S7 E2: HR Meets Fiction: Lessons From Romance Novels with Georgia Clark

Beyond the typical day-to-day activities in HR…

I’m just a mega-dorknerd with a fierce love for books, especially when they whisk me away to worlds filled with fantasy, sci-fi, and heart-stirring romance!

And today, we're exploring how the twists and turns of romance novels can actually offer fascinating insights into HR. 

I'm thrilled to have Georgia Clark with us to guide us through these narrative mazes!

She’s not just any novelist—she’s a storytelling wizard who’s penned titles like Most Wonderful and Island Time, and she lights up New York's iconic Joe's Pub with her storytelling night, Generation Women.

During our chat, we discuss how romance and the hero's journey in novels can uniquely resonate within the corridors of HR, enhancing empathy and understanding, which are crucial for anyone in this role.

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00:02:12 - A Topic Georgia is Interested in Right Now

00:05:50 - Georgia’s Favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episode

00:09:47 - How Georgia Became a Writer

00:16:24 - How Georgia Develops Her Characters

00:21:29 - The Approach Behind Character Transformation

00:30:30 - How Georgia Thinks About Conflict While Creating Characters

00:39:15 - Uncovering Character Motivations in a Natural Way

00:45:58 - How to Make a Story Truly Captivating for People

00:48:28 - What is Generation Women?

00:53:35 - Why the Hero Journey in Romance Novels Resonates With People

01:00:07 - Making Stories Reflect Diverse Perspectives and Experiences

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