Punk Rock HR

This week, my guest is Dr. Nikki Coleman, a licensed psychologist, relational wellness expert, and DEI expert. Dr. Nikki is knowledgeable about race, culture, sexuality and organizational change and, most importantly, she is a force in this world for living your life differently. In this episode, we are talking about her career journey, the “emergent strategy” of creating change and how to allow yourself to choose pleasure.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/live-your-life-differently

You've taken time away from work to be a caregiver. Now, you’re ready to get back into the workforce and restart your career. What approach should you take? In this episode, I sit down with Tami Forman, the executive director of Path Forward. We talk about “returnships,” how these programs can influence systemic change and how to better support all caregivers.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/restart-your-career-after-caregiving

In this episode, my guest is Zach Nunn, the founder of Living Corporate and a returning Punk Rock HR guest. Living Corporate is a multimedia platform that centers the mic on Black, brown and other marginalized voices and shares their stories of the world of work. In this episode, we discuss how Living Corporate has grown since we last spoke, the realities of running a business and why Zach’s goal is “to be a huge media conglomerate for historically marginalized people and for aspirational allies.”Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/evaluating-the-state-of-dei

My guest today is Amazin LeThi. She is a keynote speaker, LGBTQ advocate, author, athlete, and someone I think everyone should get to know. In this episode, Amazin and I talk about her life, her advocacy for sports, gender equality, diversity and inclusion. We also discuss how she turned her life around and is now an adviser to corporations, advocacy organizations and even the White House.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/asian-and-lgbtq-sports-inclusion

My guest today is Zach Beegal, chief operating officer at Strive, which focuses on reimagining the employee experience. In this episode, I ask Zach what the heck employee experience is and what technology has to do with it. We also discuss personalization in employee experience and how to take a different approach.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/using-technology-to-elevate-the-employee-experience

My guest today is Cassandra Sethi. She is a personal stylist, image consultant, and the founder of Next Level Wardrobe. Cassandra’s on a mission to help successful professionals like you and me systemically get a great style. In this episode, Cassandra and I talk about why everyone deserves to love how they look, how to start upgrading your wardrobe and do it without breaking the bank.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/how-to-dress-for-work

My guest is Mary Summers, who is joined by her collaborator, Karen Weinstein. In 1970, they made the movie “Abortion and Women’s Rights 1970.” Back then, the movie spoke to the need for safe, legal abortion and the broader fight for reproductive justice. In this episode, we discuss what the film is all about, why it needed to include stories from Black and brown women, and what we can do moving forward.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/abortion-autonomy-and-the-future

My guest today is Tessa West. She is a professor of social psychology at NYU and the author of the new book Jerks at Work. In this episode, Tessa and I discuss her book, how to identify jerks at work, how to spot these attributes in yourself and how to move forward.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/jerks-at-work

My guest is Stacey Gordon, executive advisor and diversity strategist at Rework Work, where she and her team coach and counsel executive leaders on DEIB strategies for their businesses. In this episode, Stacey and I talk about her consulting and coaching work, the challenges of implementing DEIB and the importance of good old-fashioned change management.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/remove-barriers-to-hiring

My guest today is Meg Daly. Meg is an ICF-certified coach, former corporate healthcare executive, and the founder of the Live More Drink Less community. In this episode, she shares her journey to being alcohol-free, her 30-day alcohol reset program, her show, The Tender Love Podcast, and how this journey has brought her more joy and happiness.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/sober-curious