriving, and innovative workforce. Rehumanizing workplaces is the winning strategy of the future.
Cheryl is the CEO and Founder of Ounce of Prevention Solutions Inc. (OOPS Inc.) and WIN Workplace Investigator Network Inc. She is a happily retired lawyer and one of the pioneers of workplace investigations in Canada. She has conducted 100’s of investigations, consulted on numerous high-profile cases, and has trained over 1000 investigators in her 25+ year career. Cheryl has had a focus on the prevention of workplace harassment, discrimination, bullying and interpersonal conflict and has worked with hundreds of businesses and organizations across Canada.
Author, professional speaker and facilitator, a master trainer, and athlete. Hugh's training programs and keynote presentations reach over 25,000 people each year. Hugh’s presentations on working smarter and living better are sought after by leading organizations, such as Imperial Oil, Shoppers Drug Mart, Royal Bank of Canada, Telus, United Way, City of Calgary, and the University of BC. Hugh is one of only 50 Certified Professional Speakers in Canada, and one of only 100 Canadian Certified Facilitation Professionals.
Our guest today is making her second appearance on our podcast, bringing her experience as a labour, employment and human-rights lawyer, mediator and arbitrator. In her last visit, Marli shared with us her book, The Mirror Method, which explains how day-to-day leadership, interpersonal dynamics and communication affects the overall health, focus and productivity of the workforce and provides practical action steps for leaders to address workplace dysfunction. The Mirror Method is the basis for the training and consulting services she provides, and is also at the core of her new book “Walking on Eggshells: A Practical Guide to Resolving Conflict at Work and Home”, or as we’ll call it - “the Guide”.
As former leader as VP, Human Resources at BC Lottery Corporation in 2004, Jay-Ann adopted a human and engaged approach to leadership long before it became popular. She has gone on to advance and grow her career across multiple business lines and across industries as a senior executive in the private and public sector, and co-operative financial services ranging from Human Resources, Transformation, and Technology. Jay-Ann is now CEO of Meridian Credit Union and is focused on leveraging Meridian's unique value proposition to transform the business. Meridian is one of the largest financial institutions servicing more than 360,000 members across Canada.
A published author, dedicated educator, and recognized human resource professional, Raeleen is the recipient of the O.C. Tanner Lifetime Achievement Award in HR, and is an award-winning Top 30 HR Professional in Canada. Dr. Manjak has also been presented with the LGMA’s Presidents’ Award for outstanding leadership, volunteerism, and mentorship, and Professional Service Awards in both Innovation and Leadership. This past year, Raeleen also had the great privilege of being inducted into the University of Lethbridge Alumni Honour Society. As a lifelong learner, Raeleen continues to participate in building the next generation of leaders in strategic HR management as Faculty in multiple Schools of Business across Canada.
About the Guest:
Sasja Nieukerk-Chomos is a President of Culture of Service and Leadership with Dynamic Achievement, a consulting firm based in BC specializing in leadership development.
Sasja has consulted and coached in a variety of public and private sector industries, everything from automotive to engineering to banking to healthcare and to tourism! Her areas of expertise include leadership and team development, optimizing peak performance, creating agile and resilient organizational cultures and customer service excellence. Sasja has a Masters Degree in Leadership from Royal Roads University and is a Certified Professional Coach with advanced certification from Marshall Goldsmith’s Stakeholder Centered Coaching process for executives.
Throughout the 37 plus years of his career in BC local and provincial governments, Randy Diehl has been a prominent figure. He was with the City of Kamloops for over 20 years, leading the City’s corporate strategy to become a “Top 100 Organization”.
After his retirement from the City in 2012, he started Diehl Management Consultants based in Kamloops. Since then, Randy has served as an Interim CAO for local governments in the interior of BC and is a Guest Faculty Member for Capilano University – Municipal Training Institute (MATI) for Leadership and CAO Courses. He also is a Guest Lecturer for the Organizations and Management Mentorship Services for the British Columbia Local Government Management Association.
Randy is the author of “Serving with Pride in the Public Eye: A Story about Striving for Success in Local Government”.
In this episode we have been joined by a talent strategist and a company culture expert Steve Cadigan. Savvy in the future of work, Steve is considered a corporate culture guru, bringing winning insights from over thirty years of HR experience with industry titans like Google, Salesforce, The Royal Bank of Scotland, McKinsey, and the BBC, as well as venture capital firms. Steve is well known for leading LinkedIn’s first talent push and building its world-famous culture, and his inspirational keynotes, seminars, and workshops at global conferences and major universities have garnered rave reviews.
Steve is the founder of his own Silicon Valley-based firm, Cadigan Talent Ventures, and the author of an important and timely new book called “WorkQuake: Embracing the Aftershocks of COVID-19 to Create a Better Model of Working”.
Timely decisions in complex situations can be challenging. In this episode, we have been joined by Susanne Biro to explore leadership and decision-making, and how leaders can help their teams through the times of uncertainty.Susanne is a thought leader and a successful executive coach working internationally with executive level leaders. Susanne is also a facilitator, designer, Forbes and CEO Magazine contributor.
Episode resources:
Real Conversations: The Five Questions Worksheet
Join us as we talk about the importance of Presence and Purpose in today's organizations and what leaders, individuals and groups can do, not only in our workplaces, but also in our day-to-day lives to develop ourselves, our communities, and the world in which we live.
For more, see blog posts by Yabome and information on Personal/Social Purpose/Purpose Driven Organizations by HBR, Dan Pink, Robert Quinn and David Cooperider:
https://sldconsulting.org/quilting-global-futures/ (Blog Post-Yabome Gilpin-Jackson)
https://sldconsulting.org/grey-zone-change-calm-leadership-covid-19/ (Blog Post-Yabome Gilpin-Jackson)
https://sldconsulting.org/2019_leading-change/ (Blog Post-Yabome Gilpin-Jackson)
https://hbr.org/2019/11/why-are-we-here and https://hbr.org/2017/09/competing-on-social-purpose (HBR articles on Purpose)
Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit-David Cooperider
Making Purpose Real--Robert Quinn
Purpose--Why We Do What We Do | Daniel Pink
Join us in this episode as we discuss green Human Resources Management and the role of HR in sustainability with John Bratton. John has over 30 years of experience teaching HRM and has co-authored multiple HR books.
Please join us in this episode as we chat with Anthony Ariganello, CEO of CPHR BC & Yukon and CPHR Canada, as he provides insight into economic responses to COVID-19 and the impact on Human Resources.
Today's guest wears many hats - trainer, facilitator, advisor, mediator, arbitrator - and is also the author of The Mirror Method - How to build productive teams by ending workplace dysfunction. Please join us as we chat with Marli Rusen about building respectful, productive and dynamic workplaces!
Please join us in this episode with David Duckworth, CAO of the City of Calgary, as he shares his insights as a leader for one of Canada's largest cities!
In this episode we are joined by Celine Calfa of Celine Rose Training who shares her thoughts about emotional intelligence and its applications in human resources management. There's more to emotional intelligence than you think! For over 20 years, Celine has worked in the fields of emotional intelligence, leadership and personal growth.
Prepare to be motivated and encouraged by business leaders, entrepreneurs and others in the HR world sharing their experiences, knowledge and inspiring people practices!
Managing people in today’s constantly changing work environment is challenging, but one of the most rewarding things you can do. Join your hosts Lori Rilkoff and Lisa Fuller in welcoming their guests from across Canada who know a thing or two about human resource management in today’s workplace. Through friendly conversations, you will get to know those who are making a difference in their organizations and communities through innovative and leading HR practices and research.
By accessing this Podcast, you acknowledge that the contents and design of the Podcast is the property of Talking HR with Lori and Lisa, and protected under relevant legislation. Users of the Podcast may use information contained in the Podcast for personal, non-commercial, and/or educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of the Podcast may be made without the explicit written permission of Talking HR with Lori and Lisa.
Disclaimer
By accessing the Podcast, you acknowledge that there is no representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the Podcast. The information, thoughts, opinions, and recommendations discussed in the Podcast are for information only and any reliance on the information provided in the Podcast is done at your own risk. The Podcast is NOT to be considered professional advice.
Talking HR with Lori and Lisa does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify the information discussed or any products, processes, services, individuals or organizations presented or mentioned in the Podcast. Information from the Podcast should not be interpreted or referenced in a manner which implies consent, approval or endorsement. Any information or opinions of individuals presented in the Podcast, third party materials or content of a third party site referenced in the Podcast, does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the hosts or Talking HR with Lori and Lisa. Talking HR with Lori and Lisa assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information provided or the content provided by individuals, or contained in, third party materials or on third party sites referenced including compliance with applicable laws. Moreover, Talking HR with Lori and Lisa makes no guarantee that the Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
TALKING HR WITH LORI AND LISA, AND ITS HOSTS, EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION/CONTENT PRESENTED IN THE PODCAST.