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About Brea Brea Schmidt is a Pittsburgh-based writer, speaker and photographer who aims to empower and connect women by creating a safe space to have conversation about the issues that weigh on their hearts. A former professional sports sales leadership executive, Brea took a leap of faith in 2011 to pursue her dream of being an entrepreneur and started the newborn, children and family photography business Photography by Brea. She launched The Thinking Branch in 2016 after discovering her passion for wanting to connect women and help mothers feel less alone as she raised three young children herself. Brea was a 2019 “Best Writing” Iris Award nominee at the annual Mom 2.0 Conference, and was recently named one of 5 Must-Follow Influencers in Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2019 “Best of the ‘Burgh” Issue. She is a staff writer for Her View From Home, and has had her writing published on or covered by ABC News, Love What Matters, Babble, PopSUGAR Moms, ForEveryMom, Upworthy, MyLifeSuckers and more. She was also nominated as a Northeast Ohio Parent Hero in the December 2017 issue of Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine. In addition to hosting a weekly Facebook live on Sundays, Brea has been a featured speaker for a variety of mom-based and female-entreprenuer-based groups about the importance of self care in our fast-paced world. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].

HR Like a Boss is back from Thanksgiving break, and we're thankful to be joined this week by Bryan Driscoll! Bryan is an HR consultant and lawyer, and with his vast knowledge of employment law, helps guide businesses to not only be legally compliant but also helps create workplaces where employees feel truly valued. During his podcast interview, Bryan discusses the power of empathy, strategies to support employees during internal challenges, and much more. Don't miss this episode!

About Bryan An experienced HR consultant and lawyer, Bryan works with businesses of all sizes, guiding them through today's complex labor and employment laws. With an intimate understanding of the intricacies of employment law, especially in the era of remote work, Bryan ensures that businesses are not just legally compliant, but also places where employees feel valued and take pride in their work. Leveraging his expertise, Bryan has built a successful business that aids other companies in creating work environments that meet their legal obligations and resonate with their employees. His goal is to help create workplaces where legal compliance and employee satisfaction coexist harmoniously, creating a people centric environment. Beyond consulting, Bryan frequently shares his HR insights on various podcasts, offering advice to a wider audience. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].

Join us for this week's episode of HR Like a Boss, where we are thrilled to have Devin C. Hughes as our special guest! Devin, an acclaimed author and keynote speaker, brings his wealth of experience in employee engagement strategy and talent management to the table. In this captivating podcast interview, Devin shares his expertise on how HR professionals can effectively prioritize their employees' well-being, as well as their own. Don't miss out on this episode! About Devin Devin C. Hughes is the current Founder of Devin C. Hughes inc., a boutique training and development firm created to help established and emerging leaders grow to reach their ideal potential as well as their teams. He currently works with a number of startups and large global organizations setting up best practices for their people strategy. He is a captivating speaker, author, and culture expert. He helps leaders drive growth and engagement by aligning workplace culture with success. With 20 years of experience in conflict resolution, generational differences, and culture change, he is the author of 21 books and has spoken in over 15 countries. Devin lives in San Diego, CA with his wife, four daughters and two rescue dogs. Devin’s experience working on employee engagement strategy, evolving corporate cultures, talent management, and diversity & Inclusion brings a unique perspective in helping his clients plan for positive growth and evolution. His approach which draws from the science of positive psychology, positive organizational research, appreciative inquiry, neuroscience, mindset and mindfulness. As a result, clients receive the cutting edge in research on well-being and flourishing. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].

With Veterans Day just around the corner, we are absolutely thrilled to have Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz, LtCol, USAF, Retired, join us on the HR Like a Boss podcast! Kathy shares invaluable insights on the importance of hiring veterans and highlights their exceptional qualities as employees. She also delves into the crucial steps of implementing a successful veteran talent attraction and retention strategy. Don't miss out on this very special episode!

About Kathy Retired LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz grew up as a Navy ‘brat,’ served nearly 30 years as an Air Force Officer and is married to an Army combat Veteran. She is the Founder & CEO of Vanguard Veteran, LLC, author of “Beyond ‘Thank You For Your Service,’ The Veteran Champion Handbook” for Civilians and has Masters degrees in Nursing and Political Science. As an award-winning businesswoman with first-hand experience hiring Veterans, Kathy coaches employers to build a Veteran Talent Attraction and Retention Strategy to boost company productivity and reduce turnover. Her “Veteran Talent Academy” equips employers to find, hire and leverage Veterans’ skillsets. Kathy also equips volunteer faith community leaders to build Military Ministries to cultivate mutual support, a sense of belonging and spiritual resiliency for military-connected people. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].

Let's talk about culture! In this episode of HR Like a Boss, we are thrilled to have Dr. Joey Faucette, an esteemed executive coach, author, and fellow podcaster, as our special guest. Dr. Joey dives into his expertise on culture on the podcast by discussing what makes a culture truly great and shedding light on why negative cultures tend to stick. This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss!

About Joey Dr. Joey Faucette — An executive coach, culture architect, and host of the Work Positive podcast. His best-selling book, Work Positive in a Negative World: Team Edition, is the manifesto for developing your positive work culture. He has spoken to thousands of people within companies and associations annually for decades. Dr. Joey is a prolific writer of over 1,000 articles that have appeared on the websites of Fox News, CNBC, Wall Street Journal Market Watch, MSNBC, Entreprenur.com, and countless others. His content reaches people in more than fifty countries. He and his wife have two adult daughters and son-in-laws, the most brilliant and beautiful granddaughter ever born, four grand-dogs, and enjoy living on Pleasant Gap Farm with their two cats, horse, and Maggie Mae the yellow Lab.

About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].

The HR Like a Boss book is finally out! And on this very special release week, we're so happy to have Robin Schooling on the show. Robin, the Director of Talent Strategy at Humareso and co-host of the DriveThru HR podcast shares her insights on how to make a lasting impact at work, how HR professionals can effectively represent their company, and so much more. Tune in to discover Robin's valuable advice and insights!

About Robin Robin Schooling is an HR leader, strategist, and advisor and as Director of Talent Strategy with consulting firm Humareso, she works to promote innovative and forward-thinking strategies for future-focused organizations. She regularly speaks to global HR and TA audiences, writes for various publications as well as her own popular HR blog, and serves as co-host of the long-running podcast Drive Thru HR. She’s been named by HR Executive Magazine as one of the Top 100 HR Tech Influencers in 2019 and 2020 and has served on the Advisory Boards for HROnboard (Melbourne, AUS), BlackbookHR, HR Open Source, and the Louisiana Business Network. Robin is a fervent fan of the New Orleans Saints, a binge-watcher of Below Deck (all locales and all seasons!) and is on a continual quest to discover the perfect French 75. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].

On today's episode of HR Like a Boss, we're so happy to be joined by Karla Wludyga! Karla is the Vice President of Organizational Development at PRADCO, and on the podcast she shares her invaluable insights on empowering managers and leaders, cultivating strong workplace connections, and unraveling the intricate relationship between organizational success and the achievements of employees. Don't miss this amazing episode with this amazingly awesome guest!

About Karla Karla Wludyga brings to PRADCO diverse experience in public and private sector organizations, including media, education, government, and the nonprofit sector. Through her work leading executive communications teams and as a former director of Leadership Cleveland, she has advised national policy makers, public officials, and numerous CEOs. Karla’s unique background in leadership development, broadcast journalism, and executive communications enables her to effectively coach leaders to enhance their executive presence, communication skills, storytelling ability, and overall influence. She builds rapport and credibility with senior leaders and helps them to leverage their strengths and unique value to drive bottom-line results. Certified as an Executive Coach in Appreciative Inquiry for Positive Business and Societal Change and in Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, Karla uses PRADCO’s assessment tools and her experience to help clients identify their needs and implement positive change. An experienced facilitator, Karla engages and challenges clients with her empathetic yet direct communication style. She specializes in leading group and individual programs for women leaders, teams that want to improve their collective performance, and individuals with a desire to hone their leadership skills and elevate their personal brand. As an active board member of Providence House, a crisis nursery, Karla is a member of the Governance Committee and co-chairs the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. During her career she has volunteered with more than a dozen nonprofit organizations. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].

Join us on today's episode of HR Like a Boss as we welcome Stacey Rodgers, the Executive Director of People and Culture at Cohen & Company! Tune in as Stacey details the interesting path that led her to a career in HR, explains how developing and nurturing a positive culture is so important, and discusses why networking plays a vital role in professional growth. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion!

About Stacey Stacey offers a unique perspective when it comes to helping the firm develop and maintain A-plus client service teams. As a former auditor who built her career from within Cohen & Company, she has the dual understanding of what clients need and expect from their accountants, and how to help the firm hire and develop employees to be successful. Essential to the firm’s goal of employing the best and brightest, Stacey oversees the execution of all people and culture initiatives, including performance management, employee engagement, employee development and recruiting. With a focus on attracting, developing and retaining talent, she works to ensure the firm exemplifies its foundational principles. Stacey unwinds by spending time with her family and friends, particularly with her husband and two sons. They love camping and boating in the summer and enjoying the outdoors throughout the year. Stacey and her family live in Leroy, Ohio. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].

HR Like a Boss is back to our regularly scheduled programming, bringing you insightful discussions with amazingly awesome HR pros. And on today's episode, we're so happy to be joined by Kyle Roed! As a fellow podcaster and Vice President of Global HR for CPM Holdings, Inc., Kyle brings his extensive expertise in all things HR. He delves into the importance of authenticity, innovation, and navigating HR in a global organization.

This episode was recorded back in April. Make sure to check out John on Kyle's Rebel HR Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rhr-164-hr-like-a-boss-with-john-bernatovicz/id1520307583?i=1000623899664

About Kyle After realizing the world of work needed sweeping change, Kyle founded Human Innovation, LLC. The mission of Human Innovation is to drive change through innovative people practices, and by putting humanity and heart back into the workplace. Kyle Roed is the Vice President - Human Resources for CPM Holdings, Inc. In this role, he oversees the aspects of Human Resources for 30 domestic and international locations in 13 countries. Kyle previously held progressive HR roles for various Fortune 500 organizations. Kyle is Co-Founder of Disrupt HR – Cedar Valley. Kyle is also creator and host of the Rebel HR Podcast. Kyle serves his community as a board member and co-founder of Cedar Valley Kids, a non-profit daycare center in the Cedar Valley. He is also a board member of Exceptional Persons, Inc. Kyle received his Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, and holds the certificates of Professional in Human Resources from HRCI and Society for Human Resources Certified Professional from SHRM. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].

This episode features Megan Hensley (1:27), Billy Battle (10:25), Adam Hershorin (21:23), Tammy Mueller (26:23), and Tony Fiore (32:47).

Watch the full livestream: https://youtube.com/live/edfVMq9WPW0?feature=share

About HR Like a Boss

HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].