Humans Beyond Resources: From culture to compliance

Aligned Decision Making with Liz Smith 21.08.2025 20мин

Join Sarah Wilkins as she sits down with Liz Smith, a seasoned leadership coach and facilitator, to explore the art of Aligned Decision Making. Liz shares her journey from tech startup co-founder to corporate leader, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and communication in leadership. Discover practical frameworks to navigate complexity and learn how saying "no" can lead to personal and professional growth.🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by IMA Financial Group, Carney Law, and Parker Staffing.

Avoiding the All or Nothing Workplace 05.06.2025 30мин

In this conversation, Brea Starmer, CEO and founder of Lions and Tigers, discusses her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the importance of independent work, and how to motivate employees in a rapidly changing work environment. She emphasizes the need for blended teams, understanding individual motivations, and the role of change management in fostering a supportive workplace culture. Brea also shares insights on the challenges faced by middle management and the importance of flexibility in retaining talent.🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠R⁠⁠ead the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Lions & Tigers Avoiding the All or Nothing Workplace playbookHumans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by IMA Financial Group, Carney Law, and Parker Staffing.

Leading Inclusively in a Post-DEI World 15.05.2025 24мин

In this conversation, Nick Duggan, founder of Deeper Work, discusses the importance of inclusive leadership in the current environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are under scrutiny. He emphasizes the significance of understanding individual identities in coaching and leadership, the need for leaders to adapt in the current landscape, and the importance of fostering meaningful conversations to create inclusive environments. Nick also highlights the role of personal purpose and values in effective leadership and encourages leaders to reflect on their influence and privilege to support marginalized communities.🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by IMA Financial Group, Carney Law, and Parker Staffing.

Navigating Organizational Layoffs with Compassion 24.04.2025 26мин

In this conversation, Sarah Wilkins and Lora Poepping discuss the complexities of organizational layoffs, the emotional impact on both those laid off and those who remain, and the importance of compassionate practices in HR. Lora shares her personal journey from corporate layoffs to founding Plum Coaching & Consulting.🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by IMA Financial Group, Carney Law, and Parker Staffing.

Navigating Burnout 10.04.2025 30мин

In this conversation, Janelle Aberle shares her journey through a successful tech career, the challenges of burnout, and the transformative power of yoga and mindfulness. She discusses the importance of managing stress, the impact of identity on career transitions, and how HR practitioners can foster a supportive workplace culture through empathy and wellness practices.🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by IMA Financial Group, Carney Law, and Parker Staffing.

Legal Updates on DEI 20.03.2025 35мин

In this conversation, Sarah Wilkins interviews employment attorney Josh Brittingham about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in the workplace and the current legal challenges. They discuss the historical context of DEI, the current legal landscape, and the challenges organizations face in implementing DEI initiatives. The conversation provides practical advice for HR professionals on navigating the evolving DEI landscape while maintaining a commitment to diversity and inclusion.🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by IMA Financial Group, Carney Law, and Parker Staffing.

Inclusion in the Workplace: Providing Dignity to All at Work 27.02.2025 24мин

In this episode, Elisabeth Cooke, CEO and co-founder of Dignii, a tech company focused on measuring diversity and improving inclusion in the workplace joins to discuss the importance of dignity at work, the business case for DEI programs, and how organizations can measure their success in these initiatives. Elisabeth emphasizes the need for accountability, transparency, and tailored solutions to foster an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and engaged.🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by IMA Financial Group, Carney Law, and Parker Staffing.

Building a Purpose-Driven Company with Brilliant Marketing 14.11.2024 28мин

Emily Trickey and Mikaela Bolling, co-founders of Brilliant Marketing, a company dedicated to conscious marketing for B2B service-based businesses and nonprofits joined to share their personal journeys into entrepreneurship, the founding of their agency, and the importance of defining values that guide their work. The discussion emphasizes the significance of mindfulness, well-being, and creating a supportive company culture as they navigate the challenges of running a business together as sisters. 🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠ Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek, Carney Law, and AHT Insurance.

The Importance of Inclusive Leadership 07.11.2024 30мин

Tiffany Perry, Founder of Amberus Partners, joins the podcast to discuss the themes, trends, and importance of DEIB and inclusive leadership in the workplace. 🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠ Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek, Carney Law, and AHT Insurance.

Snooze Button: Learn how to expand your capacity by improving your sleep 24.10.2024 25мин

As the people leader role has gotten more complex and world events are affecting you and your team, we want to help you address a major cause of low productivity - insufficient or low-quality sleep! Join us to learn how to address sleep issues holistically so you can feel and do your best. Reverb's CEO, Mikaela Kiner, will be joined in conversation by Dr. Adeola Mead, Fractional Chief Wellbeing Officer, Wellbeing Coach, and Wellbeing Speaker. 🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠ Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek, Carney Law, and AHT Insurance.

Menopause in the Workplace: Creating Inclusive and Supportive Cultures 29.08.2024 29мин

This conversation explores the topic of menopause in the workplace and the importance of having open discussions and support for employees going through this transition. The conversation highlights the need for inclusivity and empathy when discussing menopause, as it affects anyone who experiences a menstrual cycle, and the importance of creating a supportive workplace culture that normalizes conversations about menopause and provides resources and benefits to support individuals during this stage of life 🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠ Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek, Carney Law, and AHT Insurance.

Coaching for Everyone 02.08.2024 20мин

J. Victor McGuire, PhD, the Founder and Executive Director of Coaching for Everyone (CFE) joined to share the mission of CFE and how they empower BIPOC individuals by offering affordable, high-quality coach training programs and enabling them to achieve certification and excel as coaching professionals. 🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠ Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek, Carney Law, and AHT Insurance.

Navigating the Complexities of Returning to the Office 18.07.2024 31мин

Tune into this conversation with three Reverb team members around the topic of returning to the office and the complexities, challenges, and creative solutions associated with it. They discuss the different preferences employees have regarding remote work, hybrid work, and in-person work. They also highlight the importance of communication, transparency, and flexibility in implementing a return-to-office policy. 🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek, Carney Law, and AHT Insurance.

The Impact of New Hire Onboarding on Employee Experience 06.06.2024 19мин

Lindsay Foley, People and Culture Manager at Reverb, discusses the importance of new hire onboarding and its impact on employee experience and satisfaction. She shares insights on the onboarding process, steps to create a great onboarding experience, and the concept of 'everboarding.' 🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Checkout Reverb's Starter Kit Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek, Carney Law, and AHT Insurance.

Starting Conversations with Ease and Confidence 23.05.2024 27мин

Tucker Miller, an attorney and executive coach, discusses her book 'The First Four Words' and the importance of starting conversations with ease and confidence. She shares that many conflicts and unresolved issues in business stem from conversations that people avoid having. Miller emphasizes the power of four-word phrases to initiate conversations and create meaningful connections. Listen in for examples of phrases that can be used in various contexts, such as networking events and difficult conversations with colleagues. The book is set to be released in mid-July. Pre-order now 🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Looking for more help with navigating conflict, take our on demand training to learn how to maximize candor and minimize conflict. Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek, Carney Law, and AHT Insurance.

Becoming a B Corp with Natalie Hartkopf, CEO of Hightower 16.05.2024 15мин

In this conversation, Sarah Wilkins interviews Natalie Hartkopf, CEO of Hightower, a B Corp. They discuss the importance of B Corp certification and the process of becoming certified. They also talk about the changes in spaces over the years and what people need in workspaces. Natalie explains why becoming a B Corp was important to her and shares her biggest learning from the certification process. They mention working with experts to navigate the certification process and discuss how employees have received the change. 🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 Heather McGown on Future of Work Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek, Carney Law, and AHT Insurance.

Conversation with Mikaela Kiner and Carrie Nelson on Being Digital Nomads 02.05.2024 16мин

Guest host, Mikaela Kiner CEO of Reverb, talks to Carrie Nelson, Reverb People Operations Consultant, about her experience as a digital nomad. Including how being a digital nomad offers freedom and flexibility to travel and explore different countries. The challenges of being a digital nomad around language barriers and unreliable wifi as well as planning ahead and doing research can make the digital nomad experience smoother and more enjoyable. 🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠ Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek, Carney Law, and AHT Insurance.

Navigating the Complexities of Leave of Absence Administration 11.04.2024 31мин

In this conversation, Emily Ullberg, an account executive at Sparrow, discuss the complexities of managing leave programs, the challenges HR teams face with different state laws, and the importance of creating a supportive and equitable leave experience. They also touch on various types of leave, such as parental leave, medical leave, caregiving leave, and bereavement leave. Emily highlights the need for clear communication, proper payroll management, and the impact of a positive leave experience on employee retention. 🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access Sparrow's Annual Benchmark Report Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek, Carney Law, and AHT Insurance.

Zen as a Service’s Journey to B Corp and Revolutionizing Workplace Well-Being 07.03.2024 28мин

Maryam Sharifzadeh, the founder of Zen as a Service (ZaaS), joins this episode to delve into the intersection of wellness and ethical business practices in the corporate world. ZaaS is a certified B Corp and focused on well-being at work. Maryam’s pioneering approach to integrating yoga, meditation, and overall well-being into the workplace provides valuable insights for any organization looking to enhance employee wellness. 🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐Visit ZaaS's website Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek, Carney Law, and AHT Insurance. B Corp Champions Retreat 2024

Breaking Boundaries in Immigration 22.02.2024 24мин

In this episode, we welcome Xiao Wang, CEO and Cofounder of Boundless, a Seattle-based startup committed to transforming the complex U.S. immigration system. By leveraging technology and extensive research, Boundless strives to make the immigration process more accessible, affordable, and efficient for families and businesses, especially in light of an outdated system that hasn’t evolved in three decades. 🤝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your host, Sarah, on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the transcript of this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Reverb's website⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boundless is offering free immigration consultation to listeners of this podcast. Humans Beyond Resources is kindly sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek, Carney Law, and AHT Insurance.