Episodios

  • Episode 10: Shelly Azen: Corporate HR Leader to Entrepreneur and HR Consultant

    Episode 10: Shelly Azen: Corporate HR Leader to Entrepreneur and HR Consultant
    Jul 17 2024
    Today, Shelly Azen joins the Clocking Out podcast. With over 25 years of experience in various HR leadership roles, Shelly founded unHR LLC to provide HR consulting services that challenge the status quo and deliver value-added solutions to clients across different industries and sectors. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) and a certified Women's Owned Business by WBENC. Un-HR is a Philadelphia100 fastest growing company in 2023.Shelly’s expertise and passion is in helping organizations in “people chaos” and making HR matter to the business. She is known for her collaborative, direct, results-driven approach. She grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and started her career as a recruiter and staffing manager for a contract recruiting firm. After completing graduate school, she quickly transitioned into corporate Human Resources and accepted a role in Boston. For the next several years, Shelly focused on employee relations and training and went back to school to become a Certified Professional Trainer, learning concepts of adult learning theories and principles, of which she still applies those concepts today.After moving to Philadelphia, for the next 15 years, Shelly was afforded the opportunity to work in both small and large organizations where she honed her executive partnership skills, business acumen and collaborative approach. Her experiences include successful work in more than 20 acquisitions, reducing HR operational expenses while increasing employee engagement and retention, implementing metrics and measurements of performance, and building successful and integrated teams. In her spare time, Shelly is an avid runner, Spartan racer and likes to help her friends and family renovate and decorate their homes.Listen as Shelly shares her background, career path, and pivotal “clocking out” moments. Visit Shelly’s website at https://un-hr.com/Connect with Shelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellyazen/Follow Careerminds: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/careermindsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerminds/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareermindsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CareermindsVisit Raymond’s website: https://www.raymondlee.co/Order Clocking Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Career Transitions: https://www.amazon.com/Clocking-Out-Stress-Free-Career-Transitions/dp/1586446541 Follow Raymond: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondmlee/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raymondlee.coTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoutpodX: http://twitter.com/hrentrepreneurYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@clockingoutwithraymondlee/videosBecome a guest on Clocking Out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSTQmww_Gvld1zfLzTmS16PDfZvltFna7Gh6iSYehL-maUvA/viewform
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    54 m
  • Episode 9: Brett Blair: Industrial Engineer to Psychologist & Author of “Born, Love, Die”

    Episode 9: Brett Blair: Industrial Engineer to Psychologist & Author of “Born, Love, Die”
    Jul 10 2024
    Please welcome Dr. Brett Blair to the Clocking Out podcast. Dr. Brett Blair is the founder and president of Best Life Global, LLC. Best Life Global provides business and personal growth coaching and training services. Brett has published three books, Born - Love - Die, From Autopilot to Authentic, and Living at the Summit. Brett is also the architect and lead instructor for the Best Life Masterclass, a mixture of teaching, coaching, and mastermind. Delivered in an online, intimate group setting specifically designed to get you “unstuck” and help you live your “Best Life." The program is built on two decades of learning and experience neatly packaged into 12 practical lessons.Brett is a keynote speaker on a variety of subjects relative to flourishing and peak performance and the founder of the Best Life Movement, a non-profit organization aimed at helping people live their unique best lives.Brett is also a founding partner of Sanford Rose Associates, an executive search firm based in Brighton, MI., and is a Principal with the Brentwood Advisory Group based in Chicago, IL. Originally from Blue Springs, MO., Brett attended the University of Missouri, where he earned his BS-Industrial Engineering degree. He also holds an MBA-Finance from Tennessee State University and studied at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan. Brett has also completed a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, with an emphasis on applied positive psychology. Prior to founding Best Life Global, Brett was employed with 3M Corporation and Alcoa in a variety of executive leadership positions.Brett is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the International Coach Federation, RTP Angel Fund, and is Past President of the Rotary Club of Research Triangle Park, NC. Brett lives in Holly Springs, NC, and is active with his church, with local non-profit organizations, enjoys long-distance running, snow skiing, and travel.Listen as Brett shares his background, career path, and pivotal “clocking out” moments. ResourcesVisit Brett’s website at brettblairphd.comConnect with Brett on LinkedInOrder Born - Love - Die Visit careerminds.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, & YoutubeVisit Raymond’s website or follow him on socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok, X, & YoutubeOrder Clocking Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Career Transitions
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Episode 8: Sacha Connor: Clorox Brand Marketer to CEO of Virtual Work Insider

    Episode 8: Sacha Connor: Clorox Brand Marketer to CEO of Virtual Work Insider
    Jul 3 2024
    In today’s episode of Clocking Out, Raymond is joined by Sacha Connor. Sacha is the CEO of Virtual Work Insider.

    After experiencing first-hand how hard it truly is to lead across distance at Clorox, Sacha’s team at Virtual Work Insider uses battle-tested strategies and tactics to teach teams and organizations how to lead, communicate, collaborate, and drive culture across distance.

    Virtual Work Insider has counseled and trained clients across many industries, including Toyota, Eventbrite, Vanguard, Under Armour, Sephora, L’Oréal, Highwire PR, Gilead, and Cisco. Since the launch of the company in late 2018, Virtual Work Insider has delivered over 250 training sessions, executive team workshops, and other speaking engagements on the topics of hybrid and remote work – to audiences of 10 to 1,000+.

    Sacha has been the keynote speaker for conferences and client events on virtual work topics like Leading Virtual Teams and creating a Virtual Workforce Employee Resource Group. She’s spoken at conferences and events on marketing topics like Brand Purpose, Digital Marketing, and Influencer Marketing.

    Listen as Sacha shares her background, career path, how she founded her company, and other pivotal “clocking out” moments.

    Resources
    • Connect with Sacha on LinkedIn
    • Learn more about Virtual Work Insider at virtualworkinsider.com
    • The Invested Leader Training Program was designed to teach people managers the skills to connect, coach, and create inclusivity within their hybrid, geographically distributed, and remote teams. It is a 6-week cohort program with on-demand micro-learning components and live peer-sharing events. Learn more here.
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    • Visit Raymond’s website or follow him on socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok, X, & Youtube
    • Order Clocking Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Career Transitions
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    1 h y 2 m
  • Episode 7: Michael S. Cohen: Attorney and Thought Leader in Employment Law

    Episode 7: Michael S. Cohen: Attorney and Thought Leader in Employment Law
    Jun 26 2024
    In today’s episode of Clocking Out, Raymond is joined by Michael S. Cohen, an employment attorney and thought leader in employment law.

    Michael S. Cohen is a partner in Duane Morris’ Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group. Michael concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. He has trained and counseled employers throughout the country on subjects including harassment prevention; diversity, equity and inclusion; combatting implicit bias; performance management; discipline and discharge; hiring and recruiting practices; performance evaluations; FMLA, ADA and FLSA compliance; leave of absence policies; LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace; substance abuse testing; workplace violence; records retention; conducting background checks; and more. Michael also has conducted investigations into claims of harassment and discrimination and has drafted employee handbooks, employment agreements, non-compete agreements and post-termination agreements. Michael regularly conducts in excess of 200 trainings each year. He has represented clients throughout the country in EEO and other administrative proceedings.

    Michael has been cited as a national authority on employment issues by The New York Times, The Associated Press, USA Today, MSNBC.com, HR Magazine, SHRM On-Line, Employment Law 360, Inside Counsel Magazine, as well as many other publications. Michael serves as an Advisory Board Member of GenHERation and as a Board Member of Serve, Inc. Michael is a 1997 magna cum laude graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law and a cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

    Listen as Michael shares his background, career path, how he ended up in the training and thought leadership space, and other pivotal “clocking out” moments.

    Resources
    • Connect with Michael on LinkedIn
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    • Visit Raymond’s website or follow him on socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok, X, & Youtube
    • Order Clocking Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Career Transitions
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    48 m
  • Episode 6: Edward Gadsden: Chief Diversity Officer to HR, Diversity, & Inclusion Consultant

    Episode 6: Edward Gadsden: Chief Diversity Officer to HR, Diversity, & Inclusion Consultant
    Jun 19 2024
    In today’s episode of Clocking Out, Raymond is joined by Edward N. Gadsden Jr., the Principal and Owner of Creative Source Human Resource Consulting. He is a results-driven executive with a demonstrated history of leading strategic diversity initiatives, people process improvements and talent acquisition programs.

    He is credited with navigating organizations through times of culture change and the implementation of employee engagement, and human capital initiatives including succession planning, employee relations, HR systems, strategic planning, employee learning and development, reward processes, and executive development.

    Listen as Ed shares his background, how he became involved in DE&I, how he made the leap into consulting, and other “clocking out” moments.

    Join Raymond and Ed as they discuss themes such as responsibility, accountability, and change in this episode of Clocking Out.

    Resources
    • Ed’s website: www.creativesourcehr.com
    • Connect with Ed on LinkedIn or send him an email at egadsden@mac.com
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    • Visit Raymond’s website or follow him on socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok, X, & Youtube
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    43 m
  • Episode 5: Anna Papalia: Recruiter to Social Media Influencer & Author

    Episode 5: Anna Papalia: Recruiter to Social Media Influencer & Author
    Jun 12 2024
    Today, please welcome Anna Papalia to the Clocking Out podcast. Anna Papalia is the CEO of Interviewology, a keynote speaker, and a career influencer with over 2 million followers across social media platforms. She has worked with large companies, such as Cigna and Lincoln Financial, and taught at Temple University’s Fox School of Business for 12 years, where she collected research and discovered the four interview styles. As a former Director of Talent Acquisition turned career coach, she has vast experience on both sides of the interview table and knows what it takes to interview better. She has advised more than 10,000 clients, helping students, entrepreneurs, senior executives, and job seekers in all industries, and taught hundreds of corporate training sessions dedicated to training hiring managers how to interview. Nominated for HR Person of the Year in 2020, she is also a public speaker at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and DisruptHR, and is a highly sought-after thought leader on all things interviewing. Anna wrote the book Interviewology, the New Science of Interviewing published by Harper Collins this year.In this episode, Raymond drives into Anna’s past to learn the many instances Anna has “clocked out,” whether it be in jobs, relationships, or other endeavors. Join Raymond and Anna as they discuss themes such as intuition, ambition, passion, and authenticity in this episode of Clocking Out. ResourcesAnna’s website: theinterviewology.comAnna’s socials: Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, LinkedIn, & TiktokOrder Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing Visit careerminds.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, & YoutubeVisit Raymond’s website or follow him on socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok, X, & YoutubeOrder Clocking Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Career Transitions
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    59 m
  • Episode 4: Steve Mellor - Olympic Collegiate Swim Coach to Executive Coach and Podcaster

    Episode 4: Steve Mellor - Olympic Collegiate Swim Coach to Executive Coach and Podcaster
    Jun 5 2024
    Today, please welcome Steve Mellor. Born in England, a former collegiate swimmer at North Carolina State, and an experienced coach, he’s dedicated his life to coaching excellence. From guiding Brooks Curry to Olympic Gold to serving as Associate Head Coach at Louisiana State University, his journey has been about unlocking the utmost potential in others. Now, through Career Competitor, he leverages his extensive experience to empower individuals and teams as an Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker.

    In this episode, Raymond explores Steve's journey, uncovering the pivotal moments that shaped his trajectory and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way.

    Originally from Chester, England, Steve embarked on a transformative journey that led him across the world to pursue his passion for swimming. His dedication and talent propelled him from an aspiring athlete to an esteemed assistant coach, laying the foundation for a remarkable coaching career.

    Join Raymond and Steve as they discuss themes such as ambition, resilience, determination, and reinvention in this episode of Clocking Out.
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    58 m
  • Episode 3: Barbara Hester, Court Reporter to Archaeologist

    Episode 3: Barbara Hester, Court Reporter to Archaeologist
    May 29 2024
    Join Raymond and Steve as they explore the inspiring life of Raymond’s late mother, Barbara Hester. "Clocking Out," both the book and the podcast, are dedicated to Barbara, whose remarkable life embodies sacrifice, aspiration, and the pursuit of true passion.

    As a young mother, Barbara chose the practical career of court reporting to support her family, a decision that showcased her selflessness and dedication. Despite excelling in her profession, she never lost sight of her true passion: archaeology.

    Barbara took a courageous step toward her dreams by starting her own court reporting business and working towards a master’s degree in archaeology. After ten years, her dedication culminated in leading a widely recognized archaeological dig in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, realizing a lifelong dream.

    Barbara’s journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to pursue one’s true calling. Her life exemplifies the balance between sacrifice and aspiration, showing that with determination, fulfillment is achievable even in the face of adversity. Her story is a testament to taking control and making meaningful changes toward fulfillment.

    Join us as we honor Barbara Hester’s legacy, exploring the profound impact of her choices and the lasting inspiration she provides. Her journey is not just a personal narrative but a universal story of courage, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of one’s dreams.
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    39 m